Sergio Blades
Atlanta,GA
Summary
IT Professional seeking employment as a Network Administrator, bringing excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills. Committed to providing maximum network infrastructure, security, and performance to the company and end users.
Disciplined Information Technology Program Lead with an active Top Secret Security Clearance. Proven expertise in managing, planning, installing, upgrading, securing, and maintaining IT networks in the United States Army. A leader in implementing open communication and personnel development, striving for excellence and exceptional performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Administrator
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
- Installed, configured, and supported LAN, WAN, and Internet systems
- Maintained network hardware and software, ensuring network availability for end users
- Conducted day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support
- Established networking environment by installing, configuring, and maintaining network equipment and systems
- Liaised with user departments and vendors to implement new network technologies.
Information Systems Technology Specialist
US Army
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained network infrastructures, certified and accredited networks
- Designed and implemented hybrid simulation IT systems, ensuring compliance with DOD security standards
- Conducted network hardening, security patch delivery, system configuration, and policy design.
Senior Network Systems Operator
US Army
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Integrated an IP-based nodal network assembly into a 50-network node mesh
- Provided customer support to 300 end users, minimizing downtime during critical operations
- Supervised and integrated the installation, operation, and maintenance of 50 IP-based nodal network assemblages
- Upgraded and installed 298 CISCO switches as part of a network modernization.
Network Administrator Supervisor
US Army
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Supervised and trained eight employees on network communications operations
- Maintained over $30M worth of equipment with 100% accountability
- Designed and delivered documentation and training on network and satellite communications equipment
- Provided customer support and quick response solutions to over 500 end users.
Network Administrator
US Army
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Prioritized and resolved 170 mission-critical outages promptly
- Maintained 100% accountability of over $134K worth of equipment
- Corrected a critical voice service fault, avoiding significant downtime
- Provided technical support for VoIP networks and installed/operated telecommunications equipment.
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Technical Support
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Hardware Installation
- Information Security
- IT Management
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- User Account Management
- Testing Network Architecture
- IT Infrastructure
- Strategic Planning
- Datacenter Network Implementations
- Adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Disciplined
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Experience
Certification
- Cisco CCNA, CSCO14004277
- CompTIA Security +, COMP001021317598
Clearance Level
Active: Top Secret (SCI)
Awards
- Recipient of 2 Army Commendation Medals for outstanding service as a Network Systems Operator and Maintainer in Washington and Kuwait.
- Awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for 3 consecutive years of disciplined and honorable service.
Timeline
Network Administrator
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
Information Systems Technology Specialist
US Army
10.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Network Systems Operator
US Army
04.2020 - 10.2021
Network Administrator Supervisor
US Army
11.2018 - 04.2020
Network Administrator
US Army
03.2017 - 11.2018
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