SUMMARY:

• Over 11 years of experience in systems administration, production support, change management, request management, and incident management processes in multi - platform/multi-domain environment.
• Over 6 years of experience in security hardening and vulnerability management of windows platform.
• Extensive knowledge/Experience in Windows 2012/2008/2003 Server Confidential and Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 Clients Confidential .
• Experience in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat Server/Client Confidential .
• Extensive experience in working with Minimum Security Baseline (MSB);i.e., defining/deploying MSB for windows platform based on security standard such as PCI DSS, CIST Security standard, FTC Data security. Motivated, enthusiastic, and pro-active System/Network Administrator with an excellent 'can-do' attitude.
• Expert in system administration of windows server/client plat forms. Extensive knowledge/experience in Active Directory, GPOs, DNS servers, DHCP server, File & Print Server, IIS
• Server, FTP, Terminal Server, RIS, RRAS, NAT, WSUS, Microsoft Clustering, Exchange Mail Server and ISA Server, LAPS, Windows Event Collection.
• Experience in automation using scripting. i.e., batch scripts, power shell scripts, Power CLI scripts, BMC NSH.
• Experience in using automation tools such as BMC Server Automation, Hyena, SCCM, Shavlik and LANDesk Experience in managing IaaS Private Clouds built on VMware and Citrix Technologies.
• Experience in building Virtual machines in VMware ESXi host and Citrix Xenserver.
• Experience in Networking configuration & Security Configuration on VMware ESX/ESXi Host. Extensive knowledge in advance features of VMware VMOTION, SVMOTION, HA and DRS including Vm Lab Manager and Orchestrator.
• Experience in P2V MIGRATION using VMware Converter / Plate Spin 6.8.x. Creating host and client VM templates and cloning.
• Experience in iSCSI SAN, NAS, NFS storage and RAID concept. Extensive understanding of networking concepts, (i.e., Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, VLANs, and routing in LAN/WAN, Ethernet Port, Patch Panel and wireless networks.)
• Experience with x86 / x64 Intel, HP, IBM & Dell rack-mounted servers, tower servers, blade servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals configuration. Familiar with Data Center/Server Farm environment like Servers deployment, Cabling & labeling maintaining AC cooling, Environmental Sensing Devices, power and Confidential monitoring. Strong communication and people skills, both written and verbal. Able to assess and resolve issues quickly.
• A proven record of reliability, the ability to perform under time constraints, and good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to support and Documentation.
• Quick learner, highly motivated team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Woonsocket, RI

Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Participated in Periodic Access Review (PAR) of High Privileged Domain, Local groups in Active Directory, infrastructure and application servers.
• Worked on vulnerability scanning of windows servers using Qualys scanner, Shavlik Patch Scanner.
• Worked with architects in defining Minimum Security Baseline (MSB) for Windows 2003/2008/2012 Member
• Servers / Domain controllers Security hardening.
• Worked as a technical lead to implement Minimum Security Baseline for Member Servers/ Domain Controllers in more than 10 domains over 6000+ Windows 2003/2008/2012 servers. It includes, Planning, Change management process and implementation using automation process in Hyena.
• Worked in Vulnerability management of Windows 2003/2008/2012 servers which include patching of Security and Critical Patches for platform/Applications. Used BMC Sever Automation console 8.3, 8.6, Shavlik patch management tool.
• Worked on creating Installation packages, Deployment jobs, Component Templates, Audit/Compliance Jobs, NSH Script jobs in BMC Sever Automation Console 8.3/8.6.
• Worked as a technical lead to deploy Windows Centralized Event Collection Infrastructure for more than 6000+ windows 2008/2012 servers in 9 Domains with Site collection/Centralized collection approach.
• Worked as a technical lead to deploy LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) for more than 5000+ Windows 2008/2012 Servers in three domains and setup LAPS UI in terminal servers for each domain.
• Worked with PCI, FTC, SOX assessors to evidence Security and Compliance fulfillment for various security and compliance Auditing.
• Worked as a technical lead to deploy access restriction through 2FA Jump servers for all windows servers; which is implementing host based firewall rules for Windows 2008/2012 Servers to restrict RDP access only through 2FA
• RD Session Host Servers in a RDS setup via Devolution Server / RDM Client technology.
• Worked in Windows Host Based Firewall, AppLocker Technologies to harden security for PCI Servers.

