SUMMARY:

• Systems Administrator with 7 years of experience on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Experience with Windows 7/8 and Windows 2003/2008 and 2012.
• Proficient with MS Exchange Server 2007/2010/2013 .
• Proficient with PowerShell (Automation of tasks), Python and UNIX shell scripting.
• Experience implementing and supporting automation and Configuration management tools such as chef and SCCM.
• Experience with SSL/TLS certificates installation and support in all tiers.
• Proficient with System Center Configuration Manager - SCCM 2007/2012.
• Experience with Citrix XenApp and NetScaler and also migrating or upgrading Citrix servers/components.
• Experience with Network and Systems security - Cisco Routers & Switches, Firewalls, Load balancers etc.
• Experience implementing security with Microsoft Windows Active Directory and Office365.
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues with MS AD, LDAP and GPO implementation.
• Proficient in managing WEBSPHERE server and Deployment Manager Console.
• Experience with virtualization - Hyper-V and VMware.
• Experience with MS Azure cloud computing - IaaS, PaaS.
• Experience administering cloud platform - Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Experience with server consolidation, clustering and migrations.
• Expertise in Web Services, WCF services, SOAP, XSL and XSLT.
• Proficient with T-SQL, Views, Joins, user Defined Functions, SQL Stored Procedures, Triggers and Cursors.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Data Management tools: SQL, SharePoint, MS Office, StarUML, MS Visio

Programming languages: C,C#, MATLAB, PL/SQL

Scripting: Windows PowerShell, UNIX Shell, Python

Operating systems: LINUX (RHEL), Windows 2003/2008/2012 (R2), Windows 7/8

Hardware: DELL, HP

Simulation tools: SOAP, Ready API

Networking: TCP/IP, Wireshark, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, VPN, SSL/TLS, Citrix NetScaler, Cisco Routers & switches, VoIP, Firewalls

Virtualization/Cloud VMWare vSphere, Hyper: V, MS Azure

Database& Storage: MS SQL Server 2005/2008, SAN, iSCSI

Web /App Servers: Microsoft IIS 5.1/6.x/7.x/8.x, IBM HTTP Server, Apache Citrix XenApp 4.5/5.0/6.5

Monitoring and Logging: Nagios, Splunk.

Administration/Management Tools: SCCM 2007/2012, CHEF, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Connection Manager, IIS, Task Scheduler, Power Shell, Office 365, Exchange 2007/2010/2013

IAM & PAM Cyber: Ark, RSA IGA, Microsoft AD & IM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Greenville, SC

WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Manage code deployments into testing environments for online browser, Tablet and Mobile applications.
• Automating regular tasks with PowerShell scripting and VB Scripting.
• Manage web services in Windows PowerShell, both RESTful and SOAP-based.
• Wrote new PowerShell scripts to simplify frequent deployments on Windows and AIX servers.
• Ensure security of systems and user accounts using MS Active Directory services.
• Troubleshoot issues with AD authentication, LDAP services and GPO implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues with Office 365 and Exchange server.
• Experience integrating User Identity between traditional on-premise applications/directories and different SaaS applications.
• Proficient with configuration management using SCCM and CHEF.
• Reviewed and analyzed security response policies and programs for potential risks.
• Responsible for administering and supporting Citrix environment on Windows Server 2003/2008.
• Responsible for Terminal server builds and Citrix XenApp server deployments in both Physical and virtual environments.
• Manage messaging environment with MS Exchange 2007/2010 and resolve issues reported.
• Manage CERTIFICATE installation and renewals in all testing and development environments, including validation of Protocols and Cipher suites.
• Provide support and resolve any SSL/TLS related issues.
• Lead the initiative to ensure connectivity of our legacy windows servers with vendor systems doesn’t break as most of them implemented TLS v1.2 protocol.
• Experience with health monitoring using Nagios, including set up and deploying and managing Splunk.
• Deploying, Configuring and debugging on WEBSPHEREconsole and server for mobile deposit application.

Environment: Windows Servers 2003/2008/2012 , Citrix XenApp 4.5/5.0, Windows 7/8, IIS 6.0/7.5/8.0, ASP.NET, Share Point, WebSphere, Cloud (SaaS), JBOSS, Linux - RHEL, SQL Server, Web Services, Active Directory, GPO, SSL/TLS, SQL Server 2005/2008, Office 365, Exchange 2007/2010 DNS, DHCP, Nagios, Splunk, PowerShell, Chef, SCCM 2007/2010.

