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Network Engineer/Support Engineer

 

A dedicated and enthusiastic I.T. professional with full MCP accreditation and a broad technical skill set. Quick to grasp new ideas, concepts and technologies and to develop creative and innovative solutions to complex network, infrastructure, hardware and software problems. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain productive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating, training and developing, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Currently include: Astronomy, Airsoft, Basketball, Computer Games & Amateur Dramatics
Other: Qualified to Expedition Leader & Registered with the Mountain Leader Training Board

Based in:

United Kingdom

Work experience

14 years in employment in full time jobs

Previous jobs

2001 - 2004   Last Cawthra Feather
2001-date Senior I.T. Support Engineer, Last Cawthra Feather Solicitors
? Initially tasked specifically with restructuring the entire network systems for the rapidly expanding firm with one main office and two satellite sites operating on their own network structure
? Additionally responsible for instigating and building a training room resulting in a significant increase in user knowledge and a subsequent improvement in performance
? Carrying out a complete audit of all software involving cataloguing it and checking the licenses
? Purchasing, installing and dealing with the design of the cluster server that now runs the main office file store and SQL server database
? Successfully reconfiguring the network from a Windows 95/98 workstation on an NT4 system to Windows 2000 server structure running seven Windows 2000 servers incorporating the satellite offices via lease lines
? Currently investigating the possibility of implementing a VPN solution for the connections instead of lease lines and setting them up as subnets of the main network
? Upgrading NT4 to a Windows 2000 active directory network implementing DNS, DHCP and Windows servers on each subnet
? Upgrading the Windows Exchange servers from 5.5 to 2000 and incorporating it into the active directory
? Implementing a network security policy, disaster recovery plan, email usage policy and spam filtering systems
? Delivering training to end users in basic logging on and network usage as well as carrying out more complex Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and email problems
? Creating and running a small helpdesk system and implementing into this the ability to remote control to users desktops to provide them with immediate assistance
? Developing a support system capable of delivering 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support to all areas of the office environment
? Building workstations, troubleshooting and repairing hardware and upgrading and building servers
? Project managing the implementation of a secure firewall and VPN solution involving extensive research for future proofing the firms systems
? Setting up and sourcing the 2 Meg wireless link for the internet connection as part of the firewall upgrade
? Gaining extensive experience of repairing, maintaining and configuring printer systems and establishing a service rota resulting directly in improved printer performance
? Managing and maintaining the Equitrac system photocopying software contained on its own server
? Implementing a desktop faxing and SMSing feature into the firm leading to an increase in efficiency and productivity
? Updating and maintaining anti-virus software on workstations and servers and project managing the implementation of a newer anti-virus throughout the firm
? Responsible for ensuring that daily backups are carried out including resolving any errors or breakdowns
? Undertaking the training and instruction of an I.T. junior in all aspects of I.T. within the firm
1989 - 2001   British Army
1989-2001 Armourer Corporal, REME, British Army
? Coordinating and controlling all operational maintenance activities to ensure that weapon and turret systems are fully modified, inspected and repaired for issue to soldiers
? Utilising a newly installed and commissioned Windows NT 4.0 LAN implementing computer system
? Responsible for training inexperienced personnel as well as providing ongoing motivation and carrying out regular performance reviews
? Conducting quality control checks on maintenance procedures completed by other personnel and re-authorising junior and senior personnel to carry out maintenance tasks
? Producing local quality audits and presenting findings to senior management as well as maintaining all radioactive equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations

Certifications / Courses

Studying for MCSE ()
MCP - TCP/IP ()

Skills

Skill Experience Arrow down Level Last used
Project Management  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
Office (Microsoft)  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
LAN / Ethernet  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
IP Network Strategy  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
Hardware Engineer  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
Exchange Server (Microsoft)  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
Disaster Recovery  5 years professional  4 of 5 2007
SQL server (Microsoft)  2 years professional  3 of 5 2007
Firewalls  2 years professional  3 of 5 2007
Active Directory (AD)  2 years professional  3 of 5 2007
1 = Lowest level, 5 = Highest level

Language Skills

Language Oral Written
English  5 of 5 5 of 5
German  2 of 5 2 of 5

Job Type wishes

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Checkmark Full time
Checkmark Contract/Project/Freelance

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  • checked Project Management
    • checked Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse
    • checked ERP in General
    • checked Microsoft Dynamics AX / NAV (Axapta, Financials, etc.)
    • checked Other Project Management Positions
    • checked SAP
    • checked Software- & Web development
    • checked Test / QA
  • checked Support/Technician
    • checked Support / Helpdesk / Hotline
    • checked Support Coordinator
    • checked Technician - External
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  • checked System Administration
    • checked Backup
    • checked Citrix
    • checked Exchange
    • checked IT Manager
    • checked ITIL
    • checked Lotus Notes / Lotus Domino
    • checked Mac
    • checked Mainframe
    • checked Networks (LAN /WAN)
    • checked SQL Server
    • checked Storage
    • checked Unix / Linux
    • checked Windows Clients
    • checked Windows Servers

Job Location wishes

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  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
      • Midlands
        • checked Nottinghamshire
      • North East
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