Windows Server Engineer Resume

SUMMARY:

A highly skilled Windows Systems Engineer with a broad infrastructure experience with several large - scale companies. Has background that focuses on Microsoft Windows Servers and VMware in an enterprise environment.
Skilled with server build process, troubleshooting and support, lifecycle and data center migration projects. Experience mentoring and on-boarding new staff and contractors. Works well as a leader, team member and as an individual contributor. Self-motivated leader with a positive attitude towards whatever he is faced with. Enjoys working with the latest technologies and looks for creative ways to implement technology to reach business objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012VMware vCenter 4.1 - 6.5, Citrix

Tools: vSphere, Active Directory, DHCP, Batch Scripting, DOS, Hewlett Packard Systems Insight Manager console, BMC Remedy, ServiceNow

Monitoring Tools: ESX Server Monitoring Tools, Perfmon, Windows Process, Services and Event Log Monitoring

Hardware: Hewlett Packard Server Hardware, Dell Server Hardware, Xiotech Magnitude SAN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Windows Server Engineer

Responsibilities:

Migrated 400 Windows 2003 Server User data to the NAS-Network Attached Storage Device
Route users access via DFS-Distributed File System-while data is being migrated to the NAS
Worked with Kaiser local server contacts to coordinate server transitions
Performed daily server checks for User and share data being migrated and share permissions
Standardized Share and NTFS permissions
Server discovery - evaluated server data to be migrated to the Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Created and processed change controls for server to NAS migrations

Confidential

IT Server Engineer

Responsibilities:

Monitored patching needs for Windows Servers
Provided server support and expertise for the Windows Servers, desktops and printers
Managed the problems due to a change in virus scanning software and other software installs

Confidential

Windows Server Engineer

Responsibilities:

Confidential

Lifecycle Windows Server Build Specialist

Responsibilities:

Managed Lifecycle server installation projects for physical and virtual servers
Managed VMware ESXi 5.1 host builds and integrated the hosts into the regional vCenter environment
Managed and maintained change control CRQs for lifecycle server build projects
Provided feedback on documented procedures to help to streamline the build process

Confidential

Senior Technical Analyst

Responsibilities:

Managed server installation, decommission and transition projects for physical and virtual servers
Managed server patching process using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
Managed the Hewlett Packard Systems Insight Manager console, for server monitoring
Managed server moves from data centers, coordinating IP changes and ensuring customer connectivity
Provided support and expertise for domain moves and decommissions
Windows project lead for the switch refresh initiative to move servers to 1 GigE switches
Provided and mentoring for junior-level employees and contractors
Provided on-call support for after-hours high severity incident tickets for all Windows Servers
Managed the incident queue for the Windows Server Team during on-call weeks
Maintained over 750 servers worldwide to support various applications for the company
Managed the server database, implementing updates and corrections in ServiceNow
Utilized batch file scripting to automate routine tasks

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

Managed server decommission projects to remove outdated systems from server room and inventory
Provided change review and approval for the Windows Team to ensure proper process was followed
Managed incident queue for the Windows Team

Confidential

Windows Server Administrator

Responsibilities:

Managed server installation, decommission and transition projects
Managed and maintained server backups using Symantec LiveState Recovery
Managed and maintained all patching activity using Altiris and QualysGuard
Managed the incident queue for the Microsoft Windows team, averaging over 700 tickets per week
Provided weekly and monthly incident reports to management, highlighting ticket volume and activity
Managed and maintained a 200,000 object Active Directory across multiple domains using Active Directory standards
Implemented and maintained file server data security using defined File and Print Server Standards
Managed and maintained security for over 2500 servers worldwide
Maintained over 4200 print queues on multiple print servers worldwide