TECHNICAL SKILLS

• MS Windows 2000
• 2003
• 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 Server
• Virtual Center
• VMware ESXI 6.0
• VSphere 6.0
• Xenapp 5.0
• VPN connections
• Exchange 2010
• RSA Security
• Ironmail
• Right Fax Software
• Office 2013
• Wildcat BBS Server
• Citrix Metaframe XP
• Citrix Presentation Server 4.5
• SNA server
• Legato Backup
• Remedy
• Vantive Tracking system
• NetIQ
• TCP/IP
• DHCP
• DNS
• Compaq Insight Manager
• Ipmonitor
• QIP
• Microsoft Office Suite
• HP Proliant Servers
• Raid and Raid Controllers
• IBM Servers
• Clustering
• Veritas Backup
• Lotus Notes
• FTP
• SQL8
• HP/ HPProliant 300
• 500
• Configuration Manager
• HP SIM
• Novell Platespin Migrate 9.1
• VMware Converter
• SCOM
• Solarwinds
• MacAfee EPO 5
• Cisco UCS Servers
• IBM 3550 X3
• IBM Lenovo 3550 M5
• Commvault V10
• Ecopy
• Equatrac

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Manhattan, New York City

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Worked with Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2 Active Directory (AD) and Windows Clustering.
• Support of over 600 Windows Servers.
• Installed ESXI host for VMware environment.
• Worked on upgrading domain controllers from windows 2008R2 to windows 2012R2 performing DC demotion and Promotions.
• Worked on the hardware refresh project for new test and production ESXI servers installing VSphere ESXI 6.0.
• Worked on the Hardware refresh project for new Super Bowl ESXI servers installing vSphere ESXI 6.0
• Worked on upgrading ESXI host from version 4 to version 5.
• Monitored and configured system backups using Commvault V10.
• Performed the upgrade of Commvault software from V9 to V10, upgrading commserver, 9 media agents, and 400 clients.
• Windows Server Administration.
• Troubleshot server issues to find root cause analysis.
• Support of Nuance ShareScan and Equatrac software for printing on Xerox printers.
• Coordination of Server Hardware Maintenance and new installation with Vendors.
• Responsible for Physical and Virtual Server builds and Server decommissions.
• Used BMC FootPrints ticket system to correct server issues.
• MacAfee Anti - virus updating and deployment.
• Worked with outside vendors to upgrade applications and systems.
• Worked on projects and assignments.
• Website Monitoring.
• Responded to Solarwinds and SCOM alerts.

Confidential, East Hanover, NJ

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Worked with Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 , Active Directory (AD) and Windows Clustering
• Supported of over 1200 Windows Servers.
• Team lead on hardware refresh project for the windows servers; servers where virtualized or built new on new Hardware.
• Data was copied over to the new servers if needed using Robocopy.
• Followed SOP and IQ/OQ documentation on all work performed.
• Responsible for Physical and Virtual Server builds and Server decommissions.
• The Virtualization Platform was on vSphere 4.1.
• Performed P2V virtualization of servers using VMware Converter.
• Performed P2P of physical servers using Novell Platespin Migrate 9.1.
• Responsible that all are servers have the latest security patches.
• Used Remedy Ticket system to correct server issues.
• Troubleshot server issues working with ticket system Remedy.

Confidential, Bridgewater, NJ

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Worked with Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 , Active Directory (AD) and Windows Clustering
• Citrix Administrator for Xenapp 5.0, responsible for publishing applications, adding servers to farm and troubleshooting.
• Assisted with Migration from Citrix Presentation 4.5 to XenApp 5.0.
• Support of over 1000 windows servers.
• Responsible for Physical and Virtual Server builds and server decommissions.
• Followed SOP and IQ/OQ documentation on all work performed.
• Worked with group Members on proof of concept on VDI technology.
• Built ESX host for VMware environment.
• Performed P2V virtualization of servers when required.
• Responsible that all are servers have the latest security patches.
• Worked with the configuration manager consultant to install SCCM client on all servers.
• Worked with Security team to get all of our DMZ servers to open up all the proper ports for our Core infrastructure Applications to work properly.
• Used Remedy Ticket system to correct server issues.
• Used HP SIM Monitoring tool.

Confidential, East Hanover, NJ

Windows Server Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided a central source of support and administration for all servers.
• Responsible for upgrading Windows 2000 Sever to Windows 2003 as per SOP and IQ/OQ including database server, IIS server, Lotus Domino server and after upgrade support.
• Network had over 1200 Windows servers.
• Troubleshot and Configured TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, and DHCP.
• Citrix admin for Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server 4.0 with 40 Citrix server responsibilities including publishing Apps, adding servers to Citrix Farm and day-to-day support through Vantive Help desk ticket system.
• Active Directory administration, creating global groups, DFS shares, and Permissions.
• Responsible that all servers have latest security patches and antivirus definitions.
• Published and troubleshot FTP issues.
• Worked on Disaster recovery procedures and performed actual recovers at IBM Sterling Forest Site once a Quarter.
• Provided support by responding to vantive trouble tickets. Installed software packages on servers and troubleshoot any software issues. Worked with outside vendors to upgrade applications and systems.

Confidential, Hackensack, NJ

Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided a central source of support and administration for all servers, systems and IT Network Operations.
• Network has over 400 servers and environment of 3,500 users.
• Provided Technical Support for all employees and vendors via email and telephone.
• Last line of support for Server Issues.
• Responsible for server builds.
• Responsible that all servers have latest security patches and antivirus definitions.
• Supported Dial-up and Broadband VPN connections.
• Troubleshot off-site errors using remote software tool SMS.
• Responsible for any Citrix and SNA problems.
• Worked in a Windows NT, XP, 2000, 2003 and Active Directory environment.
• Set-up user accounts for windows, exchange, VPN.
• Enterprise backup Legato.
• Used HP SIM Monitoring tool.
• Remedy ticket-tracking system.
• Responsible for set-up, repair, relocation, maintenance and support of server.
• Microsoft Exchange Administration.

Confidential, Jersey City NJ

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Built the existing network of 4 Domains in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong knowledge of NT and windows 2000 server administration, and Active Directory.
• Implemented a new BBS server that automated the way files were transferred and processed.
• Administrator for Microsoft Application center and various 3rd party products that ran on Windows 2000 and NT server.
• Managed software, hardware projects, and issues including deployments, upgrades.
• Implemented a fax server and was involved in its ordering, testing and implementing.
• Worked on the planning, testing and transitioning from token ring to Ethernet network.
• Worked on the planning, testing and transitioning from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000.
• Worked on the 9/11-disaster recovery team that built new servers and workstations in a rapid and efficient manner under high stress surroundings.
• Responsible for building servers and client workstations.
• Maintained and upgraded all network applications.
• Support for 500 users on any network or applications issues in a professional manner.
• Support for 75 servers and responsible for any upgrades to software, patches, firmware, bios, diagnostics, and drivers.
• Support for SQL8 server for back-end to the CMS application.
• Responsible for PC inventory and Lease expiration of equipment.
• Support for Edify Voice Response (IVR) application on server.
• Support for CMS EOWin and ESPwin software on server and client workstations.
• Responsible for the backup of servers and restoring of files.
• Responsible for daily administrator issues, security, permissions, etc.
• Random on call.