Dedicated IT professional offering a good educational foundation in networking, IT systems, and operating systems along with the ability to adapt to new programs and new platforms. Possesses experience in Cisco routing, basic data recovery, expert level knowledge with regards to Linux/Unix systems, and help desk services. Brings strong work ethic, ability to communicate well with others, ability to document changes well, and ability to deliver results and reconcile problems in a timely manner.

Senior Systems/DevOps Engineer @ SK Intertainment was established in 1999 as the creative home for the renowned film-review website MrSkin.com. As the owner and operator of one of the most trafficked websites online, SK Intertainment has remained on the forefront of web technology, expanding its reach with strategic acquisitions and constant development of new products. SK’s growing portfolio includes multiple award winning membership based websites which reside under the Mr. Skin Cash affiliate program, a network of popular free websites and blogs, as well as the standout Radio Prep service, Good Parts Media. With innovative technology, ample talent and an eye toward the future, SK Intertainment has generated an ever-growing global presence. As an active participant in the entertainment industry- producing books, newsletters, web content, branded merchandise, radio and television content- SK fosters excellent relations with advertisers, affiliates and, most importantly, the consumer. SK’s subsidiaries have been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Playboy, Maxim, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The New York Post. From May 2015 to Present (7 months) Systems Engineer @ Support all servers in environment. Plan updates to all servers and execute them during patch windows. Provide support to remotely hosted clients as well as internally hosted clients. Setup and maintain our product Sophia's sites and servers. From October 2013 to March 2015 (1 year 6 months) Greater Chicago AreaNetwork Security Specialist @ Provide customers with information on potential security breaches, potential host infections and policy violations. Troubleshoot hardware and network connections with clients. First point of contact for all security related questions or concerns for customers. From August 2011 to October 2013 (2 years 3 months) Network Engineer @ Setup, configure, and administer over customer equipment. Responsible for running projects to improve overall service delivery. Troubleshoot network connections when needed. Provide Teir 3 support to customers and internally. PCI implementations team member. From June 2011 to August 2011 (3 months) Cyber Security Club President @ Lead students interested in Cyber Security in exercises and competitions to demonstrate the value of network security on workstation, servers, and other network devices. Took 1st in CCDC invitational Took 3rd in CCDC Illinois/Indiana competition From August 2010 to August 2011 (1 year 1 month) IT Lab Aid - Student Employee @ Administer over student test systems Setup and configure new systems and devices when needed From August 2010 to May 2011 (10 months) Bar Tender and Galley Attendant @ During Summer months I bar tended and work as a galley attendant aboard the SunSea out of Burnham Harbor, Chicago. From May 2010 to October 2010 (6 months) IT Administrator/Consultant - Volunteer @ Worked on setting up new computers that were donated to the organization. Setup and optimized new Windows Server 2008 server. Transferred all data from the old Linux server to the new server. Handled problems with transition of servers with personnel and facilitated a solution quickly. Took inventory of all computers throughout the organization and determined what computers should be overhauled or replaced. From October 2009 to March 2010 (6 months)

John C Hanson IV is skilled in: Network Security, Computer Security, Security, Troubleshooting, VMware, Linux, IDS, Penetration Testing, Hardware, Snort, TCP/IP, IPS, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Information Security