Matthew S. Newell
*** ******* **. **** ******, NY 12575
919-***-****, **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a highly skilled problem solver, with 13 years of experience, as a
contractor, and fulltime employee. I have served in many realms of
Information Technology, including: Helpdesk, Desktop support, Network
Administration, Senior Systems Analyst, and Information Security Analyst. I
provide good results, and dependability, with proven experience in Federal
and State government (active Sensitive Security Clearance), financial
firms, and Fortune 500 institutions.
SKILLS
Hardware: Laptop, tablet, and desktop, Server hardware, Cisco routers and
switches, VOIP Phones, Wi-Fi setups, network cabling, video conference
installation, Blackberry setups, file recovery, Blade Servers.
Software and misc: XP, Server 2003 R2, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008,
Exchange 2007, DOS, BIOS, Mac, Linux, MS Office 2007, VMware, Norton Ghost,
Remote administration, FTP, VPN, Hyper Terminal, Lotus Notes, Netware,
iManager, Console One, Group Wise 7.0, DNS, DHCP, UDP, ICMP, TCP/IP,
Network Support, Website admin, Active Directory, Project Management,
Systems deployment and migrations, Mainframe, Vulnerability Assessments,
Quality Assurance, SharePoint administration, MOSS 2007, Bluecoat Proxy,
Cisco ASA Firewall, MS Exchange 2007, Windows Server 2008, NS Lookup, MBSA,
SUDO, VNC, Net Bus, Whois, HOSTS file, Cloud computing, IIS lockdown tool,
Wireshark, Port Scanning, rootkit detection, SMB, OS fingerprinting, Air
Snare IDS, Linux Shell, Clustering, RAID, NFS File Sharing, CICS. RUMBA
AS/400.
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Manpower Professional - Raleigh, NC Desktop Support - Contractor -
2/2010 - 4/2010
. Desktop support for 1000 local and remote users. Remote user support
via WebEx.
. Imaging creation and deployment with Norton Ghost 11.0.
. PBX, Voicemail and telephone support using Nortel Call Pilot Manager.
. Monitoring Websense Usage reports. Audited computers with Numara Asset
Manager.
. Wireless Network Account administration on a Nomadix Hotspot Access
Gateway 3100 device.
. Monitoring, changing, updating ACL's, and group policies in Active
Directory.
. DHCP Server Management. Static IP addressing. Processing Network
Access Requests.
Fidelity Investments - Durham, NC - Contractor Information Security
Analyst - 11/2009 - 12/2009
. Team member of Identity and Access Management services, Ensured
appropriate access for users, compliance with security policy,
maintained user access profiles, reviewed access requests,
troubleshooting user security and access issues.
. Managed a scope of users, the implementation and ongoing maintenance
of controls and solutions to ensure risks and exposures were properly
mitigated.
. Investigated deviations from control procedures or violations of
security procedures and recommends courses of action to management.
User account management on MVS Mainframe.
. Thorough understanding of security concepts, enterprise security
policies, procedures and strong knowledge of business operations,
security architecture and best practices.
Freudenberg Nonwovens, Durham, NC - Helpdesk Manager \Network Administrator
- 4/2009-11/2009
. Supervised the helpdesk staff assisting in accomplishing daily tasks,
call tracking, and requests.
. Supported 100 in house and remote users on the Global Nonwovens
Network.
. Maintained Network connectivity of servers, routers, switches,
proxies, and internet connectivity.
. Managed 2 server rooms, and 11 Servers running Windows Server 2003,
and VMware ESX.
. Managed and coordinated IT projects, vendor allocation, and presented
plans to the board.
. PC management and imaging of computers, software implementation using
Altiris Console.
. Backup and recovery of the File Server, and Exchange Server utilizing
Symantec Backup Exec.
. Proficient in TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, Network Protocols, Active Directory,
and Terminal Services.
. Evaluated and monitor network & server performance; ERP system
maintenance.
. Regulated access to data files, monitors data file use, and updates
computer security files.
. SharePoint 2007 access management. Patch management.
. Managed Tape Library and backups. RAID drive maintenance. Monitored
services running on the servers.
HHC, Health and Home Care, NY, NY
Senior Systems Analyst/Network Administrator - Employee - 2/2006 - 4/2009
. Supported web based applications, VPN access, FTP uploads, vendor
access, Active Directory, Server and database maintenance, and file
backups.
. Connectivity troubleshooting of servers, desktops, and Mainframe
terminals. Server Hardening.
. Implemented server roles and services using Admin Tools. Server
clustering.
. Maintained connectivity of the Primary Domain Controller, and the
Backup Domain Controller.
. Monitoring and reacting to Security alerts with Symantec Security
Information Manager.
. Managed users in Active Directory OU's, with MMC, command line,
Scripts, and Group policies.
. Solely managed 170 users and computers across New York City. Asset
Management.
. Increased productivity and reliability of the computers by
implementing an OS, email, hardware and server upgrade. Printers and
blackberry migration.
. Educated users in the use of new applications and hardware, and
Information Security.
. Vulnerability reports generated on systems using MBSA, and Belarc.
. Developed solutions that combine health care and technology such as
video conferencing- Systems for nurses, doctors and patients to
communicate via and tablet PCs for nurses.
The New York Stock Exchange, Helpdesk Support - Employee, NY, NY -
1/2005 - 2/2006
. Managed and deployed New User account setups in Novell, Lotus Notes,
PC Installations, and Remote Access Id's.
. Supported remote users on, Console One, VPN, Citrix Web Based
applications, restored Blackberry functionality and Lotus Notes
connectivity.
. Monitoring and reporting on daily security, and virus report activity.
. Clarified issues with trading investigation applications, and also
Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes mail and databases, applications, Web
based email, Novell Application distribution.
. Remote support for corporate investigators.
. Software support of over 300 internal proprietary trading floor
applications.
CONTRACTOR SUMMARY 6/1997 - 1/2005
Teleflex Medical - Desktop Support
. High level VIP support, in a manufacturing environment. This included
inventory management, PC support and network connectivity support,
backups, VOIP support, created documentation.
Electronic Data Systems - Helpdesk Support
. Performed issue resolution, in regards to software, email, hardware,
proprietary devices, user Account administration. Network
connectivity, Support of IBM POS systems.
FEDEX - Field Technician
. Installed, repaired, and maintained all hardware, software, upgrades,
replacements, preventative Maintenance and repairs of Delivery truck
computers, radios, and Network administration.
IBM - Software Tester/Quality Assurance
. Tested IBM's Electronic Service Agent as a part of Netfinity Director
Server.
IBM - Level II Desktop Support
. Upgraded computers with Y2K compliant Operating systems, hardware, and
software.
EDUCATION
Certified Ethical Hacker - New Horizons learning center
Security + - New Horizons learning center
Supporting, Administering, and Installing Windows XP - New Horizons
learning center
Windows Server 2003 Administration- New Horizons learning center
Wake Technical Community College - 32 Credits completed
A+ certification - Comptia
Cisco Routers and Switches - New Horizons learning center
Windows Server 2008
VMware Server Administration
Exchange Server 2007