1. Colby Thorp
Systems Administrator
6548 Juniper Ave. Twentynine Palms CA 92277 | C: (760)636-8833 | Email: ColbyThorp@gmail.com
Career Overview:
6 years of experience in the information technology field with expertise in systems administration
(both UNIX and Windows), help desk support, networking, and system coordination/planning.
Held GS-11 position since November 2014
Recognized for going above and beyond the scope of my regular duties and getting the job done.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Active U.S. government Top Secret Clearance (Adjudicated Nov, 2014)
Extensive knowledge of hardware, software, and network design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Capable of supporting system backup and recovery operations.
Experience with documentation of system configuration and status reports.
CERTIFICATIONS & Commendations
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
CompTIA Security+ CE
2014
2014
CompTIA Network+ CE 2014
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) 2014
EDUCATION
MACCS Systems Managers Course 2013
Marine Corps Communications Electronics School, 29 Palms, CA
Tactical Data Systems Administration Course 2011
Marine Corps Communications Electronics School, 29 Palms, California
Basic Electronics Course 2010
Marine Corps Communications Electronics School, 29 Palms, California

2. EXPERIENCE
Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital (DON) Systems Administrator
Twentynine Palms, California November 2014-Present
In charge of all Program of Record systems within the hospital to include
Parata - Medication Refill
ScriptPro - Tele pharmacy
Draeger - Anesthesia
Rees Scientific - Temperature Monitors
HCLL – Blood bank Management
AudioCare – Telephonic Refill Server
Configured Printers and Scanners and mapped them on a print server
Assisted with high level projects such as the consolidation of many Navy Medical databases
Created Kiosks to be used as web portals to specific sites throughout the hospital
Coordinated with Vendors to ensure all systems with maintenance contracts were kept up properly
Worked closely with end users to ensure all issues were taken care of in a timely manner.
Insight Global Field Service Technician
Twentynine Palms, California June 2014–November 2014
Troubleshot Microsoft office issues
Re-Imaged computers
Troubleshot and configured printers and scanners
Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Systems Administrator
Cherry Point, North Carolina August 2011–April 2014
Coordinated the virtualization of a server set utilizing Hyper-V Manager
Gained experience in SQL database creation and navigation, as well as HTML coding for website creation.
Assisted with the embarkation, set-up, maintenance, teardown, and retrograde of over 30 servers, 120
laptops/workstations, and other miscellaneous computer equipment/peripherals in support of exercises
across the country.
Coordinated network topology and system requirements for the Direct Air Support Center, and with other
units throughout the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

3. Ensured the personal and professional development of all employees under my charge through mentoring
and counseling.
Instructed junior personnel on many job-related subjects including:
-Networking skills
-UNIX and Windows Server administration
-Classified material accountability.
Served as publications Supervisor, and was in charge of all documentation and user manuals associated
with our tactical data systems.
Created and put in place network diagrams as well as security protocols.
Supervised networks of over 100 users and assisted in troubleshooting issues.
Able to:
Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain information technology systems in both a stand-alone and
client-server environment, including MS server, Defense Message Systems, and other authorized
information technology systems.
Install, configure, service, repair, and maintain hardware and software for network services, storage
networking devices, and servers. Integrate multiple information systems in a networked environment,
evaluate and resolve customer information system problems, effect required hardware upgrades and
repair to maintain mission capability.
Install and configure wireless hubs, routers, switches, and various transmission media, server hardware
and software, and ensure the proper installation and configuration of workstation hardware and software
for efficient operation on the network. Install, optimize and troubleshoot Local Area and Base Area
Networks.
Familiar with Internet Protocol
version 6 (IPv6), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP),
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Private Network (VPN), and Network Address Translation
(NAT).