CHARLES LOWE
Home: **** ******** **** ******* ** 76542
Tel:+1-469-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment in the field of Technical Support that will utilize my experience and allow for professional growth, resulting in a mutually, beneficial working relationship. COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Planning • MCSE • MCP MCSA • System Administration • Process Improvement • Hardware/Software Technician • IT Security • Security + Education
BA Computer science La Guardia community college
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DOD 8570.1 IAM Compliant
Security Clearance: Top Secrete since 4/29/2010
For OCONUS Positions:
Completed CRC and OCONUS Medical Procedures, 3/16/2011 Valid Passport through 2021
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Trowbridge & Trowbridge McLean VA, 1/20/16- Present
● Admin support Cs21100 Avaya 53000 VoIP system
● Add moves changes connections and disconnections.
● Supporting lightweight intrusion detection system (snort)
● Supported Symantec Endpoint Protection manager
● Voice /Data Support
● Sl100 legacy support
● CS2100 support on the front end.
● Adds move Changes
● Roll out of new VoIP phones
Splunk Inc. Plano Texas 03/2013- 12/2015
Technical Support
● On boarding calls for customers
● Work on reviewing DPL contacts
● Work on License Cases (splits, merge, violations, blacklisted etc.)
● Work on login issues
● Contact customers on Escalations
● Contact customers on P1’s
● Assign cases to DSE
● Assign escalations and p1’s
● File P4 cases as ER’s
● Sort incoming cases back end/front end
● Provided desktop support for in-house Tier 1 troubleshooting with active directory, Microsoft 2003, printers, and laptops.
● Reconnected and deployed helpdesk workstations to secure areas.
● Provided overall PC/laptop hardware/software support, fixed user profiles, configured network, and provided basic printer and copier troubleshooting.
● Used strong customer service and organization skills, successfully managed multiple tasks, and demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a positive attitude.
● Used knowledge of Microsoft Windows platform and office suites, trouble ticketing systems, and networking.
● Used proficient knowledge of email, directories, and standard Windows desktop applications.
● Worked with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, maintaining user accounts in AD, OU, creating mailboxes, distribution lists, and configuring permissions. Trowbridge & Trowbridge Missouri 09/2012-3/2013
SL100 Technician
● Successfully provided technical recommendation to clients as on-site subject matter expert on the most suitable products/features to meet needs; and reviewed and advised on ways to improve functionality and efficiency.
● Reviewed and documented on call utilization and call patterns for management.
● Determined and resolved network integrity faults and peripheral/auxiliary equipment breakdowns.
● Voice /Data Support
● Sl100 legacy support
● CS2100 support on the front end.
● Adds move Changes
● Roll out of new VoIP phones
MTS, Inc. Kuwait 03/2011- 09/2012
SL100 Technician
● Guaranteed top quality communications standards as part of a five-person team for Camp Buehring, a large-scale U.S. Army Base supporting the U.S. Army Forces Central (ARCENT) Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC)
● Managed Nortel SL-100 malfunction switch to include complex DSN network on trucking side and 10K phone numbers on line side
● Reviewed and documented on call utilization and call patterns for management; and determined and resolved network integrity faults and peripheral/auxiliary equipment breakdowns.
● Successfully provided technical recommendation to clients as on-site subject matter expert on the most suitable products/features to meet needs.
● Advised on ways to improve functionality and efficiency. Collabra /AT&T, Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 09/2008 - 03/2011 Desktop Support
● Working hands-on experience with Windows XP windows 7 migration.
● Working hands on experience with MS Outlook/Exchange and Office 2003,2007
● Basic network support knowledge ability to install remove hardware and /or software using supplied installation instructions and tools.
● Desktop support for Mac Os, Windows7 XP,, IPad, Tablet, IPhone and android
● IDS and IPS Support for the Network Operations Center Maintenance
● Supported the entire product/project lifecycle process: user and business requirements analysis, feasibility studies, Technical Service Descriptions (TSDs), systems and functional requirements writing,
● design documentation and testing procedures reviewing, and providing high-level product support.
MTS Inc. Ballad IRAQ 09/06 – 2008
SL100 Technician
● Guaranteed top quality communications standards as part of a five-person team for LSA Ballad, a large-scale U.S. Army Base supporting the U.S. Army Forces Central (ARCENT) Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC).
● Managed Nortel SL-100 malfunction switch to include complex DSN network on trucking side and 10K phone numbers on line side.
● Reviewed and documented on call utilization and call patterns for management.
● Determined and resolved network integrity faults and peripheral/auxiliary equipment breakdowns.
● Successfully provided technical recommendation to clients as on-site subject matter expert on the most suitable products/features to meet needs; and reviewed and advised on ways to improve functionality and efficiency.
ITT Industries Kuwait 09/05 – 2006
System Administration
● Provided IT support 60 hours weekly for 71st Signal Company “Netcom”.
● Provided system administration support for local and off-site users
● Monitored, operated, and managed troubleshooting and restoring to service any personal computers (PC) or notebooks that are authorized to access the network.
● Received and logged work requests using applications such as Remedy and ensured that supported customer accurately completed the approved work request.
● Ensured the maintenance technicians closed out their work orders properly and then logged the work order in the automated system.
● Utilized Active Directory to create user accounts, groups, and new computer objects as well as to reset passwords.
● Monitored network connection and stability using What’s up Gold network utility.
● Utilized Retina to scan computers on the Network for compliancy; and provided user with required patches needed for network compliancy.
● Screened, referred, and diagnosed internal inquiries and work requests for maintenance of personal computers and related systems; provided software troubleshooting and support to end-users; and applied diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions.
● Installed, configured, and upgraded computer hardware and software.
● Assisted in the administration of email systems.
● Assigned end-user permissions and file access on the network.
● Utilized DHCP to reserve printer IP addresses.