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Salem, Or

As a Senior Systems Administrator, I am an independent self-starter who supports Andersen's infrastructure with a strong emphasis on security. Collaborate with IT staff, vendors, and consultants to ensure that Andersen's systems, servers, and networks are correctly installed, configured, maintained, managed, and secured.On a day-to-day basis, manage approximately 70 servers, consisting of 15 Microsoft Hyper-V hosts and 55 Windows 2016 and 2022 servers. Manage the backup system using MSP360, monitor and patch all systems using Ninja, and implement Microsoft Teams Calling in all regions.Manage a third-party entity based in Boise, which manages the Data Center where most servers are located. We aim to bring all relevant processes in-house to consolidate complete management functions within the organization.Accomplishment: A key team member who assisted in accomplishing the acquisition tasks required to bring a property management company under the Shoestring Valley Holdings umbrella.

Wilsonville, Oregon, Us

Responsible for overseeing APCON's on-premises network infrastructure, including two data centers in Wilsonville, OR, and one in Pavo, TX. Supporting physical Dell servers running Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022 using VMware and Hyper-V hypervisor. Managing Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. Support Exchange 2016 infrastructure across both locations.On-boarding of new personnel AD and Exchange accounts. AppRiver antispam filter, and ESET antivirus software. Patching of servers and workstations using Microsoft Windows Server Updating Services. Monitored and supported ManageEngine IT Service Desk, OpsManager monitoring, and Mobile Device Management.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Lead technical resource responsible for Tier 3 support of OIA multi-forest, hybrid Active Directory global enterprise residing on multiple platforms including VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, and AWS. Private cloud is built upon a Cisco UCS, Dell, HPE, and IBM servers hosting 345 servers with multiple versions of Windows\Linux operating systems. VMware and Hyper-V clusters hosts are in various locations within the United States and APAC regions. VMware vCenter virtual appliance and vSphere hosts patch to current levels and plan version upgrades. Support a Cisco UCS by maintaining blade servers’ firmware to insure there at version needed to support vSphere version upgrades, including hardware support. Support three Nimble SANs which included by creating\deleting volumes and updating software when needed, also hardware support. Implemented and support global backups using Cohesity with replication to OIA’s Union, NJ location. Hybrid Exchange 2010/2013 and 2016 server and mailbox support. Azure responsibilities include managing 15 Production and Dev/Test subscriptions. These subscription are built in a hub and spoke configuration and peered to allow for data transferred in between Azure subscriptions and on premise data center. Built and support all networking within Azure multiple VLans, Virtual Networks and VPN gateways. Support Azure key vaults and their respective SSL certificates (Go Daddy, DigiCert). Configured and manage Azure Site Recovery for 50 Azure VMs. Work with Azure AD, SSO, MFA and Network Security Groups. Currently working with Dev Teams to deploy management groups, Azure policies and governance.• Lead corporate O365 e-mail migration and Teams Calling rollout, created Auto Attendants, call Queues and trained support staff.• Upgraded hybrid Exchange from 2010/13 to Exchange 2016 successfully removing both legacy Lync and Exchange servers from on premise hybrid environment from organization.

Main responsibilities consist of building, monitoring and supporting IP-Sec VPN tunnels between OE’s data center and customers location around the country. Deploying Windows 2016r2 servers within the company’s virtualized environment using VMWare 6.5 and Nimble SAN. Technical resource for meeting with customers to discuss IP-Sec VPN technology prior to, during, and post build support of tunnels.

Assisting team with the migration of Hacker Agency domain, my responsibilities consist of implementing a new VPN\Wireless solution using Palo Alto Global Protect, DUO multi-factor authentication service, and Microsoft’s Network Policy Server. Implement BitLocker on all workstations that forces keys to be stored in Active Directory by using Group Policies and Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitor tool. Created and implemented new security policies at different end points. Reconfigured Palo Alto firewall and routers to point to new public IP addresses, set up new 24x7 VPN between Seattle and Omaha offices. Implemented Microsoft Hyper Replication for HKG's core services across three Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Datacenter Servers.Implemented patching solution with some automation using Windows Server Update server and Active Directory Group policies. Develop a patching strategy artifact as a road map for moving forward.Implement BitLocker on all workstations that forces keys to be stored in Active Directory by using Active Directory Group Policies and Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitor tool.

