SUMMARY:

Offering Advanced Skills and Record of Consistent, High - Quality Performance in Systems/Network Installation, Configuration, Upgrade, Migration, and Problem Resolution Activities

I am a results-driven IT professional with over 12+ years of working experience as a Systems Engineer and supporter of information systems who will advance the current goals of the company. I currently have VMware and Storage experience in all phases, to include protocols, monitoring, large data backups and recovery to infrastructure. I have an in-depth expertise in an enterprise environment using applications such as Microsoft (active directory), VMware, EMC/NetApp, Deployment Tools and others. Attains hands on technical knowledge with VMware, Network +, Security+ certifications and an expired Security government clearance. I am also an established information technology specialist; that quickly grasps and adapts to new concepts, technologies, and environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: Microsoft Office 2013/2016, Citrix Clients, Tenable Nessus and Security Center, Microsoft Deployment Tools, WSUS, SCCM, Microsoft SQL, Norton Symantec, McAfree Antivirus, Trend Micros, TPAM, LCE Security Center.

Systems: Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2008/2012R2/2016R2, VMWare, NetApp, Dell EMC, NetVault, RHEL Linux 6/7.

Networks/Protocols: Microsoft Active Directory, Putty, PowerShell, PowerCLi, iSCSI, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, TELNET, DNS, DHCP, Load Balancer, Remote Access, VPN, Ethernet.

Hardware: Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Laptops and Workstation, Dell servers, Raid, Modems, Network Cards, Memory, Data Storage, Scanners and other peripherals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, DC

VMware/Storage Engineer

• Ensure system hardware, operating systems and software are compliant and free of vulnerabilities to organizational standards.
• Perform Tenable Nessus and Security Center scan against network, operating systems and software applications.
• Implement, configure and update VMware vCenter Server, ESXi, vMotion, DRS, VM networking and additional virtualization technologies and concepts.
• Provide capacity planning, performance analysis, assist with disaster recovery and testing, lead efforts towards storage consolidation and identify storage growth, manage configurations of storage media and storage management software.
• Administration of Tripwire Enterprise cybersecurity solution against Linux and Windows servers.
• Administer the TPAM (Total Privileged Access Management) software for the developers and administrators.
• Responsible for backup and restore environment administration involving Dell NetVault and VMware Snapshot.
• Patch Windows servers using WSUS and Windows Update. Patch Linux servers using YUM.
• Windows, MS SQL and IIS Configuration and troubleshooting with timely resolution and escalation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AD, GPO domain level; Local GPO; profile management, folder redirection; IE security settings.

Confidential, Quantico, Virginia

Enterprise Virtual Server/Storage Admin

• Expertise in installing configuring, managing & troubleshooting of VMware ESXi5.0/ESXi5.5, vCenter Servers.
• Cloning, Building and deploying new VM's and Installing different guest OS like Windows server 2003/2008/2012 and Linux.
• Creating virtual NIC's for the respective VM's and assigning the network connections to a particular port group in the Vswitch's.
• Experience in Aggregate, Volume, Qtree and LUN management.
• Allocated storage to Windows, Linux and Unix Servers.
• Created, modify, and delete Aggregate, Volume, LUN's, and Qtree as a part of Disaster Recovery Planning.
• Migrating Virtual Machines across various VMware products like ESXi, GSX server, Workstation and VMware server.

Confidential, Richmond, Virginia

Enterprise System Administrator

• Maintaining disk spaces, RAM and connections to SAN of virtual servers.
• Upgraded the VMware tools, VM's hardware on all the VM's as a part Upgrade process.
• Building /Configuring /Supporting of Datacenters, Clusters with HA & DRS, & Resource Pools.
• Maintained and troubleshoot windows server’s windows 2003, 2008R2 and 2012 versions.
• Recovered Lost Storage Data using Snap Restore, Flex Clone, Snapmirror and Snap Vault.
• Experience in implementing NetApp Snapsuite solutions like Snapshots, SnapMirror, and SnapVault, SnapRestore for backup, migration and disaster recovery.
• Involved in Provisioning of storage allocations, capacity management, data migrations, performance analysis and management.

Confidential, Richmond, Virginia

Enterprise Junior System Admin

• Build, test, and deploy new software and maintenance patch updates using Enteos and MDT software.
• Validate network communication through TCP/IP troubleshooting and configuration.
• Active Directory Administration including request authentication, account creation and configuration, and rights management within a MS Server 2008 environment.
• Market administrator for PGP Whole Disk encryption allowing for the delivery of comprehensive data encryption utilizing standards-based technology.
• Involve with design, install, and configuration of VMware.

Confidential, Richmond, Virginia

Enterprise Desktop Analyst

• Assist remote users with Terminal Services and VPN connectivity including PC Anywhere, Remote Desktop, NetOp, Juniper, and Citrix.
• Troubleshoot Corporate and Branch office LAN/WAN issues using asset management database to identify and test connectivity between PC, router and switches.
• Install/Remove software remotely for users .
• Performing operating system software updates/upgrades.
• Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary within MS Outlook.