Relevant Experience:

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

• Migrated Law School Active Directory with over 20,000 Objects into the Main Campus Enterprise Active Directory with over 150,000 objects.
• Created Exchange Resource Forest to allow the Law School to maintain their existing Exchange Servers while connected to the Main Campus' Active Directory.
• Deployed Office 365 Directory Synchronization to allow integration of on-premises user accounts in the cloud.
• Provides technical and project leadership across a diverse team for multiple Active Directory programs and projects.
• Administration and Support of Enterprise Active Directory 2003/2008 Infrastructure.
• Deploys, maintains, and tracks new optimization and standardization requirements for Enterprise Active Directory
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time consuming tasks.
• Provides IT Infrastructure Planning, Architectural Design and Implementation Services support, Operations and Maintenance Services support, Enterprise-level monitoring and management support.
• Created Windows 8.1 images for testing on iMacs and MacBook Pros
• Tests and installs operating system and software service packs and patches, following change control procedures as required.
• Created internal documentation for all new processes and provisioning automation.

Confidential

Sr. IT Infrastructure

• Migrated physical Windows 2008R2 Domain Controllers in London, Munich, and Los Angeles, to Virtual Servers with no downtime during business hours.
• Led the creation of Virtual SCCM 2012 Servers in London, Munich, and Los Angeles, for side by side evaluation with existing Virtual SCCM 2007 Servers.
• Created and Administered Red Hat 5.8 6.4 Virtual Machines for testing of SCCM 2012 client functions on Linux servers.
• Migrated organization from Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring MBAM 1.0 to MBAM 2.0. Created all internal documentation, project plan, and test plans. Pushed the MBAM client to over 6,000 users globally with no downtime during business hours.
• Led the administration of 100 Virtual Windows 2008 R2 Servers in VMware ESXi and Hyper-V environments.
• Created Virtual Cisco Unified Communications Server for migration in Munich.
• Created Corporate Windows 8 images to use with Parallels on MacBook Pros
• Coordinated with Vendors to bring all software licensing up to date and standardized for all locations.
• Signed off on Windows updates and images prior to corporate distribution.
• Served as escalation point for global IT support personnel. Sits in on weekly calls for North American Support teams and European Support teams to brief changes and provide guidance.

Confidential

Systems Engineer II

• Installed, configured, and administered the VMware infrastructure in the hosting environments.
• Administered VMware hosts and guests with multiple operating systems, including provisioning, monitoring, and P2V / V2V migrations.
• Led the configuration and installation of Cisco 3750G switches and HP ProCurve 5406ZL Intelligent Edge switches for internal infrastructure upgrade and hosting services expansion, accruing no downtime during business hours.
• Managed Multitenant Exchange Server 2010 in a hosted environment.
• Installed and Configured Lync 2010 Server Multitenant Pack for Partner Hosting in VM Environment.
• Installed, configured, and administered 75 Virtual Windows 2008 R2 Servers.
• Configured Kemp Virtual Load Balancers for Exchange Server 2010 with DAG
• Led the upgrade of existing Windows 2003 File and Application Servers to Windows 2008 R2 with no downtime during business hours.
• Created internal documentation for all new systems and network devices.
• Administered Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, and mobile messaging.
• As project lead, upgraded and managed multiple instances of Blackberry Enterprise Server BES for Exchange for internal use and in hosted environment for client use.
• Created Active Directory users, OU groups, and applied permissions based on departments and roles.
• Coordinated and performed all required system updates and patching to the VMware systems hosting infrastructure.

Confidential

Sr. Systems Administrator / Consultant

• Led the installation of new Cisco 2960 switches to meet requirements for additional Hyper-V servers on Network.
• Managed Cisco Firewall and VPN settings for users on other Islands Kauai, Maui, Big Island
• Led the installation, configuration, and documentation of multiple computer systems environments Test, Development, and Acceptance to requirements.
• Led the migration of physical Windows 2003 Servers to Virtual Windows 2008 R2 Servers on Hyper-V
• Led the upgrade of existing SharePoint 2007 servers to SharePoint 2010, maintaining all custom sites in the process.
• Led the upgrade of existing SQL Server 2005 instances to SQL Server 2008 R2
• Led the research and evaluation of multiple FTP vendors, then final selection and installation of a new FTP site.
• Provided technical leadership to Implementation team. Worked with Development and Architecture teams to optimize implementations.
• Conducted security audits of new network equipment and servers.
• Maintained compliance with all change management policies and procedures.

