Chad Normand
About Chad Normand
Chad Normand is a Network Engineer at Atlantic Digital in Tampa, Florida, with over six years of experience in the field. He has a diverse background in network administration and engineering, having worked with various organizations and holds multiple certifications.
Work at Atlantic Digital
Chad Normand has been employed at Atlantic Digital as a Network Engineer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing network infrastructure. His work involves ensuring the reliability and security of network systems, which is crucial for the operational efficiency of the organization. Based in Tampa, Florida, he has contributed to various projects that enhance the company's networking capabilities.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Chad Normand worked at Five Rivers Services, LLC as a Network Administrator I from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Network Deployment Engineer at Network Security Systems Plus, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. His career began in the U.S. Army, where he was a 25U Signal Support System Specialist from 2011 to 2015. This diverse experience has provided him with a solid foundation in network engineering and administration.
Education and Expertise
Chad Normand studied General Education and General Studies at Fayetteville Technical Community College from 2016 to 2019. He completed his high school education at Pineville High School from 2008 to 2011. His educational background has been complemented by various professional certifications, including CCNP, Sec+, CEHv9, Palo Alto ACE, and Microsoft Azure Administrator. He is currently pursuing the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chad Normand possesses extensive technical skills in networking. He has professional experience with networking equipment from Juniper and Brocade. His specialization includes endpoint identity management using NAC/ISE and configuring CISCO ASA Firepower. He is skilled in engineering and troubleshooting DMVPN, IKEv2/IPSEC, and SSL VPN. Additionally, he has expertise in protocols such as AAA, TACACS+, and Radius, and works with encryption devices from General Dynamics and VIASat.