Well-established IT leader with a passion for engineering and implementing enterprise solutions that optimize processes and support modern business needs. Having progressed through a series of in-depth technical roles over more than 15 years, I have made it my priority to utilize current technologies and new techniques to develop dynamic technical solutions across all project phases. Comfortable in collaborative and independently-driven roles, I am a forward-thinking leader with refined analytical and critical thinking skills, and I can adapt and revise my strategies to meet evolving priorities, shifting needs, and emergent issues. I’ve earned recognition as a major team contributor with the ability to thrive in changing and expanding environments while keeping long-term goals in sight.

Built and tested VMWare demo environments that allows Solutions Engineer to perform demos of Crossmatch’s DigitalPersona authentication software / hardware. Environments included both AD DS and LDS domain.• Documented complete installation\configuration process as a supplement document to the existing Administration• Guide to streamline customers installation and configuration process.

Designed and implemented AWS Elastic Container Services solution across multiple regions for newly developed game. This environment included the use of additional AWS services which included EC2 Instances, CloudWatch, AWS Auto Scaling, Network and Application Load Balancers.

(Pre\Post Sales Support) Technical resource supporting sales for three Account Managers. Identified customers’ technical requirements and initiated solution designs using managed services as product deliverables within Hybrid Cloud Platform.Key Achievements:• Designed and implemented scalable and elastic solutions for legacy application, Responded to RFI’s and RFP’s within stated SLA requirements.• Created Proof of Concepts (PoC) to support strategies utilizing Azure and AWS cloud platform and services allowing customers to see benefits and cost saving on move towards hybrid solution.• Redesigned Statement of Work for Digital Fortress’ managed service offering of Science Logic Network monitoring solution and streamline the customer white glove on-boarding process.

Monroe, La, Us

Orchestrated technical support for Sales Account Managers. Established technical requirements of customers and reduced sales cycle time by devising solutions using CenturyLink network products for internal Government and Education team.Key Achievements:• Developed compelling customer presentations and architectural designs; promptly addressed all request for proposals (RFP) for networking, enterprise / WAN service integration, security, voice / video, data center, virtualization, and customer premise equipment (CPE).• Created Azure Automation runbooks and templates for Virtual Machine / Storage creation and management that supported customer hybrid infrastructure.• Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in hosting services, infrastructure solutions, information security, networking technologies, IP routing / switching, internet and MPLS-VPN architecture, VoIP technologies, and data, video, and voice communications equipment.

Provided white glove on-boarding to new customers that allow companies to migrate legacy applications and services into a hybrid on-prem\colo\cloud solution. Forged effective customer relationships by assisting Solutions Engineers with establishing client requirements, solution designed, and implementation of CenturyLink Technology Solutions products and services (managed hosting services, cloud, virtualization, outsourced infrastructure solutions, and specialized application suites).Key Achievements:• Completed build out of multiple workloads’ proof of concepts (PoC) in a hybrid environment using on-prem, co-location, and cloud platforms to extend customers Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP network services.• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of clients’ outsourced infrastructure constraints, including AC/DC power, cooling, and other environmental controls allowing customers to see the benefits and cost saving of using the cloud to solve business problems.

Designed solutions to shorten sales cycle based on customer requirements as member of pre-sales technical Engineering team supporting 13 Account Managers. Key Achievements:• Led PaaS / IaaS / SaaS product portfolio training for nationwide Account Managers and Sales Engineers, including Office 365, Host Exchange, SharePoint, website management, security, and backup / email archiving. • Built out various workloads’ proof of concepts (PoC) in a hybrid environment using on-prem, co-location, and cloud platforms using Windows and Linux operating systems that allowed potential customers to see benefits of running multiple workloads as a hybrid network.• Completed consultative, solutions-based designs for Internet-centric business clients requiring outsourced infrastructure options to optimize technical capabilities.

