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IT Manager, Novell Network Administrator

Location:
Newnan, GA
Posted:
January 29, 2015

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Edward Kaminski

** ****** ***

Newnan, GA *****

Home: 678-***-****

Cell: 678-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multi-Faceted IT Professional and Network Administrator with 10 years of demonstrated leadership, teamwork and

motivation experience within large scale organizations. A versatile leader with superb ability to bring ideas from

conception to completion. Produces positive results regardless of the level of pressure. Flexible and adapts to changes

exceptionally well. Quality assurance and budgets are sustained during execution of projects. Focused on client needs and

meeting deadlines. Experienced in coaching, motivating, and mentoring others for success in a diverse work environment.

Other key strengths include:

• High standard of ethics and integrity

• Writing, verbal, and presentation skills

• Trained Public Information Officer

• Leadership skills honed in a correctional setting

with a keen sense for diversity.

• Flexible and adaptable approach

• Leadership and team building

• Team goal oriented

• Project management

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

USP Atlanta, DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons

601 McDonough Boulevard S. E.

Atlanta, GA 30315 United States

01/2008 – 01/2015

Computer Services Manager (Federal Law Enforcement Retired)

Oversee the implementation of new system hardware and software and develop operating procedures. Monitor the

ongoing operation of the Local Area Network via multiple operating systems, software and hardware. (Microsoft,

NetWare 6.5, SUSE/Linux OES2, ZenWorks 7, GroupWise 8, Console One, iManager, iMonitor, NetWare Object Search,

NWAdmin, Cisco Switches, Fluke Etherscope II Network Analyzer, Wireshark, Tivoli/BigFix)

Perform remediation or create Corrective Action Plans (CAPS) of vulnerabilities discovered through Tenable Security

Scan within applicable time frames as to their severity. (Critical, High, Medium, Low, Informational)

Service over 550 users in a Windows XP SP3/Windows 7 Professional desktop environment.

Maintain 330 workstations and laptops. Current models in use are HP8000 SFF, HP8200 SFF, HP8300 SFF and HP

Elitebook 8760w. All laptops are configured with Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

Installed and maintain local servers in SUSE/LINUX OES2 cluster services environment.

Create and deploy new desktop images through ZENWorks Imaging and ZCC Bundling.

Maintain virtualized task oriented servers in a Windows Server 2008 R2 environment for Windows Updates (WSUS),

Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 and Nessus Security Scans.

Implemented and maintain network printing solution through Novell iPrint,

With cooperation of the Communications Department and Correctional Services, integrated over 300 surveillance cameras

utilizing Vicon software for authorized users over a closed LAN/WAN within the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Ensure corrective action to restore operational service when warranted through the utilization of Spectra Logic T50e tape

backup library and Syncsort Backup Software.

Respond to and/or delegate to subordinate staff Help Desk incidents pertaining to network, tech bulletin, desktop,

hardware, peripherals, internet, intranet, web page design or software issues in an effort to maintain a high level of end

user satisfaction and adherence to policy.

Oversee the implementation and administration of the inmate training and career building i-CON system (inmate

Consolidated Network) for inmate re-entry utilizing VMware 5, Wyse Zero Client workstations configured with Windows

7 OS and user management via Active Directory on a virtualized 2008 R2 Windows Server.

Analyze existing hardware and software to ensure maximum life expectancy and continuity of data creation, storage and

retrieval. Submit budget requirements and justifications when hardware has reached it's end of life.

Serve as the Information Security Officer at the institutional level ensuring proper handling of Sensitive Information and

proper encryption procedures utilizing Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

Served as a member of four Information System and Security audit teams evaluating policy compliance and information

security controls.

Prepare system documentation and ADP contingency plans in accordance with the U. S. DOJ and the Federal Bureau of

Prisons.

Instruct all local Bureau of Prisons staff on an annual basis in the areas of Information Security, Sensitive Information and

Personally Identifiable Information.

Perform staff assignments and supervision related to program planning, monitoring, and coordination of the systems

related to networks.

Conduct information security investigations at the request of the OIG, the OIA and the FBI.

FCC Yazoo City, DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons

2225 Haley Barbour Parkway

Yazoo City, MS 39194 United States

01/2005 - 01/2008

Computer Specialist

Provided basic and advanced hardware and software technical support to all departments and users of personal computers.

My expertise was in the following areas: server configuration and administration, desktop configuration and imaging

utilizing ZenWorks 7 and Symantec Ghost, Cisco switch installation and configuration, LAN administration using

Netware 6.5, ZenWorks 7 and GroupWise 6.5, cable management and troubleshooting, workstation hardware

configurations, troubleshooting and debugging approved software to include: DOS programs, WordPerfect, dbase IV

programs, the use and administration of the following operating systems: Windows XP Professional SP2, Windows Server

2003 and Windows 2000. I have been instrumental in the implementation and administration of Novell Cluster Services.

Duties also included providing technical support to data communication users, telephone companies and equipment

vendors. I ensured that the equipment and configurations conform to applicable copyright laws. I was responsible for

training management and staff to use computer programs designed to enhance their ability to perform their duties. I

assisted the Information Security Officer in the proper training and maintenance of Sensitive But Unclassified Information

in the areas of removable media, workstation security, staff, contractors and volunteers. I was instrumental in the

development of Complex wide utilization of network based printing which includes administration of 110 network

printers managed through Novell Distributed Print Services. I developed a Windows XP Professional SP2 image for both

inmate work assignments and Vo-Tech applications which restricts the inmate's ability to access any critical system files,

develop malicious software, or develop computer code/programs but allows for job specific or course related work to be

completed as instructed.

EDUCATION

BS Food Service Management/Business Johnson and Wales University

AOS Culinary Arts Johnson and Wales University

Physics/Computer Science St. Bonaventure University

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Microsoft Course 2273A, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, New Horizons,

Jackson, MS; April 2005

Novell Course 3016, Foundations of Novell Networking, Netware 6.5, New Horizons, Jackson, MS; August 2005

Cisco Course 640-801, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices for CCNA, New Horizons, Jackson, MS; May 2006

Novell Course 3041, Novel ZENWorks 6.5 Desktop Management, New Horizons, Jackson, MS; May 2006

Novell Custom Course 3071, Suse Linux OES2, US Federal Bureau of Prisons; March 2008

Networks, Novell Netware & GroupWise Administration Update, National Corrections Academy; September 2011

Networks, Novell Netware & GroupWise Administration Update, National Corrections Academy; September 2012

Networks, Novell Netware & GroupWise Administration Update, National Corrections Academy; August 2013

AWARDS AND HONORS

Special Act Award, USP Atlanta, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2012

Quality Step Increase for Superior Performance, USP Atlanta, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2011

Supervisor of the Year, USP Atlanta, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2010

Quality Step Increase for Superior Performance, USP Atlanta, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2010

Supervisor of the Quarter, USP Atlanta, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2009



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