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Build, install and maintain Windows 2003, 2008 and 2012 servers - both hardware and OS.
• Support for Windows 7 and 8.
• Developed PowerShell scripts in order to support migration from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010.
• Implemented PowerShell remoting and script execution
• Automate management of servers across the organization with Chef.
• Design and build company wide, multi-site Active Directory as part of security implementation. Experience with migration and administration of user/computer accounts in AD.
• Network installation of security solutions such as: SSL accelerators, Windows 2003 security servers (Symantec and patch application server), firewalls etc.
• Support migration from Cisco ASA firewall to Palo Alto and responsible for all security rules and updates.
• Installation and configuring network routers and switches.
• Develop Python scripts to implement security and networking functions.
• Worked on application and server migrations to Azure cloud platform.
• Deployed Windows Azure Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services and MS Exchange synchronization.
• Support Exchange 2003/2010 environment and resolve mail delivery issues.
• Create and maintain user/computer accounts and global/local groups in AD. Maintenance of companywide drive mappings.
• Publishing Applications, Content and Desktops to users in Citrix Management Console.
• Interacting with business users for gathering the requirements for on boarding the applications to Citrix Servers
• Vulnerability remediation and patch management using SCCM 2012.
• Install and provide support for SSL certificates across multiple platforms.
• Worked with certificates following PKI protocols and standards.
• Troubleshoot issues with SQL Server 2005/2008.
• Data backup and restore of SAN Confidential ached file clusters

Environment: Windows 7/8, Windows 2003/2008/2012 , Citrix XenApp 4.5, Cisco Routers & Switches, Firewalls - Cisco, Palo Alto, Python, SCCM 2012, MS Azure, IIS 6.0/7.5, Active Directory, GPO, SAN, SSL/PKI, Exchange 2003/2010, SQL Server 2005/2008, Office 365.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Engineer virtualized domain utilizing Windows Server 2008/2012 in a VMware ESXi environment used to run customers customized software products.
• Worked on deploying and managing cloud applications on MS Azure.
• Engineered automated backup solution utilizing both tape and virtual data stores using Backup Exec V-ray in a VMware environment.
• Implement, configure and manage MS Exchange 2003/2007 infrastructure.
• Create user accounts and manage individuals IT security groups to interact with client’s software for end user access controls utilizing Microsoft Active Directory.
• Performed McAfee and Symantec security updates with associated technical documentation.
• Troubleshooting and managing Firewalls and network routers.
• Created customized Group Policy Objects (GPO’s) in Active Directory to implement IT systems security controls for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 workstations and user accounts.
• Manage software/hardware inventory and OS deployment using SCCM 2007 and 2012.
• Engineered a redundant virtualized zero-client solution to use virtualized workstations through Wyse Zero-client devices for the end users utilizing VMware Horizon view.
• Integrated SNMP solution to interface with programmable logic controllers, virtual servers, and Integrated Dell Remote Access Control (IDRAC) port to monitor the systems from within the customers customized software.
• Configured communication on hosts virtual switch and servers multiple physical NICs with managed switches VLAN.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities and applying Microsoft patches on workstations and servers in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.

Environment: Windows 2008/2012, Windows 7, VMware ESXi, MS Azure, IIS, Active Directory, SCCM 2007/2012, IDRAC, VLAN, GPO

Confidential, Eagan, MN

SYSTEM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured Windows 2003/2008 Operating Systems
• Maintained Server OSincluding deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and fine tuning OS.
• Install and support Windows 7 systems.
• Install and configure VMWARE ESX servers and Vcenter.
• AD, overall operations and maintenance of Active Directory
• Manage, Configure Symantec End Point Protection Server and push installation
• Manage, Install and maintain Hyper-V Servers with Hyper-V Manager.
• Manage and configure WSUS Server, IIS, ASP.Net
• Monitor and tuning server performances, install applications.
• MS Exchange 2010, Office 365 administration.
• Performed disaster recovery, load-balancing, and high-available systems for existing and new Business Application Servers.

Environment: Windows 2003/2008, Windows 7, WSUS, IIS, ASP.Net, MS Exchange 2010, Office 365, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V

Confidential

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Installation and maintenance of all systems within a client’s digital environment.
• Producing documentation on operational, system and user procedures & guidelines.
• Building, configuration and troubleshooting of server and desktop hardware.
• Providing advice on selection and purchase of IT equipment.
• Maintaining maximum availability of supported services for users.
• Obtaining quotes for supply of goods and services from suppliers.
• Designing, implementing and managing Active Directory.
• Monitoring the progress of third-party maintenance contract suppliers.
• Ensuring that support calls are logged and handled effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for disaster recovery, closing security loopholes and access levels.
• Ensure adequate antivirus protection & solutions are maintained and updated.
• Identify and recommending improvements for E-mail applications & Web-page development.

Environment: Windows 2003, Windows NT/Vista/2000, AD, Symantec, Dell, Intel, HP, MS Office, Outlook