Kent, Washington, Us

Directed IT Operation team (System Engineer, Help Desk Technician, and Network Administrators) performing break / fix resolution of corporate hardware and application issues (using System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)). Troubleshot corporate network infrastructure, including all server / workstations and installed applications, networking devices. Responded to monitoring alerts from SCOM. Performed O/S and application patching / updates / upgrades using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), generated monthly reports and SQL queries to define specific requests. Key Achievements:• Provided network administration of corporate Windows 2008 Active Directory environment, maintaining various group policies and NTFS permissions, including Nested permissions. Installed new hardware, systems, and software as refreshes accrued.• Develop automated process to upgrade applications and patch all 1137 corporate servers, workstations, and laptops using Windows Server Update Service and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. This also included asset management, upgrading applications, and pushing new applications to devices such as Data Protection Manager agents and Forefront Endpoint Protection.

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Oversaw 95 server (50 physical/45 virtual) data center and helpdesk support operations for 175 internal and client-facing employees. Managed data center projects and served as resource to complete simultaneous IT projects. Led, mentored, and evaluated team comprised of Senior Systems Engineer, Network Administrators, and Helpdesk Support Technicians. Initiated strategic and tactical planning. Devised and managed annual budget and facilitated equipment procurement. Key Achievements:• Completed documentation of network infrastructure for Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), successful tested DRP, the DRP included a cloud backup solution for all corporate laptops for both internal and client facing employees with Iron Mountain using PC Connect.• Migrated corporate Exchange 2003 environment into Office365. Lead administrator of 200 mailboxes within this environment.• Built out new SharePoint 2007\2010 test\development environment which included two HP 7000 Blade chassis the supported 24 HP BL460 servers connected to a new EMC CLARiiON CX4-120 SAN and existing HP MSA 1500 SAN using Fiber and iSCSI.

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Designed and constructed internal infrastructure supporting corporate SharePoint 2007 environments (development, testing, staging, and production) for company’s web site and intranet, and multi-server SharePoint farms for client-facing teams. Collaborated effectively with IT Manager to ensure alignment of all environments with corporate security requirements. Key Achievements:• Facilitated addition of HP 7000 Blade chassis with 24 HP BL460 servers to corporate network infrastructure.• Moved existing Microsoft Exchange 2003 server on to a new server platform in a cluster environment and then migrated to Microsoft Exchange 2007 clustered environment.• Employed Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology to construct development, testing, and staging environments; production environment utilized VMware ESX 4.0 Enterprise server virtualization technology and enabled centralized management of ESX hosts servers.

Seattle, Wa, Us

In this role, I oversaw 135 Dell and Compaq servers in a single Windows 2003 domain WAN—250 users across 5 sites (4 states) and 1 site in India. I supervised and mentored IT staff members during the operation of network infrastructure for all corporate divisions. I administered Cisco routers\switches and ASA5505 firewall; I also maintained daily backups with Veritas Backup Exec 11.d using an Overland ArcVault 12 tape library. I led top support of the development team in driving new Web build from development to QA to client approval before push to production. I hosted 70 client Web and e-commerce sites (2 locations). I also maintained network security with MicroTrend anti-malware and advanced threat protection software. My other key achievements include: Key Achievements:• Optimized internal IT processes to ensure on-time\on-budget project deliveries.• Successfully brought a Cisco VPN Concentrator 3005 online for VPN access to network resources.• Facilitated connection of branch office to corporate LAN using Cisco ASA5505 Security appliance; connected Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) to the corporate Exchange Server.• Set up Team Foundation Server 2005 environment for development team and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 farm environment (development, staging, and production environments).

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cybersecurity

Associate Of Science - As, Electronic Engineering