PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• I Corey Sexton am an Information Technology (IT) professional with 10+ years of industry experience in Project Management, Network Security, and System Administration. I have specialized in Government, Healthcare, & Enterprise level IT environments.
• I pride myself on demonstrating ownership, attention to detail, honor, and integrity in the work force. I feel my skillsets include the ability to implement, manage, strategize, and troubleshoot a wide array of technical platforms ranging from network security and system issues; to Google for work and Office 365.
• I am an out of the box thinker; and articulate problem solver that is driven by my ability to find creative solutions. I also possess advanced skills in multimedia production, digital signage, and video conferencing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Lansing, MI

Network Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

• 0365 Network Security analyst responsible for building the 0365 security and compliance foundation for both AF Groups internal and external federated domains. Introduced 2 factor and multifactor authentication via Google Authenticator. Conducted risk management & data privacy assessments to safeguard end user data while successfully meeting HIPPA privacy regulations.
• Designed and implemented a 0365 - tenant security and compliance roadmap that provided all IT personnel a strategic single source of truth to enforce all IT operations, infrastructure changes, security patch verifications, and supporting troubleshooting documentation to establish an accurate IT knowledgebase. Built process and procedures to enforce all security/compliance regulations with mutual handshake updates; to provide confirmed consensus orders & consens timestamps
• Setup & configured firewalls, I/O Traffic, and peruse case sharing permissions. Upgraded existing Windows Server environments from Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 to stabilize compatibility configuration with Azure.
• Configured several Confidential servers for different vLans. Racked, cabled, and configured all replacement switches, hubs, and servers as needed to complete migration
• Deployed software and updates via SCCM.
• Created an “email to ticket” automation process. WSUS patching, vulnerability scanning & internal hardening. Setup additional security and protection safeguards
• Lead administrator managing all Vmware/Vsphere, clusters, datastores, and 150+ virtual servers.
• Led the 0365-migration thru all processes by establishing appropriate teams, updates, network changes, user adoption analytics, and IT training workshops to maximize end user adoption
• Setup and configured Skype For Business. Designed training tutorials, tenant walkthrough packets, and security recommendations for all tenant admins. Actively monitored changes to all deployment lists and schedules while training helpdesk on known issues to prevent ticket overload.
• Built and redefined the corporate blueprint for the official 0365 tenant security and compliance configuration; while providing end user support during all phases of the migration to Office 365.

Confidential, Saginaw, MI

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Sole onsite Google Project manager that successfully led Nexteer (and all Global subsidiary partners) away from their outdated Microsoft platform into their Gsuite cloud platform. Processes included migrating all data, applications, and email platforms such as Outlook, Lotus Notes, GroupWise, and Postini into Gmail. Reconfigured MX Records and port forwarding as needed.
• Created, managed, and maintained all user accounts and mobile device management. Educated all corporate executives on the various forms of IT security such as single sign on, 2 factor authentications, multifactor authentication, and USB security key options. Educated executive staff on best practice scenarios based on specific set of security protocols needed for each external/remote location such as Mexico, China, Germany, and many others.
• Met with lead IT executive teams on weekly basis to layout and discuss any and all changes to the Gsuite migration roadmap prior to the IT Initiation, planning, budgeting, strategy, execution, managing-deployment, & follow-up support phases; which saved Nexteer $300,483 in preventing time wasting unnecessary support hours.
• Trained end users globally on Google Suite functionality such as Google apps, appscript automation, webstore, API engine, Hangouts, Google Drive, and several other tools within chrome and the Gsuite platform. Provided training via Hosting virtual training seminars; onsite class rooms, executive board room presentations, 1 on 1 ‘s. I had also created training documentation, training websites, & video tutorials to teach advanced Google Tips and tricks to simplify adoption for users.
• Setup and demonstrated various VOIP video conferencing solutions. Managed data backups via Spanning and Backupify. Oversaw the adoption metrics and provide weekly Google analytic reports as needed. Implemented and Managed Nexteers Docusign & EReq automation processes. Built the foundation for their legal departments data retention and litigation processes while actively monitoring their security & compliance regulations for each department.

Confidential, Flint, MI

Network & System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed and supported Windows 98 through Windows 10 and Office 365. Custom Built, troubleshooted, and repaired all pc’s, tablets, laptops, and mobile wireless workstation form factor PC carts. Supported Novell Imanager and Novell infrastructure. Provided Cisco phone, and Call manager support for all cisco and soft VOIP phones.
• Created Windows OS system images for all McLaren Laptops, PC’s and Servers for which were deployed to all devices via network connections through a hosted Zenworks server. Provided complete printer break fix on all HP, Dell, canon, and Konica printers. Mapped network printers and created Novell print queues. Supported all Zebra, Dymo, and Primera thermal label printers.
• Created and maintained PAC file security enabled WI-FI access points. Supported all Windows 2003 - 2012 R2 Servers in the hospital data center along with maintaining data backups. Setup and configured all routers, hubs, switches, and mobile workstations on various Vlans. Installed and configure Kronos time clocks. Setup & configured Kofax scanners and SCSI scuzzi cards.
• Setup and configure hospital tracking boards. Supported hospital programs such as Outlook, Group wise HPF, HPP, Practice Plus, PGP, CDMP, Dolby Fusion; ILE Paragon Scanners, Active Directory. Installed, Diagnosed, upgraded and troubleshooted all Radiology, ER, & Operating Room equipment

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Network Administrator / System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Built, supported, and maintained the enterprise network, security systems, servers and storage infrastructure (both virtual and physical), and cloud platforms through the use of routine commands, administration techniques, tools, and utilities. Maintained the protection of company data and systems through the use of security solutions, backups, redundancy, consensus agreements, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Acting Google liason that took the initiative to provide GSuite training and mentorship to external clients, vendors, and direct Google Partners. Performed as the subject matter expert for all Gsuite apps and utilities. Provided ongoing training and support for those migrating into Google For Work.
• Prepared complex network Visio designs for existing and new site establishments, site relocations, network upgrades, network expansions, cloud environments, and disaster recovery setups.
• Maintained inventory, network equipment, hardware and supplies. Managed product ordering & scheduled all client partner deployments. Provisioned, upgraded, imaged, and troubleshoot all PC, MAC, and Chrome Books. Repaired all Google Video Conferencing equipment. Mapped office layouts of end user locations; to match hardware locations to simplify remote support operations

Confidential

Network Security Administrator / System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Technical security analyst/Project supervisor that took ownership over completing military operational projects, network communication changes, and managing technical support teams operating throughout VBC in Iraq. Setup/configured firewalls, I/O Traffic, security patching, vulnerability scanning, & communication hardening by establishing security clearance access points
• Actively monitored changes in opsec security & procedures. Assisted as part of the security incident response team(SIRT). Acted as oversight that all data access-transmission protocols were followed.
• Conducted risk management, third-party breach testing, and sensitive data transmission assessments for siprnet, jwics, gwan, and nsanet.
• Setup network hubs, switches, routers, and Confidential in all requested military intelligence surveillance facilities. Ongoing network security assessment, security hardening, & network patching. Field service support for Pc’s, Printers, Phones, Vehicular COMs, GPS devices, and VACCIS scanning