EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• Over 28 years of technical experience, complimented with formal education. Proven success at providing technical analysis, studying complex information system requirements and managing technical teams. This includes evaluating and maintaining the configuration and operation of Local Area Networks LAN , Wide Area Networks WAN , systems software/hardware, developing specific changes and implementating procedures. Establish and implement LAN/WAN policies, procedures, and standards to ensure their conformance with information systems and client objectives. Develops, tests, prepares trade-off studies and evaluations from test results.
• Experience includes management/supervisory, project management, reporting, facilitating, implementing policies and procedures, hiring, performance appraisals, and mentoring.
• Performed certain Information Assurance IA functions such as implementing organizational security policies and procedures, disaster recovery and continuity plans, information systems configuration management, and implemented downward directed IA initiatives.
• Hardware and networking expertise on numerous workstation/server based hardware systems and platforms including HP/Compaq, Dell, and other type systems including backup appliance devices.
• Expertise in operating systems for Windows NT/2000/2003/2008, Windows 7, Vista, XP and Macintosh. Network experience in Microsoft, Novell, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, UNIX, NFS, SQL, WSUS, SCCM, Microsoft Exchange and classified computer security.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Title

Systems Administrator

Systems/Network Administrator

Information Assurance Specialist

Task Leader/Network/Software Engineer

Engineering Technician/Field Engineer

EXPERIENCE DETAIL

Confidential

Systems Administrator

• Worked a temporary position with Hobart Brothers Company, located in Troy Ohio, filling in for the lead system administrator who was out for a few weeks. Accomplishments and duties included:
• Performed systems administration for numerous systems/server platforms including HP servers/SAN systems, Sonicwall firewalls, and disk/tape backup disaster recovery systems.
• Utilized certain administration tools such as VMware, Citrix XenApp, Active Directory, Exchange server, WSUS and WhatsUpGold for network monitoring.
• Provided second tier helpdesk customer service support which also included desktop/workstation imaging, hardware/software services, and wireless connectivity issues.

Confidential

Information Assurance Specialist

• Sumaria Systems is a leading provider of information, technology, engineering and professional services and solutions for the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and the federal contracting community. Performed as an Information Assurance Specialist in direct support of the AF JWICS program located at National Air and Space Intelligence Center NASIC at WPAFB, OH. Accomplishments and duties included:
• Performed eEye Retina vulnerability scanning, reporting and remediation
• Performed systems audit log s review.
• Reviewed logical network drawings to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the current configuration and topology of the entire network.
• Reviewed documentation required to certify new hardware and software systems for deployment on the network.
• Provided support in resolving network security issues.
• Managed network accounts to insure they are being created properly.
• Provided support to the continual development and evolution of the network change approval board CAB process and ensure proper coordination is obtained prior to installing any hardware, software or patch on production network.

Confidential

Systems/Network Administrator

• Provided advanced network administration support for large field of computer servers and users for the ASC/WW Fighter /Bomber Directorate located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
• Lead the administration of all aspects of the F-22 fighter plane systems network and provide network administration support for the entire Fighter Bomber Directorate at WPAFB.
• Provide network and systems/software support for 17 servers and 1300 users.
• Reconfigure Active Directory structure and objects, logon scripts and Group Policy Object GPO changes to support wholesale organizational structure changes with minimal impact to users.
• Expertly serve as second- and third-tier level help desk support for large user community.
• Identify opportunities in process improvements initiated streamlining the creation of workstation images and the process of imaging all systems to save time and improve reliability.

Confidential

Systems/ Network Administrator

• Served as network/systems administrator for the F-22 System Program Office SPO , located at Wright-Patterson AFB OH. Responsibilities include the overall design, integration, maintenance and upgrade s to the F-22 local area network. Works closely with the 88th Communications Group 88th CG , the AFMC Network Operations Security Center NOSC , the Information Assurance Office IAO and other detachments in implementing technical requirements. Major accomplishments include:
• IA functions performed include audit log review of classififed systems, creation/management of user and privledged user accounts, and a member of an internal security incident response team.
• Performed certain Configuration Management duties which included the proper marking and storage of certain classified equipment and software.
• Worked closely with the IAO, 88th CG, AFMC NOSC, in meeting numerous security suspenses such as NOTAMS/TCNO's, monthly/quarterly network vulnerabilty scans, emergency security bulletins and updates. Utilizes desktop management software such as Tivoli and SMS in accomplishing these tasks. Also, the use of logon/startup/shutdown scripts, and Group Policy Objects GPO's are utilized as well.
• Network/systems administration also included hardware/software support for certain Special Access Programs SAP programs/classified systems including SIPRNET and associated equipment.
• Standardized computer configuration design for numerous desktop/laptop/server implementations. Responsible for testing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the Air Force standard desktop configuration integrated in desktop/laptop images for the F-22 SPO.
• Upgraded numerous server hardware and software platforms which included standardizing server configuration. Also included was the implementation of a Citrix Presentation Server solution for client remote access.
• Responsibilities also included high-level technical assistance concerning the F-22 Restricted Network R-NET wide-area connectivity with weapon system partners as a member of the F-22 Information Resource Management FIRM team. This provides for access to critical program information for day-to-day operations.

Confidential

Systems/ Network Administrator

• Served as the technical lead for all MIS functions in support of the Flight Training Systems Program Office, ASC/YT, located at WPAFB, OH. Worked closely with the 88th CG, AFMC NOSC, IAO and other detachments in implementing technical requirements. Major accomplishments included:
• Performed Information Systems Security Officer ISSO duties. Completed the network's Certification and Accreditation package C A . Worked closely with the 88th CG IAO, AFMC and other security offices to ensure a successful accreditation.
• Stabilized server/client environment. This included the reconfiguration of all servers in standardizing OS versions, protocols, patches and security updates.
• Migrated from a stand-alone Windows NT network to the Windows 2000 AFMC Active Directory network infrastructure. Utilized network management tools such as Tivoli, Hyena, Directory/Account and Resource Management in managing Directory Services.
• Performed server consolidation. Procured, installed and configured new server hardware, migrated data to the new servers and removed older legacy server hardware.
• Implemented new backup systems and disaster recovery plans.
• Standardized workstation/laptop hardware and software configurations.

