Ron Cox Email & Phone Number

Greenwood, In, Us

United States

Greenwood

System Engineer Manage work with minimal oversight and proactively communicate status and risks to department leadership. AWS Cloud Architect Manage NetApp and Pure storage platforms, Manage Cisco UCS server hardware Manage VMware server and VDI virtualization technology Assist with data center operations, procedures and control mechanisms Maintain hardware and software standards across entire organization Coordinate system maintenance with departmental managers to minimize impact to internal and external customers Document all system processes and procedures to ensure standardization

Greenwood, Indiana

Provided expert level support for a VMware ESX environment with hosts on Cisco UCS hardware platform across multiply locations. Planned and implemented NetApp storage solutions in live production and Dev environments. Configure and maintain the NetApp filers SVM protocols FC, iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS. Loaded software and patches relative to VMware and NetApp functionality on servers running different OS platforms (Windows, Unix, Linux). Engineered and maintained backup environment with over 400 clients. All backup are to disk on the NetApp filer using Veeam 9.0 according to scheduling needs and retention policies of our company. Identifying, assessing and recommending remediation steps for security events from systems (Windows, Linux), network devices (Routers, Firewalls, Switches, Load balancers), printers using Qualys, FireAmp, and Source Fire. Help maintain IT Security Compliance, risk management and information security principles including access control, network security, information security architecture, information security operations, and leading practices. Currently studying and working toward my MCSE certification to further my understanding of Server 2016

Dfas

Work with Microsoft technologies including server side engineering, operating systems, group policy and security hardening. Including engineering and architecture skills, design, optimization, visualization, performance, and security. Draft technical documentation as well as update existing technical manuals, security guidelines, and design and operational documents. Daily tasking involves hands on servers in the Engineering Lab, and in production providing Tier III Engineering Support. Daily Interface with government and contract engineers in the support of engineering projects.

Indiana

Tacoma Wa

Provided worldwide dedicated communications support to the ICOPRS Commanding General and his staff, through tactical and non-tactical systems. Supervises, installed, maintained communications equipment and networks. Deployed and provided mobile communications capability during training, temporary duty, or combat missions worldwide.

Greater Seattle Area

Configures information processing equipment into required operating configurations. Performs senior operator and systems administrator duties and unit level maintenance functions on assigned computer systems. Compiles production report data and quality control information. Assists less experienced users in the installation, operation, and maintenance of information processing equipment. Writes, analyzes, edits, tests, and modifies computer programs. Drafts program operation manuals and technical program requirements documents. Troubleshoots software using established debugging procedures.

Monitoring, registrations and admissions of both Pearson Vue and Prometric test sites and one Satellite connection. Oversaw the execution of professional exams for both Soldiers and Civilian in a combat environment; provided monthly usage reports to Ft Eustis VA. Monitored the site server; performed senior operator and systems administrator duties and company level maintenance on the site server.

Augusta, Georgia Area

Responsible for Small Group Leaders/Instructors and the professional development of more than 200 students attending the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course. Provided tactical and technical instructions, developmental counseling, mentorship, and role modeling for the five week course; performed as the unit First Sergeant during his absence; administered practical and written examinations. Trained and evaluated students on leadership and physical fitness training. Prepared and completed academic evaluations. Responsible for more than 2 million dollars in equipment.