SUMMARY:

Seeking a challenging full time or contracting position in windows administration, network administration with a progressive organization where I can utilize my experience and work towards bettering my skills. Versed in troubleshooting and desktop and server support on Windows and Linux systems. Looking to bring a passion for creative solutions to vibrant technical support team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Was lead on various projects, including the first ever Active Directory, Auditing, Windows 2008/2012 server offsite/international install/hosting of our applications administration
• Have lead the operations aspect of new acquisition made by Group Policy Management our organization Basic Oracle 11g, and MS Sql management
• Was involved in setting up the DevOps initiative, which Virtualization using VMware ESXI, VMware Vsphere included implementation of technologies like Jira, client, Windows Server 2008/2012 Hyper V
• Confluence, Chef, Jenkins etc. Various Linux Distros deployment administration including
• Have been instrumental in introducing new technologies to CentOS and Ubuntu our organization, like Splunk, OSSEC, PFSense, AlienVault Tivoli Endpoint Manager Patch Management that make NOC operations more robust What's Up Gold
• Have been recognized for the work i have done several time Tripwire Enterprise from the top management F5 - BIG IP LTM/GTM
• Log/Event Analysis, using tools like SNORT, NESSUS Splunk, OSSEC, AlienVault
• Yosemite Backup
• Hitachi/Dell PowerVault SAN administration
• Acronis Backup and Recovery
• Basic CISCO router and switch configurationTCP/IP Ethernet LAN Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Systems Administrator/Team Lead

Confidential, Merrifield, VA

Responsibilities:

• Active Directory, Group Policy Management, Auditing, Windows 2008/2012 server administration.
• Administering various Linux deployments, like CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu.
• Designing and implementing backup plan using Yosemite, Acronis and Clonezilla.
• Administering Hitachi SAN, Dell PowerVault.
• Managing VMware Esxi server, VMware VSphere and Windows Server 2008 /2012 Hyper V.
• Administering Tivoli Endpoint Manger, adding users, Sites and Patching servers using Tivoli Endpoint Manger Patch
• Management for Windows, linux patches, as well as application patching for JAVA, Flash Player, Mozilla etc.
• Insuring high availability of application servers using BIG IP LTM and BIG IP GTM.
• Monitoring security of the network using tools like Snort, Nessus, Tripwire Enterprise, OSSEC, OpenVAS, Symantec
• Endpoint Protection Manager.
• Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Oracle Administration
• Basic Cisco router and switch administration.
• Research and purchase of all new network equipment including switches, routers, servers, workstations and backup equipment.
• Liferay Administration.
• Tomcat Administration.
• SharePoint Administration.
• ColdFusion Administration.
• Desktop support for users including, MS Office, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• Research and purchase of all new network equipment including switches, routers, servers, workstations and backup
• Managing inventory of all store products, including ordering and restocking to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Managing cash-flow, including itemizing and auditing register receipts and paying all expenses (e.g. utilities, maintenance
• Developing and implementing competitive pricing strategies · Performance internal and external store maintenance,
• Hiring, training and motivating employees on all store functions, including customer service, up selling and cross-selling
• Configuration of firewalls like Macfee Sidewinder and PFsense.
• Splunk configuration and administration.
• Solr Administration.
• Configuring and managing Apache web servers.

Field Engineer

Confidential, College Station, TX

Responsibilities:

• Administering Active Directory, Auditing, Windows 2003/2008 server.
• Maintaining DHCP, DNS servers.
• TCP/IP, Ethernet LAN.
• Performing basic CISCO switch and router configuration.
• Setup LAN networks in offices of various clients.
• Maintaining active directory and user accounts.
• Resolving network problems for clients.
• Updating patches.
• Installing and maintaining hardware such as Dell and HP-- desktops, laptops, printers, scanners.
• Maintaining print servers. equipment.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Boyds, MD

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2003 server management
• Maintaining active directory and user accounts
• Resolving network problems for clients
• Updating patches
• Installing and maintaining hardware such as Dell and HP-- desktops, laptops, printers, scanners.
• Desktop support for users including, MS Office, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista
• Maintaining DHCP servers

Store Manager

Confidential, Vienna, Va

Responsibilities:

• costs, payroll, etc.)
• Negotiating and coordinating with vendors
• Setting up in-store displays
• Creating innovative promotions to attract more customers including exceeding standards for cleanliness
• Scheduling of staff to maintain 24 x7 store coverage
• Training an assistant manager to perform all managerial functions
• Improved sales at the store by 8% using a variety of methods, despite a recent history of sagging sales
• Increased the gross profit dollar percentage by 3 points
• Boosted operating earnings by 94.5%