IMMINENT CAREER GOAL:

Looking for an exceptional opportunity (within New York City ’s Five Boroughs). I am assertive to drive issues through to resolution while maintaining professionalism.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• In the interest of exploring opportunities with your company, the goal is to continue working as an Information Systems Professional.
• Within the last eleven years I have work as contractor. Season IT professional with 30 years of expertise.
• Unix Administrator(HP), Database Administrator(Oracle), Data Security Administrator(RACF), Network Operation(Unix, Tivoli), Helpdesk Specialist(Remedy), Desktop Support Specialist(Windows).
• Particular facets of interest: Systems Administration - systems security, performance tuning, large scale automation.
• In each of the preceding fields there was a training period of 90 days in which I was brought up to date on the system requirements in which was succeeded.
• When you review my experience you will see that each position I have held is in a different area of systems expertise which has given me a wide range of computer experience.
• I have junior level UNIX/BASH/Shell scripting skills. I am an effective communicator. A main focus could be creating, running and trouble-shooting scripts in UNIX/LINUX environment, also coordinating activities on a conference calls and providing oral and written reports.
• I do have what it takes to perform the duties (speedy learner, excellent worker and also I excel at complicated trouble-shooting). When it comes to computer trouble-shooting I am both preemptive and reactive. With my experience, high energy and quick learning style it will enable me to hit the ground running and size up problems rapidly.
• Looking to work in an environment that requires board experience, adaptability, quick learning and excellent problem solving skills.
• I am confident I would be a great addition to your team.
• With that said I would like to request an in person interview.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

DHCP, RIP, EIGRP,IGRP,SLA,EMC,IONIX(10),NETQOS,VMWARE,CLUSTERING,SAN,NAS,BLADE CENTER(IBM) (10),KICKSTART,JUMPSTART,NFS,LOW LATENCY,HIGH FREQUENCY,PERFORMANCE TUNING(2),SECURITY TESTING(10),LOAD BALANCING(2),NETWORKING LAN/WAN,LINUX,UNIX,TCP/IP,CISCO ROUTERS AND SWITCHES(18),UNIX SHELL SCRIPTING,PERL(2),APACHE WEBSERVER(5),C/C++,SQL,SYSBASE,ORACLE(2),HTTP/HTTPS/SSL,SSH/OPENSSH,IP ROUTING PROTOCOL, SNMP,VPN,RADIUS,OSPF,BGP(10), firewalls, and server virtualization,PC skills, M/S Office(15), Net Expert(VSM), Xpercom/Xng, Network Directive, Fault Group(5), HP Open view (NNM & Operations)Big Brother, Net cool, HPOV Service Desk(15), Network Sniffer, MonitiorWare, Pest Patrol, Sysupdate, Perl and Batch Scripts(10), VBScript,Mercury Test Director, Win Runner, Rational Clear Quest and Clear case

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York, NY

Network Systems Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Provided quality technical support for both internal and external customers troubleshooting complex system faults, and supervised or correct failures.
• Used monitoring tools of CA Spectrum and MS SCOM
• I am an employee who is obsessed with uptime and high performance.
• Participated in the installation and operation of hardware, software and control elements of the network; and assisted with the systems programming, operations and maintenance staff connected to computing facilities on hardware and software interface matters.
• Enthusiastic creative problem solver. Great customer service skills & good interpersonal skills.
• Reviewed and documented existing network hardware, software, protocol elements and procedures for possible improvement and recommended new or revised elements or procedures.
• Researched specific questions relative to network connectivity and reliability information from management, programming, operations, maintenance and systems programming personnel.
• Work with and can maintain Storage Tek Silos.
• Monitored system, reported incidents, as well as making sure all documented policies and procedures have been enforced regularly.(TSM, OUTLOOK).
• Experienced with SAN/Data Domain, SSL VPN, Cisco VPN, Juniper SSL and Radius.
• Experienced with HP Open view (NNM & Operations).
• Extremely responsible for network site reliability.
• Fundamental understanding of network/application protocol operation Async, BiSync, SDLC, Frame Relay, and definition within the OSI model including IP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, ICMP, and SNA/SDLC.
• Desktop/Workstation Support Environment
• Imaging utilities using Ghost, troubleshooting Dell Machines, Win XP and Hp Printers.
• Experienced installing software, patches, updates on Desktops, Laptops, and Servers.
• Experienced troubleshooting basic network, software, printing problems.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Network Security Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Developed security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms in a diverse systems environment.
• Assisted management in developing new security policy and revising existing policy. Worked closely with and advised senior management in various areas of the IT organization on strategic initiatives, including remote access, internal application development and selection, as well as risk assessment and migation.
• Designed and implemented enterprise network security including firewall systems, public name servers, reverse proxy web servers (apache), RSA ACE/Server, network load balancing, intrusion detection, web and email content security, antivirus, enterprise operating system patching, incident handling and countermeasures, network and security documentation, and internal security audits.
• Evaluated, recommended, and implemented new and emerging products and technologies. Interfaced with business units to define requirements and with vendors and resellers to select the components that would most securely and cost-effectively protect the firm’s information resources. Arranged demonstrations, evaluations, and obtained pricing information.
• Designed and implemented secure remote access architecture for 2,500 users.
• Installed, configured, and maintained Cisco switches/routers, DNS and DHCP services (UNIX, Win2k), reverse proxy web servers (Solaris).
• Planned and executed network infrastructure projects, including an upgrade from Check Point 4.1 SP6 to NG FP3 for a distributed enterprise.
• Researched and implemented anti-SPAM solution which prevents more than 15,000 junk e-mail messages per day from entering corporate network (this represents roughly 30% of total email traffic).

