Alexander White
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Lead System Administrator with over 15 years of IT experience, including 5 years specifically in Department of Defense (DoD) environments managing classified network infrastructure for Navy intelligence operations. Expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server administration, network deployment, and infrastructure maintenance across secure environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, support enterprise operations, and ensure mission-critical system uptime. Top Secret clearance holder seeking an advanced IT infrastructure role to drive operational excellence and system reliability.
Work History
Windows Tier 2/3 System Administrator
4 Years 5 Months- Designed, deployed, and maintained classified DoD secret-level network (NIWDC Virtual Wizard project) for Navy intelligence operations, managing 60+ Windows computers and supporting critical training infrastructure with 99.5%+ uptime
- Implemented Active Directory configuration including user management, group policies, security groups, and domain structures ensuring compliance with DoD IT security requirements and organizational standards
- Managed Port Protocols, DNS and DHCP services to support classified network operations with continuous availability for mission-critical training environment
- Performed component-level hardware and thorough software troubleshooting with several development software to ensure integration on 60+ workstations, diagnosing system issues and maintaining minimal downtime through proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution
- Ensured continuous network stability through proactive maintenance and monitoring to prevent disruption to training and development operations
- Collaborated with cross-functional DoD, development teams and contractor teams to coordinate infrastructure requirements and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders
- DoD Contractor
68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist
1 Year 11 Months- Provided technical support for military IT infrastructure and biomedical systems across Army installations
- Performed hardware troubleshooting and component-level repair on military-grade computer systems and medical equipment
- Top graduate of 68A BMET course, recognized for technical excellence leadership and problem-solving
- Maintained classified and unclassified network systems in compliance with DoD security protocols
- Mentored junior specialists in troubleshooting techniques, fostering skill development within the team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, repairs, calibrations, and inspections performed on biomedical equipment throughout their lifecycle.
- Investigated device failures to determine root causes and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
- Relevant Coursework: Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering
- Honors: Dean’s List (Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2021)
- GPA: 3.3
- Elected to R&D Lead for Capstone Project in 2021
Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity Workforce Certification Training
- Completed professional development in A+ and Linux+
- Continuing education in Cisco CyberOps, Ethical Hacking and Cloud System Administration
Skills
Certification
- Certified CompTIA Security+
- A+ Training - June 8 – August 2, 2026
- Linux+ Training - June 8 – August 2, 2026
Security Clearance
Core Technical Skills
ACAS Scanning, Active Directory (AD, User Creation and Management), Active Certifications: CompTIA Security+, A+, Ansible Playbooks, Atlassian Tools, AWS, Azure Automation, Azure Run-Commands, Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans, Bash (Advanced), C#, C++, ChatGPT, Command Line (CMD) (Advanced), Communication, Component-Level Hardware/Software Repair, Confluence, Critical Thinking, DHCP, DISA STIG Implementation, DNS, Docker, DoD Security Compliance, Excel, Firewalls, Group Policy (GPO), HTML, Hybrid Environments, Hyper-V, Immediate Incident Response and Management, Infrastructure Deployment, Java, JIRA, Linux Server (RHEL, Debian, SUSE), Local and Remote Storage Setup and Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SharePoint, Network Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Oracle VirtualBox, Patch Management, PDQ Deploy and Inventory, Power BI, PowerShell (Advanced), Pursuing Certifications: A+, Linux+ and Cisco CyberOps, Python, Remote Administration, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Scheduled Task Automation, Security Monitoring and Logging, Storage Access Configuration, TCP/IP, Team Leadership, Time Management, Top Secret Security Clearance, Troubleshooting, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, VMware, VPN, Vulnerability Assessment and Management, VS Code