SUMMARY

• To secure an IT Manager / Systems Administration or related position with a growing organization where my training, technical aptitude and problem - solving ability will enhance and benefit all operational efficiencies and allow me to grow both professionally and personally.
• I am a Systems Admin / Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology field.
• I have worked in organizations of various sizes and in different industries.
• I think of myself as a versatile and adaptable person who can thrive in both a team environment as well as working on my own to achieve my goals with the highest standard.
• I am CompTIA Security+ Certified and have been focusing on Cyber Security, Windows Systems and Virtualization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• ESXi Server, vSphere, vCenter, VMware vRealize Operations Manager, VMware DRS, vMotion, vCenter Update Manager, Citrix Cloud XenServer
• XenCenter, XenDesktop iSCSI, SANs, Dell Blade Systems, Cisco UCS, Equallogic SANs, QNAP SANs
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016 Windows XP/7/8/10, ADFS, WSUS, DFS
• Active Directory, Azure, IIS, DNS, DHCP, Windows IAS/NPS, VEEAM Backup and Replication, WDS, SolarWinds
• Ivanti Protect (Patching and Security), Adobe Acrobat, MS Office 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016 ,2019, Visio, Backup Exec
• Desktop Authority, Barracuda Networks, Okta, SentinelOne, Office365, Exchange Online, ServiceNow
• Ubiquity Networks, Cisco Switching, Pure Storage, Security, Network Printing and Imaging, DISA-STIG, DOD-SHB, SCAP Tools, PDQ Deploy, Inventory

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Windows System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Management of core operating systems and virtualization platforms including upgrades, configuration and patching. In a Microsoft Windows environment. Closed and open networks.
• Administer and maintain user accounts
• Secure and configure systems according to DOD and DISA standards
• Manage local networks configuring switches as needed.
• Build and configure new desktop, server and switches as needed.
• Perform and maintain system and or data backups
• Perform patches of OS, anti-virus, and other 3rd party software to provide security and stability.
• Provide end user support, mentoring new users

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Management of core operating systems and virtualization platforms including upgrades, configuration and patching. Including Microsoft Windows and VMware.
• Administer and monitor Exchange, 2010, O365 exchange email servers in an O365 hybrid environment.
• Administer Azure AD.
• Management of core business applications to ensure a stable and reliable service. Including upgrades, configuration and patching. Including but not limited to, of Citrix, Roadnet, Commvault and Solarwinds Orion.
• Engineering and build out of new and hardware and software platforms.
• Troubleshooting and resolution for escalated trouble tickets.
• Management and maintenance of server hardware and storage for SAN storage, Servers, Blade Centers, load balancers and firewalls.
• Participation in on-call rotation and projects.
• Administer and monitor Active Directory, Azure, Group Policy, and DNS.
• Patch and upgrade all operating systems, software, and hardware on all Servers and PC’s using MS SCCM and VUM

Confidential

Manager Server Virtualization / Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage Confidential ’s entire virtual infrastructure consisting of over 500 VMs in multiple locations on multiple hosts.
• Manage all VMware Licensing
• Perform backups of all VMware hosts using VEEAM Backup and Replication.
• Monitor health of VMs and hosts using vCenter Operations Manager and Solar Winds and vRealize operations manager
• Perform all VM creations and conversions and lifecycle management.
• Install and configure new VMware hosts and SANs for VM storage and Backup storage.
• Manage all virtual networking into and out of hosts and VM’s via virtual switches and distributed virtual switches
• Manage VM storage creating data stores as needed. Managing and maintaining all SANs used for VM storage and backups.
• Manager and maintain multiple Dell Equallogic and QNAP SAN’s and storage arrays.
• Provide support to various departments with the use of virtualization for customer use or as a part of a sales solution.
• Keep all ESX hosts and VM’s up to date with latest patches and updates. (Using vCenter Update Manager, Shavlik Protect.)
• Troubleshoot and proactively maintain and support all Users, server systems, networking, software hardware in an environment with over 500 users in a Windows environment at sites around the world.
• Administer and monitor Active Directory, Okta, Group policy, DNS, DHCP, SentinelOne antivirus.
• Test, install, patch and upgrade all operating systems, software, and hardware on all Servers and PC’s
• Manage Servicenow helpdesk assigning tickets to appropriate technicians for resolution.
• Adhere to company change management and ITIL standards.
• Manage and maintain print and file Servers.
• Install and configure New Servers as needed. (physical and virtual)
• Provide all levels of help desk support when needed to all users.
• Proactively manage, maintain and test enterprise Backups (Backup Exec, VEEAM).
• Administer and monitor Exchange, 2013, O365 exchange email servers in an O365 hybrid environment.
• Maintain and support all printing systems copiers and printers for the MD offices.
• Order and configure all server, desktop, network and laptop, hardware and software systems as needed and within assigned budgets.

Confidential

Information Systems Administrator / Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and proactively maintain and support all Users, server systems, networking, software hardware in an environment with over 500 users in Windows and Apple environments at local and multiple remote sites around the world.
• Administer and monitor Active Directory, Azure AD, Group policy, DNS, DHCP all antivirus and anti-spam solutions. (F-Secure, Barracuda, Desktop Authority).
• Test, install, patch and upgrade all operating systems, software, and hardware on all Servers and PC’s both virtual and physical environments as needed.
• Manage and maintain all print and file Servers.
• Provide all levels of help desk support when needed.
• Proactively manage, maintain and test all enterprise backups
• Administer and monitor Exchange 2007 email servers.
• Maintain and support all printing systems copiers and printers.
• Order and configure all server, desktop and laptop, hardware and software systems as needed and within assigned budgets.
• Monitor and maintain Citrix environments (XenApp, XenServer, XenDesktop) ensuring availability.