SUMMARY

• Accomplished systems administrator wif 6 years of experience managing server infrastructures and data - center operations across multiple platforms (Unix, Linux, Windows). Effectively plan, install, configure and optimize teh IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance.
• Proven ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter comfortable managing systems, projects and teams in a range of IT environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• LAN/WAN/NOC Administration
• Project Management
• Workflow Planning
• Productivity Improvement
• Technical Support
• Systems Installation,
• Configuration & Upgrading
• Security Solutions
• Database Design &
• Management
• NOS Patches &
• Updates
• Training & Mentoring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential — Jackson, MS

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated and reconfigured company’s Unix/Linux/Oracle setup, including reallocating SAN disk space to engineer a robust, scalable solution.
• Improved system security through setup and ongoing maintenance of NetScreen-Security Manager.
• Delivered a cohesive solution managing Juniper firewalls and containing all IDP software.
• Researched, recommended and implemented network enhancements that improved system reliability and performance.
• Revamped NetBackup schedule and upgraded 15 Oracle servers.
• Optimized system availability (averaging 99.9% uptime) and equipped company wif scalable systems to support fast business growth. vTrained employees across multiple departments on network operations including log-in procedures, network management software, permissions, printing issues, security and use of software.

Confidential — Jackson, MS

System Administrator / Technology Team Lead / Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Directed teh implementation and performance tuning of Windows 2003 Server environment for client’s global operations.
• Delivered a major improvement over old VPN system that catapulted productivity of remote sales force.
• Led in-house and consultant team in large-scale Linux server upgrade for multinational consulting firm, which significantly enhanced system performance.
• Resolved a history of problematic network failure by troubleshooting LAN/WAN connections between multiple stores for a regional retail chain.
• Drove a 25% decrease in Web site downtime by migrating RaQ4 server sites and online stores to Linux server.
• Corrected server configuration problems, wrote scripts to ensure smooth server/reboot functioning, and assisted wif a variety of Linux-based inquiries and concerns.
• Replaced major manufacturer’s vulnerable network wif robust security through joint architecture of firewall and DHCP.
• Stabilized, expanded and protected client network and PC environment. Built new file servers to maximize Web hosting, terminal server, file/print sharing and domain control performance.