Knowledgeable in configuring and managing DHCP to automate the assignment of IP addresses and network configuration parameters to devices. Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking protocols to ensure reliable data communication within the network infrastructure. Installed, configured, and conducted troubleshooting for Cisco routers and switches to ensure seamless data communication and network performance. This included setting up routing protocols, VLANs, access control lists, and optimizing network traffic flow. Successfully reimagined, patched, and updated over 100 DoD end-user devices, ensuring compliance with security protocols. Installed, managed, and upgraded VMWare servers to stay up to date with security and industry standards. Managed and maintained VMware ESXi hosts, ensuring proper configuration and resource allocation for virtual machines. Developed a PowerShell script for creating user accounts and placing them into the correct security groups and OU on active directory, improving operational efficiency of the task by 50%.

Experience in installing and configuring COTS servers, Cisco routers, and Cisco switches for tactical networks, ensuring seamless integration, optimal performance. Administered the entire process of building VMWare servers, including installation, configuration, and optimization. Effectively managed VMWare resources, including CPU, memory, storage, and network allocation, to optimize performance, enhance scalability, and ensure resource availability for virtualized environments. Addressed VMWare network issues by conducting thorough analysis of network configurations, diagnosing connectivity issues, optimizing network settings, and resolving any performance bottlenecks. Proficiently configured virtual machines within VMWare environment, managing tasks such as resource allocation, network settings, storage provisioning, and software installation to meet diverse operational requirements. Utilized a range of tools such as vSphere Client and vCenter Server to effectively maintain VMWare virtual machines. Managed tasks including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Leveraged these tools to conduct regular updates, backups, and performance tuning to uphold the stability and efficiency of VMWare VMs. Resolved hardware, software, and network connectivity issues by applying the OSI model, effectively identifying and addressing problems at different layers of the network stack for comprehensive troubleshooting and resolution. Implemented and managed virtual machines through vSphere/vCenter to host critical services including DHCP, DNS, print servers, and file services for tactical networks, ensuring uninterrupted and high-performance network operations. Experience with EIGRP and OSPF by utilizing those routing protocols for fast network convergence, reliability, and scalability. SOF deployment to Afghanistan as Systems/Network Administrator for six months.