Taylor Knoblock

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CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Software and Hardware certified on Cisco Routers, Switches, and Firewalls, including Catalyst 2960’s, 3560’s, 4507-R, ASA’s 5505, 5510, 5515-X and PIX

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficient at configuring and troubleshooting network firewalls, routers and switches.

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate well at all levels.

VMWare vSphere 5.5/6 experience, including Horizon with View 6 (VDI).

Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting multiple server platforms, as well as, supporting all versions of Windows Server and Workstations in a user environment of over 300 users

Proficient at configuring and troubleshooting Exchange platforms, including 2010 and 2016

EXPERIENCE

Sr. Network Analyst June 2015 – Present

Tulare Regional Medical Center (MSP Client) Tulare, California

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining and monitoring network performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; collaborating with team members on scheduling network upgrades for network optimization.

Responsible for resolution of urgent issues and working multiple priorities, as well as, communicating and coordinating with various stakeholders across the organization.

Deploy, Maintain and Troubleshoot LAN/WAN communications networks and network infrastructure equipment.

Responsible for a secure network; understanding and ensuring compliance to industry standards and internal policies and procedures are adhered to.

Configure VPN tunnels, both LAN-to-LAN and Remote Access, NAT rules, and Access Rules.

Deploy and Troubleshoot issues with Windows operating systems, Linux Servers and virtual environments, including VDI. Monitor, maintain and upgrade centralized storage arrays.

Manage, Configure, Upgrade and Troubleshoot Windows Active Directory, integrated DNS, DHCP, NTFS File Permissions, Group Policy, Share Permissions.

Use Powershell to automate specific functions necessary to make changes, including file/folder permissions and Exchange 2016/2010 management of mailboxes, mailbox databases and Exchange configuration.

Network Engineer June 2013 - Present

Phoenix Health System’s Division of Medsphere Systems Corp. Richardson, Texas

Responsibilities

Plan, install and supervise the installation of all LAN, WAN and wireless network equipment and technologies.

Develop action plans and coordinate with key stakeholders for resolution of issues impacting operations and/or network performance.

Analyze and make recommendations to improve network design, minimize network outages and improve overall performance.

Responsible for coordinating network projects and maintenance to achieve optimal network performance and to ensure compliance with standards and service level agreements.

Install, configure and troubleshoot Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2 servers and VMware ESXi/vCenter servers.

Information Systems Technician April 2010 – June 2013

Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors Richardson, Texas

Responsibilities

Provide customer support services to all users for workstations, PC peripherals, shared printers, scanners, projectors, switches, routers, hubs, monitors, cell phones, tablet computers, conference phones and A/V equipment.

Install, support and upgrade Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, MS Server 2003, MS Server 2008 and Microsoft Exchange.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology – Security August 2014 – January 2018

Western Governor’s University Online

Cisco Systems Networking Specialization January 2009 – May 2013

Associates of Applied Science

Collin College Plano, Texas

Certifications:

Active

CIW v5 Database Design Specialist

Nov-17

CCNA Security

Nov-17

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Feb-17

Cisco Certified Entry-Level Technician

Dec-16

CompTIA Project+

Jul-16

CompTIA Security+ ce

Dec-15

LPI LPIC-1

Aug-15

CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI

Aug-15

CIW Web Design Specialist Certification

Dec-14

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Aug-14

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