Preston Presley
Loxley,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable Network Administrator qualified to upgrade software and hardware while monitoring network performance. Enthusiastic professional with background implementing cybersecurity products, including firewalls, web-filtering software and intrusion prevention systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Administrator I
Austal USA
12.2022 - Current
- Enhances network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of Cisco Firewalls and Umbrella SIG.
- Facilitates seamless migrations to new platforms with thorough planning, testing, and execution of data transfers.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams in developing robust disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical systems and data.
- Establishes comprehensive network documentation to facilitate rapid issue resolution when troubleshooting problems.
- Assesses organizational needs and recommended suitable solutions based on best practices in network design, security protocols, and system administration standards.
- Maintains network hardware for and software and monitors network to support network availability to end users.
- Performs day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support of 1000+ devices.
- Monitors system performance and responded to alerts.
- Implements network security measures to minimize data loss.
- Manages Network equipment operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
- Authors documentation for system configuration and troubleshooting.
- Implements and maintains virtual private networks.
- Performs network security design and integration duties.
- Maintains flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
IT Technician
Austal USA
12.2021 - Current
- Performed maintenance tasks on PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Led the effort to integrate Production Equipment to IoT network that has the ability to communicate with corporate network.
- Led the effort to implement new multifactor authentication by coordinating with vendors and other IT leaders.
- Led the effort to implement BeyondTrust (formerly known as Bomgar) as a remote solution for IoT equipment.
IT Technician
Wind Creek Casino
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Installation, maintenance and repair of hardware and software including Operating Systems, Oracle, POS systems, Microsoft Office, Active Directory and numerous other applications that pertain to the casino industry.
- Handling, creation and termination of sensitive data, personnel accounts and groups via Active Directory, file shares and various other applications.
- Installation of cabling and respective cable terminations. Repair and maintenance of various hardware including computers, printers, scanners, digital signage, etc. Deployment and troubleshooting of Cisco switches and access points.
- Troubleshooting and repairing DNS, DHCP and other network related issues.
- Leading projects that include upgrades and managing projects that pertain to casino related systems and hardware.
AV Technician
Wind Creek Casino
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices.
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
- Engineered live sound for entertainment at various venues such as Center Bar and Banquet Events.
- Performed the setup of AV equipment including projectors and monitors for internal and external customers.
Education
National Praise And Worship Institute Certificate - Music
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2017
Basics -
Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville, AL05.2015
High School Diploma -
J U Blacksher School
Uriah, AL05.2014
Skills
- LAN, WAN, VLAN, WLAN, Wireless Bridging, VoIP, QoS, NAC, CCTV, NVR, Disaster Recovery, System Backups, SAN, and Network Monitoring
- Proficient with Cisco IOS, Cisco ASA, Cisco Next-Gen Firewall, Meraki Firewall and Cisco Umbrella
- Deploying, upgrading and maintaining Cisco ISE, Cisco Next-GenFirewalls and Meraki VPN Firewalls
- Demonstrated experience with Cisco SmartNet Licensing
- Solarwinds Network Monitoring and configuration backup
- Design and implementation of Network Security architecture
- Troubleshooting Networking hardware and software as it pertains to Core, Distribution and Access Layers
- Demonstrated experience with Cisco Call Manager and Unity Connection
- Deployment of various routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP and OSPF
- Authoring Network topologies and diagrams
- Change Management and IT Security auditing
- Clear, effective and personable communication
Accomplishments
- Upgraded Cisco ISE in accordance to IT Security compliance resulting in heightened Network Security implementation, visibility and troubleshooting for Networking, IT Security and Helpdesk teams.
- Upgraded Cisco Next-Gen VPN Firewall in accordance to IT Security compliance resulting in greater visibility and performance to support existing and future network bandwidth.
- Deployed Meraki Site-to-Site VPN Firewall to support remote sites.
- Led effort to deploy and migrate Cisco DUO MFA to the entire Austal USA organization.
- Contributed heavily to the implementation of the IoT Network to separate, control and secure industrial equipment.
- Assisted IT Security to deploy BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access for IoT equipment.
- Stabilized network connectivity in a very timely manner following a critical fiber cut to Headquarters facility.
Timeline
Network Administrator I
Austal USA
12.2022 - Current
IT Technician
Austal USA
12.2021 - Current
IT Technician
Wind Creek Casino
08.2020 - 12.2021
AV Technician
Wind Creek Casino
03.2020 - 08.2020
National Praise And Worship Institute Certificate - Music
Trevecca Nazarene University
Basics -
Alabama Southern Community College
High School Diploma -
J U Blacksher School
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