Jason L. Hampton

3900 Keystone Ridge · Acworth, GA 30101

(813) 425-4811 · Jason@jasonhampton.net


More than 11 years of hands-on experience and leadership in networking technologies, Voice/Data Communication Systems, Client-Server Technology, and System Management and Testing. Areas of proficiency include System Architecture and Design, Deployment Planning, Testing, Implementation and Management of LAN/WAN and Workstation/Server equipment, Messaging/Workgroup Systems, Internet/Intranets, Operating System Management and Deployment, Remote Access, Product Evaluation/Testing, and Technical Support.

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Systems & Hardware
Routers, Switches (Cisco Catalyst, Dell PowerConnect, HP ProCurve), Cisco & Nokia Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco and Motorola Wireless Access Points, MPLS WAN, Backups (Symantec BackupExec), HP Proliant Servers, IBM eServers, Dell Precision workstations/Servers, IBM ThinkPad Laptops, Siemens HiPath Phone Systems and PBX Switches, Nortel Contivity, Citrix & Cisco VPN, Ultra SCSI 320, I-SCSI & Fiber Channel Arrays.

Software &Systems
Windows NT/2000/2003 Server (x86, x64), Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP, VISTA, Redhat Linux, UNIX (FreeBSD), Apple Mac OS (9, X), SolarWinds, Netflow Analyzer, Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate, Microsoft Exchange Server (5.5, 2000, 2003) Photoshop (9, CS, CS2/3), Microsoft Office (XP, 2003, 2007), Bentley Systems Microstation (v7, v8, XM), AutoDesk AutoCAD (2000, 2005, 2006)

Networking& Protocols
LAN/WAN and related protocols, NT/2000/2003 Servers, Active Directory, DNS, WINS, DHCP, HOSTS, TCP/IP, IPX-SPX, AppleTalk, SMB, SNMP, SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, VPN, FTP

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Enterprise Network Engineer / Administrator

GERDAU AMERISTEEL, INC.
JUNE 2007-PRESENT
TAMPA, FL


  • Responsible for corporate IT infrastructure consisting of the corporate office and 75 steel mills and downstream operations as well as international locations.
  • Assigning subnets and IP ranges to new sites.
  • Insuring strict SOX compliance with security in the corporate infrastructure.
  • Monitoring IT infrastructure with network monitoring tools such as NetFlow Analyzer and SolarWinds.
  • Monitoring and managing Nokia Checkpoint Firewalls.
  • Planning and deploying new MPLS WAN circuits across the U.S. and internationally.
  • Monitoring and managing existing MPLS WAN circuits.
  • Planning and maintaining VoIP VLAN's.
  • Maintaining Citrix Metaframe servers.
  • Maintaining Citrix Remote Access VPN servers.
  • Performing maintenance and upgrades to infrastructure hardware.
  • Deploying and managing Dell PowerConnect switches in a fully redundant networking core utilizing the spanning tree model.
  • Monitoring and managing offsite fully redundant data centers.
  • Deploying and managing wireless infrastructure with Motorola access points in a meshed spanning tree environment.
  • Deploying and managing wireless WAN backup connections (satellite or cellular) to all sites.
  • Deploying and managing Juniper NetScreen VPN appliances.
  • Assigning Permissions to new Active Directory accounts for access to network resources.
  • Responsible for standardization of IT infrastructure policies.
  • Writing the IT section of the Business Resumption and Disaster Recovery Plan.



Network Engineer / IT Manager
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF, INC. (PB)
FEB 2001-MAY 2007
ATLANTA, GA


  • Managing IT department for the Atlanta office and regional field and project offices.
  • Training on new server/workstation specifications and rolling out new standards for all hardware.
  • Central liaison & support for employees and IT staff.
  • Standardizing and Deploying operating systems, firmware, drivers, patches & fixes.
  • Support and engineering of LAN, WAN, NT/2000/2003 Servers, 2000/XP/VISTA/OSX, Desktop/Workstation/ Laptop and other voice/data communication.
  • Deploying and managing a centralized, enterprise level, automated virus protection and security system, utilizing Symantec Corporate server and workstation based products.
  • Deploying and managing Cisco wireless access points, including 1200 series wireless access points.
  • Deploying Nortel Contivity and Cisco VPN appliances and configuring VPN endpoints.
  • Designing, implementing and managing of the WAN/LAN as a fully switched and managed environment using Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series power over Ethernet switches on a 1000 BT network backbone.
  • Daily risk management analysis of network to assess for security vulnerabilities.
  • Writing the IT section of the Business Resumption and Disaster Recovery Plan.
  • Deploying and managing Microsoft Exchange (5.5, 2000, 2003) Servers
  • Deploying and managing Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices as a scalable solution to growing storage needs.
  • Educating users and management on corporate standards and enforcing them through system policies.
  • Providing quarterly IT "Brownbags" and training courses for company personnel with local or IP conference instruction.
  • Providing voice and Help Desk support for offices, including server and workstation deployment, software and operating system deployment and telephone system support.
  • Performing weekly full backups and nightly incremental backups of all servers and data. Storing all long term backup libraries offsite at an environmentally controlled storage facility.
  • Deploying CADD systems and software such as Bentley Microstation and AutoDesk AutoCAD.
  • Deploying Siemens HiPath PBX systems and Xpressions Voicemail Systems.
  • Managing schedules for all end of line leases and return of all off-lease equipment.



Technical Support and Network Operations Specialist

SURF SOUTH / DURO COMMUNICATIONS, INC (ISP)
JUL 1999-DEC 2001
VALDOSTA, GA

  • Responsibilities included:
    • Providing phone and help desk support for users in the southeast region
    • Managing servers, switches and routers
    • Deploying new products and services for users



Computer Technologist

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (COMPUTER LAB)
MAY 1999-JUN 2000
VALDOSTA, GA

  • Responsibilities included:
    • Supporting workstations and software
    • Installing operating systems and software
    • Moving and installing telecommunications equipment



Network Administrator

SOUTHEASTERN INTEGRITY (INSURANCE AGENCY)
JUN 1997-APR 1998
ALBANY, GA

  • Responsibilities included:
    • Managing the network and workstations
    • Providing desktop and phone support for employees
    • Supporting the phone system and copiers/printers
    • Planning upgrades and installations of new equipment or software



PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Bentley Institute; Microsoft MSDN

CompTIA A+ Certified Professional; WireShark University, Dell Premier Certified Technician, Workstations, Laptops and Servers



EDUCATION

Georgia State University 2001-2002

Seeking Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Management Information Systems

Valdosta State University 1998-2000

Seeking Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Computer Information Systems

Albany High School 1993-1997

Graduate, High School Diploma