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California

Systems and network administration for Department of Defense – Defense Media Center, and Defense Imagery Management Operations Center (DIMOC).Serves as the senior IT systems engineer and Site LeadDesign, implement, configure and administer all manner of datacenter hardware, software, storage solutions, virtual machines, backups, networking equipment, etc.Security hardening of all systems according to strict DISA guidelinesDatabase administration and maintenanceWebserver administration, and web page editing and configurationAutomate administrative functions using scripts, crontab, batch files, scheduled tasks, etc.Lead duties such as monitoring, mentoring, and advising other employees, project management, etc.Technologies and skills used:Windows Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems – Unix and Linux server operating systems (RedHat, Solaris, Mac OSX server, etc.) – Datacenter server and networking hardware and software – Cisco switch and router configuration – Network cabling and termination – Storage solutions (SAN, NAS) – MYSQL, Oracle, and Sybase database – Active Directory DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, account and OU administration, etc. – Apache Web Server – MS Exchange Server – SCCM, SMS – Blackberry Enterprise Server – VBS, Perl, shell scripting, batch files – Backup and restore procedures (tape library, disk to disk, Netbackup, ArcServ) – Virtual machines (VMWare, Solaris Zones, etc) – Firewalls – VPN – Fiber channel and Ethernet switches – various file systems (ZFS, NTFS, etc.)

Server, network, and desktop administration and support for multiple City of Riverside facilities.New Active Directory domain, DNS, DHCP, and group policy implementation and administrationVMware virtual machine serversSecurity group and share permission administrationBlackberry Enterprise Server (BES) administrationMigration and support of Novell eDirectory and GroupWise clients into a Windows networking domain with Active Directory and ExchangeNetwork cabling, patch panel termination, and network drop terminationTechnologies and skills used:Windows Server 2000 and 2003 operating systems – Datacenter server and networking hardware and software – Cisco switch configuration – Network cabling and termination – Active Directory DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, account and OU administration, etc. – MS Exchange Server – Blackberry Enterprise Server – VBS, batch files – VMWare – Windows XP, 7, Mac OS X operating systems

Providing hands-on and phone support to company users for all manner of IT related concern. Active Directory user and computer administration and account maintenanceWorking directly with the networking and server teams within a LAN/WAN environmentMicrosoft Office applications Laser printer troubleshooting and repair VPN connectivity and troubleshootingComputer hardware and software related troubleshooting, both desk-side and remote/phone support

Manage/mentor technical support team. Escalated support for end users.Manage and mentor team of 6 techniciansHome and small business network installations support, and VPN supportProvided escalated support for DSL, Satellite, and ISDN ISP connectionsProvided escalated Windows and Macintosh support Career Development PresentlyContinuous book and online computer based training in Linux, Windows Server 2008, and database design and administration.

720 hours of extensive hands on training in: Windows server and Novell server administration Networking – cabling, topology, installation, protocols, and configuration Servers, client operating systems, computer hardware/software, printers, peripheral devices