Kenton Huff Email & Phone Number

Rantoul, Il, Us

Champaign, Illinois, United States

OM Group solves complex government IT mission challenges via digital transformation as well as providing software and technology solutions that address real business needs for clients across a variety of industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, media and telecommunications.• Responsible for patch and update management, including scheduling and coordination.• Install and maintain all servers across all platforms (Windows, Linux, etc.)• Ensure the performance tuning and optimization of servers across the Enclave• Develop and document enclave Incident Response initiatives in support of securing thee nvironment• Update or develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the maintenance and scheduling processes and procedures• Perform an inventory of equipment, if on-premises, or update system architecture diagrams if resides in the cloud, at a minimum of bi-annually, or as needed.• Respond to security scan Incident Reporting requests, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDPs), and any other security protocols established in the environment within the specified guidelines• Develop, Implement and Augment SOP and guidelines for Backup and Recovery Strategy• Act as the go-to personnel to resolve and provide any assistance about system problems.• Configure and ensure that all servers are secured appropriately to meet and maintain security best practices as stated in the Security Requirements Guidelines (SRG), or other relevant accreditation requirements.• Maintaining system security strategies, policies, and procedures.

Hired to identify ways to improve business through use of technology. Perform cost-benefit analysis, evaluate different software and hardware options. Test technology solutions, ensuring they work properly before implementation. Manhattan WMi solution and Oracle NetSuite ERP.

Gibson City & Champaign, Il

Software system architecture and design. Operating system, software, network, and hardware upgrading and configuration. Planning and deployment of hardware, software, and operating systems. Consolidating servers using virtualization to lower the cost of hardware, licensing, and maintenance. Monitor servers and PCs for performance evaluation and optimization. Monitor and maintain security policies including remote access, network access, server security, firewall rules and policies, and auditing. Planning for business continuity including redundancy, backups and restore policies. Provide training on multiple hardware, software and operating system features.

Danville, Il

Install and maintain Windows Server network. Install and manage e-mail on Microsoft Exchange. Implement Outlook Mobile Access for different types of cell phones allowing sales representatives more accesses to information. Implement B2B website solution including online catalogs and order forms. Team leader for creating software for customers to manage their inventory and ordering product using our website. Maintain pc's, printers and laptops. Implement bar-code system. Automate nightly routine, month end, quarter end, and many daily tasks saving many hours work for sales, purchasing and other departments. Implement EDI with multiple vendors and customers. Setup and maintain all computer security. Install and maintain all software on servers and pc’s. Training new users on software and pricing to customers. Setup and maintain customer-pricing libraries. Data mining to create improved access to information. Move phone system, computer system and warehouse to a new location. Part of a team to write bids for multi-million dollar accounts. Phone administration. Backup Purchasing Administrator. Backup Warehouse Manager. Write training manuals and schedule company wide training for new software. Write and maintain procedure documentation. Create disaster recovery procedures. Part of a team creating multiple product catalogs. Team leader in updating and maintaining B2b website. Work with outside consultants on SQL projects, software maintenance, support and new hardware installation. Work with outside support for hardware and software solutions.

Danville, Illinois

Small Computer Setup and Configuration Concepts in Programming PL/I