TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6/7, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012

Software: Red Hat Linux, Oracle Linux, Oracle Secure Global Desktop, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, DHCP, DNS,Nimble SAN, Dell CMC, Splunk, Microsoft SCCM, Putty, WinSCP, HBSS, Red Hat Satellite 6.7, Atlassian, Jira/Confluence/CrowdSecurity

Clearances: Active Secret Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Systems Engineer

Confidential, Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities:

• Installed, tested, configured and wrote standard operating procedure documentation for automation benchmark software such as SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) and SCC (Security Compliance Checker) scanning tools
• Migrated RHEL 6 servers and workstations to DISA approved RHEL 7 operating system
• Monitored system performance and ensured compliance wif DOD Security Standards (STIGS)
• Install, configure, and maintain RHEL operating system servers/workstations to support various IT departments/teams such as ACAS and the JBUS/JSAF software developers
• Creating unique host groups, subnets, and discovery rules via Red Hat Satellite 6.7 for custom RHEL workstation/server builds as needed/requested
• Managing and executing all administrative Jira/Confluence tasks to ensure successful NWDC training exercises, tests and operations
• Assisting ACAS and HBSS wif installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading software on RHEL assets such as endpoint products (McAfee Agent, ENSL) and scanning technologies ( Confidential, Security Center)

System Administrator II

Confidential, Suffolk, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed system builds, upgrades, optimizations, repairs, logistics, and maintenance tasks on core systems (e.g. servers, virtual machines, and associated peripherals) as supported and required by the UCOP Engineering Sustainment team
• Installed, configured, administered, and manage UCOP Engineering Sustainment VMWare Infrastructure in various hosting environments and sites
• Patched VMware ESXi hosts by enabling SSH and ESXi shell services and using esxcli software vib commands
• Responded to and resolved all UCOP project related hardware and software errors
• Performed operating system and application installations, upgrades, and maintenance for systems wif diverse technologies such as Oracle, Microsoft, and Red Hat Linux
• Installed, configured, and maintained patches/updates on Linux packages/software such as Samba, OSGD, HBSS, and OpenSSL
• Maintained a secure hosting environment in compliance wif the United States Coast Guard and DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Information Assurance (IA) guidelines
• Routinely performed duty as liaison for all tasking for UCOP Engineering Sustainment team and Database Administrators
• Migrated system security vulnerabilities by patching systems (WSUS) and implementing McAfee HBSS (Host Based Security System) suites as required by governing authorities and support managers
• Attended as required SRUM and AGILE/Sprint meetings along wif other project related meetings wif COR/upper management/government
• Assisted in integrating new applications/technologies such as Splunk and VMware Update Manager into current UCOP system as directed

System Administrator

Confidential, Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities:

• Installed new physical/virtual servers and configured hardware/software peripherals, directories, services, and settings in accordance wif standards and project requirements using VMware and Windows based technologies
• Administration of domain and member server systems wif Active Directory including account creation/deletion/modification, updates to roles/permissions, user profiles, and group policies familiarization
• Performed daily system monitoring and verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, virtual servers, physical servers and key processes by utilizing WUG licensed software
• Worked extensively wif Windows Server Update Services to improve and decline patches as well as making sure all workstations and servers are up to date.
• Repaired and recovered servers, including applying firmware updates as well as analyzing and researching system event logs to resolve hardware/software errors and failures
• Managed end user accounts, permissions, access rights and storage allocations wif best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance

System Administrator

Confidential, Chesapeake, VA

Responsibilities:

• Provided routine administration wif data protection and disaster recovery by performing common tasks in Dell CA ARCServe software, such as backups, restores, and tape rotation
• Supported and maintained all aspects of Windows Active Directory Infrastructure, including user account, group policy and distribution group creation, and assigning file/network server permissions
• Responsible for IT Security, system performance tuning, and applying system operating patches, updates, and configuration changes
• Performed routines audits of systems and software using Solarwinds Network Performance Monitoring and Spiceworks
• Analyzed system logs, windows services, and startup programs for identifying potential issues and troubleshooting reported problems
• Supported and Maintained Anti - virus Server running Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Installed and configured VMWare ESXi Servers