Kahmar Stathum
System Administrator
Chesapeake,US
Summary
IT professional with strong grasp of network administration and system management. Adept at optimizing network infrastructure and ensuring system security. Known for collaborative teamwork and delivering reliable solutions in dynamic environments, with strong problem-solving and technical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cyber Defense Operations
Air National Guard 229th
05.2025 - Current
- Participated in penetration testing exercises to assess the effectiveness of current security measures and recommend improvements.
- Participated in tabletop exercises designed to simulate real-world cyber-attack scenarios, enhancing preparedness levels among team members.
- Evaluated new cybersecurity tools and technologies, ensuring that the organization remained up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, mitigating unauthorized access risks.
System Network Administrator
Eggleston
04.2024 - Current
- Handling routing, AD, switching, troubleshooting with OSI layer model, using TCP, Firewalls, talking to MSPs/Vendors, and using a ticket system.
- Set up a backend SQL server and front facing IIS, set up transfers to the cloud, allowing us a better infrastructure, as well as renegotiating terms with other MSPs which saved us +$70,000 Dollars in total.
- Assisted with the meticulous supervision of productivity metrics and safety protocols, meticulously ensuring alignment with company mandates and regulatory frameworks to uphold operational excellence.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for network topology, policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans to maintain organizational consistency.
- Contributed to cost savings through meticulous evaluation of vendor proposals for procuring IT equipment at competitive prices.
- Administered user accounts by granting appropriate permissions on file systems, databases, and shared resources according to established security protocols.
- Designed scalable network architecture capable of handling future growth without compromising current performance levels.
- Proactively addressed networking issues by analyzing system logs, identifying patterns, and resolving problems before they escalate.
- Established strong working relationships with vendors and service providers to expedite assistance in addressing technical issues or acquiring necessary hardware/software components.
- Performed and adhered to change management requirements.
IT Help Desk II
Tandym Group
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Handled Virtualization(VMWare and such), Active Directory, TCP/IP issues, DNS,DHCP, Switching/Routing, M365 Use.
- Served as liaison between user community and software providers.
- Provided hands-on training sessions for staff members on various networking topics such as VPNs, firewalls, routers/switches configurations.
- Performed configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco & Arista routing/switching platforms.
- Collaborated with IT team members to develop comprehensive strategies for network upgrades and expansions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of existing networks, identifying areas for improvement or potential risks.
- Reduced downtime and improved system reliability by proactively monitoring network performance.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes, leading to faster resolution of connectivity issues.
- Troubleshot and maintained networking devices and infrastructure across enterprise.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Maintained thorough understanding of local area and wide area networking and components.
- Developed detailed documentation, providing a valuable resource for the entire IT department when addressing network-related tasks or projects.
- Implemented regular backups and disaster recovery plans, safeguarding against data loss from unforeseen events.
- Educated end-users on best practices for maintaining secure connections, reducing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.
Education
- Computer Science
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA 02.2024 - 05.2025
VASTS Scholar - Engineering
NASA
01.2018 - 01.2020
Skills
Data Management
undefinedTimeline
Cyber Defense Operations
Air National Guard 229th
05.2025 - Current
System Network Administrator
Eggleston
04.2024 - Current
- Computer Science
Tidewater Community College
02.2024 - 05.2025
IT Help Desk II
Tandym Group
01.2021 - 02.2024
VASTS Scholar - Engineering
NASA
01.2018 - 01.2020
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