Brandon Jennings
Powder Springs
Summary
Dynamic System Network Administrator with extensive experience at US Orthopaedic Partners, excelling in network optimization and security implementation. Proven ability to enhance system performance and streamline IT infrastructure projects while fostering effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in hardware configuration and problem-solving, ensuring high availability and robust data protection.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
System Network Administrator
US Orthopaedic Partners
Alpharetta
10.2022 - Current
- Maintain computer networks and systems including software, VPNs, routers, and other physical hardware.
- Install and configure network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues.
- Update virus protection software to keep data and communications protected.
- Monitor local and remote computer systems to improve network performance for computer systems and networks.
- Communicate network issues to employees and management, especially in training new users or new implementations.
- Correct software and hardware configuration issues for users on-demand or from inspection of the systems
- Identify and administer policy around network access and controls.
- Implement security measures for the network and data.
- ü Analyze and consult for current and future system needs of the organization.
- Keep systems operating efficiently by performing any necessary upgrades and repairs.
- Plan a strategy to maintain system security on the computers and the network.
- Optimize and evaluate the system regularly.
- Assign and update security permissions\policy for the network and partnering with company Compliance Officer
- Support and train or direct users on the correct use of software and hardware within the system.
- Perform problem-solving tasks when alerted by a user or monitoring system.
- Analyze performance issues to determine the best solutions for increased stability, hardware purchases, server configuration changes.
- Maintain documentation of organization’s network environment (Technical, Audit Requirements)
- Document the established procedures used to perform repetitive but complex DBA tasks.
- Creating GPO to support company policies and end-users.
- Perform server and tenant migrations with Windows and VMware hosted environments as well as O365 and Azure Active Directory.
- Managed and maintained servers across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
- Managed storage solutions, including NAS and SAN, optimizing data accessibility and redundancy.
- Provided training to end-users on how to use various applications related to their job functions.
- Monitored system performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to maintain optimal functionality.
- Participated in the planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - IT Network Security
Lincoln College of Technology
01-2013
Skills
- Network troubleshooting
- System maintenance
- Security implementation
- Hardware configuration
- Performance monitoring
- Documentation management
- Policy administration
- Problem solving
- IT infrastructure planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Compliance auditing
- Network optimization
- Server management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
System Network Administrator
US Orthopaedic Partners
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - IT Network Security
Lincoln College of Technology