James King
Rowlett, TX ***** 214-***-**** *************@*****.***
More than 15 years of diverse technical experience and customer service support with expertise ranging from troubleshooting system hardware to entire networks. Strong ability to grasp and utilize technical information. Demonstrated leadership skills acquired in supervisory position. Able to analyze and solve technical and non-technical problems.
Professional Experience
Network Specialist, Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (Qbase)
January 2017 to present
Daily operational support for LAN/WAN network
VLAN creation/configuration/trunking
Upgrade Cisco Catalyst Switches software to the latest iOS per IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert) compliance
Configure and maintain Switch port security to prevent unauthorized equipment to be installed on DHA Network at the clinic
Trace and repair LAN network connectivity issues
Install/replace network switches
Familiar with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
Monitor network integrity of devices with the use of Nagios/Check MK and HPNA (Hewlett Package Network Automation)
Maintain network topology diagrams via Microsoft Visio
Perform network equipment inventory and record of per DHA requirements
Assist end users with locked/disabled accounts through Active Directory
Configure network printers through print servers remotely
Image Windows workstations with Defense Health Agency (DHA) images via SCCM
Configure CounterACT/ForeScout console for monitoring vulnerabilities
Configure 2008 and 2012 Print Server by adding, removing and upgrading print drivers
Install new network printers to the Print Server
Reserve IP Addresses on the DHCP server for network printers
Administer IP subnets on the DHCP server per directive by DHA engineers
Ensure the Network devices adhere to be in compliance with government’s STIG (Standard Technical Implementation Guide)
Escalate to DHA DNOC via a Remedy ticket, email or phone call issues that cannot be resolved locally
Work with DHA DNOC engineers by performing the troubleshooting instructions given to resolve problems on equipment that is not maintained locally
Participate in weekly meetings notating to update management of the past week’s accomplishments that relates to network equipment and software/iOS updates
Assist with maintaining the public Wi-Fi at the clinic by contacting the contractor and performing the necessary functions provided by the contractor remotely
Sr. Systems Analyst, Bank of America
May 2005 to August 2015
Traveled to remote locations throughout the United States to install and configure Windows (2003) based Servers (HP), workstations and peripherals on the bank’s enterprise
Configured TCP/IP on Windows Servers to join the bank’s network
Configured DHCP scope on Server and DNS
Manually set IP address, subnet mask and gateway for network printers
Remoted into End-users’ equipment with RDP to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
Diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replaced defective components when necessary
Installed and/or upgraded hardware and software on Windows network devices
Diagnosed networking, microcomputer and peripheral support for branch personnel by providing onsite and remote support
Installed LAN cabling from switches in the network racks to the patch panel management
Troubleshot workstation connectivity issues within bank’s enterprise as part of QA lab maintenance
Assisted in the preparation and conduction of Quality Assurance (QA) projects within the lines of business
Participated in the creation of standard test environments, test plans and test scripts
Provided functional and regression testing of applications by automated and manual methods.
Conducted acceptance testing of new or modified applications and systems and assist with modification of testing systems and tools
Documented all new and modified QA procedures and standards and assists in the development and implementation of QA metrics for assessing the quality of delivered applications and information systems
Assisted senior staff, providing resolution to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope, related to Quality Assurance projects
Attention to details to testing and document resulted in consistently meeting 98% SLA and no vulnerabilities being introduced to the network environment
100% application testing success rate (no application returned due to missed requirements)
Reimaged Windows desktops and laptops using MDT, SCCM and Flash drives
Performed VMWare installs with MS Windows images on desktops in order to facilitate more QA testing devices thereby reducing the need for physical devices
System Support Analyst II, Countrywide Home Loans
January 2003 to April 2005
Provided customer service support in call center for mortgage software (EDGE) along with hardware issues
Assisted customers with determining why the data entered is not being accepted by the software
Troubleshot connectivity issues between workstations and printers using PC anywhere
Assessed end user problems as it related to the applications utilized by the enterprise and provided resolutions through knowledge base and troubleshooting skills
Assisted with various application issues/errors such as Lotus Notes failures and AS400 password resets
Provided application support for internal users by coaching them through how the application should be utilized
Created trouble tickets and prioritized request via Remedy
Tracked and documented activity and problem resolutions via Remedy
Education/Personal Development
Network Support Specialist - Asher College
Network+ Security+ CCNA Routing/Switching
UNIX Administration Certification (SUN Solaris) - SMU School of Engineering
SUN Solaris Intro to UNIX Shell Programming
SUN Solaris System Admin I SUN Solaris System Admin II
Technical Skills
VLAN configuration, MIB, Cisco, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Subnetting, DHCP, DNS, RDP, WinSCP, Putty, PC-Anywhere, VPN, VMWare, SCCM, MDT, OSD, Tivoli, BigFix, SharePoint, Citrix, Outlook, HP Quality Center, HP ALM, AS400 LS/CF, MS Office Suite, McAfee Virus, Norton Anti-virus, SELMA, BMC Remedy, Web-Ex, Net-Meeting, HP Servers, Window/7/8/10, Cisco iOS, Windows Server 2003/2008, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome.
Security Clearance
T3 Position of Trust