Senior Network & System Administrator

MICHAEL MALLORY

201-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

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Systems Administrator with hands-on experience supporting enterprise SD-WAN, firewall policy administration, and vulnerability remediation within a regulated financial environment. Experienced in patch automation, infrastructure hardening, and audit readiness (FDIC). Focused on improving system reliability, strengthening security posture, and reducing operational risk.

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SKILLS

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• Network

troubleshooting

• Active directory • Hardware installation

• Patch management • Technical support • System administration

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CERTIFICATIONS

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• CompTIA A+

• CompTIA Network+

• CompTIA Security+

• CompTIA Project+

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• LPI-Linux Essentials

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

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EXPERIENCE

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June 2022 - Current

Network/System Administrator

BCB Bank Bayonne, NJ

• Directed the enterprise-wide Cisco SD-WAN (cEdge) rollout across 30+ branches, enhancing bandwidth utilization, uptime, and overall network security.

• Monitored network traffic and security logs to identify anomalies and mitigate risk.

• Administered firewall policies and SD-WAN security configurations to enforce least- privilege access.

• Administered Active Directory infrastructure, streamlining group policy management, access control, and authentication reliability across all users and systems.

• Owned vulnerability management lifecycle using Rapid7, prioritizing and remediating critical CVEs across enterprise systems.

• Implemented Automox as the enterprise patch management platform, automating 95% of system updates, eliminating WSUS/LanGuard dependencies, and reducing manual workload by over 80%.

• Conducted quarterly Disaster Recovery (DR) tests to validate business continuity plans, achieving 99% data recovery accuracy and maintaining operational resilience.

• Managed audit readiness for FDIC and Axcell reviews, preparing documentation, verifying control effectiveness, and sustaining full regulatory compliance.

• Remediated Internal Vulnerability Assessment (IVA) findings, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 40% through proactive patching and configuration hardening.

• Authored and maintained comprehensive network documentation, ensuring transparency for audits, incident response, and scalability initiatives.

• Leveraged Cisco vManage to monitor and optimize WAN performance, resolving routing inefficiencies and latency issues proactively.

• Produced audit-ready documentation and executive security posture reports supporting regulatory compliance (FDIC).

• Coordinated directly with auditors to validate security controls and remediation evidence.

May 2023 - Current

Network Administrator (Part-Time / Contract)

Janet's Jungle Austin, TX

• Designed and implemented scalable and secure network infrastructure to support business operations and growth.

• Selected and configured network hardware, such as firewalls, routers, and switches, based on business requirements.

• Monitored network systems for potential security breaches and vulnerabilities. February 2022 - June 2022

Associate Security Engineer

USIS Inc New York City, NY

• installed and configured access control panel boards within S2 environments to enhance physical security.

• Programmed user access levels, schedules, and permissions to enforce security policies.

• Collaborated with security teams to implement and maintain access control solutions.

• Performed troubleshooting on IP camera systems such as Axis, Hikvision, and Hanwha, ensuring optimal functionality and security.

• Diagnosed and resolved connectivity issues, video loss, and hardware failures in IP surveillance systems.

• Configured network settings, RTSP streams, and NVR integrations for seamless video monitoring.

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EDUCATION

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08/2024 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Network Operation and Security

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City

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