SUMMARY:

• Experienced Active Directory and Exchange administrator looking to utilize my skills in an environment that offers exciting opportunities and personal growth.
• I am proficient in all versions of Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
• I have an extensive knowledge of Powershell and Powershell scripting.
• I am also very comfortable with VSphere, Cisco Ironport technology, Nearpoint Email Archiving, Trend Interscan Messaging Security Suite and Linux - based email server design and administration, and am prepared to use this knowledge within an organization.
• Extensive background administering Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server for a large business
• Linux and VSphere/VMWare implementation and administration
• Network LAN/WAN implementation and administration using multiple technologies such as Cisco IOS
• Strong history with server hardware design, build, and implementation
• Comfortable working on both teams and independently
• 23 years of computer, server and network-related experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Bloomington, IL

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Served as the sole messaging expert working Primarily with Exchange, Active Directory and a number of Linux-based email server platforms.
• Implemented and administered a Nearpoint email archiving solution before moving archiving to Exchange
• Monitored and maintained hardware for preventive and corrective upkeep
• Served many roles such as VMWare/VSphere design and implementation, email border security using Cisco Ironport and Trend IMSS
• Multiple messaging systems such as Microsoft Exchange both local and Office 365 including Hybrid environments, Postfix, Dovecot, Sendmail, Scalix and Communigate
• Fax server admin using multiple platforms such as Faxpress and FaxMaker
• Server hardware design installation and server room maintenance.
• Monitored this environment 24/7/365 and provided monthly reports for management
• Worked directly with end users and junior network admins Level 2, Level 3 support contact for all things related to messaging, Active Directory, Linux and Powershell.
• Was the first admin at Confidential to adopt Powershell. I created Powershell scripts using one of the first released versions which were used by admins across many different departments.
• Migrated Confidential ’s Exchange server from 2003 to 2007 to 2010 to 2013 and most recently a hybrid config and migration of thousands of accounts to Office 365’s Exchange 2016. I am highly proficient with public folders as well. I also maintained and upgraded the Active Directory up to 2012 R2.
• I have received many awards for excellence in customer service. I also trained a junior employee to act as my backup for the messaging systems and Active Directory administration.
• I implemented Confidential ’s first email archiving solution “Nearpoint” on premises, ingested PSTs saved by all users in the Exchange environment and maintained it for a number of years until migrating to Exchange 2013’s archive offering.
• I performed Disaster Recovery drills with a team where I was called upon to recover Active Directory, all of the email server platforms and file and print servers within a 16-hour window.
• I was successful at handling a variety of different roles handed down to me all while daily working with end users to help them with their support demands. I am capable of troubleshooting and resolving complex problems and when necessary, utilizing 3 rd party support to resolve them as quickly and precisely as possible.

Confidential, Pontiac, IL

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation, configuration and administration of all network-related equipment and software including Windows and Linux servers, Cisco firewalls, routers, and Ethernet switches.
• Administered Active directory, including group policies in Windows server 2003 environment, Exchange 2003, SQL 2000, Websense Internet access filtering, Postini Email filtering and spam-blocking, MRTG (Linux-based bandwidth monitoring) and Squid (Linux Proxy and web acceleration).
• Responsible for the creation of Geovision security camera systems, new office implementation, and implementation of new technologies such as Virtual Image Exchange.
• Provided desktop support for the entire organization.
• provided management with reports regarding all facets of the LAN and WAN, router and firewall syslogs, antivirus, server event logs and more.
• Re-designed and replaced network-related hardware as needed including servers, switching devices, firewall, routers, and cabling.

Confidential

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for remote administration of computer network.
• Designed, and installed all network and PC-related equipment including Ethernet cabling, switches, Cisco Pix firewall, Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory, Linux Terminal Server Project for thin client workstations, and peripherals such as scanners, printers and dental imaging equipment and software.
• Perform hardware and software maintenance and upgrades on site when necessary.

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design, implementation update/upgrade and continued maintenance of all computer network-related equipment and applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2000, and NT4 including Active Directory, Exchange, Terminal Services, DNS, WINS, some SQL and other aspects of Windows Server Administration. Proficient in desktop level support for all versions of Windows. Proficient in design, assembly and implementation of servers and workstations, Ethernet architecture including new installations and Banking equipment general maintenance.
• Proficient in development implementation and administration of Linux Terminal Server Project, server-based security camera systems, web design including desktop-integrated Intranets and thin client networks. Responsible for electronic security including router, firewall, antivirus and anti-spam configuration and ongoing maintenance.
• Responsible for equipment purchasing, testing, implementation and repair.
• Responsible for installation, testing and administration of all software residing on the network Including Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Harland FS Pro Suite, GulfPak Teller and Imaging, LTSP, and much more. Responsible for development and ongoing maintenance of Intranet site requiring some knowledge of DHTML and Javascript.
• I was solely responsible for the network and was on call 24/7/365. I am accustomed to working long hours when necessary and handling high-pressure situations. I am adept at diagnosis of all levels of network-related problems, and am capable of working with service providers to resolve them when necessary.