System Administrator Active Directory
Resume:
Kimberly Saunders
IT Professional (Government Contractor)
Henderson, NV 89014
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System Administrator
IT Support Specialist
Security
Networking
Lead
Security Clearance
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
System Administrator / Networking / Security
CACI/McKean Defense Group - San Diego, CA
January 2007 to April 2018
HOURS WORKED: 40 - 50 per week
Performed systems administration for Navy Enterprise Network. Administered IT to 700 plus United States Navy users in a Windows OS environment.
Maintained and supported the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems. Administered, installed and troubleshooted a variety of operating systems. Performed systems maintenance tasks such as back-up, recovery and file maintenance. Scheduled, installed and tested system software upgrades. Resolved software/hardware and technical problems or replaced equipment such as servers, desktops, laptops, monitors and printers. In-depth knowledge of Windows Server / Desktop OS such as 2003, 2008 R2, 2010, XP and Windows 7 and 10.
Understands DHCP, DNS, Group Policy Objects, IPv4 and encryption. Scanned network for vulnerabilities using Retina and Nessus. Identified and remediated weaknesses that needed immediate attention. I constantly look towards the future, anticipating and developing solutions for potential tech problems and needs. This sort of forward thinking requires a lot of imagination and creative problem solving.
Provided technical assistance, support, required training and documented action taken for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, hardware and peripherals using ServicePro help-desk application. I actively listen to others. Paying close attention to what the client wants so that I could give them exactly what they were asking for. Understands basic networking such as port security, MAC addressing and routing protocols. Familiar with switches, routers, VLANS, ASA Appliance.
Working knowledge of SEPM, ArcServe backup and Acronis imaging software. Network / System Administrator
Olympus NDT - Kennewick, WA
January 2005 to January 2007
HOURS WORKED: 40 - 45 per week
Migrated Novell server to Windows OS.
Initiated user interaction to become aware of IT issues before becoming problems. Resolved computer software, hardware, printer and IP phone issues. Analyzed firewall and sys logs for malicious activity. Staff Researcher / GIS Specialist
CSUN - Northridge, CA
January 2001 to January 2005
HOURS WORKED: 40 - 50 per week
Correlated data for spatial analyses (GIS)
Instrumental in configuring ARCIMS to depict interactive research data via the Internet. Attended ESRI conferences to expand GIS knowledge. Webmaster for California Geographical Society and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Education
BS in Business and Economics with an option in MIS California State University, Northridge
August 1995 to August 2000
Skills
ACTIVE DIRECTORY - created new AD users' accounts, contacts, security and distribution groups. Administered multiple domains within an Active Directory forest., VMWARE - familiar with VMware
- interested in quickly learning more, EXCHANGE SERVER - created email accounts, set quotas and policies, HBSS - installed and administered via DoD computer network and systems, CITRIX - working knowledge of Citrix Networking and Citrix Receiver, WSUS, CA ArcServe Backup, AHLTA,
* Close attention to detail, organized and exceptional analytical skills., * Problem solver, excellent communication skills both written and spoken., * Strong work ethics and ambitious, a self-starter who is able to tackle issues independently.
Certifications/Licenses
Security+
August 2017 to August 2020
Baseline skills I acquired to perform core security functions Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Qualified in assessing the security of a computer system - looking for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in Target systems.
Cisco (CCENT) Self Study Prep
DISA Symantec Endpoint Protection v12.1
MCP
Additional Information
• Lead IT person
• Currently holds a DoD TOP SECRET Security Clearance
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