My Resume

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Jonathan Larsen
929 Autumn Ave
SLC, UT 84116
Email: jonathan.larsen@learnix.net

JOB RELATED TRAINING:

• CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certified
• Previously Dell Certified
• Security Clearance: Secret in 2001

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Network and Systems Administrator, Mountain West Cardiovascular, SLC, UT 6/2008-1/2010

• As a Senior Admin, authorize and review all IT related actions and change orders as needed
• Provide day to day desktop and network support for end users
• Administer Cisco, Dell, and SMC switches
• Migrating ticket systems from OTRS to RT
• Utilize Endpoint Protection 11.0 Management server to keep virus definitions current
• Complete cost-benefit analysis on current and new software, hardware, and IT consumables while taking into account usage cost
• Present next years’ purchasing plans and upgrade paths to our board of directors
• Purchase, install, configure, and troubleshoot new hardware and software for system upgrades on laptops, PCs, printers, servers, phones, etc.
• Installed, configured, and update Bacula software to backup servers. Regularly monitor backups and tapes though a web interface
• Established and maintain Firewall running Untangle. Actively configure firewall rules, web blocking, and spam filtering to ensure our system is not compromised from the outside. Manually edit configuration files to adjust iptable rules as needed
• Installed and configured two XenServer 5.5 hosts to run multiple guests
• Installed and configured VMWare server 1.4 host, which was replaced by the XenServer’s
• Aided vendor support for the EMR software running on the HP cluster server that stores all information in the MSSQL 2000 database.
• Integrated Microsoft Exchange server email with Linux based postfix email server
• Established Linux servers that are currently running the Slackware OS.
• Actively maintain and support Windows 2000 and 2003 servers
• Maintain a Windows 2000 Active directory domain with two domain controllers
• Implemented a WSUS Server to control all updates distributed out to workstations and servers to maximize compatibility while still retaining stability
• Initiated a RIS and WDS server for system refreshes and unattended installs
• Actively involved in the online Slackware community

Network and Systems Administrator, Network Providers Inc., SLC, UT 5/2007-6/2008

• This is where I first started at Mountain West Cardiovascular as a Contractor through NPI. I was later hired on permanently.

• All duties, accomplishments and skills remained the same as what’s listed under my current position.

HelpDesk Technician II, SOS Staffing, SLC, UT 11/2004-1/2007

• Provided PC, server, printer and any networking equipment support to the entire company of over 150 offices and 600 employees
• Traveled nationally to move, setup and rewire offices
• Performed upkeep on a RIS server for PC production
• Responsible for following up on support issues in a ticket based system
• Planned and implemented the EMail distribution list conversion to Mailman
• Regularly troubleshot and reconfigured Cisco vpn 3002 clients
• Supported pointtopoint telecommunications with multiple offices on a Mitel phone system

Team Leader, United States Marine Corps, 29 Palms, CA 7/2000 – 7/2004

• Fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II
• Was attached to 3rd Battalion 4th Marines Lima Company during the initial invasion of Iraq. Our Company tore down Saddam’s Statue in Baghdad.
• Later attached to 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Lima Company when approaching EAS. Toured again to Husaybah and encountered the overflow of insurgents that moved away from Fallujah.
• Tactically controlled three marines before and during Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Trained a younger NCO for squad leader position in 3rd Battalion 7th Marines as I prepared to leave the Corps.
• Supervised and trained over 80 Marines to be proficient Infantry men
• Supervised over $100,000 dollars worth of sensitive equipment