Samson Owings
Fargo
Summary
Dedicated System Engineer adept at cultivating long-term partnerships with vendors and clients. Expertise includes installing, configuring and monitoring complex systems and infrastructures. Offering successful career history comprising more than 5 years. Systems Engineer with extensive experience driving network security and accessibility. Highly skilled with system virtualization using VMware and Dell VxRail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate System Engineer
Blue Cross BLue Sheild Of North Dakota
12.2021 - Current
- Performed audits of vSphere to verify conformity to regulation requirements.
- Used PowerCLI and Powershell to create documentation for each stage of building and testing.
- Designed and Implemented PowerShell scripts for Department of Defense (DoD) STIG requirements.
- Suggested system updates or changes after conduct in-depth technical reviews.
- Automated the documentation of system configuration, mapping and processes.
SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICES INC
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Internal Penetration testing like password cracking and sending Phishing emails
- Managed computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
- Responded to inquiries by phone, email and walk-up requests.
- Provided end-user system and equipment training.
Intern
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICES INC
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided end-user system and equipment training.
- Walked user through series of steps to determine problem and implement likely solution.
- Responded to inquiries by phone, email and walk-up requests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead 12.2019
Skills
- Powershell Scripting
- Virtualization
- Troubleshooting
- Implementing Security Configurations
- Technical Support
- Infrastructure Development
- Technical Analysis
- Helpdesk Operations
- Hardware and Software Installation
Timeline
Associate System Engineer
Blue Cross BLue Sheild Of North Dakota
12.2021 - Current
SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICES INC
03.2020 - 12.2021
Intern
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICES INC
03.2019 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
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