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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Prioritize between maintaining and updating our on-site data center, maintaining network security and intrusion protection, and working with on-site partners utilizing various methods and capabilities. Complete Team restructure and rebuild by 2017 Managing all aspects of I.T. within the environment Rebuilt entire infrastructure and implemented 10 Gig backbone Manage 100+ servers across 5 VMware hypervisors/ 2 clusters Manage DR site (replicate multiples/times/day to DR site) Implemented and mange AWS/Azure/DUO/OneLogin/Google Adhere to all NIST / ITAR government requirements Implement procedures and secure the infrastructure within 90 days Install, Upgrade and Patch all network and security equipment Ensure network security and maintain all network devices Maintain AD, GPO, Exchange, WSUS and ensure all servers are fully patched against vulnerabilities Manage all disk backups and off-site rotation, as well as implemented cloud DR. Implemented mobile security software for users w/email on mobile devices. Acknowledge after-hour pages/calls, as well as properly assess the issues as they arise within a timely manner. (24x7) Built and manage a 5-man I.T. Team

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

In charge of I.T. Infrastructure and Security (All aspects of I.T.)I am happy to answer any questions that I can regarding this positionThank You

Homestead, Pennsylvania, Us

Prioritize between managing two decentralized datacenters while ensuring all users (on & off-site) are fully functional on a daily basis. Acknowledge after-hour pages/calls, as well as properly assess the issues as they arise within a timely manner. On a daily basis I procure equipment, ensure data integrity and security standards are followed, assist end-users with computer related issues (Mac and PC) and custom build all PCs and Servers. Ensure client sites are fully-functional, and uptime is equal to or greater than 99.9% Migrated from a faulty Open Source backup solution to EMC Networker and implemented an off-site backup rotation. Migrated to and implemented VLAN configurations for enhanced security, traffic flow management and to help prevent network disruptions Configure client websites utilizing & Configuring IIS/Apache, virtual directories, manage SQL servers, create FTP accounts as well as update site content when needed. Virtualize physical servers (P2V - Windows & Linux) using resource pools, and knowledgeable in both XenServer and VMware. Manage all Printers, VoIP Phones, Projectors, PC’s, Laptops, Thin Clients and all other aspects of I.T. w/in the company. On call 24x7 and have never missed a page

Prioritize between managing 60 servers and ensuring all 150+ users are fully functional. Acknowledge after-hour pages/calls, as well as properly assess the issues as they arise within a timely manner. On a daily basis I procure equipment, ensure data integrity and security standards are followed, assist end-users with computer related issues and build PCs and Servers when needed.  Slowly migrate servers running 2003, to Server 2008R2 Built VM server - Virtualized 15 “handler” web-servers that did not require physical boxes. Maintain SAN (clusters) Rebuilt firewall (Checkpoint) w/failover spare Implemented a Print Server Configured Active Directory and implemented Group Policy. Custom Built 4 servers / Designed and implemented a Citrix Xenapp 6.5 Farm w/Load Balancer and optimized for performance Repaired the back-up server that had been down for 2 months (was down before I arrived, but functional after my second day) Perform desktop & server patching using WSUS On call 24x7 and have never missed a page

Orrville, Ohio, Us

Lead HelpDesk for an international company - with a size of 200 employees.Manage all end user devices/peripherials/laptops/desktops/printers/etc.Selected to travel to regional office in Singapore