Richard Morris
Pelion, SC ***** *****************@*****.*** 803-***-****
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science in Computers and Electronics Engineering Technology 2011
International Information System Security Certification
Certified in Cybersecurity 2023
CompTIA
Network + (In Progress)
Security + (In Progress)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Columbia, SC 05/2019 – 11/2022
Server Technician/ Junior Unix Analyst
Perform server support activities that include installing/upgrading/decommissioning server equipment and other devices, responding to break-fix issues, monitoring usage of tools, servers, and shared resources, and handling malfunctioning equipment. Perform remedial maintenance of server devices including the restoration of hardware and software.
Worked with infrastructure teams to identify tactical solutions to use cases for support and/or implementation.
Helps to outline support and sustainment model for service(s) being implemented.
Works within team, across IT, business unit, with 3rd party vendors or systems.
Collaboration with other technical service teams to manage, maintain, and resolve complex IT services.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve problems affecting server performance. Maintain technical integrity by using appropriate software and hardware solutions along with implementing a schedule of backups for data archiving.
Implement/install and maintain infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. Perform configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and other server security measures.
Create and maintain process and procedure documentation. Keep a database/library of supporting documentation for hardware and software.
Ensure server compliance with audit requirements. Participate in continuous review and update to ensure that processes meet changing business conditions.
Lexington Medical - West Columbia, SC 07/2014 – 05/2019
IT Support Analyst
Responded to tickets for troubleshooting via phone calls and emails. Respond to user service requests, and resolve trouble tickets
Handles inbound calls and provides quality customer service in accordance with standards and guidelines set by the department
Maintains adequate service levels, quality, and productivity standards set by the department
Ensures exceptional customer service experience and quality customer care.
Work within company guidelines to ensure that customers receive accurate, timely, and dependable assistance
Supporting Windows Operating Systems (7 & 10 OS, IOS) on Laptops, Desktops as well as on a Tier 1 level.
Installation of Network and Hardware within the facility.
Support distribution/manufacturing technology hardware’s including laptops, desktops, scanners, printers etc.
Executive Personal Computers - Columbia, SC 03/2012 – 07/2014
Technology Processor
Refurbished hardware on a variety of computer notebooks, systems, printers, monitors, PDAs, and other IT equipment (HP, Dells, Lenovo) for off-lease contracts to release to clients.
Followed DOD / NIST procedures to successfully erase hard drives and reset factory settings for devices with embedded storage.
Restored and performed minor repairs to PC / Mac hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications for a global asset recovery firm.
Configured and tested computer hardware, networking, and system software to ensure functionality per customer specifications.
Modified existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Help Desk
Phone & email Online Support
Ticketing Systems
Hardware/ Software troubleshoot/repair
Microsoft Windows Server
Active Directory
DoD Experience
Analysis skills
Customer service
Customer support
NIST Standards
Computer Networking
Splunk
LAN
SharePoint
Operating Systems: Windows, IOS, RHEL 7 & 8, Solaris, AIX
Virtualization Environments: RDP, VMware, Active Directory, VDI, Citrix Workspace, NetScaler Gateway
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Active DoD Confidential Security Clearance 2019