Juan Aguilar
About Juan Aguilar
Juan Aguilar is a Network Lead at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, specializing in Tactical Local Area Network Encryptors and network security. He has a background in IT Networking and Security, with previous roles at Vivint, BRTRC Federal Solutions, and Geek Squad.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Juan Aguilar has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Network Lead since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for configuring and maintaining Tactical Local Area Network Encryptors (KG-175D). He supports national guard air defense simulation and live field training events. His work involves implementing secure point-to-point WAN links via IPSec/VPN tunneling and ensuring STIG compliance on Windows systems. He also manages OSPF and EIGRP dynamic routing protocols.
Education and Expertise
Juan Aguilar studied at New Mexico State University, where he focused on Engineering and achieved a degree in Information Communication & Technology from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended El Paso Community College, studying IT Networking & Security from 2013 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in network engineering and security.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Juan Aguilar worked at several organizations. He was a Network Field Engineer at Vivint from 2014 to 2015. Following that, he served as a Systems Engineer II at BRTRC Federal Solutions for 7 months in 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as an Advanced Repair Agent at Geek Squad from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in network management and engineering.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Juan Aguilar possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Network Lead. He configures and troubleshoots VoIP systems using Cisco SIP phones on Epygi call manager. He utilizes network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, WhatsUp Gold, and Wireshark to ensure optimal network performance. His responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with security standards and managing dynamic routing protocols.