Summary

• Accomplished systems administrator with 18 years of experience managing server infrastructures and data-center operations across multiple Microsoft platforms. Effectively plan, install, configure and optimize the IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance.
• Proven ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter comfortable managing systems, projects and teams in a range of IT environments.
• Ability to handle high stress work environments requiring flexible management of time and task. Able to handle and prioritize multiple problems and task with little to no guidance.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Position: Senior Systems Administrator

Hired as a full-time senior systems administrator to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of all existing systems and future upgrades. Support of Windows Servers and workstations in a physical and virtual environment. Support of upgrades to Servers to include Exchange Servers and Symantec Backup systems. End user assistance as needed. Successfully upgraded the Symantec Backup strategy to use LTO6 format and incorporate DFS replication. Hardware upgrade to use more modern backup hardware. Successfully recovered lost email from a failed server with improper best practices setup. Assisted in the technical refresh of various remote sites for more efficient design and better uptime and reliability. Assisted in the continued scanning and remediation of systems to conform to IA standards for DOD. IAO on network assisting in IA activities as needed.

Confidential

Position: Senior Systems Administrator

Duties Systems administration of DOD Enterprise systems for the US Army. Responsible for the administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of an Enterprise-class Army System. Performs system backups, hardware/software installation and upgrades. Troubleshoots server, user and network issues related to the Microsoft Windows network operating system environment, as well as server based applications. Assist in IA compliance with IAVA and Retina scans. Conform to DIACAP across multiple classification of networks. AD managing accounts and sites. Maintain and troubleshoot Exchange 2007 local database and user issues. Monitor and Audit user activity and compliance with network policy. Maintain server backup and storage. Assist help desk personnel with troubleshooting issues. Monitor imaging and process of system builds. General reporting of server status and compliance. SCCM application packaging and deployment. Operating System packaging and deployment.

Confidential

Position: Migration Engineer

• Duties Assist in the migration of the US Army Exchange migration.
• Ensure proper pre migration steps are complied with prior to traveling to sites to assist in the actual migration
• of users. Ensure the proper setup and use of smart cards to ensure security of user email.

Confidential

Position: Systems Administrator Lead

• Duties: Systems Admin lead in charge of managing team to ensure the following task
• Operate and Maintain JTF-GTMO workstations and servers
• Retina scanning and implementing DISA standards of workstations and servers.
• Maintain Trend Analysis and Detailed Mission Logs
• Maintain reliable and efficient operation of all JTF-GTMO servers and systems
• Coordinate with USSOUTHCOM J6 to resolve technical issues
• Input Mission Logs
• Detect/Replace failing disk drives without downtime
• Perform Daily/Weekly/Monthly and Full backups of mission critical data
• System repair and recovery
• Worked with IA to ensure the proper setup and functioning of HBBS system across the network.
• Detailed Active Directory and System Analysis assessment and recommendations
• Maintain UNIX and Microsoft Servers
• Building and administering multiple Active Directory forests and domains, involving multiple Microsoft
• technologies including Exchange, SQL, WSUS, SCOM, IIS, SharePoint and Terminal services. System and
• Software Preventive Maintenance, system scrubs, load balancing, upgrades,and patches. Aggressive File
• System and Server Status Monitoring to anticipate and minimize system outages and downtime.
• Active Directory redesign and management. Site Replication management. Group Policy maintenance and
• redesign.
• Exchange 2003 to 2007 migration.
• SCCM deployment to include patching and OS pushes. Application and Operating system deployment.

Confidential

Position: Senior Systems Administrator

Duties: Responsible for the administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of an Enterprise-class Army System. Performs system backups, hardware/software installation and upgrades. Troubleshoots server, user and network issues related to the Microsoft Windows network operating system environment, as well as server based applications. Assist in IA compliance with IAVA and Retina. Retina scans and compliance checks of systems. Auditing of logs for security violations and remediation. AD managing accounts and sites. Maintain and troubleshoot Exchange 2007 local database and user issues. Monitor and Audit user activity and compliance with network policy. Maintain server backup and storage. Assist help desk personnel with troubleshooting issues. Monitor imaging and process of system builds. General reporting of server status and compliance. Completing all task in an active war zone.

Confidential

Position: Senior Systems Administrator / Shift Lead

• Duties: Provide computer services for monitoring and maintaining the data center
• Responsible for performing monitoring duties for all Windows, Linux, and Solaris servers with provided monitoring tools. Support BlackBerry devices, testing and supporting Citrix remote access, installation and removal of servers and hardware in the data center, inventory management, network cabling, server imaging, and function as Tier 1 and 2 server support. 24x7x365 environment.
• Compliance and scanning of systems to meet IAVA standards.
• Active Directory management of accounts, sites and group policy.
• Train and support peers in technical areas to maintain knowledge continuity.

