William J. Sexton III, Security + A+

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Professional Summary: Secret Clearance

Exceptionally motivated Information Technology Professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience. Self-Starter in mastering new technology, committed to staying current with industry standards and mastering emerging technologies. Proven skills in, but not limited to: Network Administration, WAN & LAN Troubleshooting, Computer Software & Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Repair.

Professional Experience:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Enterprise Services & Chief Strategy Office)

Computer Systems Analyst/ Information Systems Security Officer 01/13 – Present

Provide systems administration support for Windows servers, workstations and Linux with the focus of reducing risk. Systems are installed and configured with security controls as per the NISPOM based on company best practices, like account policy enforcement, password protection, enforced with password complexity, history, length and lockout. Unused user accounts are disabled, services are disabled and user warning banners are implemented. Perform regular system virus updates, patch management, monitoring of system logs and monitoring of tape backups and data recovery when needed. Network devices like CISCO Catalyst Switches are managed and configured by implementing Port Security, administratively shutting down of unused ports and installing hardware locks on external ports when needed. Maintain system database, system documentation, security of system, and installation of system software. Troubleshoot all aspects of system which includes hardware and software.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Electronic Systems Division)

Senior Engineering Technician 10/ 08 – 01/13

HP Certified Professional/ IBM Partner Certified Warranty Desktop/Laptop Service Technician.

Fill in as a lead; trained new employees on policies, procedures and repair of HP Personnel Computers.

Respond to Helpdesk trouble tickets. Go-to guy for challenging repairs. Travel to various campus locations for onsite upgrades and repairs, administration and problem resolutions.

Proficient in troubleshooting, configuration, installation, upgrade and repair, of PC based hardware, software, printers and peripherals.

Sensors & Systems Test Technician (Certified) 07/05 – 10/08

Determined methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests on complex systems.

Collected, measured, recorded, analyzed and evaluated data, experimental models, resultant data, etc. in terms of validity, and desired function. Assisted engineers in processes and operations to assure they function per design specifications working from general block diagrams, rough outlines of basic circuits and the like.

Troubleshot systems, devices, processes and/ or test set-ups to locate and repair defective areas.

Selected, setup and operated complex and special facilities and equipment over a broad spectrum of technologies.

Electronic Manufacturing Specialist (Certified) 10/01 – 07/05

Performed all functions necessary for the complete manufacturing of electronic assemblies.

Assembled, built and marked a variety of sub-assemblies, assemblies and electrical and mechanical systems.

Operated data entry equipment, such as computers and calculators, to record and store all information from data transactions accurately, completely and in a timely manner. Set up and performed automatic and/ or manual test, circuit check and troubleshot with information provided, various components, sub-assemblies and systems.

Properly documented and specified corrective actions. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

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Professional Experience (cont.)

Network Administrator/ Help Desk Technician 08/ 99 – 04/01

McKissack & McKissack - Washington, DC

Managed the IT department that provided tier level technical support to 150 coworkers.

Optimized NT Servers and Workstations, which improved performance of the Operating System up to 30% and

lowered our costs of maintenance up to 35%, resulting in an increased production.

Installed, administer, troubleshot and maintained a Primary Domain Controller, Backup Domain Controller, Citrix Server and an Exchange Server.

Deployed VPN through a SonicWall Pro or Citrix Metaframe 1.8 for all branch offices. Setup Microsoft Outlook Web Access, which gave a private access to e-mail accounts that can be viewed from home or anywhere.

Configured Cisco Catalyst 2900 switches IOS using CLI.

Technical Support 1998 – 04/99

PCCI - Rancho Cordova, CA

Worked with management to propose a Network Upgrade.

Installed, configured and maintained NT 4.0 Servers as a Primary Domain Controller and a Backup Domain Controller.

Architecturally engineered the servers to have four levels of redundancy, implementing a crash recovery plan and a stringent back-up plan for mission critical files.

Automated servers and users logons using Scripting Language.

Provided technical support and recommendations on both hardware and software.

Diagnosed network, hardware, software and printer/plotter related problems.

A variety of Technical Support and Helpdesk Positions with Hewlett Packard, 1994 - 1998

Chin & Hensolt, Inc. and Jampro Antennas Inc.

Military Service: 04/85 – 11/93

United States Air Force, Worldwide Commitment

Professional Education:

Capitol College – BS in Information Assurance in progress 4.0 average.

University of Maryland University College – BS in Cybersecurity in progress 4.0 average. Xfer Capitol College

Community College of Baltimore County - A.A.S. Degree in Network Technology 04/04 (Magna Cum Laude)

Certifications:

CompTIA Security + Certified 03/14

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft ® 2000 Professional 01/02

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 09/01

CompTIA A + Certified 11/00

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0 in the Enterprise Series 068 06/00

Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 Series 073 06/99

Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0 Series 067 06/99

William J. Sexton III, Security +, A+ 410-***-****

Community Activities:

JCPenney Golden Rule Award 04/92

My contribution to Human Services in the Sacramento Community helped McClellan

Air Force Base achieves this award, which also included a letter from President Bush.

Volunteered in a variety of community humanitarian construction projects.

Professional Development:

Cyber Academy Linthicum, MD 09/13 – 09/15

CD302 Risk Management Framework For Implementers

System Source Columbia, MD 03/14 – 04/14

Red Hat System Administration I

UC Irvine Extension Linthicum, MD 10/13 – 02/14

(CompTIA Security+ Certification Classes)

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Baltimore, MD 03/01 – 07/02

(MCSE Windows 2000 Certification Classes)

Cisco4You Washington, DC 06/01 – 08/01

Cisco CCNP 2.0

Cisco CCNA Exam #640-507, Certificate

Avatech Training Centers Rockville, MD 03/00

Architectural Desktop 2.0 Fundamentals, Certificate

UC Davis Sacramento, CA 01/99 – 04/99

(A+ Certification Class)

Mastering Computer Hardware: Foundation & Troubleshooting, Certificates

Heald College School of Technology Sacramento, CA 10/97 – 01/98

(MCSE NT 4.0 Certification Classes)

Networking Technology & Network Support, Certificate

SCI: Imaging Sacramento, CA 10/97

AutoCAD R14 Advanced, Certificate, 3D Studio Max Fundamentals, Certificate

Community College of the United States Air Force 04/85 – 11/93

High Reliable Soldering Training, Introduction to Soldering, Introduction to DOS, Introduction to ENABLE, Introduction to Computers, Standard installation Practices – Construction Training Course, Apprentice Antenna/ Cable, Systems Project/ Maintenance Action Specialist, Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor Safety Training, Dedicated Crew Chief Course (F4-E/G), Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (F/RF-4 O/M Entry Level), Arctic Survival Training Course, Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Class, Air Force Technical Order System (Advanced), Air Force Technical Order System (General), Dedicated Crew Chief Course (OV-10), Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (OV-10), Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (O-2), Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Tactical/ Strategic/ Airlift/ General Aircraft

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