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United States

Tennessee, United States

I successfully serve as a Senior Systems Administrator for the Defense Contract Auditing Agency's Office of Information Technology Systems (OITS) branch. Primarily responsible for managing the virtual infrastructure. I have experience in a wide range of technologies including VMware ESXi/vCenter, NetApp Storage, HPE Nimble Storage, Cisco UCS Blade Management, Veeam, Rubrik Enterprise Backup Solution, Veritas Backup Exec, Microsoft AD/DNS, SCAP, and DoD STIG compliance. Experience in upgrading VMWare ESXi and vCenter from 6.7 to 7.0 to 8.0, Cisco server blade migration, Nimble to NetApp storage migration, and Veeam integration with same. Worked as part of a team on Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) and Authority to Operate (ATO) inspections.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As Systems Administrator for GVRA, worked as part of a small team to design, build, and maintain a new data center. Successfully migrated over 40 agency sites to new network hardware and laptops. Served as an SCCM adminstrator in charge of designing, testing, and deploying images agency wide, monitoring, upgrades, and troubleshooting. With a high degree of efficiency, managed the O365 environment including Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Served as POC for cyber incidents by investigating malicious activities and identifying false positives. Azure experience in creating and managing systems.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Monitored SIPRnet resources in support of USMC operations at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Performed hardware and software installation, updates, configuration, troubleshooting, encryption, and problem resolution. Provided diagnostic assistance to identify root causes and resolve hardware and software issues. Maintained strict adherence to DOD rules and regulations.

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

Earned a solid reputation and provided exceptional customer service while investigating and resolving complex issues involving hardware and software problems related to desktop and laptop computers, scanners, printers, desktop video/video teleconference systems, and peripherals. Successfully managed $1.5 Million worth of equipment with 100% accountability and zero discrepancies. Coordinated logistic support to include the budgeting, procurement, transportation, and distribution of over $2 million worth of operation essential equipment and supplies on time and within mission guidelines in support of global military operations.As the Information Security Manager, responsible for the management and implementation of the organization’s Information Assurance Program. Authorized newly arrived personnel use of the government network through training and clearance authentication. Provided INFOSEC guidance, training and best practices to all personnel regardless of status. Oversaw the education and training on proper handling, storage, and destruction of classified materials ensuring compliance with current regulations and best practices.