SUMMARY:

Seeking a challenging and rewarding Information Technology position where prior experience, personal ability, and a commitment to professionalism would be of value. Position should allow for continued personal and professional growth commensurate with achievements. I am proficient in UNIX platforms such as HP - UX, Red Hat Linux, AIX, and Solaris operating systems. I am also very knowledgeable with Microsoft Windows operating systems and proficient in desktop support. I have strong technical skills with a can-do attitude. I am a self-motivated, detail oriented, customer focused team player that has excellent communication skills, however, I am able to work independently as any task may require.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

System Administrator lll

Confidential, Newport News, VA

Responsibilities:

• Perform lifecycle support of applications including those running on Windows, UNIX/Linux and Virtual platforms as defined in the SLA.
• Provide technical user support; problem research and resolution; application monitoring; license and user activity.
• Support which includes providing automation, administration and proactive monitoring of the master production batch schedule in a distributed cross-platform environment
• Development of strategic/tactical plans in the support of sector and enterprise initiatives.
• Packaging of installers using vendor furnished media, custom code, application patching and break/fix.
• Provide Tier 3 application support and this function includes investigation, diagnosis, resolution, and recovery.
• Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
• Support the implementation of processes to successfully accomplish data migration as well as ensure the requirements of data integrity and data retention/recovery are met

UNIX/Linux System Administrator

Confidential, Newport News, VA

Responsibilities:

• An associate of the Unix/Linux Team that support servers on a host of ERP applications such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP. A member of the Disaster Recovery Team.
• Performed multiple new systems build using IGNITE-UX, Kickstart and Golden Image. Installed and configured patches using Software Distributor (SD). Configured and tuned kernel parameters.
• Configured and managed file system hosted on Storage Area Network (SAN) and EMC CLARiion.
• Monitored and managed performance of servers using Nagios. Isolated, corrected and improved the operational efficiency through changes to the software or reconfiguration of hardware.
• Support of middleware components including Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas High Availability Cluster Software. Maintained client backups through Veritas Netbackup 6.0.
• Provide technical leadership and/or supervise level ll system administrators.
• Experience in scripting and ability to modify if necessary according to documented processes and procedures.
• Maintain that all platforms are compliant with latest security requirements on a daily basis. Utilize HP Open View Service Desk (OVSD) ticketing system and HP Open View Monitoring.
• Created Documentum database to meet management informational needs for application support.
• Managed Active Directory and Vintela Authentication Services.
• Troubleshoot networks, routers, switches, hubs, desktop hardware and software. Configured and managed SAP printing and faxing. Handled large scale infrastructure business projects.

UNIX/Linux System Administrator

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• A member of Unix Systems Administrators responsible for administration of over 800 UNIX servers in 10 data centers. These servers host ERP applications such as Oracle, Informix, and SAP used for HP internal operations.
• Implemented and maintained hardware and software configuration for Enterprise UNIX system located in data centers. Installed and configured Operating systems software. Performed multiple new systems build using IGNITE-UX.
• Installed and configured patches using Software Distributor (SD), Install Web services application software such as Java and Perl.
• Configured and management Oracle, SAP, Informix file systems using Logical Volume Manger (LVM) and Veritas File System Tools.
• Managed High Availability cluster servers using MC/Service Guard. Performed cluster package maintenance and troubleshooting, such as package and node failover; cluster logical volume maintenance, such as vgimport and vgexport.
• Configured and managed file system hosted on Storage Area Network (SAN). Observed and maintained client backups through Omniback and Maestro.
• Monitored performance of UNIX servers. Isolated, corrected and improved the operational efficiency through changes to the software or reconfiguration of hardware.
• Ensured that all Service Level Agreement delivery metrics were met. Exercised significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• Maintain that all platforms are compliant with latest security requirements on a daily basis.