JOHN D. PETERMEYER
Hillsboro, OR *****
503-***-**** ****.**********@*******.***
IT MANAGER NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Areas of Expertise
Network Security
Database Management
Infrastructure Services
Cost Savings
Microsoft Exchange
Vendor Management
Lifecycle Management
Network Monitoring Tools
Permissions/Group Policy
Symantec End Point
Server Networking
IT Management
Leadership
Remote Administration
Voice over IP
Project Management
Firewalls
Disaster Recovery
Formal Company IT policy
Malwarebytes Mngmt Console
Network Upgrades
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Virtual Server
Cloud Hosting
Active Directory
Proxy Servers
Backup Solutions
Budgeting
SQL Reporting
Skills & Qualifications
Platforms: MS Windows server and desktop platforms, Reynolds & Reynolds, Pioneer Systems, Gigabyte Solutions, Symbol Bar-Coding Scanners, and Multiple Linux OS’s, Blackberry Enterprise Server. Shoretel VOIP, MS DPM
Networking: TCP/IP, Active Directory, MS server 2000/2003/2008/2012, Enterprise level Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/o365/Azure.
Computer Languages & Tools: MS Office 2007-2013, Lotus, LAN Manager, Norton/Symantec, McAfee, ERP/MS Dynamics, MS Hyper-v, VMware,, Solarwinds, Sophos, Fortinet.
Active Directory Support: Migrations, Configure and maintain users, computers, groups and OU’s.
Configure and test permissions and policies in a server environment including a review of group membership to ensure inheritance does not grant unintended access.
Install and configure InfrastructureServices such as AD, DNS, DHCP, and web proxys.
Install and resolve problems of Intel-based HW through current CPUs, video cards, NIKS, power supplies, various optical and HDD(ATA, SATA, SAS, SCSI, RAID) printers, and scanners, etc.
Strong trouble-shooting skills: Employing structured problem definition, analysis, and resolution methodology, and determination to resolve problems.
System Maintenance: Scheduled backups, software updates. Patches. WSUS, Monitoring through tools
Desktop Support: Resolve system messages, blue screen problems, printing issues, compatibility problems, and OS problems. Develop unique solutions while adhering to standards and guidelines.
Network security: Proxy’s, Firewalls, switches, VLAN’s, VPN’s, AV, anti-spyware, Fortinet FW, Sophos Proxy.
Registry: Edits setting to resolve software problems. Manually remove malicious or defunct programs from OS and related files.
Network Print Server Support: Set-up printers on network, publish in active directory, maintain printer groups, test, and install driver libraries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Discusses and educates users about technology on their comfort level, increasing the productivity and decreasing support needs.
Policy Creation: End user access, support routes, security.
Domains; Creation, migrations, forests and shared resources
Budgets; Created network budgets based on lifecycle and projects based on company needs and growth.
Exchange; Maintenance, migrations, cloud hosted AD synch for single sign on.
Cloud services; Created and maintained cloud synced department files for global office access, FTP for engineering outsourcing access.
Professional Experience
Mentor Graphics Inc. – Wilsonville, Oregon 2016-2017
Network Security Engineer-contractor
Symantec Enterprise End Point Security
Malwarebytes Network Console
End user remediation through direct and indirect access- local IT group tickets HPSM system
Webroot console for mobile device AV and securing
Quarterly reports, monthly reports,
Examine means to close gaps in coverage or IP control
Work with vendors to facilitate upgrades and improvements to systems
Work up Business cases for new systems and procedures
Private Companies - Portland Oregon Area 2016
Consultant-Network and Technology
MTI-Interactive - Hillsboro, Oregon 2008 – 2016
IT Manager/Network Admin
Enterprise Systems support for 1000+ users in 7locations including 2 overseas and remote employees.
Designed and implemented entire LAN/WAN for main office and 6 remote offices
Monitor private lines connecting main office(Hillsboro), Corporate office(Lake Oswego) and engineering/design office(Hong Kong).
Enterprise level Active directory maintenance and DHCP/DNS configuration and Domain installations.
Network security policies and methods, firewalls, web proxy’s, port and IP routing.
MS Hyper-V management and support for Infrastructure systems and Redundancies
VMware/Esxi management and support for engineering images for design and testing
Hypervisor setup and management for both VMware and Hyper-v
External network penetration testing and remediation.
Security log reporting from, FW, proxy, switches, external Hosting of cloud systems
Patching, backup, upgrades and lifecycle management of network systems.
Implemented move from a PBX phone system to a Shoretelvoip system with call center management.
Implemented WIFI and networked conference room projectors for meetings.
Manage all IT related projects, vendors, budgets, cloud services and desktop support staff.
Managed Desktop Support Group in all locations, 6 members.
AD and group policy, web access, external web services, VPN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Proxy
Create group policies to support department needs and company security requirements balance.
Provided point of contact for engineering group on HW and SW related projects.
Enterprise Exchange 2003-2013, O365, Azure, single sign on.
Enterprise exchange and AD migrations, upgrades, installs, implementations.
Stanton International Inc. - Tualatin, Oregon 2005- 2006
Desktop Support/Network Manager
ProvidedDesktop support for 200 users in 3 locations.
Managed database and cleanup coordination for MRP system and data integrity.
Conducted network and ERP support for corporate and main production facility.
Vanguard EMS - Beaverton, Oregon 2004-2005
Met. II/ Prototyping
Prototyped boards and builds.
Take inventory of customer’s parts and reorder as needed.
Managed ERP, Forth Shift, Support for materials and production divisions.
Fitzgerald Auto Mall Inc. – Frederick, Maryland 2001- 2003
Consultant/Database Coordinator
Interviewed all employees to assess the needs of the new system.
Designed bar-coding system to cross-reference the outside vendor’s barcodes.
Developed all training materials and trained 8 department heads.
Completed the project 6 months ahead of schedule and 25% under budget.
Education &Certifications
Master's Degree, Information Technology,
Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General,
Oregon State University
MCSA, 2006 – 2007,
New Horizons
Certifications: MCSE, MCSA, MCP, Net+, A+, IC3