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Leland Ballard ******.*******@*******.***

352-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelandballard/ Summary

Accomplished IT Specialist and Administrator with 5 years of collective experience developing and managing client relationships through clear communication across the globe. Firsthand experience providing Windows server 2012/2016 administration with support in a Hyper-V environment and managing organizational units with Active Directory to ensure best security practices are followed throughout corporations. Passionate about leveraging IT experience to position into the cloud administration field and continuing to make positive results for a motivated company. Key Qualifications

TS/SCI Active Directory Information Security Virtualization Azure PowerShell Network Administration Microsoft Office Active Learning Instructing Troubleshooting Cloud Computing Server Administration Adaptability Security Remote Access Collaboration US Government Systems Professional Experience

Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA), Lacey WA September 2020-Present Student, Saint Martin’s University

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA), is an intensive, full-time, 16-week program that includes academic and technical training, certification testing, and practical exercises aligned to meet urgent industry needs for Information Technology professionals. The program combines college accredited academics and firsthand training, with the goal of preparing transitioning service members (Veterans) for technical opportunities at Microsoft and their partners. Specializing in Server and Cloud Administration.

• Deployed virtual systems and network resources according to specifications based on established guidelines.

• Set up, configured, and maintained company network and system infrastructure; generate system improvements based on business needs.

• Implemented Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, installed and configured Windows Server 2016.

• Experienced in cloud-based storage and developer tools technologies.

• Configured and maintained applications such as web servers, load balancers, relational databases, and storage systems.

U.S. Army, JBLM WA June 2018 – August 2020

Sr. Information Technology Specialist US Army

Planned, installed, and maintained all LAN/WAN/VPN network equipment and software, security systems and communication links. Collaborated and worked closely with over 20 foreign militaries and government components across Pacific Asia and the Middle East as the SR IT manager administering and arranging the design and execution of elaborate Networks being built from the ground up.

• Directed daily operations of the Organizations IT department by analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines ensuring accurate, efficient, and punctual results.

• Instructed peers in the proper administrative and user operation of over 12 communication systems utilized by Special Forces members to deliver secure network communication globally.

• Strengthened organizational standards for handling Sensitive Compartmented Information by recognizing active system faults and implementing highly secure and updated policies.

• Utilized Active Directory to create and move user accounts, ensure regulatory and corporate compliances were being followed, and train new administrators on how to employ these practices.

• Developed plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or Leland Ballard 352-***-****

disclosure by erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information and to keep out tainted digital files.

• Modified system security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change privilege access to individual users, admins, or applications.

• Trained users and promoted security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency resulting in a 52% increase in user compliance throughout the organization.

• Led the administration of on-premises servers housing secret and top-secret information utilized for SIGINT operators to conduct highly classified missions for the US military. U.S. Army, South Korea April 2016 – May 2018

Information Technology Specialist

Installed, configured, and supported an organization's local area network, wide area network, and Internet systems. Monitored networks to ensure availability to all system users and performed necessary maintenance to support network accessibility. Tested Web site performance to secure minimalization of network issues.

• Created a template for DHCP utilizing best business practices ensuring over 1200 employees had secure network access with high availability, allowing all departments connection to critical information.

• Managed internet protocol address space, domain name system, network, active directory, and messaging services that increased productivity by 100% by utilizing work network VPNs.

• Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, application software, and all configurations.

• Adhered to and enforced organizational policies regarding network security, data, and software usage. Education

Purdue Global University October 2019 – June 2020

AAS in Network Administration

U.S. Army October 2015 – March 2016

25(B) Information Technology Specialist, Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Fort Gordon, GA 6-month educational job training hosted at Fort Gordon, Augusta GA (US Army Signal HQ). Course training and instruction included the use of computer consoles and peripheral equipment, computer systems concepts, planning, designing and testing computer systems, and network configuration, and troubleshooting. Certifications

Security+ CCENT Fiber Optics Installer AZ-900

*Currently Pursuing AZ-104 and AZ-303*

Self Study

GITHUB Docker Azure IOT hub DEVOPS LAMP C#

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