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Architect and Lead designer for the largest closed area. Multiple sites around the country. Collaborate with Networking, Compliance, Engineering to support the mission. Concurrently SME for Splunk, Solarwinds, VMware, VDI and DevSecOps.

Supporting An agile environment housed on VMware. Applications to include, Atlassian, Jenkins,MS SQL, Mcafee EPO. Liason between Operations and IA security with an eye to compliant systems

Sr. Systems Administrator (Top Secret Clearance)MIT Lincoln LabLexington, MAArchitect, deploy, maintain multiple Windows Domains in single-tree and forest implementationsTune Infrastructure to maximize user experience with minimal hardware and fundingMaintain Active Directory, DNS and DHCPGroup policy managementCertificate managementArchitect, deploy and maintain VMware Vsphere InfrastructureDeploy VMware Horizon View and Zero clients on normal and classified networksUtilize Cisco UCS in apportioned graphic-intensive and common user environmentsMentor other AdministratorsMaintain, upgrade and update SIPRnet Windows machines in compliance with DISA regulations and security protocols, including integration with required DISA update and upgrade services on DISA serversInstall and update McAfee EPO Antivirus solution to protect both Windows and Linux systemsCollaborate with other Divisions for shared infrastructureBuild RedHat and Centos workstationsManage storage solutions including Netapp NFS and CIFS repository and EMC VNXConfigure Windows, Solaris and Linux machines in compliance with both local and federal security mandates including DISA and DSS directives NISPOM and DIACAP policiesTroubleshoot and resolve problems when other sysadmins are unable to remediate issuesParticipate in interview process to hire new staffDetermine needs and recommend solutions.Audio Visual config and maintenance

Collaborate internationally with Systems experts to create Course ware.Develop and Deploy Vmware and Xen classrooms.Install and tune Vsphere 4 and Vmware 3 servers.Configure and maintain HP Hardware.Perform updates on network servers (virtual or otherwise).Update Switch and router configuration.Verify proper class setup.Import and configure various virtual servers per class specifications(Windows and Linux).Triage and repair issues, customer or system.Replicate and tune environments for best performance.Support clients via Email, phone and IM.

Maintain The US Virtual Lab.Configure HP Virtual Lab 3000+ Server Environment.Perform updates on network servers (virtual or otherwise).Update Switch and router configuration.Schedule Imaging of Classes for the upcoming week.Image and support(HPUX, Windows and Linux: Red Hat, Fedora &SUSE) servers.Troubleshoot Hardware, Software and User issues as needed(OS, SAN and NAS) .Utilize various shells to perform troubleshooting.Communicate with clients via Email, phone and IM.

Implement and upgrade MS Exchange environmentIntegrate and maintain email environment with spam and virus solutionsConsolidate and streamline software for corporate rolloutsIBM SAN & NAS maintenance (Fiber Channel, iSCSI)Perform updates on network servers (virtual or otherwise)Completed installation of various operating system and software packagesDistributed new hardware and completed deployment by transfer of critical user dataConfigured and troubleshot network and application issues during deploymentPerformed maintenance on Active Directory and Windows 2000 Server file sharesResponded to trouble tickets logged through Heat call systemInstalled and configured network printersSupported network-based distributed applicationsPerformed mainframe tasks and print jobsConfigure and maintain IIS based websiteConducted Microsoft Windows client configurations, account administrations and managementAssist with daily maintenance of VMWARE systemsExcellent written and verbal communication skills resulting in favorable interactions with both technical and non-technical personnel

Introduce Students to standard Unix commands and structureBasic configuration of networked Sun SolarisTroubleshoot Sun Microsystems hardwareHardening Unix platformsPrepare students for the Sun Administration I examCreated and maintained a Sun Solaris Classroom with automated network install

Supported Enterprise clientele, specialties in switching, network management, intrusion detection and security.

Supported clients and field support engineers with software implementation of SpectrumTroubleshoot network systems, hardware and management software, for multiple operating systems Assessed and replicated customers on site issues in need of resolutionAssisting the education of peers on specific foci Verifying contractual obligationsConfigured SMTP paging software with Netsight Network Management Suite for alerts and outagesAided in creation of and maintenance of company knowledgebase document management systemActed in response to trouble tickets issued through call logging systemInstalled and restored original software configuration on end user's new equipmentMonitored connectivity of company internal and external worldwide networksVPN, NMS and third party application support and configuration assistanceAssisted in the company wide deployment of various software packages

Field support calls, test routers and switches for functionality, bugs and compliance