System Administrator Resume Profile
SR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Extensive global experience in managing server infrastructures and data-center operations across multiple platforms Unix, Linux . Demonstrated record of success in effectively planning, installing, configuring and optimizing IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance. Proven ability to create and deliver innovative solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization. Skilled troubleshooter with expertise in systems installation, configuration and upgrading within diverse IT environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential
Sr. Systems Administrator
Senior Architect, providing Unix/Linux administration. Analyze, diagnose and resolve problems associated with server hardware and application software. Attend calls related to customer queries and complaints, offered solutions. Plan and execute Linux system changes and upgrades.Support virtualization and technology refresh initiatives e.g. Global Server Refresh, VMware ESX, Oracle Solaris . . Tech lead for infrastructure upgrades to SmartWatch a stand-alone product/dashboard that prioritizes and alerts customers about risks and opportunities associated with their most important supplier and customer relationships. Installed second certification environment that added capacity servers and storage to production and certification environments. Primary engineer for Digital Media Fulfillment DMF solution a light weight application running on Jetty over an Oracle database. DMF is used to package and post a digital media product for a specific Customer/User that enables accessibility to a delivery interface allowing users to download their purchased digital media product. Collaborated with developers to install and configure servers in the network per client's specifications for new project. The application is expected to service approximately 100 orders per day. Evaluated and reconfigured Unix/Linux/Oracle setup, including reallocating SAN disk space. Support product and code releases Lexis, Rosetta, Elsevier, lawyers.com, etc. as required. Primary engineer for BlackBoard Hosting solution. Blackboard Learning Content Management System for Law Schools runs applications Blackboard Learn, Web Servers, app servers and Apache Server. Created production/certification environment migrated data from BlackBoard Learn to the Dayton data center. Maintain and enhance proficiency and currency with core Technologies, Applications, and Tools employed across the Unix estate e.g. Red Hat, Solaris, HPSA, OVO, PIM, Vintella . Maintained existing programs/scripts and extended Linux system functionality as needed Attended calls related to customer queries and complaints and offered solutions.
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Confidential
Sr. System Administrator / Technology Team Lead
Supervised three admins consulted with client companies to provide strategic solutions, planning and project leadership. Led systems migration, configuration, administration, upgrades and troubleshooting initiatives.Provided level 2 3 Tier-1 support for back-office applications, including Oracle, CRM and Editorial systems and Endeca, Dataflux, XyVision and Expressroom web content applications. Coordinated, evaluated and implemented multiple systems upgrades for Sun Solaris to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Configured volume groups and logical volumes, and extended logical volumes for file system growth needs using Logical Volume Manager LVM commands. Managed multiple customer applications and environments, including Curl server, DNS, FROG, LDAP, Siebel, Tidal Cisco , web-logs server, and ViewStar - approximately fifty 50 servers located in Martindale-Hubbel/New Providence, Rochester, and Dayton/Miamisburg. Complex and full of integration points/interdependencies.
Confidential
Sr. System Administrator
Oversaw daily operations of the Unix/Linux Systems and system admins. Built, developed and managed the server and infrastructure software. Analyzed, diagnosed and resolved problems associated with server hardware and application software. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures to plan and accomplish goals.
- Provided systems administration support for Unix systems including server/workstation upgrades, backup/disaster recovery monitoring, user account setup and security administration.
- Created and optimized Unix shell scripts using Bourne, Korn and Bash shells.
- Performed regular system backups and recovery procedures NetBackup , closely following SOPs to ensure system security.
- Installed and configured Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas File system Server VERITAS and SUN volume manager including RAID on Solaris platforms maintained VERITAS file system.
- Helped resolve CheckPoint Firewall 1 virus outbreak as member team that quickly isolated and removed virus that had infiltrated systems.
- Commended for technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. effective task prioritization and customer service orientation.