LEIGH EDWARD SMITH HOBART, IN

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain an IT Management position within an organization that will use my personal, technical, and managerial skills while utilizing my project management, decision making, interpersonal, and staff development abilities.

I am an IT Professional with more than 20 years of experience covering 24/7 Network Systems Operations, Risk / Incident Management, CCTV video and web conferencing, UC /IP Communications, System Design, Network Management, Project Management, 2 way radio networks, Microwave systems, as well as a wide range of business software and services experience. I also have more than 15 years of experience managing technical and development staff. EXPERIENCE

CIP Systems Administrator(RHT Contractor) May 2017 – Present NiSource/NIPSCO, Hammond, IN

Manage the critical IT infrastructure for the power generation and distribution system.

(Firewalls, Routers, VM, Database Servers, Storage Servers and SAN, Card Access, Video CCTV, Power Substation SCADA, AV, Intrusion Detection)

Install and Maintain system solutions to meet the CIP /NERC Federal Regulations.

Identify and utilize IT solutions to meet regulations. Manage external contactors to install and perform final test of system. Once installed, operate and maintain the systems.

Attend seminars and conferences to ensure new technologies can be leveraged in the current production network.

Director of Information Technology & Facilities March 2016 – May 2017 Foster Printing Service, Michigan City, IN

Manage the 24/7 operation of network infrastructure to support print shop floor processes and functions. (file storage, email, SAN, NAS, VM, backup, VOIP, card access)

General maintenance and support of user workstations (MAC & PC)

Create and implement plan to update seasoned technology related to the processing of digital job files and production jobs.

Attend seminars and conferences to ensure new technologies can be leveraged in the current production network.

System Controls Administrator January 2016 – March 2016 Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, Michigan City, Indiana

Ensure proper operation of the IP SONET ring network utilized to monitor and control track signals and operational system commands.

Manage trackside operational signal systems, grade crossing, and dispatch systems.

Maintain IP based phone/radio network systems, documentation, drawings, and operational procedures.

Provide operational policies and procedures as required. LEIGH EDWARD SMITH HOBART, IN

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Director of Information Technology March 2015 – July 2015 Syscon Inc., Hinsdale, Illinois

Oversee the Network Technician schedule with the goals of efficiency of billable time, minimizing of travel time, handling emergencies per CLIENT policy, completion of requests, meeting contractual commitments

Work Orders – reporting, monitoring, assisting techs to bring these to completion; confirm they are being updated, re-scheduled as needed, holding techs accountable

Monitor Managed Services platform and coordinate with techs as needed.

Maintain vendor relationships associated with the Network Department. Director of Information Technology February 2007 – March 2015 Chicago Patrolmen’s FCU, Chicago, Illinois

Administer and lead daily 24/7 operations of the IT and Business Information Systems departments.

Lead, execute, communicate, and coordinate IT matters relating to the support of other departments. Display sound management and leadership practices, provide quality decision making and insight for the operation of the company from an IT and no IT perspective.

Responsible for administering the operation and security of the IT infrastructure, facilities access and alarm systems, HVAC systems, and backup power systems.

Responsible for Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Risk Management, and Change Management policies and procedures..

Lead and participate in short and long term planning to ensure the corporation data processing and IT systems meet or exceed the evolving needs of the company.

Oversee and administer all IT audit and compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.

Mentor IT staff in developing personal goals along with providing career development and training opportunities.

Seek out and evaluate new technologies that nay be utilized within all departments. Once selected, I am responsible for overseeing and/or installing of the new technology, training support staff and end user, and finally developing support for the new technology within the current IT support structure.

Identify future projects and create IT Department budget.

Member of Chicago Chapter of InfraGard and the Chicago Electronics Crime Task Force. Video/Controls System Designer II May 2006 – January 2007 Smith & Nephew, Warsaw, Indiana

A.V. Systems Designer May 2003 – October 2005

Advanced Communications, Michigan City, Indiana

IT Manager October 1991 – April 2003

School City of Hammond, Hammond, Indiana