DARREN A. MAGRUDER

Email: darren.magruder@gmail.com

Cell: (301)-938-7139

Summary

Active DOD Top Secret Clearance

System Engineer\Administrator

Network Administrator

IA compliance

Desktop & User Support

Experience

Naval Sea Systems Command (ATR Corp), West Bethesda, MD (8/2015 - Present)

Full Time Contractor, Information Technology Technician

  Ø Engineered a virtual environment and created multiple virtual hosts and servers which include:

o Active directory

o Domain Controllers

o WSUS

o EPO

o Failover

  Ø Updated stand alone WSUS server and deployed patches in a closed enclave

  Ø Built a new image using sysprep and deployed when new users came on board

  Ø Ran vulnerability scans using NESSUS ACAS

  Ø Updated the plugins and added/removed IP’s out of the repositories in NESSUS ACAS

  Ø Implemented DISA STIGs to active directory and group policy to networked and standalone

systems

  Ø Installed and configured Cisco switches to meet IA compliance

  Ø Planned and executed the creation of an internal network throughout the building

  Ø Maintain system maintenance and documents using eMASS

  Ø Implemented BitLocker encryption

  Ø Main point of contact for various troubleshooting and break fix issues for end users

Department of State, Zolon Tech Inc. Rosslyn, VA (8/2015-Present)

Part Time Contractor (8/2015 – Present) Desktop Support (weekend)

Full-Time (6/2015 – 8/2015) Desktop Support

  Ø Set-up/move customer workstations

  Ø Install/Swap various hardware components into workstations and servers

  Ø Reimaged drives for workstations

  Ø Built RAID for servers

  Ø Granted permissions to customer accounts using Active Directory

  Ø Mapped customers to network drives and printers

  Ø Set up VTC rooms for conference

  Ø Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on local and network printers

  Ø Update virus signatures on workstations

  Ø Checked the status of interfaces on routers and switches

  Ø Maintain cabling in server rooms and network closets

  Ø Prepped and changed tapes in backup server

  Ø Create/Execute backup and server backup policy in NetBackup

  Ø Added and deleted media out of NetBackup

  Ø Downloaded/Deployed patches for Windows 2003/2008 R2 servers

  Ø Deployed Windows 2003/2008 R2 Enterprise

  Ø Installed SQL Server 2008

Department of State, Zolon Tech Inc. Rosslyn, VA (5/2013– 6/2015)

Full Time Contractor, Service Assurance Specialist

  Ø Managed incoming calls from customers at various sites worldwide

  Ø Create and sort out incoming tickets to the appropriate teams

  Ø Troubleshoot various application and desk side issues via phone as well as onsite.

  Ø Deliver and install toner and ink cartridges

  Ø Reset passwords and unlock accounts for custom DS Applications and Active Directory

  Ø Transfer data to different media and network locations

  Ø Perform scans of removable media

  Ø Monitor network activity with NeuralStar and Solarwinds

  Ø Report network outages and latency

Certifications Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA),

CompTia Network +, Comptia Security +

Skills ACAS, SCAP, DIS STIG, BitLocker, Symantec Endpoint Encryption, BMC Remedy

ITSM, Microsoft Office, Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012,

Active Directory, Cisco IOS, NETIQ AppManager, NeuralStar, Solarwinds, vSphere

ESXi 5.5/6.0