Confidential

Position: Systems Administrator

Duties: Temporary assistance with an Exchange Recovery to include recovery and setup of user mailboxes to include local and remote desktops

Confidential

Position: Senior IT Analyst

Duties: On-Site customer service of computer problems. Respond to customer home and/or business to troubleshoot hardware and software problems to include setup of DSL and cable modem internet, router and WIFI setup. General Windows 98, ME, XP and Vista software problems. Virus and Malware removal and correction. General PC maintenance and upgrades. Configure and Maintain business servers to include SBS2003 and Server 2003 environments. Also several server disaster recoveries and data retrieval.

Worked with Health Care business to ensure security and compliance with HIPPA Privacy and security standards.

Confidential

Position: Senior IT Analyst

Duties: Overall Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Administration. To include server setup, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. Management of users, folders, calendars and other aspects of daily email usage. Mail Sweeper 4.2, the design, setup and installation of Mail Sweeper for the screening of emails for viruses and for the standards set by the company on proper email. Worked with COTS products to ensure email and Internet security. Blackberry Enterprise Server and the management of hand held devices used by the server. Daily updates of statistical charts showing mail usage of the Internet by employees. General Server Administration NT4, Novell 3.12/4, Win2000. Duties included the setup and recovery of various servers, including the recovery of drive arrays, installation of hardware upgrades, and the general management of the operating systems to include DNS, WINS, TCP/IP and other network issues. SMS 2.0 Site setup and recovery. Assisted in the recovery of SMS servers lost due to hardware failure. Complete documentation of all procedures to be followed by staff for daily maintenance and recovery of all systems.

Confidential

Position: Senior Network Manager

Duties: General Windows NT System Administrator Overall control of all servers and performance issues Daily backups and routine maintenance Management of Exchange Server and Virus protection Deployment of new technologies to enhance performance of network Management of security keys through VeriSign for Internet Applications Installation and testing of Apache Web Server software Some hands on management of Merlin Legend Audix Phone System WAN maintenance and VPN setup and control Router-to-Router connections Citrix Win Frame Setup and Maintenance Cisco 2500 Router Setup and Admin Hub and Switch setup and maintenance

Confidential

Position: Windows NT System Administrator

Duties: Daily backup and routine maintenance of all NT Servers General network and connectivity problem resolution Setup and deployment of new user workstations Management of Domain user accounts and policies Anti-Virus and Security Management General performance tuning of overall network and applications

Confidential

Position: Network Administrator

Duties: Network administrator setting up and configuring SMS and SQL Server for 250-user network. Configure and setup package deployment and remote control for workstations.

Confidential

Position: Project Manager

Duties: Project Manager of Statewide NT Server rollout and documentation. Organize and manage network teams for deployment plan. Setup and configure one NT Server for every county in Maryland Configure and document all programs and administrative procedures Manage setup teams to work in the field delivering and setting up servers. Manage NT Servers onsite for program developers and support users. Configure and administer backup and recovery of all servers. Assist in SAI Exchange Server setup and management Assist in any matters concerning NT or related products. Ensured documentation for all servers was complete and accurate.

Confidential

Position: Assistant Network Administrator

Duties: General network administration for 90 users and approx. 10 servers. To include: NetWare 3.12 and 4.1 setup and configuration MS Exchange Server setup and migration Windows NT 4.0 setup and configuration Setup and configuration of NT workstation on desktop systems. Setup of Elron Products Firewall and administration. Setup and administration of 100/10 switches and hubs. Setup and administration of Solcom network admin system. General end user support for various software and problems. Manage technician activities and work related issues. Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: L'Aaron Johnson

Confidential

Position: Network Technician

Duties: Year 2000 Project Lead Identify and confirm hardware and software compliance with the Year 2000

Confidential

Position: Network Technician

Duties: Assemble and configure approx. seventy Compaq DeskPro Computers. Configure for network connection

Confidential

Position: Network Administrator

Duties: Trouble shooting NT 3.51 and 4.0 workstations. Fixing printing and server problems related to workstation. Trouble shooting various apps to include Office 95-97, GroupWise 4.x Rumba Mainframe, Lotus Apps, ODBC 16-32 , Word Perfect 6.x, WinFax, and Business Objects

Confidential

Position: President, CEO, Network Admin

Duties: Setup and configuration of Microsoft NT 4.0 Server and Workstation Assembly of workstations and servers at the hardware level. On-Site installation of network to include cabling and network communication Individual computer repair to include hardware and software problems. Clients: DMI Engineering Complete NT 4.0 Server and 5 Workstation, GE Service Service on IBM systems through a national warranty program. Costal Office Products sub contract to Helix Health Systems