Network Administrator

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Wheeling, IL. *****

*********@*****.***

(847) 636 – 9990

ALEX FOLTUSHANSKY

TECHNICAL IT Professional with core competency in Network Systems Integration, Authentication

SUMMARY and Access Control,LAN/WAN hardware solutions, implementation and support.

Certifications: CompTIA Security+

IACRB Certified Data Recovery Professional

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows OS XP/WIN7/8/2003/2008 Server, DOS 6.22

Checkpoint GAiA OS r.77 (CheckPoint Firewall)

Software: Microsoft Office/Outlook 2K3/2K7/2K10/2K13, Microsoft Exchange Server 2K3//2K7

Symantec Backup Exec 11(d), HP LiveVault Server Backup 7.7,

Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1.7, ESET NOD32 Anti-Virus Server/Client,

Citrix (Client), Cisco VPN Solutions, Cisco IP Communicator, Acronis True Image

Lotus Notes / Domino Server 8.5.2, Remedy HelpDesk system 4.0

Hardware:

Servers: Dell PowerEdge R520, R720, 2970, Dell PowerVault NX3000

Storage/Backup: Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3, HP LiveVault Server Backup

Workstations: DELL OptiPlex/Dimension Series, IBM NetVista Series

Notebook: DELL Latitude, IBM ThinkPad, Apple MACBook Pro

Networking/Security: CheckPoint Firewall 2210, Barracuda Web/SPAM Filter 300

WatchGuard e1250 VPN/firewall, SOHO 6

Telephony/VoIP: ShoreTel VoIP, Cisco Unified IP Phones

Mobile: BlackBerry 8xxx, 9xxx series, Apple iPhones

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

PrimeSource Healthcare Systems, Inc. 2014 - 2015

Buffalo Grove, IL IT/Network Administrator

LAN Systems Administrator responsible for company’s LAN security/access control,

VPN, Active Directory (OU) administration, Remote/Wireless access, Server LAN

infrastructure, Exchange infrastructure and administration, On-Site and Cloud Backup administration.Server/desktop daily support for all hardware/software issues

Emphasis on and core responsibilities for:

Microsoft 2008 Server (R2) roll-out throughout Server LAN infrastructure

Setup/upgrade, patch management and integration for application/data high availability

Hardware component level rebuilds /upgrade of all company’s servers, desktops

Security management through OU Active Directory access control, end user authentication, shared services access

Exchange/Outlook user account administration

VPN/Wireless access control and support

Desktop/Laptop support for hardware/software issues, LAN availability

Hardware / services acquisition for performance and expendability

FOCUS Products Group International, LLC 2012 - 2013

Lincolnshire, Illinois Network Administrator

LAN Systems Administrator responsible for company's all US based organizational units (OU) Active Directory administration, LAN systems security, network services including Exchange/Outlook, Citrix, Cisco VPN/WEB VPN/IP SoftPhone, Wireless.

On-site/remote end user support for eCommerce, FTP, WEB Portals in all the separate systems and applications. Server/desktop daily support for all hardware/software issues

Emphasis on and core responsibilities for:

HP Servers (Server 2003 OS) setup/upgrade, patch management

OU Active Directory access control, end user authentication, shared services access

Exchange/Outlook user account administration

Cisco VPN/WEB VPN access setup/configuration

Desktop/Laptop support for hardware/software issues, LAN availability

Hardware / services acquisition for performance and expendability

Project rollout included active directory organizational Unit (OU) for new China Office

Full scope of integration, VPN, Wireless, Outlook, local shared resources.

VTECH Electronics of America, NA 2007 - 2012

Arlington Heights, Illinois Systems / Network Administrator

LAN Systems Administrator responsible for company’s LAN security/access control

Site-to-Site IPSec VPN, Active Directory (OU) administration, Remote/Wireless access,

Server LAN infrastructure, Domino/Lotus Notes infrastructure, File/Print/Backup Exec

Servers with Tape Library storage solution. Project management and implementation for:

Microsoft 2003 Server (R2) rollout on entire Server LAN infrastructure

Hardware component level rebuilds /upgrade of all company’s servers

Windows 2008 Server integration for application/data high availability

Security management through firewall ACL / Active Directory administration

Email spam filtering appliances for LAN, intranet, on-site/remote (VPN) users

NOD32 Enterprise anti-virus solution (server/client)

Infrastructure analysis and documentation for diagnostics and problem resolution through vendor / manufacturer tech support, new hardware/software acquisition for expendability and performance, infrastructure cabling, wiring and maintenance.

BHC STREAMWOOD HOSPITAL, INC. 2005 - 2007

Streamwood, Illinois IS / Network Administrator

IS/IT administration and support for Windows 2003 Active Directory (OU) 300 user group, LAN/WAN infrastructure. Configuration and network integration for remote facilities/users LAN environment .

Project rollout and completion includes restructure of the hospital’s entire workstation hardware infrastructure, rebuilds/upgrades, OS/Business Software install, licensing and configuration per business requirements.

User level administration and support for HMS (Healthcare Management Systems) integrated financial & clinical hospital information systems on AS/400 server.

Deployment of IT Security policies, standards and procedures to meet regulatory requirements of HIPPA and SOX

NORVERGENCE, INC. 2002 - 2004 Oakbrook, Illinois Network / Telecommunication Specialist - Contractor

Responsibilities include installation of phone systems, network and telecommunication products. T1 and local loop circuit testing/troubleshooting with integration of client LAN environment. Server/Workstation configuration, setup and network implementation.

Hardware analysis for expendability and performance, infrastructure cabling, wiring and maintenance. Installation / testing of software products, utilities and system upgrades.

TRUSTMARK INSURANCE 2000 - 2002

Lake Forest, Illinois IT Consultant / Support Analyst

Responsibilities include LAN/WAN infrastructure administration and third level technical support, project rollout for Windows 2000/XP Pro and integration into NT/Novell environment. 3500 NT/Novell user group support for OS, MS Office applications, Internet/Intranet/E-Mail Including Outlook/Exchange/Citrix client setup and configuration. Projects include:

Hardware analysis for expendability and performance per client requirements

Integration and support of 2000/XP Pro systems within NT/Novell LAN

Hardware/Software implementation and support for local / remote users with emphasis on dial-up networking, VPN, Citrix, Internet/Intranet, security and e-mail services

Software installation, testing and support per client specifications

Client training and support for hardware/software/Internet/e-mail and web-based solutions, as required

EDUCATION

CPUG University 2013

San Francisco, CA Checkpoint Firewall Administration (GAiA OS r.77)

INFOSEC Institute 2013

Elmwood Park, IL CompTIA : Security +

IACRB : Certified Data Recovery Professional

EC-Council : Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

MICROHARD Technologies, Inc. 1997

Chicago, IL Microsoft : MCSE NT 4.0

Robert Morris College 1990-1991

Chicago, IL Computer Aided Design/Drafting (AAS)

DeVry Institute of Technology 1985-1990 Chicago, IL Electronics Engineering Technology (BS)

Information Systems and Computer Science (Minor)

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