JOSHUA ROMANO
Lusby
Summary
An energetic individual with experience installing cybersecurity products such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion prevention systems. Systems architect with experience gathering and analyzing requirements, as well as architectural, component, and interface design and development for web-based applications in a variety of domains. Skilled at approaching problems in novel ways to come up with novel solutions. Experienced IT adept at building effective processes and obtaining reliable, accurate information. Extensive experience with Oracle High Availability environments, implementation, and management as a network administrator. Talented System Administrator with a strong understanding of cost-effective decision-making and usability who focuses on performance optimization and technical improvements. Network Administrator with experience upgrading software and hardware while keeping an eye on network performance. Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in the network industry. Determined and focused on network infrastructure management and environment optimization while reducing redundancy. System repairs and performance enhancements are areas in which I excel. Active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility VMWARE Expert Team liaison Oracle administrator Skilled in Microsoft SQL Server experience. PostgreSQL experience. Strong verbal communication Experience Oracle Enterprise Manager13c. Apache Tomcat experience Experience with a CI/CD tool suite Strong ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems. Ability to multi-task Experience in a UNIX environment Virtual environment administration experience SIPR installation and administration experience Experience Cisco Devices, Cisco Switches, Port Security, Cisco IOS, CLI, VLANs, VPN devices and IDSs Networking and TCP/IP experience. Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy. Proven experience in a network administrator role. Skilled GCCS Administrator IT - Networrk Administraton U.S Navy - Norfolk Currently working on Linux and Security + certifications. Ready and Willing to get any and all certifications required for a job
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Administrator
Tyto Athene
Lexington Park
07.2023 - Current
- Managed system updates and security patches across multiple servers.
- Troubleshot application errors and provided technical support to end-users.
- Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
- Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
- Implemented security measures such as firewalls, antivirus programs.
- Resolved complex technical problems within established service level agreements.
- Provided guidance on best practices related to system administration procedures.
- Collaborated with other teams to develop solutions for various projects.
- Installed, configured, and updated software and hardware components, ensuring system integrity and compatibility.
- Stayed current with emerging technologies and trends, regularly upgrading systems to maintain competitive advantage.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for system configurations and procedures.
Network Administrator
US. NAVY
Norfolk
06.2019 - 06.2023
- I was in charge of keeping track of all technology assets.
- Internal and third-party software was installed and upgraded by me.
- The local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system were all installed, configured, and supported by me.
- Assumed administrative responsibilities and filled in gaps around the ship during an absence.
- Patches were installed, as well as backups, system builds, and image updates.
- Closed trouble tickets quickly and efficiently with rate of 30 to 40 completed tickets per week.
- Oversaw the upgrade from a canes HW1. SW1. ship to a HW1 SW3 ship.
- Patches, service packs, hot fixes, and new security configurations were all performed as part of system maintenance and upgrades.
- Diagnosed and fixed hardware, software, and network issues, as well as replacing faulty components.
- Introduced Vsphere infrastructure and management tools to create and manage a virtual server computing environment.
- Investigated failed drives, warnings, and unplanned reboots.
- Devised strategies to achieve satisfactory UHF, HF, SHF, VHF, and EHF communications for ship deployments and exercises.
- Managed network infrastructure and ensured optimal performance across multiple locations.
- Configured and maintained routers, switches, and firewalls for secure communications.
- Collaborated with team members to develop disaster recovery plans for systems continuity.
- Conducted regular updates and patches on software to enhance security measures.
Education
IT -
US. NAVY
Norfolk, VA12.2025
Skills
- VMWARE Expert
- Team liaison
- Oracle administrator
- Skilled in Microsoft SQL Server experience
- PostgreSQL experience
- Strong verbal communication
- Experience Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c
- Apache Tomcat experience
- Experience with a CI/CD tool suite
- Strong ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
- Ability to multi-task
- Experience in a UNIX environment
- Virtual environment administration experience
- SIPR installation and administration experience
- Experience with Cisco Devices, Cisco Switches, Port Security, Cisco IOS, CLI, VLANs, VPN devices and IDSs
- Networking and TCP/IP experience
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Proven experience in a network administrator role
- Skilled GCCS Administrator
- IT - Network Administration
- System administration
- Security management
- Collaboration skills
- Network troubleshooting
- Problem resolution
- Server management
- Project coordination
- Program installations
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Virtualization
- Nessus Patching
- Stig and Evaluate stig
Certification
- Currently working on Linux and Security + certifications
- Ready and willing to get any and all certifications required for a job
Timeline
System Administrator
Tyto Athene
07.2023 - Current
Network Administrator
US. NAVY
06.2019 - 06.2023
IT -
US. NAVY