PROFILE:

Senior Systems Administrator with 11 years of progressive experience and success in delivering quality engineering and server implementation strategies, processes, and systems that drive enhanced business functionality, performance efficiency, and positive bottom-line results. Manage network and systems installation, configuration, operations, maintenance, and infrastructure support functions. Perform and manage daily system monitoring, backup operations, performance tuning, and regular security monitoring of systems, applications, and networks. Support and lead the implementation, configuration, and administration of Windows-based systems including the analysis of server related incidents and problems, and the development and implementation of corrective action measures. Plan and deploy hardware, software, and system upgrades and installations. Current Top Secret SCI Clearance with counterintelligence polygraph.

SKILLS

CAPABILITIES Understanding of the full project management lifecycle including requirements gathering, technical strategy, analysis, and design. Solid understanding of networking principles with 11 years of systems administration experience with Windows server operating systems. Creative and quality-focused with the ability to excel in a leadership role in delivering quality IT solutions. Interfacing with stakeholders to develop business-critical systems and processes, working with users to define their needs, identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement improvements. Collaborating in the design and development of the system to meet user needs and respond to and anticipate technological advancements.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Software: VMware VCenter, McAfee Anti-Virus, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Backup Exec, Veeam, Variphy, SCCM 2012, SharePoint, Exchange, Crush FTP, Solarwinds LEM Hardware: Dell PowerEdge Server, Cisco Routers, Servers Switches, HP Proliant Servers, Nexsan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Directly responsible for the monitoring, management, and deployment of domain systems, network support, desktop support, VoIP administration, and hardware and software troubleshooting and support. Document network architecture, information security, systems administration, and user policies and procedures. Responsible for the daily operability of the entire domain, cloud, and local infrastructure for the corporate network and the deployment and management of a dedicated government agency network. Develop, justify, and present quotes for the procurement of hardware and software-related purchases. Served as the single system administrator on a project for the building of a corporate network for the company and a second classified system designed the domain system operating on Windows Network 2012 and MS Exchange and SharePoint servers, and a VMware 5.1 virtualized system. Led the planning and setup of a federal corporate network consisting of 100 nodes and a 25-server network that supported 75 workstations and 175 users in an environment utilizing Server 2012 software and 2007 Windows operating system. Configured LEM server for event log collection and Variphy server for phone log collection for ECP regulations and DSS compliance . Ensured the security and performance of Aruba wireless network for employee and guest Wi-Fi connection. Configured Exchange DLP and Websense policies for audit, control, and security policy compliance. Configured and managed backup architecture utilizing Veeam Backup and Amazon s3 storage.

Confidential SENIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR System administrator

for high-level, confidential government contracts with responsibility for the management, monitoring, and maintenance of network infrastructure and performance in a Windows 2008/Exchange operating environment. Created, deployed, monitored, and maintained domain systems, user accounts, information security, and desktop support functions. Spearheaded the implementation of a consolidation plan reducing the physical footprint in a client server room and remote locations, allowing for the government client's future technical infrastructure expansion. Developed and implemented new backup technology and procedures for the transition from a tape-only solution ARCserve to Microsoft Data Protection Management, providing enhanced data recovery and restore capability and performance. Planned and executed multiple server consolidation projects including two Windows 2003 Enterprise x64 bit file servers and one Windows 2003 Enterprise x86 bit exchange server on Dell PowerEdge T710 hardware. Designed and configured a Windows 2008 R2 network consisting of six servers for use by development system and research teams. Setup a new forest/domain utilizing VMware ESXI version 5 configured on two HP Proliant D380 G7 servers consisting of 5 guest OS systems configured with Windows 2008 R2 Enterprise x64 bit.

WINDOWS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR On contract with Aerospace Corporation, recruited to assume responsibilities as Windows domain administrator for a classified network. Configured and deployed NetIQ security management software across Windows and UNIX machines, and Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 with a device control server. Confidential NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Provided helpdesk support for onsite staff. Contracted as a network administrator client confidential with responsibility for the system administration of eight servers supporting 100 clients Windows 2008 Network/Exchange 2007 server . Created and managed group policy objects GPO to maintain and enforce standard operating policies and ease the deployment and management of network resources. Confidential

TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR Promoted to supervise technical and helpdesk support and staff functions with responsibility for all aspects of network administration and a staff of six supporting four networks at multiple sites within the region. Responsible for staff hiring, discipline, evaluation, and performance. Developed, implemented, and managed disaster recovery plans. Led the successful implementation of standardized security measures, surpassing NISPOM networked system requirements utilizing GPO . Managed the successful implementation of Windows Software and Server Update Services, Symantec Ghost Server, and multiple server/client images to sustain system permanence during system failures. Standardized equipment and service practices throughout the company as primary contact for all IT-related purchases. o Transitioned to a single vendor format Dell for all hardware, server, and workstations and related hardware, software, and service, providing a uniform platform across all users and locations. o Streamlined procurement operations allowing for improved budget management. o Improved technology management by changing from a leased program to a purchased program for all company computers and workstations.