Scott Merrill

Network Administrator at Newton Country Day School
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(386) 825-5501
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Derry, New Hampshire, United States, US

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Randy Perryman

Scott is the goto guy for me at Adaptec always there with the answer and able to do the required work. Technically he is able to handle any network, PC, server task, I could give him.

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Credentials

  • Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator
    Dell
    Jun, 2012
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Newton Country Day School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Administrator
      • May 2001 - Present

      * Upgraded their Windows 2000 Active Directory domain to 2003, then a few years later, again to 2008. * Deployed Dell SonicWALL in High Availability mode to provide a fully redundant firewall that uses 3 internet connections to provide load balancing, VPN access and provide 24x7 uptime for onsite web and e-mail servers. * Separated their local LAN and wireless traffic using VLANs. * Updated their e-mail collaboration platform First Class to the latest version, and kept it up to date… Show more * Upgraded their Windows 2000 Active Directory domain to 2003, then a few years later, again to 2008. * Deployed Dell SonicWALL in High Availability mode to provide a fully redundant firewall that uses 3 internet connections to provide load balancing, VPN access and provide 24x7 uptime for onsite web and e-mail servers. * Separated their local LAN and wireless traffic using VLANs. * Updated their e-mail collaboration platform First Class to the latest version, and kept it up to date ever since. * Manage advanced DNS records, reverse DNS, MX records, Domain name registration, and accounts with Network Solutions. * Centralized anti-virus management by deploying a server to manage McAfee AV, later switching to Kaspersky Endpoint security 10. * Installed and manage servers in a Hyper-V environment. * Over the years, I have upgraded their wireless infrastructure several times. Most recently deploying Aruba access points in 2015. * Administrated their older Lucent telephone system, and when the time came, I was a key player updating it to a new ShoreTel VoIP system. * Experienced in using software to backup all mission critical data to an encrypted NAS device, and then mirror the encrypted data to a second device at another physical location. * Experienced with maintaining building security using a physical access control system, defining access areas, security levels, and creating badges to enhance physical security. * Created batch files, logon scripts, and .csv files to simplify administrative tasks. * Developed how-tos, document network configuration, decided on best practices, and set policies for the network. * And much more! Show less * Upgraded their Windows 2000 Active Directory domain to 2003, then a few years later, again to 2008. * Deployed Dell SonicWALL in High Availability mode to provide a fully redundant firewall that uses 3 internet connections to provide load balancing, VPN access and provide 24x7 uptime for onsite web and e-mail servers. * Separated their local LAN and wireless traffic using VLANs. * Updated their e-mail collaboration platform First Class to the latest version, and kept it up to date… Show more * Upgraded their Windows 2000 Active Directory domain to 2003, then a few years later, again to 2008. * Deployed Dell SonicWALL in High Availability mode to provide a fully redundant firewall that uses 3 internet connections to provide load balancing, VPN access and provide 24x7 uptime for onsite web and e-mail servers. * Separated their local LAN and wireless traffic using VLANs. * Updated their e-mail collaboration platform First Class to the latest version, and kept it up to date ever since. * Manage advanced DNS records, reverse DNS, MX records, Domain name registration, and accounts with Network Solutions. * Centralized anti-virus management by deploying a server to manage McAfee AV, later switching to Kaspersky Endpoint security 10. * Installed and manage servers in a Hyper-V environment. * Over the years, I have upgraded their wireless infrastructure several times. Most recently deploying Aruba access points in 2015. * Administrated their older Lucent telephone system, and when the time came, I was a key player updating it to a new ShoreTel VoIP system. * Experienced in using software to backup all mission critical data to an encrypted NAS device, and then mirror the encrypted data to a second device at another physical location. * Experienced with maintaining building security using a physical access control system, defining access areas, security levels, and creating badges to enhance physical security. * Created batch files, logon scripts, and .csv files to simplify administrative tasks. * Developed how-tos, document network configuration, decided on best practices, and set policies for the network. * And much more! Show less

