Darin Dennis
Hawthorne
Summary
Attentive Senior Network Administrator possessing a complete understanding of computer hardware, computer assembly and computer disassembly. Offering many years of experience in troubleshooting network issues and installing software and hardware. In-depth knowledge of network cards, power supply units, security systems, and firewalls. Detail-oriented with strong reasoning skills and thinking outside the box.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Engineer, Systems Support
Maplewood Toyota
12.2010 - 08.2024
- Configured and maintained routers, switches, hubs, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Monitored network performance and troubleshot network connectivity issues.
- Developed and implemented security policies to protect organization data from unauthorized access.
- Implemented technologies such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, VPNs, VoIP systems and VLANs.
- Created user accounts in Active Directory with appropriate permissions and privileges.
- Provided technical support for users experiencing network problems or other computer-related issues.
- Designed new LAN and WAN architectures to improve scalability and reliability of existing networks.
- Installed software applications on servers according to company standards.
- Tested new server builds prior to deployment into production environment.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA and HITECH regulations.
- Managed firewall rules for secure remote connections between multiple sites.
- Conducted periodic backups of critical data stored on servers using Symantec Backup Exec.
- Met project specifications by analyzing and recommending appropriate software solutions.
Education
MBA - Networking And Telecommunications
University of Phoenix
Tempe 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Networking And Telecommunications
University of Phoenix
Tempe06.2012
Skills
- Routing Protocols Expertise
- Virtualization Technologies
- Productivity Improvement
- Security solutions
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Network Security Management
- Firewall configuration
- LAN and WAN administration
- Data backups
- Technical Support
- System Upgrades
- Network repairs and maintenance
- Performance Improvements
- Disaster recovery procedures
- Computer systems installation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Server Management
- Customer Support
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Performance Optimization
- Proficient in [Software]
- Network Architecture
- System Administration
- Active Directory knowledge
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer, Systems Support
Maplewood Toyota
12.2010 - 08.2024
MBA - Networking And Telecommunications
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Networking And Telecommunications
University of Phoenix
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