System Admin/ Network Admin
Resume:
Kevin T. Brown
Oklahoma City, OK ***** 347-***-**** ********.**@*****.***
Systems/Network Administrator
Managing Network & System Integrity through Strategic Planning, Program Development & Implementation Highly motivated, solution-driven information technology professional with proven track record of identifying and resolving network and host-based problems for military and enterprise systems within aviation and avionics sector. Held accountability for assets valued up to the multibillions. Strategic leader with strengths in project management, logistics management, and program development. Practical, operational implementation of Confidentiality-Integrity-Availability triad to reach organizational objectives and deadlines. Positive, motivational, supportive, and collaborative leader with talent for simplifying complex technical terms and building strong relationships at every level. Hold Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance. Areas of Expertise:
Network Administration Network & Server Configurations Project Management Mentorship Process Improvements Personnel Management Team Leadership Quality Assurance Troubleshooting Fault Management Configurations Management Technical Skills:
Linux, Red Hat, Windows Server Administration, Onboard Administrator, Enterprise Software, LAN Maintenance, PuTTy, SAN, NAS, Fibre, Cisco Switches, DHCP, DNS, Advanced Wire Maintenance Professional Experience
Network Analyst/Administrator Lead ($42,000/year) (40hrs/week) U.S. Air Force, Tinker Air Force Base, OK 2019 - 2021
• Managed and configured 31 stand-alone Red Hat Linux-based computer networks composed of Linux and Windows servers, Ethernet/Fibre switches, NAS clustering, and RAID 6 SAN disk array.
• Optimized network operations by proactively monitoring system health to remediate issues prior to critical failures, as well as providing hardware support for HP and Dell servers, workstations, and storage systems.
• Monitored, tested, and configured Cisco switches for optimal performance on 31 proprietary stand alone networks.
• Maintained IP Enabled Communication system made of VM Server, routers, KG-175D encryptors, and various radio equipment utilizing INMARSAT system to provide IP connectivity between aircraft and ground based SIPRNet and Coalition network.
• Configured custom software for gathering recovery logs and performing SAN data backups, manual NAS cluster transfers, as well as iSCSI boots and other remote server troubleshooting and fault isolation procedures. Aircraft Network/Avionics Systems Supervisor ($42,000/year) (40hrs/week) U.S. Air Force, Tinker Air Force Base, OK 2019 - 2021
• Supervised shift operations, to include coordinating personnel schedules, assigning teams, and tracking availability for 31 E-3 aircraft valued at $15.5B.
• Provided Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to resolve issues raised by users through DoD ticketing system.
• Communicated current network infrastructure status and presented time-sensitive reports to senior management.
• Facilitated Flying Hour Program and coordinated upgrade training to ensure team members were technically competent.
• Conducted annual employee performance reviews and provided awards tracking to ensure direct recognition for superior performers.
Aircraft Network/Avionics Systems Journeyman ($26,000/year) (40hrs/week) U.S. Air Force, Tinker Air Force Base, OK 2018 - 2021
• Guided and performed Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Communication Intelligence (COMINT) maintenance on Air Force's premier E-3 aircraft valued at $500M each.
• Deployed worldwide for maintenance in support of OPERATION FREEDOM’S SENTINEL (OFS)/INHERENT RESOLVE
(OIR) and Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) intelligence collection operations as directed by national command authorities.
• Utilized technical data, wiring diagrams, component schematics, and specialized test equipment to diagnose and repair aircraft hardware and software malfunctions for avionics and computer networking systems.
• Installed, tested, and validated proprietary OS patches and updates for stand alone network. Provided guidance to DoD personnel and network engineers on application performance and requested future capability requests for end users.
• Documented maintenance performed and updated in DoD ticketing system to support change controls and configuration management.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Aircraft Network/Avionics Systems Journeyman, U.S. Air Force Aircraft Network/Avionics Systems Apprentice, U.S. Air Force Education, Certifications & Accomplishments
CompTIA Sec+ Certification, U.S. Air Force (Dec 2020) A.A.S. Avionic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate, U.S Air Force 2017 National Defense Service Medal, U.S Air Force 2017 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, U.S Air Force 2017 Daniel Freidenburg Academic Award, U.S Air Force 2018 Air Force Good Conduct Medal, U.S Air Force 2019
Air Force Achievement Medal, U.S Air Force 2020
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