Confidential, Scarborough, ME

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administered production servers/network infrastructure that includes Administration of Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, NAS, File and print Servers, POS servers, Terminal Servers and other Application Servers on Windows NT/ 2000/2003/2008 .
• Provided production support for Windows 2003, 2008 Servers.
• Worked on hardware and platform related incidents on windows servers through incident management Processes. (HP Open View Service Center/ HP Service Manager 9).
• Managed/Administered virtual/physical servers through console accesses in Center Server 4.1, 5.0, HP iLO 2.0, Avocent KVM, HP On board Administrator, and HP Insight Management tools.
• Participated in firmware upgrade and configuration of iLO for store POS servers.
• Administered parallel SCSI RAID 1+0, 5 Arrays using HP Array Configuration Utility and Array Diagnostic Utility.
• Participated in building infrastructure virtual servers such as File Servers, Print Servers, and VMware ESXi host in vSphere 4.0 Environment. .
• Managed/ Administered Citrix XenApp 5.0 servers using Citrix Access Management Console, Presentation
• Server Console, and Delivery Service Console.
• Managed/ Administered Citrix XenDesktop VDI using Citrix Delivery Service Console.
• Restored files/folders on IBM TSM backups using Backup-Archive GUI.
• Involved in monthly patching of Windows 2003/2008 Using Landesk/Bigfix patch management tools.
• Worked in trouble shooting of access permission related issues/Policy processing issues in Windows 2003/2008 servers in multi-domain environment.
• Worked on delegating right for users in Windows 2003/2008 Active Directory in multi domain environments.

Environment: Windows NT/ 2000/2003/2008 , Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, VSphere 4.0, NetApp FC SAN/NAS, HP Proliant Servers, HP Blade servers (enclosure c3000, c7000), Citrix XenApp 5.0, Citix XenDesktop VDI, Remote desktop services.

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

Systems /VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Created virtual machines.
• Installed client and server OS such as Win NT, XP, Vista, 7, server 2000, 2003, and 2008.
• Installed VMware tools.
• Created virtual machine templates and deployed Virtual Machines through templates.
• Cloned virtual machines.
• Provided physical to virtual migration for approximately 500 physical severs using VMware Vcenter Converter and Vizioncore vConverter.
• Created virtual networks and troubleshot issues on virtual switches. .
• Made ESX host clusters and enabled HA and DRS.
• Worked on migration between hosts using vMotion and storage vMotion.
• Configured Netbackup clients.
• Patched workstation and servers.
• Configured DNS and DHCP servers.
• Worked on documenting the environments.
• Interacted and worked with different teams to meet the dead lines.
• Participated in the migration planning, developing, testing and moving the migration process onto full-fledged production network.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003/2008 , Exchange Server 2003/2010, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, VMware ESXi 4.0 Server, Open filer iSCSI SAN/NAS, iStore SAN, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault NAS, Zywall and SonicWall Firewall, Remote desktop services

Confidential

Customer support and project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Served in product testing and upgrading, performed all types of maintenance and engineering on WiMax and WiFi, and VoIP integrated WiMax products.
• Provided technical support and training for the customers about MicroMAXd products such as ProST, EasyST, BSR, BSDU, and the Management Platform Netspan.
• Worked in WiMax deployment project with the ISP and Telecommunication Customers. Provided technical supports for integrating BSRs to Base stations and BSs to cell.
• Worked with testing equipments such as Digital CROs. BER Monitors. Worked with packet sniffing applications and band with monitoring applications.
• Installing, configuring and Windows 2003 servers of DHCP, WINS, DNS.
• Creating and managing the users, groups, GPO in the Active Directory 2003.
• Implemented, Managed ISA server 2004 Firewall with web filtering and Remote Access VPN.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming etc.), and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.)
• LAN Cabling, RJ-45 crimping, Labelling, Patch Panel, PC Junction boxes, Phone Switches and Rack set-up.
• Investigated user problems, determined possible solutions, oversaw software, installation and upgrades.
• Planned and coordinated with major customers like ISP and Telecommunication service providers for installation/Down Calls of branches.
• Supervised project team during the deployment projects.

Environment: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004, Windows 2003 Server, Windows NT Server, Windows XP, Cisco Edge routers (1700, 1800), Cisco switches 2500 series, MicroMaxd 3.5 GHz products such as WiFi, VoIP integrated ProST, EasyST, BSR, and BSDU.

Confidential

System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Served in computer maintenance, performed all types of hardware, software maintenance and engineering in addition to systems selection, backup and technical support.
• Installing, configuring and Windows 2003 servers of DHCP, FTP, WSUS, Web Server and SQL Database Server.
• Creating and managing the users, groups, GPO in the Active Directory.
• Implemented, Managed ISA server 2004 Firewall with web filtering and Remote Access VPN.
• Implemented and managed McAfee Antivirus EPO Server and clients for LAN security
• Monitoring of Internet usage, Antivirus statistics and reporting to Project Manager.
• Responsible & managing Online Trading applications, Servers & Connectivity with stock exchanges, providing remote support to end clients and branch users.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming etc.), and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.)
• LAN Cabling, RJ-45 crimping, Labelling, Patch Panel, PC Junction boxes, Phone Switches and Rack set-up.
• Investigated user problems, determined possible solutions, oversaw software, installation and upgrades.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data centre on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Planned and coordinated with major vendors like ISP and V-SATs service providers for installation/Down Calls of branches.
• Assigned duties and supervised a team of junior network engineers.

Environment: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows NT Server, Windows XP.