SUMMARY:

• Network and Systems Engineer over 15 years on the technology field
• Strong technical background, development and maintenance of network, infrastructure, security and communications.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help design and maintain internal and external networks.
• Problem solving in computer server hardware and software
• Proven innovative abilities with attention to detail to work effectively in a fast - paced environment.
• In depth understanding of multiple operating systems
• Knowledgeable of installations, design, and implementation of Cisco solutions, VPN, Fortinet, VOIP
• Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network problems
• Team Player and capable of Managing and Leading an IT department. Technically proficient and IT business savvy.
• Experience in General Security and Disaster recovery
• Knowledgeable in server creation, maintenance, deployment, DB structures (MYSQL and SQL), programing and Scripting, IIS, Cloud Solutions, Backup (tapes, SAN)
• Extensive experience on Cisco Routers, switches and Firewalls, Fortinet, F5, Kemp Load Balancers, VPN, IPSec, VOIP, LAN/WAN Network and Collocation Implementation and Maintenance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows, NT, 2000,2012, Linux, BSD, Ubuntu, Debian, OSx

Web and cloud: solutions, Win Azure, 365, AWS, IIS, DNs

Data Base Software and Backup solutions: ( SQL 2005-201 6) Dell Backup and SAN solutions

Firewall and Load: Balancers, Cisco Switches (catalyst series), routers, access points, and Firewalls, Fortinet Firewall and VPN, F5, Kemp and Cisco, load balancers.

Accounting and Security: solutions, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Forecaster, Dynamics, Kaspersky, Symantec, McAfee.

Servers Dell PowerEdge: series, HP ProLiant-series, IBM and PowerVault series.

Windows and Development: Solutions, DNS, DHCP, AD, Group policies, IIS, SSL, Visual Studio, VS TFS, File Servers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network / System / Infrastructure Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining LAN/WAN/SAN/VOIP/WLAN of the network and firewall equipment (hardware and software) Locally and collocations
• Ensure systems comply with industry standards
• Configuration of routing and switching equipment
• Design and implementation of VM, Hyper-V server solutions
• Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, security, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades locally and collocation.
• Manage system backups, document network and system problems, security, support network and computing infrastructure.
• Work closely with our development team and subject matter experts to analyzed and debug technical issues from our production and stage environments.
• Managing the IT team locally and remote offices
• Ensure internal and collocation systems and network run smoothly including VOIP system.
• Maintain disaster recovery procedures for network systems
• Windows scripting and program installs and upgrades
• Managing and Support Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint/Kemp routers and switches, LB, Foundry, and firewalls

Confidential

System Engineer, Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring and response of service, network related issues impacting customer and clients (external and internal and collocations) in order to expedite repair and minimize negative client experience.
• Provided coordination of new technology and service deployment, and configuration management.
• Conducted daily audits, testing and remediation in accordance with US procedures.
• Participated in on-call support rotation
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document network issues
• Leader of the Cloud and System Engineering Team
• Ultimate is ranked #10 fortune’s best technologies work environment
• System and network configuration and deployment of the Ulti products on the virtual environment and local
• Provides and escalation resource for lower tier support. Provided guidance or direction to lower level support staff.
• Provide immediate response/remediation/and escalation for incidents occurring in the environment.
• Partner with our development team to leverage current automation methodologies within our environment.

Confidential, Doral, FL

System Engineer / Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain systems and network connectivity with US branches
• Oversee the IT infrastructure and network feed (microwave and satellite signal) making sure worked at all times
• Assist in implementing new equipment preparing for broadcasting of London Olympics
• Monitoring network and system performance.
• Perform data base and development tasks updating front end along with data base queries internet connectivity, hardware troubleshooting, OS installation and configuration, PC repair, virus protection and security management, and backup management servers.
• Configuring LAN, WAN, Wireless and edge security equipment
• Support administration of servers and server clusters.

Confidential, Sunrise, FL.

Network and Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining Microsoft Exchange mail server and providing reliable email to more than 300 employees.
• Providing software, hardware, and network support to more than 300 end-users, delivering expedient resolutions with total customer satisfaction in mind.
• Configuration and installation of Cisco VOIP and Video Conference on different (Florida and Virgin Islands)
• Troubleshooting and resolving operational issues of LAN/WAN internet/Intranet remote access; enabling system backup and recovery
• Implementation of disaster recovery plan for all company locations
• Provide response and resolution to the end user system and network issues
• Implemented and administered Cisco Call Manager and Cisco unified Voice Mail Server
• Create and maintain current network and systems infrastructure Including Dell servers, Full Cisco Network and Juniper environment.
• Managed the IT Team System and Network.
• Improved network security by upgrading the system, applying patches and vigilant monitoring solutions.

Environment: s and Hardware: Windows, UNIX/Linux, Mac OSX, Cisco, Fortinet,