System Administrator
Bellingham, Washington Area
Primary SME for application delivery and client management for 50,000 client enterprise.-Planned, developed, documented, implemented, and supported the deployment of new software applications to the enterprise via tools such as Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)/System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).-Provided 24 x 7 on-call support for client issues impacting more than 50 users.-Performed post-mortem analysis and reporting for system outages.-Developed supporting documentation and communication for system changes.-Authored processes for deployment of system changes, communications, and quality assurance including obtaining change control approvals.-Worked closely with software vendors to provide proof-of-concept labs and engaged in top-tier troubleshooting efforts. -Performed OS upgrades for 50,000 desktop / laptop computers from NT 4.0 through Windows 7, ensuring licensing compliance and vendor supportability.-Evaluated several hardware and software platforms and provided recommendations to upper management.-Deployed Checkpoint full disk encryption to 5000 mobile clients protecting against data loss.-Designed and implemented over 100 custom application deployment packages and upgrades reducing IT deployment hours.-Managed 300 virtual Windows hosts for use by overseas contractors, providing data security and minimizing administrative overhead.-Implemented a 500-seat call center deployment of Sunray clients, dramatically reducing configuration and support issues at the desktop.-Developed custom scripting solutions reducing end-user configuration of applications, resulting in fewer errors and increased productivity.-Wrote and maintained SQL-based reports to aggregate SCCM deployment results.