Network Administrator
Mclean, Va, Us
Provided comprehensive IT support for 100 local and 10 remote users. Served as point of contact for network connectivity, desktop support, messaging support, and network services (file and print sharing, DHCP, DNS, WINS). Performed security audit on remote office to assess overall security posture. Provided audit results to senior management, along with plans to mitigate each risk. Recommended and implemented WatchGuard Firebox firewall appliance to increase IT security at the network perimeter. Deployed TurboLinux workstation to facilitate security auditing, scanning of network. Reviewed firewall logs on a daily basis to detect Internet-based attacks. Instituted responsible patch management process for company’s IT assets, including Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft SQL Server 7, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. Proposed and implemented L2TP VPN solution for remote access to intranet resources for sales staff. Assisted with the design of the Network Operations Center and ASP hosting facilities. Successfully protected network and Exchange servers from multiple virus attacks, using Symantec MailGear and WatchGuard anti-virus technologies.