Virtualization/Wintel/Linux/Systems Engineer Resume Skokie, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY

Windows Server, VMware, ESXi, Hyper - V, Azure, Active Directory, SAN, DNS, DHCP, WINS, IIS, Group Policy, Exchange Server, PowerShell, ISA/TMG, SCVMM, SCE, Windows Client, MS Office, Open Office, DameWare NT Utilities, GFI Faxmaker, SQL Server, Oracle, SAP Business Objects, SAP Solution Manager, SharePoint, Citrix XenApp, Dell/Quest Migration Manager.
Installation, management and maintenance of Linux/Unix Servers and Desktops, Network File System (NFS), FTP/SFTP, Firewalls, Squid, Apache, Samba, Sendmail, Asterisk (PBX).
Monitoring technologies such as Microsoft System Center, Big Brother, Nagios, Hyperic and InterMapper for Servers and Network Equipment.
Symantec Antivirus Server, Symantec Backup Exec, Net Backup, Archiving, Symantec Ghost Suite, Wireshark, GFI Faxmaker Server and client, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Goodlink Server, SUN Servers, Commdial (PBX), Mantis and Magic Ticketing, Smart Phones, Blackberry Handheld Devices, Cisco Network and VPN Client Configuration, Cisco, HP and Dell Blade/Rack equipment, iLO, iDRAC.
Excellent Communication and analytical skills. Strong desire to develop and grow in knowledge and experience.
At ease and productive in active and fast-paced environments while troubleshooting issues. Solid writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Specialties: Server Consolidation and deployments, Virtualization, Cloud Migrations/Integration, Network/Systems Management and Hardware/Software upgrades.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Virtualization/Wintel/Linux/Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

Conducted Infrastructure Assessments for Virtualization and Cloud migrations.
Designed Windows Server/Hyper-V proposal documents with reference architecture, implemented and administered the infrastructure.
Designed and administered virtualization management with SCVMM and vCenter.
Designed/Configured VMware virtualization strategy including disaster recovery with SRM.
Implemented VMware ESXi architecture, installed and configured hosts.
Consulting with clients regarding best practices for virtualization and migration to Cloud.
Collected and analyzed hardware information related to Blade Servers, Blade Enclosures and applications for infrastructure virtualization solutions.
Assessed Infrastructure and Application components for P2V, P2P, V2V and Cloud.
Linux System connectivity and administration for private virtual cloud compartments.

Confidential, Skokie, IL

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

Implemented and managed nationwide AD sites and network of multiple branch offices.
Installed Virtual Hosts and configured P2V, V2V environments with SCVMM and various tools.
Installed, configured, operated and monitored multiple Hyper-V servers and virtual machines.
Created, Converted, Cloned, Upgraded Windows and Linux guest virtual machines for Hyper-V and VMWare Infrastructures.
Monitored the infrastructure with System Center and deployed management agents.
Remotely and locally supported installations and troubleshooting of most IT aspects.
Installed and operated SAP Business Objects and Solution Manager with AD integration.
Maintained and upgraded Microsoft ISA/TMG Firewalls, VPN, and ISP Redundancy.
Migrated to Microsoft Exchange Server and operated daily operations with PowerShell.
Installed/Configured/Managed Microsoft Data Protection Manager.
Configured and managed the Dell/EMC SAN environment.
Operated an Asterisk Linux based VOIP phone exchange.

Confidential, Schaumburg, IL

Systems Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

Configured and operated Windows Server Active Directory Infrastructure.
Managed and operated the Microsoft Exchange environment.
Installed and configured Servers/Desktops/Laptops and various Citrix Applications.
Monitored and resolved backup and restore operations with Symantec products.
Installed and tested Cisco wireless devices and configured client’s wireless systems.
Worked on UNIX (Solaris) issues and administered various Linux distributions.
Researched and implemented new Network and Server monitoring technologies.
Implemented Mantis, an open source ticketing software based on MySQL on Solaris.
Coordinated with Telecom, VOIP and PBX Vendors.
Implemented Wireless security on wireless Access Point and clients.

Confidential

IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

Worked on variety of different projects including network cabling, setting up wired and wireless routers/Access Points, deploying PC hardware and software, documentation and inventory management.
Configured and maintained different operating environments including AD.
Assisted in maintaining and operating the LAN and WAN equipment.
Resolved hardware and software issues in servers, desktop computers, printers, routers and switches.
Assisted in training and supervising customers IT operations.