Eric Knope

Eric Knope is a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer at Sierra-Cedar since March 2012, specializing in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of complex networking infrastructures, including a variety of hardware such as Juniper, Cisco, and F5 systems. With a strong background in network project management, Eric has successfully led initiatives involving firewall migrations, disaster recovery architecture, and network troubleshooting. Previous roles include Senior IT Consultant at Sound Enterprises and Security Engineer II at IBM Internet Security Systems, where Eric demonstrated expertise in supporting large-scale networks and maintaining robust IT infrastructures. Eric holds a degree from Kennesaw State University and several professional certifications, including CompTIA Network+, Security+, MCSE 2003, CCNA, and CCNP.