OBJECTIVE:

A position as a Systems Engineer, Systems Integrator or Network Engineer where I can achieve personal and professional success.

SUMMARY:

• 25 years of experience in aerospace, business and DoD supporting information technology systems
• Performed server implementation tasks for projects in a DoD global WAN
• Installed, configured and remotely administered UNIX, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux and Windows IIS servers for a web hosting company. Performed troubleshooting steps with database administrators and developers to correct database and scripting errors
• Built or upgraded small LANs and performed end user account management on Windows 2000 and 2003 server as a computer network management provider. Security implemented by configuring firewall settings on the router and server as well as using Internet mail filtering, RAID and data backup on desktops and servers
• Hardware: Dell, HP and Mac desktops and laptops; Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Confidential Blade, NetApp Filer Appliances, Oracle SPARC and x64 rack mount servers; Ethernet and Fiber NIC and SAN HBA cards; Cisco switches and routers; computer peripherals include printers, handheld and wireless devices
• Software: Microsoft Office, Corel Word Perfect, Ulead Photo Impact, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, Adobe Photoshop, Apache Tomcat and Windows IIS web server, Norton, McAfee and eTrust Antivirus, MS Enterprise Manager for SQL 7.0 and 2000, Net IQ Directory Resource Administrator, Arc Sight, WS FTP Pro, Cute FTP, Visio 2000, Desktop DNA, Palm Pilot, Intellisync, MS SCCM server, Altiris, Remedy and Citrix
• Operating Systems: MS DOS, PowerShell, Windows XP, Vista and 7; Red Hat Linux, Fedora, SUSE Linux and Mac OS X
• Network Operating Systems: VMware ESX Server, VMware vSphere, HP Opsware SA and NA, Windows 2003, 2008 and 2012 R2 server, MS Exchange Server, Solaris 10 x64 and SPARC (LDoms and Zones), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Elkridge, MD

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring, configuring and sustaining signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems in support of a DoD global network.
• This was accomplished in an infrastructure running Red Hat Enterprise Linux server on HP ProLiant DL 580 servers and virtual machines built on the VMware ESXi server platform.
• These systems collected and presented data for visualization using graphical user interfaces.
• I provided assistance to developers and database administrators during the process of development, testing and production.
• Worked with various applications installed on the systems including: Java, XML, Ruby, Puppet, Perl, PHP, Tomcat, Bash, Zenoss and MySQL.
• Relocated and established WAN connectivity for multi - server racked equipment which included Ethernet/fiber switches and KVM console switches.
• Upgraded SAN Storage Systems to HP MSA shelves managed by HP ProLiant servers using StorNext management software.
• Upgraded Quantum Tape Libraries with additional modules.
• Performed upgrades to Quantum Tape Library tape drives for faster data transfer rates across fiber network and for the use of larger data tapes.
• Replaced Confidential fibre channel switches with newer generation switches by Confidential .
• Installed and configured Symantec NetBackup master and client software onto physical servers and virtual machines running RHEL, CentOS or Windows Server using policies to backup data to the Quantum Tape Libraries.
• Built HP Blade c7000 enclosures.
• Upgraded end-of-life HP ProLiant servers to newer generation wherever required installing RHEL 6, CentOS 6 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Built Red Hat Network Satellite servers for installing patches and software updates.
• Configured and deployed Windows Server 2012 R2 running Active Directory and built WSUS 2012 servers to push out Microsoft security and software updates.
• Installed and configured Nagios for monitoring the enterprise infrastructure.
• I conducted regular scheduled maintenance on forensic workstations, laptops and FireEye appliances to perform malware analysis.

