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Tinton Falls, Nj, Us

Design and implement enterprise data management storage solutions for federal and commercial customers with various and unique hardware/software environments both on-premise and in the Cloud (mainly AWS and MS Azure). Interact daily with all versions of operating systems and software, such as Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, MS Active Directory, MS Exchange On-Prem and O365, MS SharePoint, MS Hyper-V, VMWare, Nutanix AHV, MS SQL, Oracle, DB2 and SAP. Interact daily with various brands and models of storage arrays and storage networking hardware, such as Dell/EMC, Cisco, HP, IBM, HDS, NetApp, Nimble, Nutanix and PureStorage. Expert knowledge of Data Deduplication, Replication, Disaster Recovery, Archiving, fiber SAN/LAN/iSCSI connectivity, Virtual Tape Libraries, LTO Libraries, Disk Libraries, Data Encryption and throughput values via LAN/WAN connectivity. Troubleshoot to resolve software and hardware configurations while working on-site or remotely with customer. Ensure client expectations are exceeded while conducting solution designs, consulting services, creating documentation and providing support. Train and provide knowledge transfer to all new PS engineers hired within Commvault.

Tinton Falls, Nj, Us

Tinton Falls, Nj, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed and administered an enterprise data center and the e-mail functionality for ~2000 users at Aberdeen Proving Ground - Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) via sub-contracting work (Log.Sec). Migrated enterprise from Win NT domain to an Active Directory domain using Quest Migration software. Interacted daily with Windows Server 2000 and 2003, all aspects of Active Directory with Group Policy Object (GPO) configurations, software installs, PKI/CAC network login access, multiple login/logoff scripts and folder redirections. Interacted with a Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 environment, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Exchange 5.5 with Outlook Web Access, Blackberry Enterprise Server v4.1, PKI/CAC installation/support for encrypted/signed email with Outlook and Blackberry devices, Commvault software for disaster recovery, server managed Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition v10, VMware, ISA 2006, Websense Internet filtering and other standard applications. Implemented migration plan and maintained test data and user storage running on Dell/EMC SAN equipment. Worked on migration team to migrate from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 email environment. Created migration plan for upgrading Windows XP to Windows Vista for ATC machines. Performed server builds/installs, upgrades and all other Systems and Exchange Administrator duties. Familiar with the creation and maintenance of a DITSCAP for a military installation.

Springfield, Virginia, Us

Performed sub-contracting work (Sabre Systems) for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), offering on-site Information Technology support for network/system/Exchange administration, the execution of backup/recovery services, and performed maintenance on hardware and software configurations for the Washington Division Office and six other satellite offices consisting of ~400 users. Worked with Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Exchange 5.5, Exchange 2000, Active Directory with Quest Aelita tool, Veritas Backup Exec 9.0, and Tivoli. Proficient in DEA Electronic Fingerprint Transaction Standards and LiveScan devices. Interacted and provided Special Agents with technical assistance and solutions concerning any computer-related questions on a daily basis.

Springfield, Virginia, Us

Performed sub-contracting work (Datatrac Information Services) for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), installing Compaq servers, Cisco switches, Foundry switches, Hewlett Packard ePC CPU’s, and network racks including various aspects of server rack management. Familiar with Windows Server 2000, Windows NT Server, Windows XP, and Tivoli. Responsible for maintaining DHCP, LAN Configurations, machine names, MAC addresses, Floor Plan/Maps, and equipment labeling in all DEA offices. Planned, arranged, and traveled within the United States while scheduling delivery of equipment for installation at successive sites. Performed as a Team Leader, which required additional responsibilities such as site surveys, daily/weekly reports, and attendance at debriefing meetings with DEA personnel at offices across the country.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for receiving, shipping, inventorying and signing for millions of dollars worth of IBM equipment. Installed, tested, configured, upgraded, and performed troubleshooting on new generation IBM mainframe equipment and fiber optic cabling. Familiar with the AIX software environment. Learned the OS/2, Multiple Virtual Systems (MVS), Enterprise System Architecture (ESA390), and Coupling Facility Control Code (CFCC) operating systems.