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System Administration: Performed local and global system administration of Unix and Linux based servers and desktops. Worked closely with site administrators and customers to deliver continuous availability of computing resources to design engineers. System administration of Windows 2003 Servers managing domain services for PC clients, software installation and user accounts. Performed system builds, configuration, debugging and upgrades on all platforms.Network Administration: Managed data networks for Unix-based and PC based computers. Networks supported 100/1000-Base-T Ethernet, and 802.11 wireless TCP/IP networks using Cisco Switches. System Security: User account setup and terminations. Unix NIS and NFS administration. Data backup and recovery Backup. Developed disaster risk analysis and recovery plans. Proactive virus scanning and eradication.Data Center Management: Managed a local data center and servers. Platforms include IBM, HP and Dell systems. Remotely manage several data centers and resources with up to 2000 servers to support global design team. Determined data center equipment and capital planning requirements. File Servers supported, EMC and Network Appliance. Supported, Oracle Database, MySQL, MSSQL, Unix NIS/NFS, DNS, LDAP, Samba Sendmail/Postfix, CUPS, and Apache. Software Development: Develop and maintain custom software programs use for monitoring system availability, performance and data backup and project archiving. Programming languages include C, Perl, Java, SQL, and Unix shell scripting.Performance Analysis: Analyze, monitor and forecast network utilization trends and debug performance bottlenecks and problems with customers. Ensure full utilization of network resources. Work with customers to balance work prioritization of critical project simulations while guaranteeing fair access to all requests. Reported daily and weekly performance trends to management.