WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Administration /Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Replace Cisco ASA 5520’s with ASA5555x.
• Setup Firesight IPS/IDS system on newly installed ASA’s.
• Setup Webvpn for hospitals to transfer files to Confidential via web portal.
• Maintained Catalyst 2960 Stacks and Nexus 5000 redundant switches.
• Provide resolution to day to day connectivity issues via ticketing system.
• Setup Site to Site vpn’s between hospitals and Confidential for file transfers andapplication connectivity for use by reps in call - center.

Confidential

IT Department Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervised internal IT help desk techs and assigned daily tasks in a 300+ user environment.
• Responsible for ordering, setting up, and configuring Pc’s, Mfc’s, Switches, and Wifi access for new sites before opening and making sure Nurses stations and exam room machines are setup for RDS (Windows server 2008).
• Created printing policies for newly added printers.
• Administered NEC SV8100 phone system, Kratos, Honeywell Card access systems, and Cisco 2500 Wireless controller.
• Ran and punched down Ethernet and Phone cables when required.
• Tracked service tickets using Connect wise and managed pc’s at all site with Kaseya, and Team viewer.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Collocation Site Blade system. BL35p and BL20P servers and MSA1000 SAN.
• Configure and maintain Cisco pix’s, ASA 5505’s and 3005 and 3015 VPN concentrators, for hosted clients and offsite clients.
• Troubleshoot Cat5/6 cable runs and patch panels due to connectivity issues. Run new cabling depending on client needs or locate problem runs and replace rj45 or cable segments.
• Configure and maintain Cisco Site to site vpn’s for clients and internal use.
• Setup Desk now Collaboration software for hosted client base.
• Setup Alert Call management Application for service call tracking In house.
• Setup Network streaming solution for hosted remote client workstation and server management, comparable to Webex..
• Setup HP Rapid Deployment Solution for Confidential at Confidential .
• Deployed servers at collocation site for hosted clients with HP Rapid Deployment Software.
• Deployed Red Hat Linux AS and Windows 2k and 2k3 via RDP to Confidential .
• Network Infrastructure Planning and deployment internally and for clients.
• Worked with Kaseya to deploy patches, applications and remote management as well.
• Converted to Connect wise from Alert for Call management and ticketing.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured SBS 2003 for various small to medium sized clients.
• Provided ongoing network and email support for various clients running Windows 2k/2k3 and Exchange 2000/2003.
• Provided support for workstations and servers at various client sites, from NT - 2k3.
• Maintained and monitored backups for clients remotely.
• Setup Netscreen Firewall / VPN solution for multiple clients implemented as a site to site VPN or using a software client.
• Run Cat5e/6 cabling, setup and punched down at patch panels.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues due to cable problems.

Confidential

Network Technician

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot Network connectivity issues
• Installation and configuration of new desktops insuring network connectivity.
• 100 + users on NT and 2k Servers and Windows 2k professional in desktops.
• Prepared and rolled out 100+ workstations with 2k Pro at various company locations.
• Setup VPN accounts for remote users utilizing SoftRemote client and configuring VPN user account on Sidewinder firewall.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured HP Net servers and Compaq servers for product development and internal production environment.
• Setup Nokia IP440 and RL50 hardware with Checkpoint firewall and Site to Site VPN respectively.
• Team lead for Site to Site VPN Implementation.
• Created client documentation for VPN rollout.
• Created and implemented Backup Procedures utilizing Arcserve IT and Scalar 100 Tape library.

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Tested applications requested by department heads for integration into Chase standardized desktop environment.
• Utilized Sysdiff to generate Pre and Post installation Information.
• Utilized Wininstall, Novell application launcher and Zenworks to rollout Shared applications to desktops.

Confidential

Independent Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed 40 user Network utilizing MS Windows NT4 and Windows 98.
• Integrated art department Apple systems into Microsoft Network.
• Setup Backup Procedures for client utilizing Arcserve 6.5.
• Connected Client Network to Fractional T1 Utilizing Ascend Pipeline Router.
• Setup User Email Pop3 Access to Webmail system provided by ISP.
• Configured Secure Connect integrated firewall on Router.

Confidential, NA

LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Aided in the Migration of Netware 3.1x servers to 4.11 with bindery emulation.
• Aided in Implementing a disaster recovery plan by mirroring servers and Creating backup procedures.
• Project lead on TCP/IP implementation utilizing Lan workplace 5 for Windows.
• Aided in Updating Process control manual for software and systems audit.
• Performed Routine / daily user management on servers.

Confidential

Field Service Technician

Responsibilities:

• Serviced and Maintained PC’s and Printers.
• Onsite service for existing networks and hardware.
• Ran Cabling and connected patch panels for network connections.
• Second level troubleshooting of network and standalone pc issues.

Confidential

Field Service Technician / In-house Technician

Responsibilities:

• Setup Netware 2.15, 2.2 and 3.11 servers in-house for installation .
• Ran cabling and connected 10baseT, Coax and Arcnet cabling and associated hardware as required.
• Setup dedicated communication servers utilizing Intel Faxability and Closeup.
• Aided with SCO Unix and Xenix network installations and configuration utilizing digiboard equipment and Wyse Terminals.
• Installed and Configured networks utilizing VM386, PC MOS and Lantastic Operating systems.