Thomas Gilchrist

Thomas Gilchrist

IT Support Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Network Engineer at 1901 Group

  • Education

    • Virginia State University

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) International Business & Marketing

      Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association

  • Experience

    • Federal Aviation Administration

      May 2001 - Jul 2007
      IT Support Specialist
    • Washington Examiner

      Jul 2007 - May 2008
      Media Advertising Executive

      •Generated advertising revenue for The Washington Examiner Newspaper by building relationships with new and current advertisers through face-to-face and phone presentations •Handled accounts with revenue over $60,000•Implemented proposals according to agreed schedules by placing print/online ads•Maintained up-to-date awareness of company activities and industry trends •Demonstrated effective negotiation and closing techniques

    • CRGT, Inc.

      May 2008 - May 2010
      Tier I/II Network Technician
    • Apex Systems for (NMCI)

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
      Tier II & III Desktop Support (Base Operations)
    • TASC, an Engility Company

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

      •Support the customer Program Office PEO-IWS 3.0 with any hardware, software, or TCP/IP connectivity issues•Develop and maintain SOP’s on how to conduct in Classified Space•Software installations, configuring, building servers, imaging, and maintain storage solutions the users•Maintain & monitor NIPR/SIPR space by fixing any issue that the office encounters•Build Microsoft 2003, 2008, and SQL Servers•Create Group Policy and apply them to the organization•Understanding of LDAP•Perform Retina Scans on Classified Machines•Patch ports, update local and domain group policy•Configure Network devices ie; Printers, Copiers, Scanning Functions, Ras Tool, Air Cards•Build VMware Servers and configure other virtualization products•Apply the (STIG) Security Technical Implementation Guide to SIPR equipment•Run Monthly Vulnerability Scans on Classified Servers & Machines •Install Blackberry’s, Air cards, Printers, desktops, laptops, set up conference rooms, and upgrade machines•VPN, VLAN, Network Printing, Scanner, MAC address, IP Configuration are daily activities Show less

      • System & Network Engineer 2

        Jun 2011 - Apr 2014
      • Systems Administrator 2

        Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
    • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

      Apr 2014 - Jul 2019
      Network Engineer
    • JACOBS TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

      Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
      Senior Network Engineer

      Senior Network Engineer for F-35 JSF Program

    • 1901 Group

      Jul 2019 - now
      Senior Network Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

      International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate

      Cisco
    • CompTia Security Plus

      CompTia
    • Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP)

      Microsoft
    • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

      Microsoft
    • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

      Microsoft
    • Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)

      International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
      Jan 2013
    • Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Professional

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

      Cisco
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Gilchrist
      Certificate of Appreciation Colonel Earl Noble Dec 2009