1. Matthew J. Carlson
111 Carolina Forest Drive  Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 920-1379  matthew_j.carlson@live.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking position as a network and systems administrator
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A decorated network and systems administrator transitioning from the US Air Force Cyber
Systems Operation (3D072) to civilian network and systems administrator after enlistment ends.
Highly motivated to leverage six years of achievements during Air Force career to provide
dedicated service as a network systems administrator as part of a team or single member.
Experienced in leadership and followership with quick problem solving skills and adapt to
overcome situations. Qualifications include:
 Top Secret Clearance  System software/ hardware  Server floor management
 Network management  Windows server 2008/2003  Vulnerability management
EXPERIENCE
Server Administration
 Managed server floor with 116 servers, primarily Windows with some Linux and
proprietary operating systems, achieved 99% uptime of services provided.
 Implemented new systems and upgrades of current systems keeping servers secure and
current. Accomplished 86 servers build while in the Air force.
 Upgraded environmental monitoring system to monitor the status of the server floor to
include temperature and power, designed cooling upgrades to improve overall health of
server floor which reduced heat issues by 50%.
Computer Administration
 Managed 5,300 computers across base, including classified computers and computer
peripherals. Maintained hardware and software on these systems.
 Maintained 12,000 user accounts on two separate networks including classified network,
and purged both networks of stale accounts.
 Experienced in working on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 to include making a
standard load for each ensuring correct configuration cutting production time by 60%.
Network Management
 Monitored and maintained base network, implemented Solar Winds Orion to monitor
network health and traffic across 450 switches.
 Researched, designed, and implemented projects to improve network capabilities and
maintain 99% up time overall, while staying current on new technologies.
 Generated network topology maps to aid technicians in understanding the flow of the
network reducing troubleshooting time for network outages.
 Created a training network of 12 servers to enable 15 total technicians gain valuable
experience in building and troubleshooting various key servers, lead to technicians
completing upgrade training and being proficient on servers 40% faster than before
training network.

2. Matthew Jon Carlson Page 2
Vulnerability Management
 Managed the network overall vulnerabilities, scanned and patched systems as needed.
Implemented protocols and new systems to improve security. CompTIA Security Plus
Certified.
 Implemented full time vulnerability management shop for the base networks which cut
total vulnerabilities by 70% and lead to best total numbers out of 15 other networks.
 Created 6 vulnerability scanners to scan 2 networks continuously allowing for two full
network reports in a week and enabled near real time tracking of overall network health
and key threats.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 Network Operations Supervisor, USAF, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, 2015-present
 Network Operations technician, USAF, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, 2011-2015
 Airman in training , USAF, 2010-2011
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Associatesin Information Technology Systems, 55 hours, Community College of the Air Force
Certificate of Completion, Cyber Systems Operations, 3,5 and 7 level schools, USAF
Certificate of Completion, Airman Leadership School, 192 hours, Seymour Johnson AFB
Certification, CompTIA Security Plus, Keesler AFB, expires May 2018