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NSI Engineering, Inc.Information Security Officer
Apr. 2023
GarminLead Windows System Administrator
Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023Montgomery, Texas, United StatesInstall configure and maintain servers, hosts, network switches, storage and VM systems. • Focused on automation to enable other IT Groups speed up account creation.
• Provided automated processes that reduce user input reduce input errors for new hires, transfers and promotions. • Trained the junior members of the team on core technologies like DNS, DHCP. Azure, Active Directory and DFS.
• Developed process documents to standardize server decommissions.
• Developed technical documentation to perform in depth technical tasks like registering and troubleshooting secure ID tokens.
• Lead projects like decommissioning 65% of Server 2012 deployments to save Garmin money. • Troubleshooted highest level technical problems that include working with many different vendors and teams to find the root cause.
GarminSenior Windows System Administrator
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2022Salem, Oregon, United States• Implement new technologies and verify efficacy.
• Knowledge of Windows server operating system security and hardening. • Ability to author and implement advanced scripting to automate technical tasks.
• Identify, select, negotiate with, and evaluate new vendors. • Familiar with enterprise password storage/retrieval systems.
• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systems.
• Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations.
• Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server-based technologies.
• Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changes.
• Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated.
• Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems.
• Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded.
• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of standards and procedures.
• Communicates in written and verbal form effectively in a large team or departmental setting.
• Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed.
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators.
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems.
• Performs and plans minor version upgrades.
• Uses tools and scripting to efficiently manage technology.
• Identifies interdependencies in system and application components.
GarminWindows System Administrator 3
Mar. 2014 - Jul. 2019Salem, Oregon, United States• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systems.
• Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations.
• Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server-based technologies
• Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changes.
• Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated.
• Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems.
• Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded.
• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of standards and procedures.
• Communicates in written and verbal form effectively in a large team or departmental setting.
• Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed.
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators (Administrator 1 & 2)
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems.
• Performs and plans minor version upgrades.
• Uses tools and scripting to efficiently manage technology.
• Makes recommendations for component level improvements.
• Identifies interdependencies in system and application components.
• Coordinates cross team non-project changes.
• Participates in roadmap planning for systems or applications.
• Organizes and leads meetings with users of IT systems.
• Understands change is important and adapts well. • Welcomes constructive feedback as an opportunity to improve.
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