Network Systems Engineer Resume West Chester, PA - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Distinguished IT Professional with expertise in networking technologies.
Illustrated success in installing, configuring, and maintaining all facets of the network.
A visionary, with the ability to think creatively to find resolution of complex technical issues.
Strong leadership skills to spearhead and oversee projects.
Works well in team oriented environments as well as independently.
Consistently recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: HP, Dell, Cisco, Extreme, Sonicwall, Meru, F5 Big IP, Compellent, Juniper, NetApp SAN, Hitachi SAN, QLogic, Brocade, Fortigae Firewall.

Software: Microsoft Windows (All Versions), VMWare, Veeam, Novell Netware, OS - X, IOS, Linux, NetBackup, AppAssure, Business Objects, Microsoft SQL Server, Spotlight, IIS, Citrix, GroupWise, DotNetNuke, ESET, Storage Foundation for Windows.

Technologies / Protocols: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, VOIP, Active Directory, eDirectory, SAN, Virtualization, Clustering, Load Balancing, PCI PA-DSS, ISO 27001, mobile.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, West Chester, PA

Network Systems Engineer

Oversaw Veeam and Acronis managed backup solutions for 30+ customer environments. This included on premise, cloud, and site-to-site data replication.
Configured, installed, and supported critical network infrastructure including switches, routers, and wireless devices for multiple customers.
Provided remote and on-site support of client networks and systems as well as proactive monitoring of managed environments.
Member of on call team providing off hours and emergency support for SLA customers.
Completed root-cause analysis in effort to prevent problem reoccurrences.

Confidential, North Wales, PA

Network Engineer

Designed plan to expand subnet to /22 for future growth. Documented VLAN structure to build out: Voice, Data, Design, Security, ISCSI, VMotion, and DMZ networks. Phase Two of the project would build out the DMZ and implement layer 3 switching relieving the firewall of all local routing.
Configured ISCSI switches and installed Dell EqualLogic SAN according to Dell and VMWare best practices.
Implemented INVICTADesk Service desk solution. Planned to implement LANDesk Management Suite for full Service Desk management capabilities.
Developed policies and procedures for New Hire Onboarding, Exit employees, and general security best practices.
Conducted security audit and made recommendations for server hardening, external access, and terminated employees.

Confidential, Radnor, PA

Senior Technical Specialist

Stabilized ESX environment running a mix of 5.0 and 5.5 to 5.5 Update 2. Upgraded all server firmware and upgraded RAM in 5 nodes to maximize lifespan of environment saving over $100,000 in hardware costs.
Expanded Tier 1 & 3 storage of unbalanced Compellent SAN. Upgraded SC20 controllers to SC8000 maximizing performance.
Implemented monthly meetings with Business Unit Directors and Technical Services department to ensure IT projects align with the actual needs of the business reducing overall helpdesk calls and keeping staff of the same page.
Architected new database design for North America giving each business unit their own SQL environment utilizing the Dell FX2 chassis reducing the server footprint in the datacenter. Implemented Dell Spotlight for monitoring of databases.
Championed upgrade of aging wireless network to new Cisco Access Points, increasing bandwidth and stability of wireless network throughout the office.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Network Analyst

Designed and implemented SAP Business Objects Enterprise and supporting systems for data warehouse built from the ground up.
Conceptualized Windows 2008 Remote Desktop Services farm utilizing RemoteApp applications for credit card processing to meet PCI PA-DSS compliance in a multimillion dollar organization.
Streamlined the organizations association management package spanning 25 physical servers into 6 VMWare servers.
Provided level 2 support to the User Support group assisting in timely turnaround of network related requests.
Overhauled the Symantec NetBackup Enterprise backup solution from nightly full backups to daily differentials with a weekly and monthly full back up significantly reducing tape usage and increasing backup window.

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