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Dayton, Minnesota, United States

Leader of the IT Infrastructure and Security group:-advise senior leadership in security and infrastructure tendencies, strategy, and recommendations -MFA implementation using an industry leading solution.-negotiation of vendor contracts, agreements, and security reviews.-architect and implement virtual server host, storage, and network upgrade using top of the line server, storage, and 25/100gbps networking equipment.-core switching configuration and replacement.-phishing and security testing using harmless phishing campaigns to all end users, and providing education to those that continue to click-through. -process and documentation improvements.-lead team to continually improve their knowledge and skills through training and experimentation.-head project to eliminate possible high value ransomware targets.-setup 3rd party security testing for external and internal network vulnerabilities and head mitigation of found issues.-auditing of IT expenses for monthly expenditures leading to a 10% reduction in cost.-disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing-data center UPS replacement project

Dayton, Mn

-responsible for network and storage networks in a 10gbps flex fabric environment.-plan and implement network VLAN consolidation project including re-addressing entire data and storage networks, and updating VLAN mappings to merge similar networks.-engineer and setup enterprise wifi networks/network bridges.-firewall replacement project; document NAT and firewall rules, duplicate onto new firewalls, and put into production- re-design and implement off-site virtual disaster recovery replication project at colo facility.- integrate remote offices into headquarters network by use of IPSec VPNs.- rebuild virtual server environment from the ground-up, and migrate without affecting production systems.-provide guidance to infrastructure team on projects and day-to-day activities.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Implement virtual environments using VMware VSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.• Microsoft Exchange migrations, support, and troubleshooting, versions 2007 and 2010.• Network design and implementation including firewalls and routers.• Microsoft Server 2003, 2008, and 2012 administration.• Active Directory design, planning, installation, and maintenance• Backup design and maintenance utilizing BackupPC, Symantec Backup Exec, and online back sources.

Lino Lakes, Mn

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Design, build, and maintain fiber channel SAN and 4gbps fiber channel network used to host VMWare VSphere 4 guest servers, files, and backup solutions.Implement virtual environments for internal and client testing, development, and production using VMWare VSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V R2.Build and maintain desktop virtualization environments for development staff utilizing VMWare Workstation.Architect and maintain Microsoft Active Directory environment of 125 users, 200 workstations and servers, and 4 remote offices.Setup and maintain all networking equipment and functionality, Fortigate and SnapGear firewalls, VPN tunnels, and antivirus, anti-spam, and anti-malware appliances.Responsible for IT project planning, testing, documentation, and implementation. Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007, and 2010 project installation and administration.Server and domain migration from 2000 and 2003 to 2008Implement Linux servers providing DNS, WWW, and VMWare Server hosting capabilities.Implement backup solution using 3TB tape library and removable disks.Complete overhaul of datacenter; air conditioning install, re-cabling, new network racks, switches, routers, server sprawl, cable management, and power locations.Build and maintain client imaging system using Windows Deployment Services.Purchase all IT equipment: servers, laptops, routers, switches, and other IT related gear.Primary contact for all server and network related issues on a 24/7 basis.

Build and maintain VMWare ESX servers.Installation and configuration of Active Directory, WSUS, and Group Policy in Microsoft Server 2003.Microsoft Exchange 2000 and 2003 installation and maintenance.SQL Server 2005 maintenanceCitrix Presentation Server installation and administration.Linux file and DNS server setup using Samba and BIND.Installation and configuration of firewalls, routers, switches, backups, and cabling.Server and workstation imaging using WDS and Symantec Ghost.merging of acquired companies systems

Administration, installation, and configuration of Windows and Unix based Oracle 9i database servers including standby databases, database exports and backups.Implement enterprise wide check imaging system, which was implemented across 9 operating sites in the enterprise and used by end user customers.

Build complete store testing environments with Active Directory configuration, SQLdatabase installation and proprietary software installations.Setup switches, routers, wireless access points, and remote WAN links to test stores.

Server and network administration on 200 user Windows 2000 environment

Msce

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