During the time frame of taking over the position of the Senior Network Architect for the Air Force ACC/A6 Sandbar contract I oversaw the ACC/A6 Deployable Agile Communications Kit (DACK), pushing and coordinating with the team for this project with the goal of completing a RMF and obtaining an Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and then proceeding forward with obtaining a full Authority to Operation (ATO).Worked with the team in creating all the required documents for the RMF to include the Ports and Protocols Sheet, Network Boundaries Diagram, and other required artifacts.Was responsible for providing authorization to access the Defense Information System Network (DISN) through the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) for both NIPR and SIPR. This requires support of the external vendors to properly document the requirements of DISA.Worked with other teams to come up with a training plan for the Airmen on the equipmentDesigned configuration run sheets to be used by the Airmen to properly setup the satellite connection, network cabling, video display, and network IP addressing.

During this period, I had performed as the Client Server Network Architect in charge of the Mission Team. At the same time working hand in hand with the Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the Project Manager, and the Senior Developer/Applications Team Lead in managing the Data centerWorked with outside vendors on getting quotes for new equipment, warranties and new or reoccurring software costsResearched new technologies to further the Data centers modernization goalsImplemented and maintained a teleworking solution that was being researched and developed during the period when I was still was fulfilling the role of Systems Engineer Technical Manager. This was in response to requirements needed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic using a combination of F5 Big IP Load Balancers and VMWare Horizon View VDI environmentsWorked hand in hand with Senior Level Management on design, implementation, and operations of new equipment or software for the ATSCNET Data center, helping to facilitate the streamlining of hardware and software processes in use for the ATSCNET systemsContinued to lend technical expertise to the new Linux Team lead on ongoing projects and ATSCNET systemsCollaborated with management and systems analysts to initiate corrective actions necessary in maintaining and protecting the integrity of the systems by implementing standards and policies which achieve the most efficient use of the data center’s assetsKnowledge of complex data center communications, networks, and application as the Client Systems Network Architect was an integral part in directing the team responsible for problem resolution of the 2012 and 2016 Microsoft servers as well as Red Hat Enterprise Linux ServersCoordinated and worked with external agencies in developing plans of action for upgrading, migrating, and maintaining of the systems that reside within the ATSCNET area of responsibilityCoordinated all deployments of new web services to the ATIS Legacy systems

During this period was performing as the Team Lead in charge of the Linux Team. At the same time assisting the Client/Server Network Architect in managing the other mission and baseline teams during their absencesWhile at the Army Training Support Center (ATSC) had assisted in maintaining the Local Area Network and associated peripherals for the Army Training Support Center (ATSC)Worked hand in hand with Senior Level Management on design, implementation, and operations of new equipment or software for the ATSCNET Data center, helping to facilitate the streamlining of hardware and software processes in use for the ATSCNET/ATIS systemsUtilized Microsoft Project plans in keeping track of man hours spent per project, enabling efficient use of personnel timeWas the lead engineer on the implementation and maintenance of a pair of F5 Load Balancers that serve as the primary communications route to all the available applications to the DoDIN within the ATSCNET Data centerEssential lead in creating and assisting in the implementation of Oracle 11g and Oracle 12c database servers with the Database Administrators. These databases were vital in the operation of the Training Development and Capabilities (TDC) systems, Central Army Repository (CAR), and many other systems that were designed to assist the Army in training the warfighterMaintained, tuned, and secured both Apache HTTPD and Apache Tomcat Webservers in accordance with DoD standards and industry’s best security practices, those systems are paramount in the successful operation of TDC, CAR, and smaller subsystems related to the proper operation of the ATIS Legacy systems

· Responsible for the production environment, system administration and operation of the HP-UX system and related peripherals and associated servers.·Responsible for the system administration and operation of the NetApp Servers.·Use system tools to monitor system size and capacity.·Work closely with the System Operations Manager to research and plan system growth.·Participate in the creation of disaster preparedness scenarios and support annual disaster recovery (DR) with the credit union’s DR site in Des Moines, IA.·Apply operating system and application patches as necessary. ·Document changes to operational procedures.·Train new operators on UNIX command line and directory structure, eVault and local backups, and computer room procedures.·Execute all jobs according to vendor and LFCU documentation requirements, and insure security policies and processes are maintained.·Provide help desk support to over 200 users.·Complete data transmissions, report printing, data backup procedures and file maintenance tasks as required in a timely manner.·Monitor and correct if necessary processing and system issues.·Perform periodic preventative maintenance on the HP-UX system.

Programmer Analyst in charge of system operations. Lead production planner/monitor. Distribution technician.-Responsible for production in an Enterprise environment consisting of over 80 servers incorporating Silicon Graphics Institute (SGI), SUN Microsystems, IBM Blade cluster, and Microsoft platforms. ·Responsibilities included preparing production requests and plans, and monitoring data processing using the Autosys job scheduler.·Provided data to a global audience comprised of scientists, students, and corporations involved in atmospheric research.·Archived over a petabyte of data through the use of ADIC's AMASS mass data storage system.·Did trouble shooting on system custom code and various operating systems. ·Worked closely with the systems administrators to maintain system stability, rotation of vital system logs and disk balancing using Veritas Volume Manager.