- Joshua Makowski is seeking an IT position and has over 4 years experience in the US Marine Corps as a Help Desk Technician and VMware Systems Administrator. - He has technical skills in Windows server, Exchange, virtualization, Active Directory, and security clearance at the DoD secret level. - His experience includes managing servers, networking equipment, and over 25,000 end users in a virtual desktop environment while ensuring STIG compliance.

1. Joshua Makowski
175 Sackett St Apt 1
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(757) 752-7868 (Cell)
Email: joshua.a.makowski@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Accomplished Professional that possesses an impressive technical acumen in
computer hardware, software and virtualization integration seeking a rewarding position in the IT
field. I have a Strong professional background with over 4 years’ worth of experience in the
United States Marine Corps.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: DOD SECRET (ACTIVE UNTIL 2021)
CERTIFICATIONS
Security (+) with CE
Dell Certified Maintainer
TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2008, Microsoft Windows 2003 server, Exchange
2003, Exchange 2007, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 7/XP/2000/98/95 and Microsoft DOS
Software: Microsoft Office Family Products: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access; WinZip,
Symantec Antivirus Enterprise Edition, McAfee Antivirus/HBSS, Symantec Mail Security for
Microsoft Exchange, Adobe Acrobat, VSphere 5.x/3/550, ESXi, Remedy system.
SUMMARY
Over 4 years of experience in Information Technology, administering developmental, test,
and production systems either as a team member, leader or independently with little supervision
Superior skills in developing strong and effective liaison between technical and non-technical
customers and coworkers; adept at determining requirements, project scheduling, and
technology planning
Thrives in both team environments and situations requiring individual responsibility.
Adept problem solver; identifies and troubleshoots issues while providing creative, efficient
solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps, Norfolk VA
Help Desk Technician - September 11 2011 to Present
Data Network Technician for the United States Marine Corps- responsible for the
installation, configuring, and management of data network systems in both stand-alone and
client-server environments, including Microsoft based curriculum on MS Exchange/Server,
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) modules 1,2,3, and 4, Comptia A+ as well as
other authorized data network systems. Plan and execute the integration of multiple
information systems, to include Data Distribution System-Replacement/Modular (DDS-R/M),
in a network environment, evaluate and resolve customer information systems problems,
and effect required hardware upgrades and

2. repair to maintain mission capability. Responsible for management of 25 virtual and
physical servers and a Secure network of over 400 virtual machines. Trained 20 employees
in the daily operations of Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Blackberry
troubleshooting. The administration and maintenance of enterprise level Windows
2003/2008 domain controllers, e-mail, web, print and database systems for multiple sites.
Worked closely with the Information Assurance team by managing Windows Server Update
Service (WSUS), ensuring virus protection (Symantec and McAfee), making registry
configurations and enforcing policy required to maintain the availability and security of the
networks. Creation and management of Active Directory accounts on two enterprise
networks. Coordinated and executed the installation and maintenance of client computers,
networking devices, and servers. Managed over 80 Blackberry accounts, including
changing devices between users and OS upgrades. Planned and implemented the
transition of directory accounts, SSL certs and hardware between 5 different VIPs.
Managed LAN and WAN network environments, Cisco Call Manager, and network security.
Assisted with the planning and execution of changing the IP scheme.
VMware Systems Administrator: (leadership role)
Assisted 25,000 end users with application, software, hardware and maintenance issues in
regards to our virtual desktop environment while hosting mission critical applications such as
SharePoint, Playbook.
Managed users, groups and computers on Active Directory for the MCIEast Organizational
Unit
Scanned both a classified and unclassified network using Retina and ACAS in order to
remediate all hardware and software peripherals utilizing WSUS, Horizon View Master Image
Pools and Altiris to ensure STIG compliance with current DOD/IA directives.
Implemented database management tool “KIOSK” using Microsoft Access to work
simultaneously with Remedy for improvement of processing, managing and tracking of
equipment maintained on NIPR SIPR and CXI networks for our site
Documented and trained incoming Marines on Plan of Action and Milestones, Maintenance
Procedures, How to upgrade NetApp Unified Computing System Manager Profiles, Hardware
Bios, Firmware, ESxi, VSphere, STIG Remediation, Outage procedures along with our Standard
Operating Procedures.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
Marine Corps Communications Electronics School Technical or Occupational Certificate
Information Technology Management January 12 2012 to July 10 2012
Learned Basic of the Information Technology Field including Comptia A+, CCNA, Microsoft Server,
and Tactical Communications.