1. KEVIN FARMER
762 Celebration Lane
Middleburg, FL 32068
256.609.1788
kfarmer57@yahoo.com
linkedin.com/in/kevin-farmer-8281a311
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Lead Network Administrator and Military Veteran with a Top Secret Security Clearance and 21
years of proven experience in the United States Navy. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 35
in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Information Security,
Operations Management and Information Technology Customer Support derived from conducting domestic
and global operations in Afghanistan, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Europe and Africa. Managed risk upon multiple
lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $40M while meeting the expectations of senior
leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Classified Material Handling and Network Analysis and Design.
Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Navy. Career
supported by a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership.
 Network Analysis/Design  Help Desk Support  Information Security
 Leadership
 Data Input / Analysis
 Training and Development
 Classified Material Handling
 Organization/Communication
 Resource Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY – Various Locations 1995 – 2016
Lead Network Administrator
 Supervised, trained, evaluated and directed daily activities of 11 employees responsible for security and
vulnerability patching, securityupgrades and help desk support for 4 networks and 1,348 users
 Designed and implemented a classified media destruction process that eliminated 2.2Khard drives, 4.3K
magnetic media and saved the United States Navy more than $93K
 Supervised 35 employees in the Information Operations Department to provide technical support for over
5K users on 4 networks resulting in the completion of over 7.4K trouble tickets
 Hand-selected to configure 15 network appliances during an essential upgrade to the organizations existing
network structure, resulting in faster network capabilities and increased operational flexibility with no
downtime
 Planned, prepared and presented training to Navy employees on Information Communication and
Information Security procedures; provided guidance and policy to 53 Terminal Area Security Officers
Operations Manager
 Managed the security of US Navy installations and property; responded to 19 security alerts, conducted 15
vehicle inspections, conducted 6 security training drills and 24 vehicle patrols of a 108 square mile area
 Scheduled and coordinated the completion of 135 Planned Maintenance Systems spot checks on critical
systems maintaining 100% material and systems readiness
 Created a Standard Operating Procedure for loading communications security codes into a critical system,
which was used in the seamless cutover of top secret communications resulting in zero downtime
 Supervised the operation and maintenance of critical US Navy communications devices and related
communication security tools, valued at over $40M, for over 120 Navy organizations, with no losses
EDUCATION
Master of Arts – Administrative Leadership | University of Oklahoma - 2016
Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice | University of Oklahoma - 2014

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
US Navy System Administrator Training
US Navy Basic, Advanced and Senior Leadership Schools
Information Systems Security Manager Course
Advanced Network Analyst Course
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course
Communications System Operator Training
Computer Program Apprenticeship Training
Internetworking Technician Apprenticeship Training
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA Security+ CE
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MS 07-290 Exchange Server Qualified
AWARDS
Air Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Achievement Medal (4)
Navy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal (2)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010), SharePoint
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows 8