Confidential

Chief of Network Technology

• Managed the Network Technology staff consisting of 8-16 DOD Civilians, Contractors, and Military personnel. Created training plans and wrote annual performance reviews.
• Design and oversight of all configurations and installation of enterprise components to include network systems, Exchange Servers, Active Directory, hardware, and software.
• Identified adverse trends, ineffective practices/procedures, equipment shortcomings, etc., and developed projects for corrective action.
• Led the implementation of Exchange Server 2010 and Active Directory Federation Services environment to test migration to Microsoft Office 365 cloud environment.
• Created internal documentation for systems, network, and disaster recovery.
• Led the implementation of VMware vSphere Infrastructure to replace aging equipment and reduce equipment footprint, which has led to savings in power and cooling.
• Implemented SAN to replace aging file/application servers and offer users greater availability and storage.
• Trained staff for implementation of Cisco Switches, Firewalls and Routers to replace equipment which was no longer in compliance. Mentored staff in SQL Server maintenance and TSQL.
• Developed/maintained excellent working relationships with vendors from the Federal and Private sectors.
• Developed and maintained policies and procedures for all network operating systems, network infrastructure, system operations, application software projects, and ensured current releases of software are in use.
• As Information Assurance Officer IAO , Conducted security audits of network equipment, servers, and workstations, and ensured system hardening procedures were being followed in reference with Government and Military CYBERCOM standards IAVA/STIG/DoD Policy .

Confidential

Sr. Systems Administrator

• Conducted security audits of network equipment, servers, and workstations.
• Created internal documentation for systems, network, and disaster recovery.
• Monitored network and server systems and performed routine and preventative maintenance.
• Led Production Environment upgrade, including operating system installation, customization, and imaging on new Dell servers for Lifecycle Replacement.
• Configured and maintained multiple SQL Servers and databases, increasing performance over previous installations and automating maintenance coded with .NET SQL Administration Tool
• Implemented a Development Network, with Active Directory and Exchange Server 2007, to allow application programmers an isolated space to code and test, as well as test programs and patches prior to implementation on the production environment.
• The troubleshooting of a multivendor environment consisting of Cisco, Dell, and Brocade switches.
• Performed system hardening using automated utilities to meet IAVA/STIG/DoD Policies.
• Supported the operation and administration of the SIPR network infrastructure for JDIMS.
• Troubleshooting NIPRnet and SIPRnet network connectivity issues.

Confidential

Network Engineer / Network Control Center

• Provided Tier III support for over 3000 Air Force and Contractor personnel with Network related problems.
• Monitored network and server systems and performed routine and emergency maintenance.
• Assisted with the rollout of new network equipment, as well in place upgrades of existing Cisco Layer 3 Catalyst switches.
• Supported the operation and administration of NIPR/SIPR network infrastructure consisting of 100 Dell PowerEdge servers, 2 EMC SAN appliances, 150 Cisco Layer 3 Catalyst switches, and 30 Taclanes.
• Assisted AFCENT NOSC with Tech Refresh of all Dell server equipment
• Supported the operation and administration of morale network infrastructure for 5000 users.
• Using Active Directory and Group Policies, created and modified permission groups, security policies, org boxes, and distribution lists.
• Monitored / tracked ASIs, CTOs, and NOTAMs pertaining to network and systems under the control of the NCC for effect and completion.
• Monitored Enterprise Exchange Server 2007 email traffic, anti-virus, and anti-spam solutions.
• Automated Windows Server administration through use of .NET tools and scripting.
• Performed system hardening using automated utilities to meet IAVA/STIG/DoD Policies.
• Assisted with the rollout of new Microsoft Windows Vista desktops, as well as the migration of existing Windows XP desktops to Windows Vista.
• Troubleshooting NIPRnet and SIPRnet network connectivity issues.

Field Engineer

• Extensive travel as On-site Activator for Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support DMLSS 3.1.0 Upgrade at various US Military Hospitals, with remote support from JMLFDC.
• Ensured Active Directory and Group Policies were correctly configured for application access.
• On-site installation of client software upgrade and deployment and desktop application testing.
• Troubleshooting of network/firewall issues during deployment.
• Validated successful use of ordering system, Business Objects, and DrawBase.
• Conducted training of DMLSS System Administration Tool for necessary personnel.