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Chadwick Poston

Willard,OH

Summary

Air Force veteran with 25+ years of IT experience in enterprise management, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure. Managed operational and maintenance support for $50M assets, ensuring smooth operations. Oversaw cybersecurity for a $200M enclave, protecting data integrity. Proficient in Avamar software for storage, backup, and recovery processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Manager/Site Support

DXC Technology
09.2019 - 02.2024

PEPPERIDGE FARM, Willard, OH

40+ hrs/wk

$92,700/yr

  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Provided on-site field support, including installation, service, and repair of systems and equipment
  • Resolved customer questions and issues, referring others to appropriate personnel for follow-up
  • Instructed customers in operation and maintenance of systems and equipment
  • Acted as liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects
  • Performed analyses and prepared reports on system problem trends and issues
  • Applied engineering principles to system design, process flow, and discrete modeling
  • Interacted with engineers to gather information and design changes for overall solution design
  • Translated engineering design into software design and developed test plans to verify technical programs
  • Performed testing of final products and worked with engineers to ensure performance as planned
  • Assisted in designing technical programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs
  • Racked and tested switches, firewalls, and other devices once installed

Software Implementation Consultant

WELLS FARGO
04.2018 - 09.2019

40+ hrs/wk

$74,880/yr

  • Acted as liaison between client areas and technical organizations, planning and directing analysis of complex business problems to be solved with automated systems
  • Identified, evaluated, and developed system procedures to meet business requirements
  • Applied knowledge of industry trends and technology to drive organizational change
  • Transformed strategic enterprise architecture and design principles into system requirements and specifications
  • Recommended and initiated systems testing
  • Acted as highest-level internal consultant within technology and business groups, re-engineering technical processes for greater efficiencies

Cyber Security Compliance Manager

AIR FORCE
12.2016 - 03.2018

40+ hrs/wk

E-6

  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Directed compliance with cybersecurity methodologies to standardize security protocols
  • Coordinated daily with security teams across 13 remote sites
  • Managed and reported implementation progress
  • Consolidated mass data using pivot tables, V-lookups, and dashboards

Network Storage Administrator

AIR FORCE
11.2013 - 12.2016

40+ hrs/wk

E-6

  • Led installations and upgrades of network storage software
  • Oversaw daily backups and restores across multiple military installations
  • Collaborated with customers to ensure disaster recovery options for 70k personnel
  • Granted user privileged access over shared network resources

Configuration Management/Vulnerability Assessment Technician

AIR FORCE
11.2011 - 11.2013

40+ hrs/wk

E-5

  • Deployed updates, patches, and secured vulnerabilities in enterprise environment
  • Initiated solutions to vulnerability findings from ACAS results
  • Installed software and tools, ensuring STIG compliance
  • Identified and notified administrators of network vulnerabilities
  • Used automated tools for vulnerability remediation
  • Conducted research and manual patching for problematic systems
  • Created weekly progress and status metrics for Commander

Helpdesk; Desktop & Server Support

AIR FORCE
03.2007 - 11.2011

40+ hrs/wk

E-5

  • Directed helpdesk and desktop/server support operations for largest Air Force medical facility
  • Oversaw helpdesk team handling 100+ daily inquiries
  • Led support team, completing over 3000 annual work-orders with 95% customer satisfaction
  • Deployed new desktops/laptops using imaging software and KVM for mass deployment
  • Increased efficiency with remote software options for ticket resolution

Education

AAS - Computer Information Systems (2014)

Community College of The Air Force

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solver
  • Expert Communicator
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

CompTIA Security+

Timeline

IT Manager/Site Support

DXC Technology
09.2019 - 02.2024

Software Implementation Consultant

WELLS FARGO
04.2018 - 09.2019

Cyber Security Compliance Manager

AIR FORCE
12.2016 - 03.2018

Network Storage Administrator

AIR FORCE
11.2013 - 12.2016

Configuration Management/Vulnerability Assessment Technician

AIR FORCE
11.2011 - 11.2013

Helpdesk; Desktop & Server Support

AIR FORCE
03.2007 - 11.2011

CompTIA Security+

AAS - Computer Information Systems (2014)

Community College of The Air Force
Chadwick Poston