Larkin Johnson
About Larkin Johnson
Larkin Johnson is a Network Administrator with extensive experience in systems engineering and network management. He has worked for various organizations, including HCA and Lumber Liquidators, and supports a wide range of IT operations across multiple locations.
Current Role at Lumber Liquidators
Larkin Johnson has served as a Network Administrator at Lumber Liquidators since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for the management of network infrastructure and support for over 380 retail locations, along with two major distribution centers located in Sandston, VA and Pomona, CA. His responsibilities include overseeing network security, configuring Cisco network switch devices, and managing wireless access points. Johnson also participates in the on-call rotation with the Network Operations team, ensuring continuous network availability and support.
Previous Experience at HCA
Larkin Johnson has extensive experience with HCA, where he held multiple roles over a span of more than a decade. He worked as a Market Network Manager from 1998 to 2009, followed by a position as Division Systems Administrator from 2009 to 2011, and then as a Consulting Division Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2013. His work involved managing network systems and providing technical support in the Richmond, VA area, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Johnson possesses a strong technical skill set, particularly in managing VMware environments, specifically versions 5.x and 6.x. He provides Tier-2 and Tier-3 workstation application support and builds SCCM workstation images and application install packages for Windows 7 and 10. Additionally, he administers enterprise-based SolarWinds monitoring and management suite, manages Veeam backup solutions, and handles operations for Zerto Enterprise Disaster Recovery solutions.
Educational Background
Larkin Johnson studied at Chesterfield Technical Center, where he focused on Industrial Electronics Technology, Microprocessor, and Digital Theory, earning a Certificate from 1977 to 1980. He also completed his General Studies at Midlothian High School, obtaining a Diploma from 1976 to 1980. His educational background provides a foundation for his technical expertise in network administration and systems management.