Kerry Dor

Kerry Dor

IT Support for Desktop, Network, Cybersecurity
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Experience:
5 years
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented professional in desktop administration, skilled at managing and maintaining computer systems to ensure optimal performance and security. Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, performing system upgrades, and implementing effective solutions to improve security posture and compliance within regulated organizations. TECH STACK PowerShell Chocolatey Bash Windows 11 Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) Okta Active Directory Azure Active Directory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Microsoft 365 (M365) SharePoint Online ServiceNow Jira Desktop Administrator (Contractor) Copyright Clearance Center 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. • Designed and deployed a Power App for inventory tracking, improving asset visibility and ensuring secure device lifecycle management. • Performed device provisioning via SCCM and Intune Autopilot, ensuring standardized and compliant deployments. • Provided technical support to end users for hardware and software issues related to desktop computers, laptops, peripherals, and network access. • Trained users when deploying Windows 11 systems in laptop refresh project. Syros Pharmaceutical KACE Intune Autopilot CERTIFICATIONS • Certified ScrumMaster |CSM, Scrum Alliance, 08/2023 • JPMorgan & Chase Co. Agile Virtual Experience Program | Certification of Completion, Forage, 08/2023 Jun 2022 – Dec 2023 Cambridge, MA • Managed Intune and GPOs to enforce security baselines and ensure compliance with internal IT policies and industry standards. • Automated endpoint security patching and software deployments using PowerShell and Chocolatey, reducing manual errors and improving system hardening. • 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) 42 North Dental Zoom Oct 2024 – Present Danvers, MA • Desktop Support Specialist (Full-time) MacOS SCCM EXPERIENCE Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 Waltham, MA • 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. REFERENCES References available upon request • 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 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. 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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology Management Beverly, MA Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business Endicott College, Curtis L. Gerrish School of Business
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