Linux Sr. System Administrator Resume
OBJECTIVE
- To obtain a challenging position in Information Technology where I can utilize my technical skills and training
SUMMARY
- Sr. Systems Engineer with 15 years of experience specializing in Linux, VMware and Microsoft administration.
- Extensive experience installing and administering various servers platforms
- Able to coordinate and optimize backup strategies to ensure data integrity
- Troubleshooting and administration skills on IP networks, routers, and switches.
- Hands - on experience in purchasing, planning, and cost control
- Cross-functional IT experience in areas of corporate Email and Web administration, MIS/systems analysis, technical support, and computer training
- Excellent customer service skills with proven effectiveness in organization and communication. Interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and quick adaptation to new applications and technologies.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Linux CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 , SCO Unix, FreeBSD, Mac OSX
Software: Nagios, vRanger Pro, Memcache, MS Exchange 2010, BackupExec, Fireworks, vCenter, DNS Bind 9, GitHub, Terminal Server, MySQL Server, Symantec Ghost Corporate Edition, Gluster, GFS, Ceph, Adobe Photoshop
Hardware: Juniper Firewalls, Dell Power Edge & IBM servers, Cisco ASA, routers and switches, F5 Load balancers, Corero IPS Firewalls, Dell MD 1200 & 3200i,iSCSI
Web and Email Technologies: HTML & CSS, Apache 2.2, PHP, Perl, ColdfusionMX, JavaScript, MS Exchange 2007 HA, Sendmail, Postfix, MS Outlook 2007, GroupWise 5.5, Trend Micro Messaging Suite
Database Experience: MySQL, MS SQL, MS Access, PostgreSQL, Oracle 8
Networking: TCP/IP, NAT, WWW, FTP, POP, IMAP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, Firewalls
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Linux Sr. System Administrator
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Maintain MS Exchange 2010 and Postfix Gateway servers
- Manage Email Marketing Department & Return Path Certification
- Data Center project engineer
- Setup and administer clustered file systems and 200TB storage system
- Built VMware vCenter infrastructure for corporate office
- Manage high volume websites using F5 load balancers
- Flash Media and Wowza server installation and configuration
- Nagios monitoring system for company servers for 24/7 notifications
Project Coordinator/Admin
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Project leader for open source solutions
- Setup and configured Linux Traffic monitoring server (Netflow)
- Installed, imaged and rolled out Windows 2003 servers
- Well versed with Active Directory design and group policies
- Extensive use of VMWARE for testing workstations and servers
- Implemented LAN/WAN rollout as part of a nationwide effort
Director of IT
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee IT projects for entire company
- Implemented Firewall for Corporate office
- Created and manage Corporate website
- Manage Corporate MS Exchange, Citrix, File and Web servers
- Provide computer support for regional facilities
- Designed and implemented all IT policies
Computer Specialist
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Linux Administrator for 6 County Health Departments
- Perform regular maintenance via Frame Relay: create users, reset passwords, reset ports, monitor tape backups, and restores
- Troubleshoot, analyze, research, diagnose Internet connectivity problems for staff
- Network cabling, testing of subnets, IP addressing, configuring HP printers, hardware testing, and building systems specific to users needs
- Purchase PC’s and equipment and help County Administrators manage IT Budget
- Designed Web Apps for Documentation and Health Depts. Labs
Network Administrator
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Redhat/Sendmail and MS Exchange Administrator
- Support remote Health Care Centers using Citrix
- Install and configure hardware, including hard drives, tape drives, printers, switches/hubs, network adapters
- Upgrade and configuration of MS Exchange, Citrix and MS Server 2000
- Manage file server security and user rights, establish interdepartmental file and print sharing