James Smead

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About James Smead

Network Engineer at Accenture Federal Services – Multi-Vendor Data Center Specialist | Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Hi! I'm James, a Network Engineer at Accenture Federal Services. I design and manage data center networking environments for medium to large enterprises, leveraging multi-vendor platforms and a focus on secure, efficient operations. Skilled in routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF, I ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments. My expertise includes network automation tools like Ansible and Python, coding with Java, and technologies such as Palo Alto Firewalls and FortiGate. I also have strong knowledge of virtualization, AWS, Azure, and security solutions. Experienced with F5 technologies (LTM, APM, AFM), I actively integrate these solutions to optimize performance. Additionally, I hold a CCNA certification, showcasing my proficiency in Cisco networking. Let’s connect to discuss networking trends, collaborate on projects, or explore opportunities in this dynamic field!