Kenneth A. Cox

B.S., (SysAdmin, MS / Linux, Hands-on Training in (CCNA / CCNP / A+))

Living in Hampton Roads Virginia Area

 Email:� coxkenneth_allen@msn.com

 

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Computer Skills and Abilities:

  • Security Clearance
    • Current Secret Security Clearance
    Software
    • Platforms: VMware Infrastructure, Linux(Red Hat ESv5/4/3, Ubuntu), Microsoft Win /NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Mac OSX
    • Database: Microsoft SQL Server, Postgresql, MySQL
    • Server Applications: VMware ESX/Server/Fusion, Parallels, MS Active Directory, LDAP, Apache, IIS, Tomcat, JBOSS, JBOSS Portal, Bugzilla, Enterprise Architect, JAVA, SVN, CVS, Samba, Alfresco, Media Wiki, Joomla, Starlight, XEE, IBM Director, Symantec (Backup Exec, Antivirus)
    • Applications: Microsoft Office, Excel, Project, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Suite, FrontPage
  • Hardware
    • Networking: Cisco Routers 1700s/2500s/2600s/7600s, Linksys routers; Switches: Cisco 1900s/2950s/2960s/3750s, Linksys G series switches; Firewalls: Cisco ASA5510, 515 Pix
    • torage: IBM DS3200, SNAP 520, IBM xSeries, HP DL320s, Exabyte 224L Autoloader -Tape Library
  • Languages
    • Proficient in: Shell, Perl, PHP
    • Familiar with: Java, C++, Microsoft Visual .NET
  • PC Repair
    • Design, Installation, & Maintenance for over 10 years

Employment:

Systems Administrator / Programmer 2006-Present

Cormine Intelligent Data, LLC

  • Hold Secret Security Clearance for sensitive military and government data access and programming
  • Designed, Installed , & Managed a Linux/Windows/Mac server environment
  • Designed, Installed, & Managed network environment using Cisco switches and firewalls
  • Designed, Installed, & Managed VMware Infrastructure 3.5 & Virtual Center environment
  • Maintained Microsoft SQL / Postgresql / MySQL database environments
  • Designed, Installed, & Maintained network infrastructure for software development, testing, and production environments
  • Managed group of Interns in Systems Administration traineesResponsible for software, hardware, and other asset procurement needs for company IT environment
  • Responsible for over $300,000 in equipment hardware and software
  • Processed Data using Perl and regular expressions for classification and parsing
  • Hosted production web services, company websites, Ftp, and Demos using Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, Jetty, IIS
  • Installed and maintained intranet collaboration tools including: Bugzilla, Blogs, Redmine , Wiki, Alfresco, Joomla
  • Managed Mixed environment with Windows Active Directory and Open LDAP
  • Reviewed code for Perl & Java programmers; CPAN & custom module installation; Spider design & management
  • Hardware & peripheral installation and management
  • Designed, & Managed office move and complete asset relocation

 

Technology Consultant 2003-2005

Rent USA, Biloxi Mississippi

  • Managed Rent USA’s computer equipment totaling over 80 rentals units
  • Served as liaison between Rent USA and computer manufactures of rental equipment
  • Diagnosed and repaired damaged or broken computer equipment
  • Prepared equipment to factory settings for re-rental
  • Served as Point-of-Contact for Rent USA’s customers questions & concerns
  • Designed the extension of two networks for tax centers at each store location

 

University Student Aid 2003-2005

University of Southern Mississippi

  • Completed four extensive Case Studies for designing LANs & WANs for multiple buildings including Security Policies and Project Cost Analysis
  • Built, configured, and tested computers in a laboratory setting
  • Designed and built various electronic devices using microchips including counters, adders, and other simple electronics
  • Designed and built various electronic devices using microchips including counters, adders, and other simple electronics
  • Senior project I choose was to design a three server laboratory with Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, SUS, SQL, DFS, RIS, DHCP, and DNS services with user profiles and group polices while connecting wirelessly
  • Problem-solved hardware issues with fault-tolerant hard drives.

 

Computer Consultant

Self-employed 2000-2005

  • Served as Helpdesk over the phone to customers with questions or walkthroughs
  • Traveled to homes in area for in-home estimates, upgrades, and repair
  • Designed systems for customers or upgraded existing equipment to meet various needs

Military:

United States Army

Operations SGT 1999-2001

    • Information Security Officer for Operations Room of 267th Quartermaster Co
    • Network Administrator for Operations Room & Company Orderly Room
    • Managed User profiles and user access to electronic data or systems
    • Responsible for maintaining and updating hardware and software on company equipment
    • Managed personnel files for all company personnel scheduling training and other updates
    • Managed company calendar for events and required training
    • Leadership in managing overhaul of package product warehouse to meet EPA standards and awarded the Army Commendation Medal. My warehouse was used as a model on Ft. Riley KS for EPA standards
    • Deployment overseas to Bosnia and to the National Training Center while managing appointed personnel and equipment meeting HAZMAT / EPA standards

Military:

United States Army

  • ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL (2ND AWARD)//ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (3RD AWARD)//NATO MEDAL//ARMED FORCES EXPEDITRIONARY MEDAL//ARMY SERVICE RIBBON//ARMY SUPERIOR UNIT AWARD//ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL//ARMY LAPEL BUTTON//DRIVER’S BADGE (COMPONET “W”)//EXPERT MARKSMANSHIP QUALIFICARION BADGE WITH RIFLE BAR

References:

    Available on request

 

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