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Senior System Administrator / Information Assurance Engineer  Resume

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Fort Mead, MD

SUMMARY:

  • A highly dependable and result - oriented professional with sixteen years of progressive working experiences in Information Technology areas include Systems Administration\Engineer, Systems Analyst, and Tier-II, III Support, and Information Assurance Specialist experience.
  • Note: Looking for either an Information Assurance Specialist position or a System Administrator position

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Application Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, MS Visio etc

Operating Systems: Windows Operating Systems, Red Hat, Knoppix, Ubuntu Linux, Sun Solaris, Fedora,SunOS oshaodbtrn 5.10 Generic 14 sun4u sparc SUNW

Network: Windows NT 2000 Server, Windows 2003, 2008 Server R2, Server 2012, VM virtual Box, Hyper V

Working Environment: Tivoli Payrolls, GroupWise email system, TSM, Adam Citrix, PVCS Tracker, Unicenter ServicePlus Service Desk, Retina, Ghost disk imaging software, SIDGEN, DNS, Partition Magic, Robocopy, Gold Disk, Symantec (VERITAS) BackupExec, Tenable, Nessus

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Fort Mead, MD

Senior System Administrator / Information Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Install and configure IIS so the application dependencies are meet functional.
  • Access (Volunerality Access Management Systems) VAMS, identify the threats and apply the mitigation as needed.
  • Document existing and proposed information architecture to convey compliance, problems, and solutions.
  • Resolve incidents and breaches, mitigating problems, and informing key personnel.
  • Analyze networks to identify vulnerabilities and reduce breaches.
  • Develop and implement scanning and certification plans for network control and maintenance.
  • Create 2008 R2 virtual box using Hyper-V manager then installed Microsoft Exchange server and configured it as needed
  • Review and update documentation of local security system procedures.
  • Install, maintenance and troubleshooting of operating system software patches and application updates.
  • Configure both networked and standalone assets in accordance with DISA Secure Computing Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Support Microsoft Windows Server OS systems, including network configuration and account management.
  • Responsible for authoring, modifying and assessing impacts of Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Power Shell Scripts.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory of IT equipment and software applications.
  • Collaborate with team members to investigate and resolve IT issues related to higher-level GPO changes, network settings, registry issues, and security vulnerabilities.
Confidential, Reston, VA

Senior System Administrator /IAVA specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Installed and configured DOD visitor so the users can login to our domain using their CAC.
  • Installed and configured CounterACT and used Console 6.3.4.1 monitoring tools on a local machine.
  • Created server 2008 from existing Windows template, then installed Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and configured it as needed.
  • Administered Active Directory and Exchange 2007, 2010 & 2012.
  • Performed network scanning and vulnerability assessments with approved software and authorization.
  • Installed and configured SolarWinds IP Address Tracker.
  • Applied appropriate updates and remediated other server issues.
  • Worked with file server, VM Backup server, LDAP, VCENTER, Certificate Server, Domain Controller, DHCP, Printer Server, Network Security Tool, Retnascann, Network Monitoring Server, Syslog Server, Web Server, Windows Deployment Server, Symantec Norton, MacAfee, SCCM 2007 SCCM 2012, ForeScout CounterACT, WSUS, PDQ Deploy 2.3., Active Directory, Windows 7, Windows 2003 and 2008, VMS.
  • Used VMware client to manage virtual box that was running on VMware ESXi 5.0.0 & 5.5.
  • Configured group policy object (GPO) to fulfill the requirement of Information Assurance team.
  • Resolved Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts from servers and workstations.
  • Monitored IS performance to ensure that recovery processes, security features, and procedures are properly restored after an IS has been rebooted.
  • Monitored IS performance to ensure that processes, security features, and operating system configurations are unaltered.
  • Updated and executed POA&M per periodic review and submit for ATO or ATO renewal.
  • Maintained Quality Center and user accounts.
Confidential, Alexandria, VA

