TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 2008/NT/XP, Sun Solaris OS, 8, 9 and 10 and Linux RHEL 4/6

Software: Sun Solaris; Veritas VEA, Advanced NetBackup for Solaris, Linux and NT

HP Open View Products: (OVO) OpenView Operations - Network Node Manager, Symantec/Veritas NetBackup 7.x

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, VA

System Administrator/ NetBackup Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Install, manage, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot the NetBackup Infrastructure as well as administer backups and restores for the client using NetBackup 7.6.
• Proficient in Exchange Email, Sql and SharePoint recovery.
• Creating and/or maintaining Backup policies and procedures.
• Provide support for Exchange, Sql, Oracle and SharePoint backups as required.
• Familiar with SAN / NAS storage devices.
• Proficient with NDMP backup and recovery.
• Working on assigned Change Requests/Problem tickets.
• Investigating and responding to alerts generated by the various monitoring systems in use.
• Investigating and resolving operating system or NetBackup related errors.
• Manage vendor support cases and keep customer updated.
• Performing hardware maintenance/repair activities on Servers, Tape libraries and Disk storage devices.
• Developing and maintaining installation and configuration procedures for backup software on new server builds and ensuring new servers are added to backup schedules.
• Troubleshooting backup related hardware and software problems within the Windows/Linux server environment.
• Proficient with LTO tape technology in high capacity Enterprise class libraries.
• Evaluating and implementing potential new tools and technologies.
• Solid understanding of D2D2T process.
• Prepare and maintain weekly status reports to senior management.
• Proficient with NEC HYDRAstor utilizing data de-duplication.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple domains.
• Proficient with SAN / NAS storage

Confidential, MD

System Administrator/NetBackup Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Install, manage, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot the NetBackup Infrastructure as well as administer backups and restores for the client using NetBackup 6.5.5
• Responsible for updating patches on a quarterly basis.
• Update documentation for builds and work related SOPs.
• Proficient in Veritas Volume Manager (VEA), adding and deleting filesystems

Confidential, DC

Linux Administrator/NetBackup Administrator:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for migrating Linux servers from RHEL3 to RHEL4
• Responsible for adding addition space for volumes on the Linux servers
• Build, monitor and troubleshoot Production, Development and Training Solaris and Linux servers.
• Manage, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot the NetBackup Infrastructure as well as administer backups, RMAN refreshes and restores for the client using NetBackup 6.5.5
• Responsible for installing and configuring HP discovery agent on Solaris and Linux Servers.
• Responsible for updating patches on a quarterly basis.
• Update documentation for builds and work related SOPs.
• Proficient in Veritas Volume Manager (VEA), adding and deleting filesystems
• DBA and User support for adding and deleting users as well as running scripts.

Confidential, VA

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building, managing, and troubleshooting all Solaris 9 and 10 servers for the test, train and staging environment for the Confidential as well as for Confidential .
• Configured third-party software (COTS) such as Business Objects and Sun Java Enterprise software on the targeted servers.
• Obtained and installed PKI Certificate/Set up SSL for necessary Confidential servers.
• Updated patches and documentation for builds.
• Installed NetBackup for Confidential and installed Backup Exec for Confidential .
• Installed all virtual hard drives for the Confidential developers for Confidential .

Confidential, VA

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the production and development environment on the EDGAR project. Required to start processes on the production environment and ensure that the system is available for internal and external users; this was a key factor for running and maintaining the EDGAR environment for the SEC.
• Provided system support and system monitoring by troubleshooting and resolving server issues while interfacing with hardware vendors when necessary. Proficient in UNIX, SUN SOLARIS, Windows-based environments, and have a strong working knowledge of Symantec NetBackup and Legato Backup software.
• Upgraded our Solaris 8 servers to Solaris 10 in both the Dev and Prod.
• Administered user and group accounts as well as manage system backups.
• Quarterly supported hardware and software releases by installing and configuring new servers by a fresh install or using FLAR archive technology, configuring NFS and third-party software (COTS) programs; required to setup disk-mirroring, install patches, and disk logging.
• Appointed Project Manager on the Symantec NetBackup Implementation Project, where I strategically planned meetings, time-lines, and project phases to interface with consultants. Played an instrumental role in installing and configuring Symantec NetBackup on all UNIX servers and NT servers; managed the backup network and perform backup recovery. Appointed Symantec NetBackup taskforce manager where I conducted weekly meetings and suggested upgrades for our infrastructure and management plans. Required to cross-train fellow system administrators on all new architecture and procedures.
• Organized the SEC Operation Manual and writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Chairman on the EDGAR Process Council where processes are reviewed, approved and controlled in order to comply with Confidential standards and maintain our CMMI level integrity.