SUMMARY:

Middleware Systems Administrator specializing in providing Production and Infrastructure support and Administration of Secure Managed File Transfer and Messaging systems. Experienced at Administration of Confidential Secure+ and Connect Enterprise (C:E) products, Confidential Secure Transport, Confidential Synchrony CFT and at batch automation using UNIX KSH and mainframe JCL within N - tier, DMZ environments on UNIX (AIX, zLinux and Solaris) and z/OS. Performed Implementation and Testing of managed file transfer solutions on Windows, UNIX and z/OS using TCP/IP protocols such as HTTPS, AS2, sFTP, FTP/SSL, and FTP over secure VPN, public internet and dedicated connections along with implementing secure connections via PKI. Worked with management tools such as AIX-Netview, SOLVE: Netmaster, VTAM, GTF and network protocols including SNA LU6.2 and X.25.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems and environments: Solaris UNIX (2.4, 2.5.1, 2.6, 2.10), zLinux 2.6, Linux RHEL 5 2.6.x, NT 3.51/4.0, Windows Server 2000/2003, Novell Netware (3.x, 4.x, 5.0), z/OS (1.6, 1.10), HP Tandem NS, AIX 5.1-5.3, MSDOS 6.x

Programming Languages and scripting: C/C++, x86 ASM, UNIX Scripts, DOS Batch Files, Windows batch, NetWare NCF Files, JCL, C:D Process language, WSH Script, Vi

Software and tools: Watcom C/C++, SUN Workshop C/C++, Novell Netware SDK/NDKs, ClearCase RCS, MS Visual Source Safe, MS SQL Server and Oracle Enterprise, Connect Direct (NDM), Connect Enterprise, Secure+, Confidential Secure Transport, Confidential Synchrony XFB, DMB DataExpress, PGP/GPG, CA7, Solve:Netmaster, SDSF, VTAM, and PKI

Hardware and networking: Dell/ Confidential /HP servers and workstations, RAID storage, TCP/IP, SNA, LU6.2, X.25, ISDN, Cisco 1600 Series Routers, Ethernet, Switches, Token Ring, SYNC Modems, Line printers and plotters, Milan and HP Print Servers, DAT and Tape media changers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, McKinney, TX

Managed File Transfer Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Confidential System Administrator responsible for data transmission implementations and production support using Windows 2003 clustered servers and Confidential Synchrony XFB Gateway. Supported Production, OAT and DEV environments.
• Supported Windows Automation using DOS batch, UNIX shell script and supported mainframe JCL.
• Provided support for data flows using Connect Direct along with Confidential ’s Transfer CFT and Secure Relay. Supported data flows using Secure+, SSL/TLS, and using PGP.

Confidential, Allen, TX

Managed File Transfer Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Confidential System Administrator responsible for data transmission implementations and production support using clustered Confidential Secure Transport UNIX and Connect Direct UNIX.
• Implemented and tested new file transmissions using sFTP, FTPs, HTTPS. Created scripts and automation using KSH on AIX.
• Support Apache and Apache Tomcat used in Secure Transport 4.9.2
• Performed PGP key, SSH key and x509 Certificate administration and exchange.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Managed File Transfer Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Confidential Administrator responsible for migration of data transmission automation and production support of Confidential Data Transport Products and Systems using Open Network Protocols and PKI related to Confidential and ADT split.
• Supported adhoc and scheduled transmissions. Supported pgp and archive transforms and data automation using ksh.
• Perform migrations of transmissions from Legacy environment to Confidential Synchrony XFB production environment.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Systems Management Specialist - MFT Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Support Engineer responsible for data transmission automation and production support of Confidential -Sterling and Confidential Data Transport Products.
• Supported Secure Transport clustering and utilized Veritas VCS services on UNIX.
• Supported custom File Arrival Detector framework and batch automation. Performed AD administration on Windows 2003 for group access to Windows shares on UNIX via Samba. Supported PGP hubs and PGP encryption. Supported scheduling using Control-M.
• Support Apache and Apache Tomcat used in Secure Transport 4.9.2 on zLinux.
• Created scripts using KSH on zLinux.
• Implemented and tested new file transmissions using Connect Direct and Confidential Secure Transport Enterprise using sFTP, FTPs, HTTPS, C:D and AS2 protocols.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Managed File Transfer Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported Production and legacy data transmission platform Migration Project to heritage platform.
• Performed file transmission analysis and connectivity database research related to the migration project.
• Implemented and tested new file transmissions using Connect Direct, DMB DataExpress for Tandem and Confidential Secure Transport Enterprise for UNIX using sFTP, FTPs, HTTPS, C:D and AS2 protocols.
• Performed PKI key and certificate exchange for secure SSH and SSL data transmissions. Used PGP/GPG for file level encryption.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Hardware Technician

