Edward Gannon
Irvine,CA
Summary
Experienced windows and VMware administrator with distinguished problem-solving capabilities and technical expertise in administrating and securing network operating systems in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Proficient in balancing and completing multiple tasks in high stress, time-critical situations.
Versatile Tactical Craft Patrol Leader and boat captain/coxswain with essential leadership, teamwork, planning, and analysis abilities necessary to successfully lead the team and complete security escorts and training exercises without any incidents in the fifth fleet area of operations and within the continental US.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Sergeant
US ARMY
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Completed US Army Infantry 11B OSUT (22 weeks) and Airborne School (3 weeks)
- Served as HHC OPS NCO and SWMG(A) Barracks Manager for six months performing administrative actions for company, maintained barracks key log for 140 barracks rooms, served as point of contact for Department of Public Works for execution of 150 work orders, and processed 240 incoming and outgoing Soldiers
- Attended Ft Bragg Repair and Upgrade course, served as unit RNU representative, and supported USAJFKSWCS Engineer in maintenance of six buildings
- Converted SWMG(A) barracks paper tracking system to digital format, which enabled more efficient tracking of Soldier moves, furniture accountability, and work order tracking
- Additionally, was responsible for GPC requests and processing.
System Administrator
Advanced Systems Development
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Built 8 new domain controllers and from ground up and secured them to DoD standards, which included upgrading active directory domain function level on both unclassified and classified domains
- Stood up Checkmarx (application security) server in new Amazon Web Services environment
- Manages and maintains 51 servers with testing and providing patches monthly for system functionality, full system upgrades, and troubleshooting
- Responsible for provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts across three networks within CAPE in Office of Secretary of Defense
- Utilizing Active Directory, administers all users and security groups across 3 networks and 5 domains to ensure proper least privilege permissions for optimal information and access security
- Administers more than 100 workstations overcoming both routine and non-standard maintenance, via remote and on-site support, including: imaging, full OS upgrades, and service calls.
Tactical Craft Coxswain/Patrol Leader
US Navy
08.2015 - 02.2018
- While serving as Tactical Craft Coxswain/ Boat Captain, Performed in position of leadership responsible for craft and crew safety with weapons release authority for over 200 security missions and 3000 hours
- As Tactical Craft Patrol Leader, responsible for overseeing, leading, and managing maritime security forces (12-55 personnel teams) for US high value assets entering, exiting, and residing in foreign ports
- Planned, briefed, and executed numerous high value asset security missions in the fifth fleet area of operations.
Information Systems Technician
US NAVY
01.2012 - 02.2018
- Administered, secured, and maintained a deployable server system with 28 virtual servers utilizing VMWare, and 30 workstations supporting web connectivity and email access for 55 users on both NIPR and SIPR via satellite connection
- As a network technician, successfully configured, reconfigured, patched and troubleshot numerous routers, switches, and firewalls to establish and maintain full network connectivity
- Developed proficiency in basic system security, windows 7 and 10, VMware, VSphere, CCNA fundamentals, and Microsoft Office Suite
- While serving as system administrator for 62 users in a forward deployed environment, doubled the network footprint by adding and repairing numerous assets including: workstations, printers, multi function devices, routers, and switches
- Regularly tackled and resolved both significant and minor trouble tickets in a timely and efficient manner utilizing top tier customer service
- As a local element in Key Management Infrastructure, responsible for the upkeep and management of communications security and $2 million worth of cryptological assets
- Proficient Harris radio communications equipment operator and maintainer on AN/PRC-150(HF), AN/PRC-152(VHF), AN/PRC-117F(VHF/UHF/SATCOM), PRC-117G(VHF/UHF/SATCOM).
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Intelligence and National Security
West Virginia University Morgantown
Morgantown, WV09.2011
Skills
- System administration (8 years)
- Network management (6 years)
- Active Directory
- VMWare
- DHCP/DNS
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Operating Systems
- Network Administration
- Information Security
- System security
- Server management
- Operating systems
- Operations Monitoring
- Training Management
- Personnel Management
- Land Navigation
- Automatic Weapons Operation
- Surveillance monitoring
- Strategy Development
- Small Arms Proficiency
- Intelligence Gathering
- Troubleshooting
- Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Operations Sergeant
US ARMY
04.2021 - 02.2024
System Administrator
Advanced Systems Development
01.2019 - 03.2021
Tactical Craft Coxswain/Patrol Leader
US Navy
08.2015 - 02.2018
Information Systems Technician
US NAVY
01.2012 - 02.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Intelligence and National Security
West Virginia University Morgantown
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