Joshua Bennett

Nationality: USA • Veterans Preference Points: N/A

Clearance: ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance /SCI with CI Polygraph

Mr.JCBennett@gmail.com • (540) 514-0199

linkedin.com/in/joshua-bennett-946805247 Strasburg, VA

Summary

Accomplished Database Administrator professional with more than eight (8) years of progressive success in applying advanced IT principles, methods, concepts, strategies and practices in computer system design, management, reporting and project execution. Detail-oriented taskmaster knowledgeable in systems engineering, development, testing and security functions. Adept at planning, coordinating and facilitating software development. Analytical problem solver highly skilled in producing policy recommendations, user stories, and system requirements. Excellent oral and written communicator, facilitator and customer service specialist able to make clear presentations and build consensus among teams, product owners, contractors, and stakeholders.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms:

AWS, PostgreSQL, Splunk, Microsoft Server Administration, Linux Server Administrator, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, VMware,

Tools:

Ansible, SQL Server Management Studio, PuTTY, Brava, pgPool, pgAdmin, Terraform, JIRA Service Desk, K2, Keycloak, Active Directory, F5, Sharepoint

Languages:

Powershell , SQL

Work Experience

Koniag Government Solutions / Booz Allen Hamilton, Winchester, VA        May 01 2022 – Present

Database Administrator – FBI

Furnish administrative database leadership for fast-paced Agile DevOps environment. Rectify plan of action and milestone (POA&M) and Nessus findings within classified environment. Gather data, manage servers, apply patches, monitor systems and resolve performance issues. Conduct database query, data gathering, server management, patch application, performance oversight and issue resolution activities. Create minor scripts and apply scripts provided. Establish accounts, author reports for senior executives. Liaise with clients and customers.

Supervisor: Dan Lane, (724) 992-9133

Hours per week: 40

Northrop Grumman, Dulles, VA        July 01 2021 – May 01 2022

Senior Principal Systems Administrator

Directed and monitored Windows\VMware Systems and Linux/Redhat Systems on behalf of classified government contract. Coordinated with network, software and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, customer management, IT management, project managers, vendors and end users to maintain smooth operation in accordance with strict information systems security guidelines. Assessed, recommended, tested and implemented internal/external customer requirements including equipment, software, and automated solutions. Supplied backup and recovery services, file and disk space management, and virus protection; developed and documented technical processes and procedures.

Supervisor: Ryan Gavel, (703) 431-9716

Hours per week: 40

Booz Allen Hamilton, Winchester, VA        September 01 2018 – July 01 2021

Consultant - FBI

Controlled critical functions in a fast-paced Agile DevOps environment. Devised database maintenance plans, jobs and failovers. Queried databases to gather data, managed server, applied patches, monitored and rectified performance issues. Applied scripts provided and created minor scripts. Established new customer and user accounts as needed; furnished reports for upper management. Liaised between client and customers to advance numerous projects and activities.

Supervisor: John Volkmann, (703) 863-1390

Hours per week: 40

DynCorp International, Springfield, VA        September 01 2017– September 01 2018

Systems Deployment Specialist – Department of State

Led a 15-person team of Systems Deployment Specialists in the implementation and launch of new Windows-based computer systems. Trained fellow specialists on proper processes and procedures; contributed to large-scale deployment projects. Facilitated clear, complete and concise communications. Executed pre-installation integration, staged refresh hardware, decommissioned legacy hardware, coordinated outage scheduling, organized data migration activities, ensured data accessibility and integrity, and completed reporting requirements.

Supervisor: Elizabeth Gonzalez, (703) 912-8437

Hours per week: 40

Additional Experience

Technology Specialist – FBI, DHA Inc., Winchester, VA        August 01 2016 – August 01 2017

Technology Specialist – FBI, IMTAS, Winchester, VA        September 01 2015 – August 01 2016

IT Specialist / Intern, HoneyB Hut, Stephens City VA        April 01 2013 – December 01 2016

Research Analyst – FBI, FCi - Federal, Winchester, VA        December 01 2014 – September 01 2015

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology Candidate, 2024

Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA

Career Studies Certificate for Networking Specialist

Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA

References

Debbie Harrell, Lead ITS

Federal Bureau of Investigations

170 Marcel Drive, Winchester VA 22601

704-351-1011, debinclt@gmail.com

Professional reference type

Joseph Rich, Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

45101 Warp Drive Sterling VA 20166

540-550-8658, jabrawler33@hotmail.com

Personal/Professional reference type

Kyle Johnson, Systems Administrator

Koniag Government Services

4100 Lafayette Center Dr, Suite 303 Chantilly, VA 20151

540-247-5245, johnsonk317@yahoo.com

Professional reference type

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“I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.” 05/23/23

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