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

  • Maintained Department of Homeland Security (DHS) multiple existing servers to run their operations smoothly.
  • Lock down Windows and some Linux computers in a mixed environment based upon (DHS) Department of Homeland Security requirements.
  • Oversaw appropriate level software installations, upgrades and related software packages.
  • Created and documented procedures manual using Word, Excel, Word Perfect and Visio.
  • Maintained system, such phone system, windows sever and oracle database.
  • Oversaw and applied appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity.
  • Implement the IS security guidance policies as provided by the IAM and perform IASO duties if an IASO has not been appointed.
  • Enforced system access, operation, maintenance, and disposition in accordance with local policies and practices.
  • Ensured secure configurations include all pertinent patches and fixes by routinely reviewing vendor sites, bulletins, and notifications and proactively updating systems with fixes, patches, definitions, and service packs with IAM or IAPM approval.
  • Ensured any system changes resulting from updating or patching are documented with the IASO prior to implementation.
  • Implemented and report IAVM compliance in accordance with locally established policy.
  • Maintained current anti-virus (AV) engines and definitions on all ISs.
  • Managed and reviewed user accounts, access, and logins and suspended or terminated accounts in accordance with local policy. Removed inactive accounts that exceed 45 days and departing users' accounts before departure.
  • Managed, enforce, and audit all account passwords, permissions, inactivity, and suspension policies.
Confidential, McLean, VA

Senior System Administrator

Responsibilities:

  • Maintained Department of Labor (DOL) multiple existing servers to run their operations smoothly.
  • Assisted the System Administrator in various aspects, such as applying windows patches.
  • Managed organization-wide IT security from a single, web-based console call Retina.
  • Established Windows system specifications by working closely with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing Windows system infrastructure.
  • Researched, diagnosed and resolved computer system software and hardware issues as they arise.
  • Monitored system performance, managed user accounts for all level of systems and perform annual recertification.
  • Configured, installed, and maintained computer systems in a stand-alone and networked environment.
  • Performed and analyzed weekly security audits for unusual events.
  • Maintained Windows system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning.
  • Created a backup and recovery policy and ensure a cohesive disaster recovery plan.
  • Secured Windows system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation.
  • Updated system as soon as new version of OS and application software came out.
  • Implemented the policies for the use of the computer system and network.
  • Supported general integration and testing activities.
Confidential, Bethesda, MD

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

  • Maintained Department of Defense (Navy Medicine) multiple existing database servers to smoothly run their operations.
  • Installed VMware on Windows 2003 server and server 2008 R2
  • Modified Ownership or Permissions.
  • Evaluated products and upgraded for appropriateness of cost and compatibility.
  • Performed general technical trouble shooting and gave consultation to development teams.
  • Quickly arranged repaired for hardware in occasion of hardware failure.
  • Installed, upgraded, patched, monitored, troubleshot and repaired system.
  • Familiar with SharePoint Web content, DameWare Mini Remote Control, Power Shell command.
Confidential, Arlington, VA

Systems Administrator\System Analyst

Responsibilities:

  • Updated and configured Windows Server Updated Services (WSUS) on designated machines in the domain.
  • Installed and configured many application tools, such as PVCS Tracker, Microsoft Outlook email, Norton virus scanner, Blackberry, etc.
  • Helped Information Assurance Engineer to generate the vulnerabilities reports (IAVA's) based on the risk level.
  • Managed and administered Windows 2003 & 2007 Active Directory accounts, groups, and printers.
  • Ran scanning tools on requested machines to find vulnerabilities, and then generated reports.
  • Troubleshot and repaired server hardware, operating systems, and applications.
  • Performed day to day regular administration, ie: monitoring of systems, backups, updates, patching and upgrades.
Confidential, Rockville, MD

Server Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Maintained Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) TSM systems functionality.
  • Guided customers over the phone in running their power plant, gave feedback, and documented the results.
  • Monitored payroll job functionality and took necessary action in order to complete the process successfully.
  • Backed up data as required from multiple servers (Citrix, Starfire). If backed up process failed, manually reactivated the process so that back up would complete successfully.
  • Changed the back-up tapes, safeguarded them by sending offsite to remote location.
  • Developed IA Control Reports, Risk/ Vulnerability Matrices, and Plan of Action & Milestones.
  • Performed detailed Physical Security Assessments (PSAs) of facilities based on DOD policy.
Confidential, Gaithersburg, MD

System Functionalist

Responsibilities:

  • Installed Windows Operating System and other Application Software.
  • Tested motherboards, network cards and other hardware and software functionality.
  • Assembled many types of products such as dish network boxes.

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