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Durham, North Carolina, Us

· Primary engineer on multiple firewall platforms, including Palo Alto, CheckPoint, and Juniper· Constantly evaluate firewall policies for optimum security, adherence to best practice· Maintain VPN environments, including LDAP/RADIUS configuration and IPsec VPN tunnels · Maintain Checkpoint EPS user endpoints encompassing VPN and security · Manage multiple ISP circuit BGP/HSRP configuration on Cisco edge routers· Maintain IOS configurations and updates on Cisco ASR/ISR edge routers· Manage load balancing architecture on multiple HA configuration f5 (BIGIP-LTM) load balancers· Maintain various versions of f5 load balancers, including virtual (host/guest) and physical platforms· Manage Azure environment, involving both infrastructure and user account management· Manage network switching, including subnet and VLAN configuration, over Extreme and HP switches· Maintain multiple VMWare environments as part of both production and disaster recovery efforts· Maintain hundreds of servers including SQL clusters, file, and application servers · Assisting in maintaining NetApp filers· Extensive experience managing website configuration in IIS· Strong problem solving, time management, technical documentation, and communication skills

Raleigh, Nc, Us

· Reported directly to the company President and held responsibility for all aspects of the enterprise · Managed all Cisco networking equipment and ASA5510 firewalls · Managed all servers including Exchange, SQL and other Windows based server applications · Implemented NetApp SAN for high data-availability and optimized network infrastructure for BC/DR · Engineered a comprehensive backup routine to ensure a high degree of data integrity and reliability · Constantly evaluated new technologies and services to identify any mechanism to increase reliability · Leverage new technologies to lower overall costs to the business · Managed the Cisco VOIP phone system and all NetApp hardware

· Personally held all network support and helpdesk functions for the company · Managed database support, server administration and telecommunications equipment · Managed Activant Prophet21 ERP system, resolved issues and implemented new modules · Attended Activant Prophet21 Global User Conferences in representation of Gardner Marsh· Managed tech support for all team members across the organization· Direct liaison to company executives for all technology related support

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

· Responsible for all aspects of department operations· Made high level technology decisions for the enterprise, evaluated new technology· Created and managed annual IT budget of nearly $2MM to ensure best use of expenditures · Managed the technology staff on a day-to-day basis · Maintained all Cisco routers, switches, and ASA 5510 Firewalls in a frame-relay networking environment· Functioned as top-tier point of support for Activant Prophet21 ERP software package· Assisted in maintaining NetApp FAS270 filer SAN and Fiber Channel Brocade Silkworms

Raleigh, Nc, Us

· Maintained all SQL server applications and all non-Unix components of the Infor ERP system· Maintained various accounting systems including ADP and RSM-McGladrey payroll systems· Performed implementation of custom business system components as well as packaged software· During staffing shortage performed all network administration and helpdesk duties · Assisted Network Administrator in the evaluation and recommendation of new products· Assisted VP of Information Technology on selecting products and systems that offered greatest ROI· Implemented and managed Cisco VoIP phone system, Cisco routers and Windows Servers

· Worked on-site in hospitals and VAs around the country to provide Advanced Implementation· Support for both new customers and upgrades of healthcare related CBT system· Ensured client file servers, SQL servers, and networks were correctly configured· Conducted on-site training classes for newly installed and upgraded systems· Configured SQL servers to be shipped out to customers, advised on configurations as needed· Served as a 3rd level resource for the Technical Support department and resolved high level issues

· Maintained 130+ user TCP/IP network on Windows NT 4.0 platform · Maintained all IBM NetfinityServers, Microsoft Exchange server, SQL Server 6.5 and Lotus Notes · Provided support to users ofthe Computer Associates Manufacturing Knowledge ERP system· Supported MS Windows 95 dual-boot configuration (English & Japanese) and NT Workstation

· Network Support intern resolved network related computer issues on 2000+ node network · Provied desktop and printer maintenance and maintained various networked printing systems· Planned and executed departmental moves