William Shafer

William Shafer Harpers Ferry, WV | 304-579-5022 | williamshafer09@yahoo.com Senior Network Engineer | Technical Consultant | Integration & Lab Specialist //Open to 100% remote at this time only// PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior Network Engineer and Technical Consultant with extensive experience designing, integrating, testing, and validating complex enterprise network solutions in large-scale government and enterprise data center environments. Specialized in Cisco ACI, Nexus 9000, Spine/Leaf architectures, lab integration, POC validation, automation, and advanced troubleshooting. Proven leader in solution design, integration labs, and advisory roles supporting mission-critical networks. ________________________________________ CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE • Cisco ACI, Nexus 9000, Spine/Leaf Architecture, NX-OS • Integration Labs, POC Design, Solution Validation, Test Plans • Nexus Dashboard, Nexus Insights, Packet Brokers, Traffic Analysis • BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IOS, IOS-XE • Data Center Design, WAN Edge Perimeter, Migrations • ISE, TACACS+, STIG, Security Hardening • Network Troubleshooting (Tier III), Root Cause Analysis • NOC Design, Network Management Systems (NMS)