Lawrence Middleton Jr.

Experience

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  USS STUMP DD-978

  Jan 2002 - Oct 2004

  INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

  Responsibilities were to transmit, receive, and process all forms of telecommunications through various media. operate, monitor and control telecommunication transmissions, reception, terminal, and processing equipment. Complie with all requirements for secure communications. Perfom maintenance on antennas; Handle classified materials, initialize computer workstations and install external/internal workstation components. Ensure the proper security, distribution, handling, accounting, reporting and control of (COMSEC) Communications Security materials, systems and equipment. Monitor and operate ultra-high freq, super high freq, and extreme high freq systems. Show less

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  USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65

  Nov 2004 - Nov 2005

  Information System Technician/HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

  Provided helpdesk and trouble call support to over 3500 users on Windows NT 4.0 network. Performed daily network monitoring including starting and verifying successful daily network backups, maintained hourly status log on network activities. Configured Xylan network switch ports and ran CAT 5e network cable to support users on an expanding network. Downloaded and installed software, printers, Network Interface Cards, motherboards and other peripherals. Provided hardware and software PC repair to users with defective equipment in a timely manner. • Created user accounts, providing appropriate access to the proper groups and network share access.• Processed 30 plus trouble calls per day and provided initial on the job training for new technicians as needed.• Completed daily status reports. Show less

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  US Navy

  Dec 2005 - Dec 2013

  Information Technology Specialist in the United States Navy 20yrs. As a RM/IT (Radioman) my job description provided me with a working knowledge of MS-DOS commands and word processing software,operate radio communications equipment and apply a fundamental knowledge of radio frequency communications and principals. I have experience with operating receivers, transmitters and antenna systems and limited troubleshooting. As a IT (Information Systems Technician) my primary job description was to administer commercial network operating systems within the functional areas of configuration, systems and performance management. Manage and maintain internal site networks, to include but not limited to MS Exchange, Unix, Windows Operating Systems, Netware, Novell and managing/maintaining Local Area Networks (LAN) and Metropolitan Area Networks (WAN). Conduct Tier 2 Level network software and hardware corrective actions. Understand and administer general security concepts. Identify potential risks, monitor activity, secure network environments, and enforce security policies and procedures. I also have experience performing basic operation of the GCCS-M system with regard to the system administration functions. Responsible for backing up and restoring data, assigning or changing user accounts and passwords, profiling administration procedures, monitoring C4I system interfaces and log in requirements analyzing emergency shutdown occurrences and controlling printer utilities and data base purging. Show less Provided helpdesk and trouble call support on the NMCI network to over 10,000 users world-wide. Performed trouble shooting support to remote end users, diagnosed and recommended fixes to connectivity issues. Providing Tier-1 support, my responsibilities included handling and reporting customer issues, performing basic technical trouble shooting, receiving, assigning, escalating, resolving, tracking and assessing the severity of the issue by reviewing the problem and creating a trouble-ticket. Daily requests as related to maintenance included government issued laptops, desktops, mobile devices and peripherals. Show less

  • Information Technology Specialist

    Dec 1993 - Dec 2013

  • Comsublant/Staff Supervisor

    Sept 2012 - Nov 2013

  • NMCI/Helpdesk Support

    Dec 2005 - Feb 2007
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  NCTAMS LANT

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2008

  TACPLANS OPERATOR

  Responsible for tactical planning and management of Communications assets in direct support of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean operating areas. Other duties included resolving time critical Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and Commercial Wideband Satellite Program (CWSP) assignments. As the Atlantic and Mediterranean communications status message Administrator my tasking included Pier T-1 assignments, Common User Digital Information Exchange System (CUDIXS) terminations and INMARSAT assignments for 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. Show less

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  USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT CVN-71

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2012

  Information System Technician

  Held multiple responsibilities to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and communications systems that supports a crew of 3500 personnel. Performed administrative responsibilities of which included monitoring server event logs, services, daily backup success/failure, verifying anti-virus updates and critical windows security updates. Responsible for configuring Group Policy Objects to meet network security requirements and user access as needed. Configured and monitored the use of desktop computers and printers and handled the installation of other peripherals. Provided users with desktop and phone support for all hardware, software and user account trouble calls. • Supervised the completion of a major network migration to bring systems up to date including upgrading to a virtual server network, upgrading server operating systems from Windows 2003 Server to Windows 2008 Server, Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server to Microsoft Exchange 2007 Server, migrated over 3000 user accounts and mailboxes and over 1 terabyte share drive of data. • Implemented a notification system to alert command personnel of emergencies or delays.• Performed preventative maintenance on all network assets to include servers, server racks, switches, switch chassis, routers, and UPS.• Managed and trained personnel on network operations, preventative maintenance on network assets proper troubleshooting and helpdesk procedures. Show less

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  Vigilant Services Corporation

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  IT Technical Analyst
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  Systems Technology Forum, Ltd. (STF)

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2017

  VRAM IA ANALYSIS
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  Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2022

  Identity and Asset Management
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  Trimark Associates, Inc.

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

  Senior TOC Engineer
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  Leidos

  Dec 2024 - now

  Network Services Specialist