Darren C. Rininger
Richmond, KY 40475
ad2zuo@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
A career in information technology with the opportunity to utilize my computer/technical and information technology skills
Skills & Abilities
Experienced with virtual machines and networks using Hyper-V, and VMware VSphere, Active Directory Management, Group Policy Configuration, File Services Management, DNS Configuration, Routing and Remote Access Configuration, Active Directory Certificate Services, Change Management, SharePoint migration and configuration, ShareGate, SharePoint Designer, Nintex Workflow, SQL Server, Internet Information Services, Server 2008R2-Server 2019, PowerShell, VMWare, DameWare, RSAT, SQL Server Management Studio, Splunk, CyberArk, Protocol Analyzers, experience with FIPS-8570 DoD regulations
Experience
Systems Administrator Sr, S & K Technologies for US Department of Energy, Portsmouth-Paducah Project Office
01/2023 – Present
SME for SharePoint migration from 2013 to 2016 including building and provisioning ADFS and WAP servers for smart card authentication.
Successful upgrade of Microsoft Office Online and integration to SharePoint as well as Gimmal Records Management and Nintex Workflow and Forms.
Architected new SharePoint 2016 farm including VM servers, SQL Server 2019, and a complete test farm.
Installed, configured, and supported Microsoft SQL Server
managed group policy, users, and groups in Active Directory
managed Certificates for Internet Information Services (IIS) websites
Systems Administrator, Lockheed Martin MFC SOFSA SOCOM Contract
03/2019 – Present
SME for SharePoint migration from 2010 to 2013 using custom PowerShell scripts to pull data from legacy sytems, migrated content and configuration databases as well as set up system accounts in Active Directory; created DNS entries; migrated databases into three distinct domains; provided a complete instance of SharePoint in both a test and development network with Nintex Workflow functional in all three networks. Worked with customers extensively to test upgraded functionality.
Maintained SQL cluster for the SharePoint farm including managing SQL database backups.
Performed Baseline DISA STIG validations against SharePoint, IIS, and OS to conform to RMF and DoD compliance standards.
Documented recommendations and procedures for change management process.
Worked with cybersecurity to create risk assessment documentation to comply with DoD regulations.
Developed and enforced policies to comply with security regulations as well as identified risk acceptances and POA&Ms
Primary POC for the sustainment of Intranet portal including being responsible for the proper implementation of security controls assigned to SharePoint, SQL, and their servers.
Tier 2 and 3 technical support for help desk.
Domain and Active Directory Administration for the SOFSA/NIPR network
POC for the implementation of CyberArk Privileged Access Management application including architecting and building the topology as well as presenting the solution and presenting status reports to senior management.
Developed STIG exceptions for CyberArk Vault functionality.
Extensive application security update testing and deployment.
Aircraft Electronics Technician, BOEING
02/2011 – 03/2019
Performed depot-level maintenance and overhaul on U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation
Regiment MH-47G, MH-60M, and A/MH-6 helicopters
Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
Installed and conducted operational testing on prototype avionics and defense systems
Tested military communication user interface, equipment, and antennas after upgrades and modifications
Education
Western Kentucky University – Bowling Green, KY Bachelor of Sciences-Computer Information Technology
Active Directory Infrastructure, SQL Database Administration, Web Development, Telecommunications, Network Security
Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
Associate of Sciences, Computer Information Technology
Microsoft Windows 7,8,10 Administration, Server 2008-2016 Active Directory Configuration
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY-Associate of Sciences, Computer Electronics Technology
Certifications
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Security+ CE
TestOut Server Pro: Manage and Administer Server 2016
TestOut Server Pro: Advanced Services
MTA- Microsoft Server Administration Fundamentals
CyberArk Defender
Top Secret (Q) Security Clearance
Activities
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Coach-Richmond Little League, Volunteer Coach-Upward Basketball
References
Reference name
Available upon request