SUMMARY:

I’m a Server Administrator with hands on experience installing and configuring both physical and virtual servers. I have experience installing and configuring network switches, cabling and terminations. I’m an organized hard worker able to multitask and prioritize. I have a positive attitude and work well as part of a team. Currently I am aggressively pursuing my CCNA Certification to strengthen my networking skill and ultimately I would like to secure a CCNP.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008 | TCP/IP Based Protocols | Windows 7 & 10 Hyper - V & VMWare | Observium & SCOM | Data Protection Manager | WDS | Active Directory & Group Policy OpenVAS | P2V Converter | DHCP, DNS | Root Cause Analysis | Troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Hyper-V Operations/Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed both Hyper-V & VMWare environments which included deploying, updating and configuring Windows Server 2016 servers
• Used Service Manager for tracking, creating and addressing escalated tickets
• Racked new and rearranged existing equipment. Ran fiber and rerouted cables to increase server/chassis airflow
• Installed Axis Security Camera System for both local and remote offices
• Worked alongside the Network Engineer to configure new DHCP scopes and clean up unused VLANS
• Utilized OpenVAS for internal VLAN scans to remediate any vulnerability that may exists with Microsoft Server Operating Systems on a quarterly basis
• Managed server backups using Microsoft Data Protection Manager across all sites
• Experience utilizing Observium and Operations Manager to monitor server hardware
• Conducted RCA meetings when outages occurred
• Leveraged InfoSec to educate employees on how to identify potentially dangerous emails
• Worked with the Audit Team to remediate facility security issues by providing video recordings
• Utilized Exchange Online to setup email archiving for the organization in addition to setting up TLS
• Deployed client Operating Systems using Windows Deployment Services
• Utilized WSUS/SCCM to update client and server Operating Systems with security patches
• Worked with Business Analysts to roll out updates for core applications
• Leveraged Cylance to monitor user workstations for malware infections
• Used PowerShell to automate Daily Backup Reports and have them email to the team

Environment: Server 2003/20, Windows 7, 10, Hyper-V, VMWare, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Service Manager, Cylance, Axis Camera Station, Observium, Operations Manager, SolarWinds, Service Manager, Print Services, OpenVAS, DPM, Office 365, Tripplite KVM, HP ProLiant DL 360 G5, Dell VRTX and PowerEdge FX2s Chassis, Dell EqualLogic PS 6210, 6510

Confidential

NOC/Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Monitored overall compute environment via SolarWinds for downed servers, switches and routers
• Notified the appropriate team(s) to resolve issues
• Datacenter Operator - assisted the Datacenter Manager with racking and installing various datacenter hardware

Environment: Server 2003/2008/2012 , Windows XP, Windows 7, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12, Active Directory

Confidential

VMware Operations/System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall management of virtual environment and infrastructure
• Deployed virtual machines in addition to management and upkeep of templates
• Architected and implemented WSUS solution leveraging Group Policy to manage distribution of Service Packs and Critical Updates
• Responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining HP ProLiant ML series servers
• Developed PowerShell scripts for disabling orphaned computer accounts in Active Directory
• Architected and implemented a solution for Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Designed and implemented Group Policy used to secure and standardized user workstations, laptops and tablets
• Implemented Print Server solution for the firm
• Managed backup and recovery environment

Environment: Server 2003/2008/2012 , WSUS, Windows XP, Windows 7, ESXi, vSphere 5, ArcServ 16.5, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12, HP DL 380, PowerShell, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

Confidential

VMware/System Administrator/Datacenter Operator

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured ESX hosts
• Installed and configured vCenter and vSphere
• Configured hosts and clusters, created datacenter environment and implemented HA
• Performed P2V migrations of over 100 physical servers with VMware Converter
• Managed creation of LUNS, RAID groups and storage groups
• Created, managed and configured virtual machines, Clones and Templates
• Installed and configured InfraStruXure Central, managed Symmetra 80k UPS in addition to installing NetBotz environmental monitors
• Installed, configured and managed HP ProLiant hardware in addition to installing and configuring HP Systems Insight Manager to monitor health of physical servers.
• Maintained and scheduled regular maintenance for datacenter cooling equipment and generator
• Provided Application Support for ADP, FAS, Papercut
• Provided support for Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS
• Configured and managed Symantec NetBackup, Backup Exec, Arcserv and EMC Networker backup environments
• Coordinated with offsite vendor for storage and delivery of backup tapes and totes as needed for backup and restore procedures
• Configured and implemented Data Domain across 14 sites globally
• Managed telephone and voicemail systems
• Configured windows performance monitoring to tune both physical and virtual servers
• Provided desktop and laptop support for over 700 clients globally by phone or in person as needed

Environment: Server 2000/2003/2008/2008 R2/2012, WSUS, Windows XP, Windows 7, ESXi Server 4.x and 5.x, vCenter 4.x, vSphere 5.x, ArcServ, HP DL and ML series servers, HP C7000, HP BL460 Blades, EMC Clariion CX4-960, Data Domain, Tape Libraries, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP