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Systems Analyst Desktop Support

Location:
Chicago, IL
Salary:
75000
Posted:
June 09, 2025

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Resume:

PAUL LEVINE

847-***-****

*********@*****.***

Cary, Il

linkedin.com/in/paul-levine-b3459a5/

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tier III Senior Systems Analyst

Veteran’s Administration, Hines, IL 2014 - 2025

Analyzes network and workstation vulnerabilities as identified by national scans.

Distributes identified security vulnerabilities to responsible POC’s for remediation.

Tracks monthly vulnerability scans and identifies trends.

Suggests re-mediations for network and workstation security vulnerabilities.

Escalation point for Server issues and incidents.

Introduces process improvements that enhance productivity and efficiency.

IT Technology Support Analyst (Principle)

New Era Technology Support, Cary, IL 2013 - 2014

Desktop / laptop image design and configuration support for small to medium sized businesses looking to create a consistent operating environment.

Tier III escalation for Desktop and Network support issues primarily based on MS Operating systems and MS Office products including Windows 10, Windows 7, 2003 and XP.

Hardware and software procurement and implementation for desktops, laptops, printers, servers, switches and routers.

Hardware repair for desktops, laptops and printers.

Desktop Support and Operations Manager

Tribune Company, Chicago, IL 2012 - 2013

Coordinated team vacations and scheduling.

Support all Desktop functions and deployments for organization.

Managed Windows 7 migration project.

Provide escalation support for on-site desktop support team.

Provided after hours escalation for production operations issues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Administration

Active Directory

Operating Systems

Windows Server

Windows & MacOS

Networking

Servers

Switches

Routers

VOIP

SKILLS

Project Management

Incident Management

Troubleshooting

Client Support

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

EDUCATION

EMC, 2000

Franklin, MA

MCSE, NT 4.0

Certification

EDS, 1997

Detroit, MI

EDS Project Management Certificate

EDS, 1997

Detroit, MI

EDS Trainer Development Certificate

Highest Level of Education:

School: Columbia College

End Date: 1988

Chicago, IL

B.S.

Columbia College, 1988

Chicago, IL

Certificate of Engineering

Acoustical Design

Columbia College, 1988

Chicago, IL

Certificate of Engineering

Sound and Video Recording

Microsoft Outlook Team Lead

Kirkland & Ellis, LLP 2011

Coordinated team schedules and trend reporting to management.

Created solution articles in the company knowledge database (Share point) for future support documentation.

Assisted in the migration of Lotus Notes user’s to Microsoft Outlook/Exchange.

Provide tier 3 support for the in-house IT support desk specifically regarding the migration to MS Outlook 2007 from Lotus Notes.

Supported and trained users in understanding indexing, searching, delegation, folder structure, calendars and rule creation.

Commonly recreate off line email storage files (OST) to address indexing corruption and Outlook malfunctions.

National IT Manager

BBJ Linen, Skokie, IL 2009 - 2010

Managed a national IT support team consisting of 12 employees throughout North America (6 local to HQ).

Coordinated scheduling, conflict resolution, reviews, hiring and dismissal of all IT personnel.

Coordinated and managed full MPLS and VoIP for the headquarters and 15 satellite offices across the United States.

Coordinated negotiation, migration and installation of an MPLS cloud through a new provider and the elimination of independent POTS lines for local phone numbers.

Facilitated conversion of workstation platform from earlier MS operating systems to MS Windows XP and then to Windows 2000.

System Administrator / Tier 3 Escalation

Department of Homeland Security 2002 - 2006

Participated in the migration of all users in the Chicago District from Lotus CCMail to Microsoft Exchange (MS Outlook) and Active Directory.

Deployed replacement of all workstations at the Citizenship sub-office facility and coordinated the design of a consistent desktop image for 400 users.

Migrated all workstations to Windows 2000 from Windows 95 at Citizenship sub-office allowing for the integration of all proprietary governmental software to operate within the MS Windows environment.

Lead Midwest regional contact for all issues concerning the Claims 4 proprietary software. Also participated on the national Claims 4 development team.



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