  • Adaptec Inc.
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PC Technician
      • Jun 1999 - May 2001

      * Worked with a wide verity of hardware and software. Implemented many different types of servers, SCSI, and RAID controllers. * Installed and configured many different versions of UNIX operating systems to be used for testing hardware and or reproducing technical issues. * Certified by Dell as a PC repair technician. * Supervised the helpdesk and assigned technicians to trouble tickets, track progress, and resolve problems efficiently. * Work directly with engineers to resolve… Show more * Worked with a wide verity of hardware and software. Implemented many different types of servers, SCSI, and RAID controllers. * Installed and configured many different versions of UNIX operating systems to be used for testing hardware and or reproducing technical issues. * Certified by Dell as a PC repair technician. * Supervised the helpdesk and assigned technicians to trouble tickets, track progress, and resolve problems efficiently. * Work directly with engineers to resolve complex hardware problems. * Setup testing environment for reproducing hardware and or software problems and report results to engineers. * Responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment necessary for the helpdesk, IT, and Engineering departments. * Test and evaluate software to see if it’s suitable for department use and maintain a software library. * Integrates many third party software utilities such as, Partition Magic, System Commander and Symantec’s Ghost in day-to-day work. * Also responsible for the maintenance of the corporate telephone and voice mail systems, supporting audio/ visual conferencing, and performing day-to-day NT 4.0 administration functions. Show less * Worked with a wide verity of hardware and software. Implemented many different types of servers, SCSI, and RAID controllers. * Installed and configured many different versions of UNIX operating systems to be used for testing hardware and or reproducing technical issues. * Certified by Dell as a PC repair technician. * Supervised the helpdesk and assigned technicians to trouble tickets, track progress, and resolve problems efficiently. * Work directly with engineers to resolve… Show more * Worked with a wide verity of hardware and software. Implemented many different types of servers, SCSI, and RAID controllers. * Installed and configured many different versions of UNIX operating systems to be used for testing hardware and or reproducing technical issues. * Certified by Dell as a PC repair technician. * Supervised the helpdesk and assigned technicians to trouble tickets, track progress, and resolve problems efficiently. * Work directly with engineers to resolve complex hardware problems. * Setup testing environment for reproducing hardware and or software problems and report results to engineers. * Responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment necessary for the helpdesk, IT, and Engineering departments. * Test and evaluate software to see if it’s suitable for department use and maintain a software library. * Integrates many third party software utilities such as, Partition Magic, System Commander and Symantec’s Ghost in day-to-day work. * Also responsible for the maintenance of the corporate telephone and voice mail systems, supporting audio/ visual conferencing, and performing day-to-day NT 4.0 administration functions. Show less

  • Grolen Communications
    • Networking Field Service Technician
      • Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

      As a member of the field service networking group, I was responsible for meeting with prospective customers and helping then in any way they needed me to. Sometimes I would help customers fix problems on the spot, other times I would sell network solutions or other services to them. As a member of the field service networking group, I was responsible for meeting with prospective customers and helping then in any way they needed me to. Sometimes I would help customers fix problems on the spot, other times I would sell network solutions or other services to them.

  • United States Marine Corps
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sargent (E-5)
      • Mar 1990 - Mar 1998

      As an armorer (small arms repairman), I was responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of a wide variety of military weapons. Ranging form 9mm pistols all the way up to 81mm mortars and anti-tank missile systems. This position entailed working with small mechanical parts. Awards include 2 Navy Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, good conduct medal, and many other decorations. As an armorer (small arms repairman), I was responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of a wide variety of military weapons. Ranging form 9mm pistols all the way up to 81mm mortars and anti-tank missile systems. This position entailed working with small mechanical parts. Awards include 2 Navy Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, good conduct medal, and many other decorations.

Education

  • New Hampshire Technical Community College at Manchester
    Associate, Microcomputer Applications
    1997 - 1999

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