13 Rockwell Rd.

Hampton VA, 23669

757-927-0053

Lawrence.middleton7@gmail.com

                                                                      

 

Information Technology Specialist / Network Engineer & Administrator

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished IT professional with 11 years of experience in the Information Technology field implementing strategic IT initiatives that improve business functionality. Extensive hands-on Network Administration, Engineering, and Security experience. Exceptional experience working with Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). Experience to install, maintain, and administer existing systems and recommend technical upgrades and improvements. Strong knowledge of Active Directory Architecture, TCP/IP Stack, OSI Model. Have proven managerial skill set to lead and motivate teams to maximize productivity. Ability to organize, prioritize and work under extreme pressure, heavy workloads and deadlines; Currently holds an active Government: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

 

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

 

Network / Systems Administration       Risk AssessmentContingency Planning             

Network Engineering   Network SecuritySystems Integration

Policy Planning / Implementation   Migrations / UpgradesTechnical Analysis

Data Integrity / Disaster Recovery   Research and DevelopmentHelpdesk Support

 

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

                                                             

Certifications: Microsoft 2273-Managing and Maintaining 2003 Environment(2274/2275), NAVSEA/AMSEC Cableway Certification,

Operating Systems: Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, UNIX, IT21, Common PC Operating System Environment (ComPOSE 3.5/4.0), ISNS, GCCS-M, VRAM

Networking/Protocols: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, WINS, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, TELNET, VPN, TFTP, Ethernet, Fiber Optics, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP

Hardware: Omni Switch 6850/9700/9702, Cisco Router 2851, Cisco Switch 2960/3500 ESX Virtual Switches, Xylan ATM Switches, Wireless Access Points(WAPS), Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems(WIDS), Laptops, Workstations, and Blade Servers (HP, Compaq, Dell, Micron, IBM, NEC), RAID, SCSI, Digital Converters, Network Cards, Memory, Printers.

 

Software: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 2007/2003, Forefront Threat Management Gateway, MS Proxy Server, MS IIS Server, MS SQL Server 2003/2005, VERITAS Backup Exec, Norton/McAfee/Symantec Endpoint Virus Protection Utilities, Adobe Suites, Adobe Pro X Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint), LAN Manager, WhatsUp Gold, VMWare, VSphere, Remote Desktop, DameWare, Centrixs, IAVA, VRAM Dashboard.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

                                                             

 

Systems Technology Forum, LTD                                             February 2016- May 2016

Chesapeake, VA

 

VRAM IA Analysis

Provide support to MSC Ships and Sites in a System Administrative role. Daily responsibilities reviewing and posting vulnerability scans to repositories including MSC portal, VMS, VRAM, and OCRS. Responsible for tracking and reporting IAVM compliance in VMS.

 

 

Vigilant Services Corporation

Chesapeake, VA                                                                               April 2015-July 2015

 

IT Analysis-

 
Provide support to MSC Ships and Sites in a System Administrative role. Daily responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining network services, server event log services, Verifying Windows updates and Security patches, Management of User Accounts on Active Directory, print services, administration and troubleshooting Routers and Switches, Install of Hardware and Software OS.

 

Enrolled Saint Leo University- Student                                         January 2015- Present          

Newport News, VA

 

Pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree majoring in Computer Information Systems. Projected Graduation May 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States NavySeptember 2012-November 2013

LSFO OPCON CTR (COMSUBLANT)   

 

Staff Supervisor

Directly responsible for the daily management of communications for Atlantic, Pacific, and Allied submarines utilizing a worldwide network of (LF) Low Frequency transmitters and 25 voice and data circuits. Provided for the on time delivery of Operational tasking and (EAM’s) Emergency Action Messages to deployed submarines.

 

 

 

United States Navy                                                                 January 2009-August 2012

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

 

Information Systems Technician, Network Engineer/Administrator

Provided support for a Network of over 3500 users at a total of 4 sites while maintaining multiple responsibilities including System Administration, Network Engineering, and Help Desk support. Daily operations included AD administration, monitoring server event log services, Backup’s success/failure rate, verifying anti-trust updates and critical Windows security updates. Management and implementation of Group Police Objects to meet Network security requirements and user access as needed. Administration and troubleshooting for Router and Switches (UNCLASSIFIED/CLASSIFIED) ensuring proper routing protocols and Access Control List (ACL). Monitoring and updating firewall (TMG) while identifying vulnerabilities. Administering and updating SharePoint. Provide users with desktop and phone support for all hardware, software and user account trouble calls.

 

 

United States Navy                                                                   March 2007-December 2008

NCTAMS LANT, Norfolk, Va

 

Tacplans Operator Supervisor

Responsible for Tactical planning and management of Communications assets in direct support of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean operating areas. Other duties included resolving time critical Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS) and Commercial Wideband Satellite Program (CWSP) assignments. As the Atlantic and Mediterranean communications status Administrator tasking included Pier T-1 assignments, Commons User Digital Information Exchange (CUDIXS) terminations and INMARSAT assignments for 2^nd, 5^th, and 6^th Fleet areas of Operations.

 

 

 

United States Navy                                                                      December 2005-February 2007

NMCI

 

Helpdesk Support

Provided helpdesk and trouble call support on the NMCI network to over 10,000 users world-wide. Performed trouble shooting support to remote end users, diagnosed and recommended fixes to connectivity issues. Providing Tier 1 support my responsibilities included handling and reporting customer issues, performing basic technical trouble shooting, receiving, assigning, escalating, resolving, tracking and assessing the severity of the issue by reviewing the problem and creating a trouble-ticket. Daily requests as related to maintenance included government-issued laptops, desktops, mobile devices and peripherals.

 

 

 

EDUCATION

                                                             

·  Saint Leo University/ Bachelor of Applied Science/Computer Information Systems (2015-Present)

·  Naval Training Center, Hampton Roads, VA NIAPS System Administrator, 2011

·  AMSEC/NAVSEA Cable Certification Training Course, 2010

·  Combat Training Center Atlantic/GCCS-M 4.X System Administrator, 2009

·  Combat Training Center Atlantic/GCCS-M System Administrator, 2004

·  Fleet Training Center Hampton Roads, VA Information Systems Administrator, 2002

·  Naval Training Center, San Diego, California. Radioman “A” School, 1994

·  August Martin H.S/Jamaica, NY, 1993