OBJECTIVE

• To obtain an Information Technology position (Systems Engineer/Administrator) position, where relevant work experiences will be utilized and advance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, 2008, Hyper - V, Windows 10, 7, vSphere ESXi 6

Application: McAfee, Symantec Backup Exec, Gold Disk, Endpoint Encryption, SCCM, VEEAM Hardware HP ProLiant, ILO, Broadcom, Dell PowerEdge, Dell Blade Servers, iDRAC, Chassis M1000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Windows Systems Administrator

Confidential, Manassas, VA

Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, testing and evaluating, implementing, managing and maintaining a vSphere ESXi 6.5 infrastructure in a virtual lab environment.
• Using vCenter web client to configure vNetworking, iSCSI storage, vCenter Cluster, and provisioning virtual machines for Windows Servers 2016, Active Directory Domain Controller, SQL Servers 2017, Exchange Server 2016, File Server, SCCM 2016 server, Backup and VEEAM.
• Completed VCP6 VMware Certified Professional exams, Data Center Virtualization.
• Completed VCA6-CMA, Cloud Management and Automation Certification exam where gained knowledge about various Cloud technologies and services such as vRealize, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, XaaS, SRM, and NSX in Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud environment.

Systems Engineer/Administrator

Confidential, Fairfax, VA

Responsibilities:

• Researching, documenting, and configuring procedures of Active Directory GPOs to support the implementation of DISA STIG settings on various servers and hardening Operating Systems.
• Using VMware vSphere for server virtualization, and managing vCenter server inventory objects, configuring ESXi host, Networking vSwitches, Storage, Clustering, HA, DRS, vMotion, provisioning virtual machines, performance monitoring, task scheduling, creating policies, and permissions in vCenter Server environment. Creating Baseline, updating and upgrading ESXi hosts using vCenter Update Manager (VUM).
• Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2, DNS, DHCP, SQL Server, and File Server DFS, Failover Cluster, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and backup and replication, snapshots, and disaster recovery planning, and integrating server resources. Installing and testing systems and security patches using WSUS. Evaluating and making recommendation on vulnerability management tools, and installing and evaluating Linux OS such as Red Hat, and Ubuntu for systems security baseline configuration.
• Collaborating with project team members and reporting progress of the project with Agile Scrum.

Systems Administrator

Confidential, Chantilly, VA

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with various teams to provide exceptional technical support to technical and non-technical Users commission wide. Completing small projects related to Active Directory migration such as FSMO role transfer, OU, DNS, and Group Policy Objects (GPO), etc.
• Using NetIQ to Monitor Sever systems alerts on various issues such as performance, security, services, Site replication, and following through with running diagnostics to find root causes and solutions.
• Performing systems disaster recovery procedures, and NetBackup for backup solution.
• Managing and maintaining Windows enterprise Servers 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010/2003, SQL Servers 2008 and IIS, SharePoint 2010 on HP and VMware Hosted Virtual Machines.
• Managing, supporting and troubleshooting Exchange Server 2010 DAG issues, and mailboxes.
• Utilizing vSphere 5.x/4x and vCenter to provision Virtual Machines, and maintain Windows Servers on VMware virtual machines and ESXi hosts in clustered HA and DRS environment.
• Using SharePoint Central Administration to manage users, and groups for websites and services.
• VERITAS Storage Foundation and NetApp have been used for managing storage needs.
• Using ITSM and Change Management system to keep track of incidents, configuration, and deployment requests and resolved issues.

IT Specialist (Systems Administrator/Windows Administrator)

Confidential, Quantico, VA

Responsibilities:

• Appling strategic planning to build a network infrastructure for Marine Corp Base Retail sites.
• Researching, evaluating, designing, implementing and maintaining technical vendors’ solutions, and systems compatibilities. (Microsoft, NetApp, and Dell).
• Responsible for building and configuring Microsoft Servers 2008, SQL Server 2005/2008, IIS 6/7, and Domain Controllers on Blade Servers for POS systems.
• Planning, designing, and implementing Active Directory structure such as User account policies, security policies, GPO, OUs, and Sites.
• Configured and troubleshoot Active Directory components, such as DNS, DHCP, and roles and features.
• Creating and configuring Virtual machines, ESX 4.x in clustered environment for multiple sites.
• Assisted setting up App and NAS/SAN for data storage, and disaster Recovery.
• Installing various software on Server including Active Client for Smart Card PKI user authentication.

Systems Engineer

Confidential, San Rafael, CA

Responsibilities:

• Installing, updating and maintaining the IV&V lab Server 2003, XP and NT for POS Systems.
• Performing Systems updates including virus patterns, MS Security and maintenance patches.
• Performing Symantec Ghost image and data redundancy testing and troubleshooting network connectivity.
• Analyzed and monitored system performances, produced analysis reports and follow issues through resolution.
• Managed and maintained Active Directory Objects.

Systems Administrator/Computer Specialist

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining systems such as Server 2003, Exchange server 2003 and Blackboard.
• Using Active directory Snap-in(s) created and managed Active Directory objects.
• Creating shared folders and assigned appropriate access permissions to Users.
• Setting LAN with hub, switches and routers in classrooms and computer labs for summer projects.
• Performing disaster recovery of systems, and using Backup Exec for backup and restore.
• Appling user and administrative level maintenance on Barracuda Spam and Anti-Virus firewall.
• Monitoring antivirus definition files for updates and system scans accordingly.
• Training students, Faculty and staff on new and existing software and hardware equipment.

Technical Support Specialist

Confidential, DC

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support to client-site employees in Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability departments.
• Assisted on-site and remote users to resolve computer-related problems, such as inoperative hardware or software.
• Assigning and coordinating work projects, such as converting to new hardware or software; made recommendations for improvement in computer system.
• Reviewing completed projects or computer programs to ensure that goals are met and that programs are compatible with other programs already in use.
• Providing recommended training courses to the current and newly hired employees on their daily job functional Applications, Operating System, Imaging and printing (Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP, and HP and Canon printer scanning systems and VoIP).

Broadband Internet Services Consultant

Confidential, GA

Responsibilities:

• Setting up Broadband Internet Modem to client sites, and created small router based LAN.
• Running diagnoses on clients' network connectivity and solve PC issues; demonstrated Comcast high-speed Internet Services on retail kiosk.
• Providing help to customers with sign-up to Comcast.