HQ Network Build Flashcards
Network Build for Headquarters
Following the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
What was the Situation of the Network Build project?
The company was building a new HQ facility, requiring a new network design and deployment of a new infrastructure.
Some of the requirements for the new HQ were scalable, secure, and high-performance network to support over 500 employees.
Following the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
What was the Task of the Network Build project?
As the lead Network Engineer, I was responsible for designing and deploying the network infrastructure for the new HQ, which included creating network documentation, deploying core and access layer switches, configuring wireless networking, and managing vendors for tasks such as rack and stack, cabling, and coordinating with IT staff to support the deployment.
Following the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
What was the Action of the Network Build project?
I worked closely with IT leadership to design the IP and VLAN architecture for the new HQ, oversaw the deployment of Cisco Catalyst switches for the core and distribution layers, implemented PoE switches for access layers to support VoIP, deployed Meraki wireless solutions with configured SSID profiles for employees, guests, and IoT devices, enforced security with multi-context ASA firewalls at the edge, and conducted thorough testing to ensure redundancy, failover, and high availability across the entire network.
Following the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
What was the Result of the Network Build project?
The network build for the new HQ was completed successfully, providing the company with connectivity for over 500 employees, supporting applications, from VoIP and video conferencing to cloud-based tools.
