Kerry Dor

Kerry Dor

IT Support for Desktop, Network, Cybersecurity
Reply rate:
66.67%
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Experience:
5 years
.. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented IT professional, skilled at upscaling computer systems and maintaining networks to ensure optimal performance and security. Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, performing system upgrades, and implementing effective solutions to improve security posture, operation, and compliance within regulated organizations. TECH STACK • PowerShell • Chocolatey • Windows 11 • MacOS • Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Kali) • SCCM KERRY DOR EXPERIENCE Network Administrator (Freelancer) Metro Computer Networks LLC Sep 2025 – Present Boston, MA • Patch cables from the patched panel to a Cisco switch to provide connectivity to devices on the LAN • Troubleshoot Network issues on the endpoints by checking physical LAN connections and, if required, network devices such as switches, routers, and fiber distribution boxes in high-stakes enterprises • Survey network racks in the data room to report equipment health checks to the bridge engineers • Deploy VOIP Cisco phones to end-users by configuring the phone when it connects to the LAN registers to specify end-users • Provide support to stakeholders in banking through collaborating with senior network engineers to advise on set procedures and documentation for compliance Desktop Administrator (Contractor) Copyright Clearance Center Oct 2024 – Jun 2025 Danvers, MA • Applied security patches and updates to Windows 10/11 systems in a hybrid environment, supporting organizational compliance and minimizing vulnerabilities. • Managed user profiles and group policies, enforcing least-privilege access and strengthening endpoint security posture. • Okta • Designed and deployed a Power App for inventory tracking, improving asset visibility, and ensuring secure device lifecycle management. • Active Directory | Entra ID • Performed device provisioning via SCCM and Intune Autopilot, ensuring standardized and compliant deployments. • Microsoft 365 (M365) • Provided technical support to end users for hardware and software issues related to desktop computers, laptops, peripherals, and network access. • Google Workspaces • Trained users when deploying Windows 11 systems in a laptop refresh project. • SharePoint • Zoom • Ticketing • Intune Autopilot • Assisted in the merger of Google Workspaces from a company acquisition, where I created and administered Google Workspace accounts to current and onboarded employees. Desktop Support Specialist (Full-time) Syros Pharmaceutical Jun 2022 – Dec 2023 Cambridge, MA • Network administration • Managed Intune and GPOs to enforce security baselines and ensure compliance with internal IT policies and industry standards. CERTIFICATIONS • Automated endpoint security patching and software deployments using PowerShell and Chocolatey, reducing manual errors and improving system hardening. .. • Certified Cisco Network Associate CCNA (In progress) REFERENCES References available upon request • Delivered white-glove VIP support while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols, including privileged access handling. • Supported scientific application deployments while maintaining compliance with data integrity and regulated computing environments. • Created documentation outlining procedures for common IT related tasks. IT Helpdesk Technician/ Application support specialist (Contractor) Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 Waltham, MA 42 North Dental • Administered access for 5,000+ users across clinical systems, ensuring proper role-based permissions to uphold patient data security (HIPAA alignment). • Managed Microsoft 365 user lifecycle, enhancing account security through timely provisioning, deprovisioning, and license controls. • Documented helpdesk procedures to align with internal compliance audits and improve response consistency. IT Engineer I (Full-time) Microdata May 2021 – Dec 2021 Beverly, MA • Provisioned local and domain accounts with adherence to access control policies, reducing unauthorized access risks. • Supported secure VPN configurations and remote desktop protocols, enabling secure remote work during high-risk periods. • Assisted with patch management and endpoint hardening across client environments, ensuring systems met organizational security baselines. Associate Desktop Support Specialist (Contractor) Feb 2021 – Jun 2021 Cambridge, MA Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard • Managed Mac deployments through JAMF while maintaining device compliance and encryption standards. • Used ServiceNow to log, track, and resolve incidents in line with ITIL and data protection policies. • Supported device encryption and secure configuration practices in accordance with institutional data protection policies. • Administered and assigned permissions in the Google Workspace admin console to new employees. Data Repair Analyst (Contractor) Granite Telecommunications Sep 2020 – Nov 2020 Quincy, MA • Used command-line tools for diagnostics and broadband issue resolution, contributing to network availability and reliability SLAs. • Escalated security-sensitive connectivity issues to appropriate tiers, maintaining service integrity. .. . • Verified secure data transmission during troubleshooting procedures to ensure compliance with internal cybersecurity protocols. IT Co-op (Co-op) Sarepta Therapeutics Jul 2019 – Dec 2019 Cambridge, MA • Led cybersecurity awareness training for 1,000+ employees, resulting in measurable improvements in phishing simulation metrics. • Managed Active Directory and VMware-based servers with SolarWinds monitoring, ensuring visibility into system health and security. • Executed backup and restore operations with Commvault, maintaining business continuity and data compliance readiness. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems Aug 2020 Boston, MA Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology Management Endicott College, Curtis L. Gerrish School of Business Beverly, MA
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