Confidential, Hanover, MD

Principle Lead Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for end user support and server implementation of a DoD global analyst network.
• Administrative duties were performed on an Active Directory environment consisting of Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008 servers.
• This included account creation with a MS Exchange account and managing all aspects of account management.
• Performed backup of servers using the Veritas Exec Backup suite with various tape drive devices such as Dell’s TL 4000 tape backup drive.
• On site hardware installation of Dell workstations and printers by HP and Lexmark. Windows XP image installed on workstations as well as various applications used by analyst.
• Supported Solaris OS versions 8 and 10 server installs with jumpstart custom configurations for deployment.
• Rack mounted servers with installation of power distribution units, cable management and console switch.
• Performed installation of network operating systems: Windows 2003/2008 server; Solaris 10 SPARC server using jumpstart configurations including LDoms and Zones; Red Hat Enterprise Linux server which included kickstart configurations.
• Loaded core apps including the installation of Centrify for the Linux/UNIX platform and hardened systems for security.
• After installation, worked with Data Base Admins and Developers by running scripts and performing system administrative tasks on development and production servers.
• Coordinated the design effort with customers and assisted support groups with the installation of networking, SAN and backup configuration.
• Applied project engineering /management principles, practices and procedures to complete tasking in a timely manner.
• Created and configured Windows 2003, 2008, Solaris 10 x64 and Red Hat Linux virtual servers using VMware ESX server and vSphere vCenter then managed them in HP Opsware.
• Documented and tracked projects in the Remedy Ticketing System.

Confidential, Greenbelt, MD

Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, development, administration and maintenance of a DoD internal network.
• This involved the creation of servers to perform a specific task.
• I installed and configured SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 servers.
• Monitored and maintained Confidential Blade Servers and NetApp Filer Appliances.
• I provided end user account management as well as Dell and HP desktop and laptop support.
• Worked with network engineers to resolve connectivity issues with Cisco Ethernet and fiber switches and routers.
• Received in Red Hat Linux 5 System Administration and a NetApp Data ONTAP Fundamentals class at an offsite location.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Hardware/Software Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing tier III level technical assistance desk side as well as over the phone support and remote access via SMS control tool for the Confidential under a contract with the Air Force Confidential Communication Agency.
• Maintained high customer satisfaction in technology resources deployment efforts in a DoD Enterprise WAN. Support for Windows XP, 2000, NT, Outlook 2000, Outlook 2003, Office 2000, Office 2003, Palm and Blackberry software installations, hardware installations, printer configuration, desktop/laptop rebuilds and setups.
• EA and Net IQ Directory Resource Administrator used for end user account management.
• Remedy ticket system used to open, update and close reported problems.

Confidential, Dulles, VA

Desktop Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for migrating laptops and desktops from Windows 2000 to Windows XP Professional with new or used systems for internal users at the Confidential Headquarters campus.
• All activity was entered and updated into the Remedy ticketing system and equipment accounted for by scanning each asset with a Palm Pilot for synchronization to the network.
• This task included performing the installation of laptops, desktops, CRT, LCD monitors and Palm Pilots with Intellisync for new hire personnel and user request for additional or replacement equipment.
• Developers received Red Hat Linux or Sun Solaris systems. Installed equipment included Dell OptiPlex desktops, Dell D-Series laptops, Power Mac G5 desktops and PowerBook G4 laptops.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for migrating workstations from Windows 2000 to Windows XP Professional from the Social Security Administration Headquarters, West Campus to all of the site locations throughout the U.S. and other countries. Terminal server was used to remotely connect to servers and workstations as a member of the Global Administrator group.
• The process started with downloading the XP image to the site’s MMS server (Managed Member Server) then running workstation backups using a .Net Framework application from the server. On the day of migration, I connected to the site’s server and ran Symantec GhostCast Server to download the XP image to workstations connected to the LAN using a multicast session.
• After the image download completed to the workstations, I ran the SAS server and Server Support applications to restore them from their backup with all the necessary files, system variables and network settings necessary to rejoin the domain.
• I performed troubleshooting steps on Dell OptiPlex GX260, 270 and 280 systems and Compaq Deskpro EN systems as well as, but not limited to, Dell Power Edge servers running Windows 2000 or 2003 server, Cisco 2600 series routers and 2900 series switches. Implemented throughout the SSA the transition from a paper file system to an electronic file infrastructure using Dell server racks configured with COTS and GOTS applications.