Kevin Mc Lean
About Kevin Mc Lean
Kevin McLean is a Network Engineer with extensive experience in firewall technologies and network security. He currently works at Newfold Digital and has previously held positions at various companies, including Applied Optoelectronics and Shell, while actively supporting datacenters across multiple states.
Work at Newfold Digital
Kevin Mc Lean has been employed as a Network Engineer at Newfold Digital since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining network connectivity and security, ensuring efficient operations across various datacenters. His responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting network devices, as well as participating in a rotational on-call structure to provide after-hours support.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current position, Kevin held various roles in network engineering and system administration. He worked at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. as Desktop Lead from 2007 to 2008. He also served as a Windows System Administrator at Additech and Aquent in 2006. His experience includes working as a Field Support Engineer II and Technical Support Engineer II at Shell, and as a Network Administrator at Yokogawa.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kevin possesses extensive technical skills in network engineering. He has expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 3K, 7K, and 9K series, ASR-1000 series, and Arista DCS-7050SX switches. He is proficient in firewall technologies, having migrated Netscreen and Sonicwall firewalls to Palo Alto firewalls. He also supports Cisco ASA firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and F5 load balancers.
Education and Training
Kevin studied at Alvin Community College from 1993 to 1995, where he gained foundational knowledge in technology and network systems. His education has contributed to his technical proficiency and ability to manage complex network environments.
Network Support and Security
In his current role, Kevin actively supports datacenters in Texas, Utah, and Virginia, focusing on network connectivity issues. He mitigates DDoS and DoS attacks using tools such as Kentik, Radware, and Spamhaus. Additionally, he supports routing protocols including BGP, ISIS, and OSPF, demonstrating his advanced knowledge in network security and routing technologies.