SPECIAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• 19 years utilizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Servers and Workstations, including:
• 14 years Windows Network Administration
• 8 years building Intel servers in very large Enterprise environment
• 14 years Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server administration
• 7 years using and configuring IBM, EMC and Net App SAN
• 4 years in administrating Exchange 2010
• 24 years writing and updating system operating and user procedures

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:

Network/Server Operating Systems: MS Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server

Virtual Systems: VMWare ESX, P2V, Virtual Center and vSphere

Microsoft: Microsoft Active Directory, DNS Server, DHCP, SMTP, Exchange 2007/2010, SQL Server, DPM Backup, Office Communicator, Lync, Forefront Online Protection, SCCM 2012 End Point, SCCM 2012, SCOM 2007

Tools: RDP, IBM RSA and HP Integrated Lights - Out, Windows Clustering, Altiris Deployment, Server NIC teaming with HP, iSCSI, Veritas Storage Foundation, Scripting tools,

Hardware: Cisco UCS, IBM xSeries, HP DL Series, HP Blade, Dell Power Edge, HP MSA Network Storage, Network printers/servers, Fibre Channel HBAs, IBM ServeRAID, HP Smart Array

SAN: EMC VNX, Net App, IBM, XIV SAN

COTS Software: SolarWinds Orion systems and Storage Manager, ManageEngine;(Exchange Reporter Plus, ADAudit Plus, ADManager Plus), GFI Email Archive, EMC Avamar, Veeam Backup, VERITAS, Netbackup Backup Exec, BESR, ARCserve 2000, IBM Director, HP SIM

EXPERIENCE:

Senior System Administrator

Confidential, Dublin, OH

Responsibilities:

• While on assignment to T Marzetti, Maintain and support Windows Server (2003, 2008 R2 & 2012) operating systems, EMC VNX SAN, HP Blade servers, Exchange 2010, Lync 2013, EMC Avamar back - up, and VMware environment including full DR site.
• Supports multiple Forest Microsoft 2008 Active Directory infrastructure.
• Utilized SCCM 2012 for End Point management and client deployment, Started to use SCCM to remotely install Windows 7 and some application packaging.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends software and hardware products.
• Participates in highly complex projects with high visibility and high impact on the business.
• Independently determines methods and procedures on new assignments to manage and meet timelines and deadlines.
• Maintains SolarWinds Orion monitoring system and Storage Manager. Develops and maintains documentation on system configuration, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Sr. Network Engineer II

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in instal ing new Cisco UCS and EMC VNX system for virtualization project of over 100 servers.
• Organized and cleaned up wiring and overall state of the Datacenter Server racks and wiring closets.
• Involved in Windows 2003 to 2008 upgrade migration.
• Lead Administrator in Exchange migration from 2007 to 2010 (over 1500 mailboxes).
• Primary Administrator in using Forefront Online Protection for Exchange.
• Primary Engineer for Disaster Recovery exercise to deploy the Pacer environment in IBM Sterling Forest DR site.
• Initially used MS DPM for server backups before virtualizing the environment and migrating to a tapeless backup system using Veeam.
• Lead administrator in implementing MS SCOM 2007 and SCCM 2007 SP2 R3. Lead engineer in upgrading Active Directory from 2003 to 2008.
• Lead engineer deploy FEP using SCCM across all Microsoft Servers and support workstations. SCOM primary role was to provide systems availability and health status reporting.

Windows Server Administrator

Confidential, Columbus, OH

• System Administrator/ Technical Lead for a Disney Enterprise environment. Installed all versions of Windows Server utilizing
• Altiris deployment solution as well as conventional install methods. Provided steady state support and server refresh/ transformation of over 2000 HP and IBM servers. Proficient with supporting servers and customers through remote access that encompassed five Disney data centers.
• Designated as Windows Server 2003 Clustering focal. Developed QA methods toensure consistent build levels.
• Assisted IBM system architects in identifying server requirements for Disney customers.
• Configured SAN for clustered, application and database servers.
• Tested and validated server security policies and patch levels
• during and after server builds.

Network/ Computer/ Systems Manager

Confidential, Dahlgren, VA

• System administrator on Windows 2000/2003 file/web servers and 150 Windows 2000/XP Professional systems.
• Managed budget, warranties, licensing, procurement and future technology for a 15 server 250 client LAN/WAN environment.
• Installed, maintained and administered computer systems in a LAN/WAN, classified, and unclassified environment.
• Continually performed systems analysis to ensure all security patches were current and in compliance of Microsoft Security Bulletins and DOD - CERT advisories.
• Applied necessary patches and hot fixes to mitigate known vulnerabilities. Managed antiviral software via Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition.
• Utilized imaging software, automated patch tools and Nessus vulnerability scanner to expedite and secure computer build process.
• Provided complete hardware, software and user support, to include Microsoft Outlook for 150-member group using a help desk system.
• Provided network and server access analysis using Shadow Network logs as well as Server logs.
• Managed three Active Directory domains consisting of over 300 user accounts.
• Audited accounts monthly to validate usage and verification of access to shares.
• Performed all aspects of network/computer accreditation and System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA). Conducted research of and procured IT equipment and software.
• Provided users with one-on-one system and application support.

Engineering/ Electrical Technician V, Supervisor

Confidential, Dahlgren, VA

• Provided Novell/ Windows NT Server support for 120 - node network. Troubleshot and repaired PC s and other peripherals.
• Generated accreditation certification support documentation, attended and participated in planning meetings, generated and maintained configuration data for Strategic Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM) computer systems, and conducted interviews with government personnel to gather data used in the accreditation process.
• Administrated Microsoft Access database that generated reports and accreditation documentation.
• Utilized government facility and NSWCDD information systems accreditation express Oracle databases.
• Coordinated meetings between government security office and Information Systems Security Manager.
• Provided guidance and clarification for Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) packages.
• Managed official accreditation documentation records. Created network drawings (point to point) for accreditation packages.
• Managed and keyed Network Encryption Systems

Engineering Technician

Confidential, Dahlgren, VA

• Operated and repaired radar transmitters for the purpose of evaluating DOD weapons and equipment in operating environment.
• Certified naval vessels by conducting microwave emissions measurement surveys. Made use of power and digital multi - meters.
• Troubleshot and repaired to component level using soldering skills.