Vladimir Orekhov

Experienced Network Administrator with a strong IT foundation and a proven track record of optimizing infrastructure, automating workflows, and reducing downtime by 500%. Currently pursuing CCNP certification to deepen expertise in enterprise networking.

Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise | Cisco Certified Network Professional | February 2022 - February 2025
• RHCSA | Red Hat Certified System Administrator | March 2022 - March 2025
• CompTIA Network+ | March 2019 – March 2022
• CompTIA A+ | March 2016 – March 2022

Technical Expertise

• TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, VLANs, ACLs, STP, MST, RPVST+, CDP, LLDP, NAT, DNS, DHCP, FHRP, LACP, PAgP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, RIP
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/axe Wireless Standards
• 7 Layer OSI Model
• Nmap, Wireshark, TCPdump
• CAT5e/CAT6 cabling with TIA/EIA-568-A/B
• Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi
• Cisco ASAs: 5505, 5510, 5506-X, 5516-X
• Cisco Switches: 2950, 2960, 3750, 4948, 9200, 9300
• Cisco Routers: 1841, 2811
• Windows Server 2K+, CentOS/Rocky
• Dell PowerEdge R430, R440, R710
• HTML, CSS, Python, Bash, Awk, Regex
• Proficient with the Sublime Text Editor

Network Administrator | Aitkin County | 2017 - Present

• Manage comprehensive IT infrastructure across multiple county facilities including Courthouse, Government Center, HHS, and Sheriff's Department
• Administering Cisco ASA 5516-X Firewalls and Catalyst 9200/9300 Switches in a multi-site environment
• Rebuilt and maintain the Aitkin County public website improving user experience and accessibility
• Developed custom intranet portal for internal communications and document management
• Implemented secure remote access solutions for staff and third-party vendors
• Designed and deployed redundant network infrastructure between facilities
• Manage physical and virtual server infrastructure including Windows and Linux systems
• Created automated backup solutions and disaster recovery procedures
• Installed and manage Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security solution
• Developed network monitoring and alerting system for critical infrastructure
• Coordinate with Minnesota state agencies for secure data access and compliance
• Implemented VLAN segregation and security policies across all networks
• Manage VoIP phone system and integration with legacy systems
• Created comprehensive IT documentation and standard operating procedures
• Lead technology modernization initiatives and infrastructure upgrades

IT Field Technician | CompLogic | 2017

• Installed and configured computer systems for business clients
• Designed and implemented SOHO wireless networking solutions
• Provided on-site technical support and troubleshooting

Field Service Specialist | Digital Reception Services | 2011 - 2013

• Installed and maintained DISH satellite TV systems
• Optimized signal strength through effective mounting procedures
• Performed system diagnostics and maintenance

Projects & Websites

• Photography Portfolio: Designed and maintain vladorekhov.com
• Cycling Platform: Created and manage vlad.bike
• Aitkin County Website — Complete redesign of public-facing website improving accessibility and user experience
• Intranet Portal: Built custom SharePoint-like solution for internal document management and communication
• Network Monitoring: Developed comprehensive monitoring system for infrastructure and services
• Automation Scripts: Created Python and Bash scripts for routine system administration tasks