Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Training
Military Experience
Other Work Experience
Timeline
ORAHN HARDWICK

ORAHN HARDWICK

Polk City,FL

Summary

Highly skilled in managing network and computer systems, with proven background in troubleshooting, software installation, and maintaining IT infrastructure. Known for problem-solving capabilities and ability to optimize system performance for enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in implementing security measures to protect data and network access. Made significant improvements in system reliability and user satisfaction through strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Azure Storage Engineer

Peraton
04.2024 - Current
  • Presides over a Microsoft Azure Storage Enterprise Network utilizing Remedy, Active Directory, Nutanix, NetApp, OneNote application tools accessing systems by granting thousands of customers Full Control permission access to file shares
  • Instrumentally engaged in Cloud-based projects to include Building and Managing of Storage Accounts, Enterprise Windows Event Log Storage, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Storage-as-a-Service (SaaS) Log Storage, Content Management, Microsoft Sentinel Storage, managing File and Blob Storage Data, and Enterprise Cloud Backup and Recovery
  • Exemplifies knowledge of enterprise cloud-based storage systems and resources to include block storage remote connection tools: Putty, Windows Remote Desktop Protocol, VMWare, file shares, and backups
  • Validates best practices are followed for all storage and backups by verifying Primary storage health and capacity, monitoring data migration using Az copy processes, Databox, Azure Insights

SolarWinds Management Engineer

Kforce
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Manifested meticulous execution of SolarWinds network hardening, remediation, and vulnerability scans with enforcement of Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) tools: STIG Viewer, STIG Benchmark and SCAP Compliance Checker certifying Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) standards resulted in cybersecurity competency score of well over 90%
  • Confirmed scheduled security procedural standards by administering Microsoft Windows software patches and executed critical service power cycling of primary, backup, application servers including Remote Desktop of virtual machines using V-Sphere software along with re-enabling SolarWinds High Availability (HA) and Orion Service Manager services
  • Configured and directed hundreds of software application management dashboards across several platforms using Structured Query Language (SQL), SolarWinds Orion SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and SolarWinds Server Application Management (SAM)

Network Engineer

New River Systems
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Spearheaded Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) essential for provision of network design documentation for fellow engineers and senior-level management for increased overall network production and reduced downtime by over 50%
  • Responsibly maintained an entire network infrastructure of CISCO 3700/3800/4506e switches and routers using SolarWinds Network Management software upon request of customer requirements


Network Operations Security Engineer

Agensys Corp/Teksynap
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Disclosed Orion SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor alarm statuses of an enterprise network framework with assistance of MS Office 2016, Outlook 2016, and BMC Remedy 8.1 software tools Windows 2012/2016 platform to upper management resulting in decreased network deficiency downtime of 65%
  • Operated file transfers of cross-domain vital information using Data One-Way Transfer Service (DOTS) software, security/site evaluations, adding and deleting of servers to/from both Security Center Operations Manager (SCOM), SolarWinds network management platforms, and Active Directory 2016 for customer password resets and account establishment


BICES Network Engineer

ManTech
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Provided Systems Engineering and Technical Assessment (SETA) and subject matter expertise (SME) for delivering US BICES/US BICES-X intelligence information including: email, voice and chatter sharing capabilities and services to DOD and operational commanders on a global basis
  • In conjunction with the Program Office, operated with the Combatant Commands and Services and identified networking solutions in support of the extension of US BICES/US BICES-X support of military operations in any theater of operations


Network Control Specialist

Metro Systems Inc.
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Managed a Network Operations Center (NOC) facility infrastructure and well as identified, diagnosed, and resolved irregularities affecting network performance with the assistance of HP Network Automation (NA) and HP OpenView (OVO)
  • Exemplified expert knowledge of network enterprise hardware: CISCO and Juniper MX & SX routers/switches, CAT 3550/3750 series routers and switches, network protocols: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
  • Precisely tuned Optical Carriers (OC3/12/48/192s) as well as performed monthly crypto loads of KG-340, KG-540s cryptologic systems