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Software Test Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Generated and automated scripts for web agent testing, from Windows and character based software.
• Worked in a test environment under the direction of a senior software engineer using TCP/IP, UNIX and Oracle.
• Decoded Hexadecimal Memory Dumps.
• Project management & software development experience with the ability to participate in and facilitate IS process improvement.
• I have the ability to get everyone on the same page effectively and quickly.
• The ability to create and maintain standards for Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of RDBMS concepts, TPI, software development lifecycle, object-oriented technology and n-tier applications.
• I can identify test data requirements.
• Process development includes the following: ability to write clear, concise processes and standards, through in reviewing documents and processes, with the ability to focus on objectives as well as scrutinize the details.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Network Operation Center Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Monitored and resolved tier 2 Local Area Network problems.
• Performed test and evaluations on network systems.
• Installed operating systems on servers. Proficient in TCP/IP & LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• I also have the ability to design and support of both LAN and WAN environments. Run backups, configure servers, and install client and server software. I have great troubleshooting skills.
• Provided maintenance on workstations and servers (Windows). Work with and can maintain Storage Tec Silos.
• Enthusiastic creative problem solver. Great customer service skills & good interpersonal skills. Project management & software development experience with the ability to participate in and facilitate IS process improvement.
• The ability to create and maintain standards for Quality Assurance. Process development includes the following: ability to write clear, concise processes and standards, reviewed documents and processes, with the ability to focus on objectives as well as scrutinize the details.
• Experienced configuring HPOV, UNIX, OVO, and Remedy Helpdesk experience. UNIX shell scripting, general system and network troubleshooting, telecommunications support.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Technical Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provided user training in use of PC software.(WINDOWS environment).
• Assisted with the loading of application software primary single user operating systems.
• Responsible for maintenance, diagnostics and PC troubleshooting as well as recommending enhancements.
• Evaluated, implemented, maintained micro-computer hardware/software.
• Performed site surveys to determine (man hours, materials, supplies, cable floor plans) in a LAN/WAN based environment.
• Utilized EIA/TIA cabling standards to install CAT. 5 twisted-pair cable.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Computer Operations/ Helpdesk - Operations Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Maintained software and hardware in a FILENET/UNIX LAN based networking environment. Performed daily server backups.
• Provided network and application support to all company personnel. Provided problem analysis and user support.
• Responded to and resolved helpdesk calls from users of the GATEWAY 2000(PC) in a windows based environment.
• Coordinated all service calls between computer system vendors and user community.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Data Security Administration/ Computer Programming - Technical Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated and controlled system security access for over 6500 users across five data centers using IBM software package RACF.
• Performed all IT security related activities of the Enterprise Information Security program, including accessing, planning, testing, reporting and recommending appropriate remediation measures.
• Created, modified, deleted, maintained, and monitored system access for Mainframe (RACF and ACF2).
• Contributed to ensuring that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Confidential information were available at all times.
• Assisted in oversight and monitoring of IT security risk mitigation strategies; coordinated with other departments to help ensure Central IT, Market IT and business units are taking effective remediation steps.
• Experienced in PC maintenance and administration.
• Designed, developed, tested, implemented and maintained structured programs using JCL, SYNCORT OS and EASYTRIEVE PLUS (flat files).
• Provided system documentation as well as system analysis.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Production Control - JCL Technician

Responsibilities:

• Scheduled the execution of JCL production jobs under UCC7/CA-7, and identified errors resolved processing errors and restarted jobs.
• Provided technical support for Client operations environment.
• Analyzed information to determine Client performance and areas of improvement.
• Test and verified the Client infrastructure to ensure it meets specifications and requirements.
• Monitored and took corrective action for problems while minimizing customer impact.
• Created and updated internal tickets to document monitoring and recovery steps.
• Performed routine maintenance procedures as required by policy or procedure.
• Maintained a multi-purposed, multi-tasking IBM computer system. Controlled input and output.
• Responsible for system backup, print and tape jobs. Monitored jobs running and resolved connectivity issues with remote users.