Responsibilities:

• Worked on client Retail Branch hardware refresh project. Provided ongoing Branch desktop support as requested.
• Replaced hard drives and motherboards, installed system images.
• Racked servers, installed desktops, installed MICR printers and peripherals.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Managed File Transfer System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Supported Connect Direct Server migration project. Installed C:D Windows 4.4 into a Windows Server 2003 test environment, setup and configured Secure+ using the STS protocol, created batch automation using VB script.
• Worked on documenting migration test requirements to include unit tests, integration testing and validation tests.
• Worked on documenting requirements for C:D Server migration to include migration of Initparm file, Userfile and Netmap configuration. Documented Secure+ setup for other admins.
• Performed Windows admin tasks related to documenting the C:D Server migration to include migration of files, server shares, system accounts, and group memberships using various WSH scripts and batch tools.

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Infrastructure Transition Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Managed migration projects transitioning external customer data transmissions from legacy dialup to the Host2Host data transmission platform using IP based protocols HTTPS, sFTP, FTP/SSL and AS2.
• Worked with bank customers and internal product companies to recommend new client data transmission solutions based upon business needs, application requirements, security requirements, and transaction volumes.
• Coordinated the various Technical, Business, Network and Security resources required for Migrations and Testing.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2000 Workstation installation and configurationof applications, printers, network drive mappings, workstation account and securitysetup.
• Migration of user data in a Windows 2000 environment for hardware refresh project.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Network Data Control Technician

Responsibilities:

• Provided C:D UNIX and C:E UNIX application support for the bank’s infrastructure and disaster recovery compliance initiatives as part of the Unix Application and production infrastructure support MRDR team.
• Performed testing of HA production columns and layered EDI applications in a DMZ environment. Performed production monitoring and diagnostics to include trace file and log file analysis, end node to end node troubleshooting, and performed root cause analysis troubleshooting.
• Performed data transmission screening, implementation and testing of new network and transmission level redundancy via native FTP over VPN, secure FTP (SSL/SSH), HTTPS and C:D used for internal and external customer data transmissions to the bank production environment using VAN (AGN), private and public networks. Created new production configurations, new automation scripts and processes. Supported scheduling using CA-7.
• Coordinated the various technical Business, Network and Security resources required for the new implementations and testing.

Confidential

Desktop Support Technician

Responsibilities:

• Performed desktop migration and setup from a Netware and NDS environment to Windows 2000 and AD environment for 450 users across multiple Cadbury sites located in Canada.
• Backed and restored User Data, configured new desktop environments, installed and setup printers.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

System / Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Performed network administration tasks such as new LAN configuration, router configuration, cutover to new T1 data circuit, documented configuration.
• Installation of Apache, PHP, MySQL, DNS configuration and IIS configuration and web e-commerce templates hosted on Windows 2003 Server.
• Performed basic system administrative and maintenance tasks on a Motorola V/88 System V Release 4 (SVR4) UNIX to include log file and file system maintenance to facilitate data migration of legacy application to a newer platform.

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported Connect Direct UNIX and a custom developed mailbox application (CEDCOM Direct SSC) implemented on Solaris 2.6 in an N-tier, DMZ environment, providing for managed file transfer into the banks mainframe and distributed production environments.
• Monitored production MVS Jobs, UNIX shell scripts and SSC batch processes.
• Created and tested new implementations using the C:D Process language, MVS JCL and UNIX shell scripts and managed customer migration to the SSC data transmission platform.
• Coordinated the various technical Business, Network and Security resources required for new transmission implementations and testing.

Confidential, Plano, TX

Customer Services Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided support for distributed Telecom OSS Interconnect Gateway products on Sun Solaris 2.5.1.
• Installed Products (LSR, LIDB), applied OS patches, modified UNIX system startup initialization scripts, and kernel parameters as required by the applications and test environments.
• Performed software testing, trace file, log file and root cause analysis to resolve technical issues.
• Installed and configured Oracle 8.x, Java libraries and Connect Direct. Supported open FTP and C:D for data transfer between gateways.