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Justin Carr

Justin Carr

IT Professional
Forreston,IL

Summary

Technology-inclined professional possesses strong troubleshooting capabilities and customer-oriented attitude. Experienced in providing network, software, and hardware support to users and developing and implementing technical solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

IT Systems Technician

Sinnissippi Centers
Dixon, IL
11.2024 - Current

Lead the organization-wide Duo MFA implementation, including Windows logon, passwordless rollout, and staff training.

Support a hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID environment and manage Microsoft 365 identities, mailboxes, and access.

Design and deliver security awareness and phishing simulation training to improve staff response and reduce security risk.

Assist with migration of legacy on-premises servers and services into Microsoft 365 to reduce technical debt and simplify management.

Work with cross-functional teams to improve identity management, secure remote access, and align IT with compliance requirements.

Systems Technician

SupplyCore
Rockford, IL
05.2024 - 11.2024

Create and maintain clear documentation for IT processes to support onboarding and reduce training time.

Assist in planning and executing IT infrastructure projects under tight timelines.

Monitor system performance and respond to issues to maintain high uptime for users.

Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for end user problems and recurring incidents.

IT Technician

Lee County Government
03.2023 - 04.2024

Configure hardware, devices, and software to deploy workstations to new and existing staff.

Respond to support requests and walk users through troubleshooting steps in person and remotely.

Enforce IT security policies, educate users on safe practices, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Improve security posture by applying patches and addressing identified vulnerabilities.

Common tools and skills: Microsoft 365 management, Active Directory, hardware repair, network security, Windows desktop support, data migration, asset management and disposal, workflow troubleshooting.

Stay at Home Parent

NA
06.2021 - 03.2023

IT Help Desk Technician

Oregon Community Unit School District #220
01.2016 - 06.2021
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Used ticketing system to manage and process support actions and requests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Byron High School
Byron, IL
08.1997 - 01.2001

Certification

CompTIA Network+

Additional Information

  • Stepped away from the workforce to provide full-time childcare after loss of daycare during the pandemic.
  • Returned to IT work once childcare needs changed.

Timeline

IT Systems Technician

Sinnissippi Centers
11.2024 - Current

Systems Technician

SupplyCore
05.2024 - 11.2024

CompTIA Network+

02-2024

IT Technician

Lee County Government
03.2023 - 04.2024

Stay at Home Parent

NA
06.2021 - 03.2023

Google Certified Educator Level 2

04-2020

IT Help Desk Technician

Oregon Community Unit School District #220
01.2016 - 06.2021

CompTIA A+

07-2013

High School Diploma -

Byron High School
08.1997 - 01.2001
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