Network Engineer

CSC / Xpect Solutions
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Applications applied: HP Network Node Manager, HP Network Automation (NA), Riverbed: used in tuning of latency and bandwidth of various CISCO router/switch networks and Global Enterprise Management System (GEMS): Oracle software which accesses large network of encryptors (TACLANES), CISCO NAC Manager and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) other tools involved with the management of an FBI network
  • Responsible for monitoring and management of ITB Service Manager – large ticketing database required for rapid response including creation, updating, change management and solving of network hardware and software discrepancies within CONUS/OCONUS customer sites
  • Troubleshot and resolved network anomalies ranging from Layer 2 / Layer 3 outages to routing connectivity issues, interfaced with (LECs), and site engineers


Network Operations Center Engineer

Computanics Group
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Oversaw Global WAN of well over 1 billion dollars which highlighted: reporting and resolving low latency network issues supported by Hewlett Packet Ciscoworks monitoring system of remote CISCO/JUNIPER MX, SX routers, switches, multi-protocol layered switches and hubs housed across two network platforms with daily synchronization of KIV-7 and KG-175 cryptologic systems
  • Enforced CISCO routing protocols including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Enhanced Integrated Group Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and authentication protocol: Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TELNET and Secure Shell (SSH)
  • Displayed expert knowledge and ability to multitask in a highly-intense environment including: discussing vital network issues with field engineers using Avaya VoIP phones, performing site maintenance checks, updating work logs and ensuring all REMEDY and Enterprise Service Management Tool (ESMT) SLAs were achieved with an accuracy success rate of over 85%
  • Administered several CISCO routing protocols including: Enhanced Integrated Group Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and authentication protocol: Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), PUTTY, TELNET and SSH all exclusively used for network accessibility and troubleshooting purposes


Education

High School Diploma -

Springfield Gardens HS, Springfield Gardens, NY
06-1987

Strayer University

Millersville, MD

College Coursework towards Computer Information Systems

09/2002-01/2004

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Azure Storage Management
  • Storage Performance Monitoring
  • SolarWinds NPM/SAM Management
  • VMWare V-Sphere
  • SNMPv2, SNMPv3
  • Active Directory
  • SCOM
  • Routing Protocols: BGP, ICMP
  • Remedy 81
  • Cloud infrastructure administration
  • STIG/SCAP Tools
  • Security/Network Operations Management

Certification

  • CompTIA SECURITY+ CE (COMP001020599543), expires 07/31/2025
  • MICROSOFT AZURE FUNDAMENTALS AZ-900 (9164YF-944451), no expiration
  • MICROSOFT AZURE AI FUNDAMENTALS AI-900 (6EDFD4-2ELA54), no expiration



Training

  • · MS AZURE MONITOR (INTRODUCTION), completed 10/21/24
  • · MS AZURE MONITOR: MODERN MONITORING & MNGMT w LABS, completed 10/24/24

Military Experience

  • Served 11.5 years in US Air Force from 01/1990 to 07/2001 as SIGINT Intel Analyst
  • US Air Force Reserves: 08/2001 to 06/2002

Other Work Experience

Other Work Experience

  • · Employed from 05/14 – 06/16, 10/18 – 05/22: Allied Universal Security Escort Officer

Timeline

Azure Storage Engineer - Peraton
04.2024 - Current
SolarWinds Management Engineer - Kforce
08.2020 - 08.2023
Network Engineer - New River Systems
02.2020 - 06.2020
Network Operations Security Engineer - Agensys Corp/Teksynap
01.2018 - 09.2019
BICES Network Engineer - ManTech
08.2016 - 11.2017
Network Control Specialist - Metro Systems Inc.
04.2016 - 08.2016
Network Engineer - CSC / Xpect Solutions
09.2014 - 03.2016
Network Operations Center Engineer - Computanics Group
08.2011 - 08.2014
Springfield Gardens HS - High School Diploma,

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