Jason Centanni
Network Operations Manager · Network / Systems / DevOps
Experienced, solutions-driven Network Engineer with a strong background in designing, deploying, and maintaining global network infrastructure. Skilled in network configuration and administration across a global footprint. Adept at supporting high-availability server environments with Cisco UCS and VMware, and collaborating with teams to implement secure, scalable network and application solutions.
Experience
Progressive roles in network operations, systems administration, and infrastructure management.
Network Operations Manager
Review network utilization, recommend changes and upgrades, and keep network performance optimized
Install, configure, and maintain global routing and switching infrastructure
Manage global Fortigate firewall environment including firmware updates and rule/policy adjustments
Maintain network diagrams for offices globally
Install, configure, and maintain server infrastructure on Cisco UCS with VMware vSphere (B-Series blade servers)
Facilitate weekly project conference calls and change management for network initiatives
Assist application development with optimizations: containerization, app/database clustering, and load balancing
Systems Administrator
Install and maintain servers running Gentoo, CentOS, and Ubuntu Linux
Manage basic network infrastructure (routers and switches)
Implement and maintain OpenLDAP directory system
Provide technical support to software development group
Systems Administrator
Install and maintain servers (Linux and Windows 2003)
Manage and support network infrastructure; configure VLANs and VPNs
Configure, support, and maintain Active Directory and MS Exchange
Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops and laptops (Windows and Mac); manage peripherals and productivity applications
Technology & Skills
Hands-on experience across networking, data center, automation, and enterprise software.
Networking & Data Center
Cisco Routers 2800/2900
Cisco Switches 2960/3560/4500
Cisco Nexus
Cisco UCS
Fortinet
Palo Alto
Dell Switches
Cisco Meraki
UniFi
Verkada
Cisco WAAS
Call Manager / Unity
Pure Storage
Synology NAS
Operating Systems
Windows 7/10/11
Windows Server 2003–2022
Ubuntu Linux
Red Hat / CentOS
Scripting & Automation
Ansible
Python
YAML / JSON
Software & Applications
VMware ESXi / vCenter
Citrix Virtual Apps
Veeam
Docker
Jenkins
Nginx
Netbox
MongoDB
GitHub / GitLab
Google Workspace
Office 365
Certifications
Industry certifications and continuing education.
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA A+
CCENT (lapsed)
CCNA, Data Center (lapsed)
Training:
Nimble Introduction and Administration: SAN Storage
MS-10174 Configuring and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (CTREC Hilton IT Academy)
MS-10135 Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 (CTREC Hilton IT Academy)
ACUCM w/AUC Administering Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Unity Connection (CTECH Hilton IT Academy)
