Howard M. Magnes
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
*****.***@*****.***
Job Objective:
Seeking a position in the Information Technology industry in a position where I will be an asset to a company by utilizing my certifications and ever adapting skill sets!
Job Skills:
• Windows XP, Vista, 7,
• Mac OS 10.5 Work Station and Server,
• Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008 Servers,
• Active Directory Management,
• Group Policy
• IIS,
• DNS,
• DHCP,
• FTP,
• Server Clustering,
• SCCM 2007,
• Specialized Hardware Skills,
• TCP/IP Configuration,
• HP Pro Curve Wireless and wired Networking
• Watchguard Firewall and VPN management
• Network Trouble Shooting,
• WebSense Content Filer Management
• Customer service,
• Virus Removal
• Technical Problem Solving Skills.
• Mitel phone System Management
• Network Information Security
• Network Intrusion Detection Systems
• Project Management
Certifications:
H.P. Accredited Platform Specialist in Commercial Desktops; Laptops and Work-Stations
Comptia Security +
Work Experience:
Pocono Mountain School District Swiftwater Pa
May 2006 – May 31 2012
Senior Communications Engineer
Helped to migrate the district from Novell / Suse environment to Windows 2008 Active Directory environment. Managed 3000 Node Mitel Phone System and assisted in day to day operations of the Windows 2008 Domain duties included but not limited to password resets moves and changes as well as assisting with management of the HP Procurve Wireless and Wired network infrastructure. I was also in charge of maintaining the WebSense Content Filter handling everything from site block / unblock requests to general maintenance of the appliance and its associated SQL log server. Helped maintain servers set up as active passive failover clustered servers. Managed Microsoft Communicator and dealt with IIS issues related to it including but not limited to renewing and generating new security certificates. In addition I was also a supervisor of 2 technicians to whom I would delegate duties regarding the Mitel Phone System. I also managed the 2 Macintosh Graphic / Video Editing labs and the Apple Xserve used as their storage. As the first engineer scheduled to report in the a.m. my job was to ensure all systems were up and running for start of school
Medical Associates of Monroe County, East Stroudsburg PA
May 2004 - November 2009
Technical Director of all I.T. Operations
I was in charge of maintaining all 70 computers, the H.P. Procurve and Cisco wireless access points, 3comm and H.P. Procurve Switches and the Watchguard Firebox. I was the only I.T. support the company had which required me to be able to handle multiple jobs and projects at once beyond simple break fix.
Education:
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Wilkes-Bare PA 6/2012 – 8/2012
Certificate of completion Security + Certification 2011 Objectives
University Of Phoenix Online 2003 - 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
Allentown Business School, Allentown, PA 1999-2001
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology