TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• DHCP,DNS, VOIP
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Dell R720, H.P DL - 360 & 380
• Active Directory, LANSurveyor
• IIS, TCP/IP, T1
• Windows 95, 98,XP,2000
• HP SAN EVA4400, OEM
• Trend Micro Anti Virus, Pestpatrol
• 802.3, VPN, HTTPS
• Win 7, Win 8, Vista, Pxe
• Presinet IDS, 5505 ASA
• Office 2010, OWA, Nextgen, Peoplesoft
• LAN, SAN, MPLS
• Novell 3.11 Network
• Fortinet Fortigate Firewall
• Lotus Notes, Mcafee Anti Virus, VNC
• WAN, SNMP, DSL
• Win Server 2003 & 2008
• Barracuda Spam Firewall
• Symantec AV 12, Citrix, Great Plains
• 802.1, SMTP,WAP
• Citrix XenApp 5.0 Server
• HP C7000, BL Blades
• Ghost, Photoshop, vSphere Client v5
• VMware ESXi 6.0.0B
• Catalyst 4500 & 6500
• PcAnywhere, Visio, Back up Exec10
• Exchange Server 2003
• Polycom, Smart Phones
• Remedy, FrontPage, SolarwindsVCenter Server 6.0
• Catalyst 2948 / 3500
• Partition Magic, Radius/TACACS+
• ScoUnix 5.0.4
• Server Racks, UPSes
• Orion Network Performance Monitor
• Citrix WAN Scaler
• Veeam Backup & Fast Scp v3.0.3
• Cisco 2811 Routers
• Dameware, Track-it, Nagios, N-Able
• Raid 0,1,5, Sonicwall
• Microsoft Project, Spiceworks, Altiris
• Dell MD3000 SAN
• MS Baseline Security Analyzer V2.0

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network and Security Engineer \ Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Vmware 3.5 to 6.0.0B host migration, Vcenter Server 6.0.0B, LAN/WAN restructuring, Infrastructure Monitoring and Administration of Dell servers, switches, w.a.p.’s, Dell MD3000 SAN, Cisco5505 Firewalls\ASDM, AWS, SSL, Sha1\ Sha2, Sherweb email, VPN, Belarc, Hippa, Kleopatra Pgp Encryption, Sftp., Active Directory Services, Malware Bytes, Symantec A/V 12, Skype for business, Mac OS 10, Security Engineering and WAN\Web hardening, Qualys Scans, C.V.E. Mitre.
• Assisted in upgrading to new VOIP phone system. (Nextiva).
• Continously assist in meeting RFP requirements, Ssae 16, HIPPA, audits and maintaining a 24/7 production environment.
• Assist in implementing site24x7.com monitoring for all network web servers (uptime 99.999 availability).
• Vmware Esxi server host optimization and constant maintenance of low-latency web server based services.
• Implement procedure to upgrade web servers from server 2003 to 2008 and server2012 R2 (install, configure, hardening).
• Active Directory administration, Issuing security certificates, revoking and managing expirations, NAT translations, ACL.
• Standardized Barracuda 490 Onsite\Cloud backup for all production servers (100+ Servers) - Acronis as 3rd back-up.
• Provide network monitoring and analyzes for optimization strategies designed to improve Infrastructure performance Security using Vcenter server host usage real-time charts, Netflow and Presinet network monitoring system\IDS.
• Restructure and restack servers at One Wilshire (provide power redundancy and Raid 5 configuration standards).
• Made all network recommendations, planned and implemented network changes. Reported to C.E.O. and I.T Director.

Confidential

Network and Security Engineer \ Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Daily VCenter Server 5.0, LAN/WAN, ScoUnix 5.0.4, Win7, Office 2010, Putty, Security audits and patching, Infrastructure Monitoring and Administration (Dell Servers, OEM Servers, DELL\Cisco switches, 802.1x, desktops, cameras, printers, RF Motorola guns, Mac OS 10, Symantec.E.P.M. 12 Ru1 Mp1, Malware Bytes, LanSurveyor, Netflow, IpScanner, Nmap).
• Configure and maintain various LAN network devices using industry best practices (ITIL).
• Work with various 3rd parties to facilitate, manage and execute any special event IT requirements.
• Provide network monitoring and analyzes for optimization strategies designed to improve STG’s network performance using the OSI model.
• Rack, stack, lift IT equipment up to 50 pounds, travel domestically, and work extended hours if needed.
• Act as a technical lead, where appropriate, in helping new projects and new technology refreshes/releases are successfully progressed from inception to deployment.
• VMware P2V conversions, Server virtualization, device image creation\testing
• Track and document network changes with proper Visio diagrams and spreadsheets
• Vulnerability \ security patching (win updates, AntiVirus, O.S. Service packs, device patches and general network upkeep).
• Monitor network device logs to mitigate and trend potential Information Security issues or threats to STG.
• Server/desktop optimization, I.T. process streamlining and PC corporate branding
• Provide appropriate knowledge transfer and/or training to other engineers, operations staff or application development team members related to new technology introductions
• Identify issues: write policies and procedures in a bi-lingual format when needed, Documentation and Security policies.
• Work with various 3rd party providers and support groups to resolve any IT operation issues.

Confidential

Senior System Administration and Security

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Windows servers, Linux servers, applications, web pages, and appliances identified by corporate vulnerability scan (Infrastructure Hardening) and penetration testing.
• Daily LAN/WAN administration, Infrastructure and Server performance tuning.
• Analyze and Rectify complex faults on the network to meet defined service levels (Infrastructure Hardening).
• VMware conversions, Server virtualization, device image creation\testing ( 300+ Servers).
• Disaster Recovery planning and documentation.
• Server builds, optimization and VMware Infrastructure Monitoring.

Technologies used: HTML, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, WINS, A/D, VMware 5.0, Vmconvertor, Vsphere, MS Server 2008, Apache, nMap, Belarc, MS Baseline Analyzer, C.V.E Mitre, Veeam Fast Scp, What’s up Gold (SIEM), Fusion VM Enterprise, Vm Center Server 5.0.0, Vm Fail-over Clustering, Dell Servers and Cisco Switches.

Confidential

Network Administrator \ Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Network Infrastructure monitoring, administration, security and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain windows critical updates, patch updates on all desktop and Windows2008 servers (Dell PowerEdge R810, Dell 1950s, Dell 2950s, HP Proliant DL-360).
• Exchange 2003 /2007 (RackSpace Cloud E-mail System), SQL 2005, 802.3, Symantec End Point Prot. Mgr. 11.07 (A\V), and HP EVA 4400 SAN (Lun creation and Optimization) Administration.
• Create and maintain desktop/laptop images, topology diagrams (Visio & LanSurveyor), policies and procedures.
• Identified, Documented and labeled all network devices and configurations (color coded and standardized communication rooms).
• Supply technical support training for new technicians and helpdesk staff. Develop notes on installing and troubleshooting procedures.
• Daily LAN/WAN administration, Infrastructure and Server performance tuning.
• Analyze and Rectify complex faults on the network to meet defined service levels.
• Load balanced power/network flow in communication rooms and capacity planning (software/hardware).
• Responsible for establishing security best practices and performance tuning in a corporate environment.
• Server Builds\Reconfigurations, Vmotion, VMware conversion of physical hardware (VMware ESXi 4.0.0) and Disaster Recovering Planning / Implementation. Rack mounting LAN\WAN devices.
• Network monitoring/optimization and security policy implementation.
• Reviewing network discovery sweeps over all corporate networks to identify all critical network systems and devices, and implement vulnerability testing and reporting for those systems
• Install, test, and/or maintain all network devices for Enterprise (HP SAN, Dell Servers and Switches).

Confidential

Network Analyst / Consultant

Responsibilities:

• 3 Com, Cisco Switches, VOIP, Video Conferencing, Video Phones, Skype for business and H.323 technologies used.
• Server builds, Raid, Ilo, DHCP, DNS, Pxe, Ghost Server technology.

Confidential

LAN/WAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Network Infrastructure monitoring, administration, security and preventive maintenance
• Identify security threats like Viruses, Trojans, Hackers and mis-configured systems
• Generate audits, alerts, reports and records on all network activity
• Provides real-time and historical behavioral analysis and trending
• Exchange 2003, SQL 2005, Barracuda Spam Firewall, Fortinet Fortigate Firewall, SNMP, Presinet Monitoring System (IDS), Citrix WanScaler, MS Great Plains, Skype for business, AD, Trend Micro A\V Administration, McAfee SIEM.
• Supply technical support training for new technicians and helpdesk staff. Develop notes on installing and troubleshooting procedures for new HP thin clients running win. xp embedded.
• Load Balanced power/network flow in communication rooms and capacity planning
• Working in a team environment to test and document the opening of new facilities
• Responsible for establishing security best practices and performance tuning in a corporate environment
• Maintain windows critical updates, patch updates on all workstation and 53 windows servers ( HP Proliant DL-380, HP C7000, VMware 3.5, Citrix Xenapp 5.0, Cisco Call Manager).
• Project Manager for The Network Cisco Refresh Project (upgrading to Catalyst 3550 and 3560 switches from 3com hubs) on 16 remote locations running MPLS and T1’s.
• Network Switch, WAN Bandwidth monitoring/optimization and security policy implementation.

Confidential

LAN/WAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Identified, Documented and labeled all network devices and configurations.
• Build Proof of Concept test lab (AD Users and exchange groups/mailbox Included) for Exchange2007 Migration
• Responsible for Infrastructure Monitoring and preventive maintenance using NAGIOS, SIEM, Setting Server standards.

Confidential

Network / Enterprise Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided basic and in depth assistance to all levels on how systems work and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner
• Project Manager for The Network Cisco Refresh Project (upgrading to Catalyst 2948, 3500, 3550, 3560, 4503, 4506, 6500 from 3com hubs and switches) on 56 remote DPSS locations (13,000 users).
• Building HP DL-360 G5, DL-380 servers with Raid 5 Mirrored and building server racks.
• Responsible for Network Infrastructure Monitoring, Security and preventive maintenance using Cisco works, Orion Network Performance Monitor, SNMP, Netflow, Altiris (software packaging) and Solarwinds SIEM.
• Sever room, Data Center and remote site administration (300+ Windows Servers)
• Application testing and documenting for new and existing projects.
• Created and maintained documents for enhancements and identified bugs including functional specification, bug reporting, system testing, and user reference.
• Responsible for meeting with Directors, Staff Assistants, and Building Managers to coordinate off hours support for special projects.
• Administered Win Server2000, Win Server 2003 R2, Exchange 2003, SQL Server 2005, VMware 3.5, Mcafee Anti Virus Corporate, Microsoft Visio, Radius, Tacacs, DNS, DHCP, EIGRP, STP, ARP, Cisco Call Manager, MS Clustering.