Confidential

Systems/ Network Administrator

• Performed as the Information Technology Chief in direct support of the Joint Strike Fighter Support Office, JSF located at WPAFB, OH. Major accomplishments included:
• Configured and implemented new firewall products. Replaced an older BSDI UNIX firewall with a Gauntlet for NT firewall to protect contractor cost and proprietary data.
• Worked with the JSF Program Office in the design and implementation of a Virtual Enterprise connecting WPAFB JSF and other JSF sites.
• Standardized server, workstation and laptop configurations. This included applying upgrades and patches to both server/client hardware and software.
• Standardized scripts for a more automated installation of numerous software applications for government-developed and COTS commercial off the shelf software. Also used these scripts for inventory of both hardware and software.
• Implemented backup, archival, restoration procedures and disaster recovery measures.

Confidential

Systems/ Network Administrator

• As project manager and technical lead, directed a team of technical administrators, technicians, help desk personnel and other technical team members in support of a 2000 user LAN in a mixed Netware and NT environment, for the 88th CG. Resolved problems including hardware/software configurations and connectivity/communication issues. Major accomplishments include:
• The successful migration of numerous networks. These migrations were from Novell environments to Windows NT platforms. This included the migration of data, network devices, and the migration from numerous mail platforms to Microsoft Exchange server solutions.
• Systems Engineer responsible for the administration and configuration of FTP, DHCP, Exchange Mail, WINS, and assisted with SMS, and SQL implementation and configuration. All these servers running NT 4.0 in a Xylan switched environment.
• Network administration on at least 25 NT servers. This included:
• Utilized Microsoft SMS for the creation of software packages, inventory rules, auditing, remote control and administration and in supporting client workstations, servers and other network devices.
• Installed/configured additional network server devices such as external RAID systems, CD Towers, ftp/WEB servers, print servers, and backup servers.
• Performed system security and administration.
• The configuration, installation and maintenance of DLT tape library backup systems and other backup library systems, i.e. 8mm, 4mm.
• Acted as backup email administrator in the account/mailbox creation and management. Performs other email administrator duties such as modifying distribution lists, shared mailbox resource configuration and other Exchange server management duties such as the maintenance of mail databases.
• Used network monitoring tools to monitor and analyze network traffic.
• Installed, configured and maintained MS-Office and numerous other applications, both WPAFB developed and COTS software on both Netware and Windows NT platforms.
• Performed systems administration and security on 8 Netware file servers and 7 Windows NT servers
• Managed network hardware replaces drives, cards, etc. and performed maintenance on dial-in servers, fax servers, and configured ftp servers.
• Provided second level of support for all applications. This included installing upgrades when available and making any configuration changes as needed.
• Developed software configuration standards for numerous computer systems.
• Assisted in the writing of certain technical proposals for numerous government contract bids including, WITS, Wright-Patterson Information Technology Service and the A-76 contract 88th CG provided communications, computer systems, engineering support for organizations and tenants at WPAFB .
• Administered numerous systems for a stand-alone classified network that included Windows NT and Exchange 5.5 servers, numerous workstations, printers and other networking devices.

Confidential

Task Leader/Network/Software Engineer

• Performed maintenance on Sybase databases and associated systems in support of NASP DLMS Digital Library Management System .
• Served as the technical lead for all MIS functions in support of the National Aero-Space Plane NASP Systems Program Office, ASC/NA, located at WPAFB, OH. This included the supervision of 3 additional Systems Analysts. Major accomplishments include:
• Novell Netware 3.1x System Administration and Security. Responsible for a network of 3 Netware servers, SUN UNIX workstations/NFS servers, SQL server, multiprotocol DOS/Windows PCs, multiprotocol Macintosh clients including classified systems , sophisticated Ethernet and LocalTalk cable plants, tape backup system, mail gateways, dial-in/out access, connections to base-wide, national and international WAN, client-server database access and administration, maintenance and redesign/reconfiguration of network cable plants.
• Installed hub and other networking equipment. This included new servers, AppleTalk routers, tape backup systems, and new UPS's.
• Documented and coordinated system configuration and administration procedures. This included formal and informal training of other support personnel, documenting preventative maintenance procedures contingency plans for access by other MIS personnel.
• Provided software support to computer users at the NASP Joint Program Office NASP-JPO as well as hardware support for numerous computer systems. This included formal and informal demonstrations of numerous computer systems and software packages. Provided detailed knowledge of DOS/Windows and Macintosh Client and PC applications.
• Acted as a MIS liaison between the JPO and NASP detachments such as the NASP-NIO in Washington, DC and the National Program Office NPO , located in CA.
• Broad knowledge of Internetworking in DOD environment including UNIX System Administration and Security.

Confidential

Engineering Technician/Field Engineer

DUTIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Responsible for the support of engineers, which consisted of maintaining, modifying, and calibrating various computer systems in the Aeronautical Systems Center ASC Computer Center.
• Supervised and trained a staff of eight in directing a field service operation, which consisted of complete maintenance of over 3000 microcomputers, various mainframes and numerous peripherals.
• Developed trouble-shooting guidelines and implemented repair policies and procedures.
• Wrote technical reports and established short and long-term inventory requirements.
• Initiated a field service operation in support of the Air Force Institute of Technology AFIT .
• Performed modifications on aircraft instrumentation test systems.