It Specialist
Salem Vamc
Salem, Virginia
Performed multiple security controls to ensure information assurance, reliability, and availability in accordance with VA manual 6500. Facilitated privacy impact assessment by automating process flows. Ensured that all Veterans Affairs laptops are encrypted with the latest encryption software. Resolved issues with public key encryption (PKI) certificates to ensure patients sensitive information are protected when using Microsoft outlook. Assisted users with VPN accounts to ensure secure tunneling protocol to the VA network. Managed user accounts, PCs, and groups in Active directory. Helped end users with all PIV related issues including certificate publishing, authentication, and registry fixes. Utilized NSD software to document user helpdesk tickets and provided document library for a solution repository.Implemented new systems hardware and software upgrade. Repaired, removed, and re-installed hardware on a PC including power supply unit, hard drive, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, CPU, control switch, capacitors, SCSSI and other PC components. Served as a technical expert for desktop hardware, peripherals, laptops, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software, application software requirements, and end user requirements and serves as team lead/coordinator for all help desk services performed by facility OIT and contractor staff. Performed software administration functions and a variety of specialty software products for the clinical services and medicine sub-specialty services. Analyzed requirements and utilized knowledge of Networking, operating systems, specialty Enterprise Management Systems, and Automated Data Processing (ADP) policies/procedures in order to develop automation solutions or coordinate issues with the proper technology action officer.Ensured PCs and other vital hospital equipment had the latest virus definition and newest patch releases. Installed, configured, tested, and administered Windows 7 Professional Operating System.