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Bill Tetrault
Principal Network Engineer at KBR, Inc.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
š About Me
I am a highly skilled cybersecurity and network infrastructure professional with 12+ years of experience in deploying and managing secure network solutions, systems, and information assets. Passionate about mentoring, team leadership, and staying current in the ever-evolving world of technology, Iām always on the lookout for innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
I enjoy international travel, photography, and hands-on work in both enterprise and home lab network environments. Regular conference attendee, deal hunter, and advocate for automation and AI in security operations.
š¼ Experience
Principal Network Engineer ā KBR, Inc.
Dec 2018 ā Present (6+ years) | Sioux Falls, SD area
- Lead NOC/SOC teams for 24Ć7 active response
- Managed $2M+ network overhaul across 13 locations (MPLS backbone), delivered ahead of schedule
- Designed/deployed VMware ESXi on Cisco UCS ā reduced server footprint by 95%
- Maintained Cisco VoIP across multiple call centers
- Key escalation for complex issues and customer success
- Trained and mentored junior tech staff and promoted knowledge-sharing culture
Managed Services Supervisor ā SDN Communications
Jan 2014 ā Jan 2019 (5 years) | Sioux Falls, SD
Network Manager ā Norcraft Companies
Aug 2001 ā Jan 2014 (12+ years) | Eagan, MN
Other Roles:
- Network Administrator, StarMark Cabinetry (Sioux Falls, SD)
- PC/Network Technician, Sencore
- Customer Support Supervisor, Sykes
š Education
- BBA, Business Administration & Management ā University of Sioux Falls (2019ā2021, DCP Program)
- AAS, Information Technology ā North Dakota State College of Science (1993ā1995)
- IT Training ā Global Knowledge
ā” Skills & Interests
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| Network Security |
Firewall Management (FortiGate, FortiOS, FortiAnalyzer) |
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| Incident Response |
NIST Compliance |
DevOps Security |
Threat Intelligence |
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| Virtualization |
Proxmox |
VMware ESXi |
Cisco UCS |
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| Automation Scripting |
Home Lab |
Network Design |
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| Hardware Research (Nvidia RTX, etc.) |
PC Gaming |
Technology Conferences |
š Profiles
- LinkedIn
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Contact: william.tetrault@gmail.com
āA strong belief in teamwork, empathy, and continuous learning drives both my professional success and personal fulfillment.ā