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Tamarik Wilks

Summary

Experienced IT professional with a strong background in system monitoring and network administration, ensuring the integrity and availability of critical infrastructure. Provided Tier II/III technical support to over 10,000 end users, effectively diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues while documenting solutions in a ticketing system. Managed user accounts and security protocols within Microsoft Active Directory, contributing to enhanced network security and operational efficiency. Oversaw server room operations and implemented cloud-based services, demonstrating proficiency in virtualization and remote access technologies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Information Technology Specialist

U.S Army
Anchorage
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Performed daily system monitoring to ensure integrity, security, and availability of servers, hardware, and critical network processes.

Provided Tier II/III technical support to 10,000+ end users via phone and in-person troubleshooting, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

Diagnosed and resolved network issues including IP conflicts, TCP/IP routing errors, satellite signal acquisition problems, and data transmission failures; documented resolutions using Remedy ticketing system.

Administered user accounts, security groups, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) using Microsoft Active Directory.

Managed and maintained domain controllers within Windows Server environments.

Configured and supported DNS, DHCP, file-sharing services, and network profiles to ensure secure access and resource availability.

Administered and configured Cisco Systems routers, switches, and ASA firewalls to maintain network performance and security.

Implemented and maintained VPN solutions to enable secure remote access for users.

Managed firewall configurations and conducted vulnerability assessments to enhance network security posture.

Performed server patching, upgrades, system backups, and disaster recovery planning to ensure business continuity

Managed virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere.

Deployed and maintained cloud-based services within Microsoft Azure environments.

Oversaw server room operations including wireless networks, audiovisual systems, laptops, and video conferencing equipment.

Managed dissemination of classified and unclassified information in compliance with established security protocols.

Improved end-user experience by proactively communicating system updates and managing support expectations.

Information Technology Specialist

U.S Army
Anchorage
01.2017 - 05.2023

Performed daily system monitoring to ensure integrity, security, and availability of hardware, servers, and key processes.

Provided technical support to 10,000+ end users via phone and in-person troubleshooting.

Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network issues, documenting solutions using Remedy ticketing system.

Configured and maintained network profiles, file sharing permissions, and security groups within Active Directory.

Managed server room operations including wireless networks, audiovisual systems, laptops, and video conferencing equipment.

Troubleshot IP conflicts, TCP/IP routing issues, satellite signal acquisition problems, and data transmission errors.

Managed dissemination of classified and unclassified information in compliance with security protocols.

Improved user experience by proactively communicating system updates and managing support expectations.

Administered Cisco routers and switches to maintain network connectivity and performance.

Information Technology Specialist (25B)

National Guard
Philadelphia
08.2013 - 01.2017
  • Managed ongoing computer hardware and
  • software issues including dissemination of
  • unclassified and classified information. Facilitated
  • best user experience through continuous support
  • and communication of system changes.
  • Performed tests of functionality, security and
  • performance of different workstations and devices.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject
  • matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
  • Set up network profiles, security permissions and file
  • sharing systems.
  • Controlled and managed server room, wireless
  • network, server infrastructure, audiovisual
  • equipment, laptops and video conferencing
  • equipment.
  • Experienced with cisco routers and switches as well
  • as related hardware and software systems.
  • Provided troubleshooting for software systems and
  • system hardware on areas such as IP conflicts,
  • TCP/IP routing satellite signal acquisition, data path
  • transmission and related irregularities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
09.2012 - 12.2016

Skills

  • Hardware/Software
  • updates
  • End-user support
  • LAN protocols
  • Task Prioritization
  • Device configuration
  • Hardware installations
  • Security Protocols
  • Network administration
  • Confidential data
  • management
  • Employee training and
  • development
  • Database Maintenance
  • Advance troubleshooting
  • VoIP/video
  • Wireless Network
  • Active Directory
  • Management
  • Remote desktop
  • Management
  • Virtual enviorments
  • Remedy/ Trouble ticketing
  • Technical support
  • Printers
  • Routers/Switches
  • Outlook, word, excel,
  • PowerPoint
  • Ms Office
  • Ethernet/ cabling
  • Firewalls
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Senior Information Technology Specialist

U.S Army
02.2021 - 05.2023

Information Technology Specialist

U.S Army
01.2017 - 05.2023

Information Technology Specialist (25B)

National Guard
08.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
09.2012 - 12.2016
Tamarik Wilks