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Kai Hoskins

Stafford,VA

Summary

Highly disciplined and reliable professional with a background in the US Navy and a passion for the IT industry. Demonstrates expertise in networking, network troubleshooting, and direct support. Committed to delivering exceptional results, leveraging exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Parasol Alliance
08.2023 - 02.2024

Experience using the following software and agents:


- Ekahau

- Datto RMM

- ITGlue

- Autotask


- Lead network resource for designing and implementing wireless networks.

- Designed and deployed scalable network infrastructure for increased efficiency and reliability.

- Created a new change management process for site wide network infrastructure updates, per client.

- Triaged networking emergencies after hours.

- Configured switches, firewalls and wireless controllers to better support environments.

- Acted as a tier 3 resource for networking tickets.

MSOC Technician

NOF Technologies
10.2022 - 08.2023

Exemplifying exceptional expertise managing a diverse portfolio of more than 50 clients, providing accelerated support to an impressive 1,500 devices encompassing networking equipment, servers, end clients, and IoT systems.


- Direct and remote support for environments supporting STS and client VPN's, active directory, VoIP, and security compliant conditions

- Remote management of systems VIA scripted alerts embedded into each configuration item

- Small team management and teamwork completing large migrations or rebuilding environment failures in a timely manner




Experience with the following RMM agents and portals:


- Autotask

- Datto RMM

- IT Glue

- NetCare ScreenConnect

- Microsoft O365 Administration

- Unifi Ubiquiti portals

- Cisco Meraki portals

- BitDefender management

- AppRiver licensing and email management


Experience managing, supporting, and implementing the following systems:


- Cisco switches, firewalls, and VPNs

- SonicWall NG firewalls and VPNs

- Windows and Linux OS

- Datto backup solutions

- Ubiquiti cloud keys and APs

- APC battery backups

- SAN & NAS solutions

- Windows servers

- VMware

ITS

U.S. Navy
09.2020 - 02.2022

Ensured optimal environment performance by meticulously configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting networking equipment such as firewalls, routers, switches, and servers, as well as client devices.

- Configuration of Cisco firewalls, routers and switches via CLI to support diverse environments

- Administration of servers such as domain controllers, RDS, file and application

- Structuring environments from the edge to client, supporting security policies and structural integrity


Extensive training in the following certifications and/or areas of expertise:


- ITE

- MCP

- CCNA

- Linux+

- Security+

- WIN Servers 700, 701, 702

Education

No Degree - IT System Administration

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
08.2023

No Degree - Soft Skills

Haggerty Consulting
Pensacola, FL
11.2022

Skills

  • Maintenance, Organization, and Development
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Hardware and Software Configuration
  • Cisco CLI
  • Windows Servers
  • Operational Support

Certification

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Net+
  • CompTIA Sec+

Timeline

Network Engineer

Parasol Alliance
08.2023 - 02.2024

MSOC Technician

NOF Technologies
10.2022 - 08.2023

ITS

U.S. Navy
09.2020 - 02.2022

No Degree - IT System Administration

The University of West Florida

No Degree - Soft Skills

Haggerty Consulting
Kai Hoskins