Linux Engineer with Robert Half at Honda R&D

Installation and configuration of new servers in enterprise data centerBuild of Redhat for new physical and virtual systems, and validating compliance with InfoSec standardsMaintained patching cycle on all Linux systems ensuring all systems complied with InfoSec standardsExecuted emergency patching for critical vulnerabilities outside of normal patching cycleAdministration and maintenance of the AIX, and Linux operating systemsParticipation in a 24/7 call rotation for support of all AIX, Linux, DR, and recovery issuesMonitoring systems through the use of enterprise monitoring systems to identify potential problems and proactive address issuesResponsible for tape management for on-site library, including off-site DR/archiving storage Add/remove system to TSM to ensure DR and archiving requirementWork with other teams to recover systems or data from TSM backups

Responsible for on-site installation, maintenance and repair of IBM and multi-vendor systems and components, including hardware, networking products, software and operating systems.Primary technical interface to clients for the coordination of hardware and/or software support and delivery of operational services as required by the client. Client advisor of preventive maintenance, configuration, operation and environmental factors which may impact product performance or impair client's IT operation. Perform service activities such as systems assurance, installation planning, account management, systems-level problem determination, discontinuance and relocation of IBM and non-IBM systems and products.Accountable of ensuring a high level of client satisfaction with service delivery, technical support and operational services for the client account(s).Technical interface to clients and manage the situation until the problem is fixed when critical situations occur. Exhibit and articulate a complete understanding IBM's technical support strategy. Responsible for the technical value relationship to protect revenue base and identify new services opportunities.

Administration of Microsoft Server 2000 and 2003. Including evaluating and deploying patches as necessary.Administration of Windows 2000 Active Directory domain.Specify servers and workstation configurations for process application.Develop a site wide backup system that included Windows Server 2003, 2000, XP Symantec Backup ExecConfigure and manage Microsoft SQL 2000 and 2005 for manufacturing process operation.Deploy OpenNMS for monitoring network, computers and devices attached to the process network.Manage network using a combination of CiscoWorks, NetVis, and OpenNMS.Work with TCOM to upgrade network, replacing switches and creating new configurations for project.Work with project group on capital upgrade projects including servers, workstations.

Document performance of system, possible proactive improvements, and problems and steps take to resolve problems in system for customer.Document all changes, modifications and upgrades on the system and supply customer with this documentation.Communicate with customers and management about timeframe for completion of project.Coordinate schedules of individuals involved in resolving the problems with system that customers have.Work directly with customer’s network support personnel to resolve communication outages that would cause a loss of control.Provide customers with detailed information about networking request for submission to customers IT department.Diagnose problems with customer’s networks to resolve communications issues preventing proper controls system operation.Provide training on operation of computers, network, control system, and field controllers for customers.Performs preventive maintenance of building systems including maintaining backups for onsite recovery, and offsite at branch office.Provide customers with specifications for new computers, and hardware upgrades, to install and configure all software on computers used to manage facility. Install custom configurations of Windows 98, 2000, XP, Server 2000 and Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server, Johnson Controls Metasys and Metasys Extended Architecture.Integrate BACnet controllers into Johnson Controls automation system using existing enterprise network, providing a single interface for entire system