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Kris Nash

12220 Rock Oak

The Woodlands, TX 77380

361-229-3701

kris.nash@krisnash.com

SUMMARY

Results oriented engineer with over 7 years of experience as a Network Administrator.  Full Knowledge of Domain Administration including the management of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Installed and administered Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 and Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007 and set up networks with DNS, DHCP scopes, wireless and VPN access.  Created and modified user accounts in Win NT/2000/2003/2008 platforms.  Used Active Directory tools to modify bulk accounts at once and back-up information.  Scheduled and managed backups using Symantec Backup Exec with removable drives, tape drives, tape libraries.  Configured offsite replication using Veritas Replication Exec and Symantec Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server.  Managed email archiving using Symantec Enterprise Vault.  Experience creating and restoring backup images using Norton Ghost  and Acronis True Image.  Experienced at providing remote support/troubleshooting using Cisco VPN Client, LogMeIn, RDP, VNC, telnet, and ssh.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. Deploy mitigation or security threats.  Knowledgeable with wireless networking concepts and terminology.   Full knowledge of the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).  Complete understanding of diagnostic utilities, common operational usability problems and network configuration including internet connectivity. Able to install mother boards, power supplies, central processing units, memory, CMOS/BIOS, IDE drives, SCSI drives, SATA drives, input and output devices, adapters, printers, ports and configuration.

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Security+

MCP

MCSA

MCSE: Messaging

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wailua Technology

2007-2009

Systems Engineer

• Experience with Cisco routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Experience building Windows and Linux servers.
• Installed and managed VMware Server 1 and 2 on both Windows and Linux servers.
• Virtualized physical servers to run as virtual machines with VMware Server.
• Installed virtual servers using Microsoft’s Hyper-V.
• Management of Terminal Services Servers and network shared applications.
• Creation of databases to install and support server-client based applications.
• Installed and managed Windows Server Update Services to deploy critical security updates.
• Managed anti-virus and spam filtering servers/firewalls.
• Created and managed user accounts in active directory including performing password changes/resets, deletions, and disabling accounts for multiple domains.
• Set active directory security permissions for users, groups, files and folders, and printers.
• Created mailboxes and distribution groups in active directory and Exchange.
• Managed active directory dial-up permissions for user accounts needing vpn access.
• Managed group policy for application installation and management including adding new GPO templates to support new and updated Microsoft applications such as Internet Explorer 8, Windows Defender, and Microsoft Office 2003/2007.
• Created DHCP scopes and DHCP reservations.
• Updated and maintained local and public DNS records.
• Upgraded Windows 2000 domain to 2003 as well as 2003 to 2008.
• Upgraded Microsoft Exchange from 2000 to 2003 as well as 2003 to 2007.
• Installed and managed Blackberry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange.
• Worked with Symantec products – Backup Exec, Corporate Antivirus, Enterprise Vault, and Ghost.
• Worked with monitoring and reporting solutions WhatsUp Gold and Spiceworks.

United States Navy

2002-2007

Network Administrator

• Troubleshooting in operations critical environments.
• Experience replacing computer components, UPS units, and switches.
• Installation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
• Installed and managed IIS, Apache, Perl, PHP, and database driven web applications and scripts.
• Ran Ethernet cabling and installed switches to expand network.
• Configured patching equipment for setting up ADNS and communications circuits.
• Migrated users from Windows NT to Windows 2000 and created a new Windows 2003 domain.
• Managed Exchange 5.5, 2000, and 2003.
• Managed and coordinated network operation efforts for IT planning, maintenance, and security.
• Technical subject matter expert evaluating, selecting, and integrating all information security.
• Monitored and assured compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• NEC 2735 JNETCORE (Windows administration and network infrastructure training)
• ADNS – Advanced Digital Networking Systems (Cisco Certified Network Associate training)
• ISNS – Integrated Shipboard Network Systems (Domain administration training)

Honors

• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal – USS CHIEF
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal – End of Tour, USS KINGFISHER
• Good Conduct Award, USS KINGFISHER
• Hard Charger Award, NALO
• Junior Sailor the Quarter, NALO
• Eagle Scout