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Fayetteville, Ar, Us

Tulsa, Ok, Us

Support the application developers and analysts by developing and delivering a stable, reliable platform for application delivery to our clientsDevelop and maintain the Ansible configuration for infrastructure managementAnalyze and configure Azure-based applicationsManage and maintain the Azure DevOps Project Collections and deployment pipelinesDesign, configure, and maintain DR solutions, specifically the Google Cloud Platform solutionsConfigure and execute digital security applicationsManage log gathering and alerting

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

•Administrate and deliver a secure, stable, enterprise messaging platform via Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, and Proofpoint Protection Server and Proofpoint Archive Service for over 160k mailboxes.•Develop and review PowerShell, Python, and Ruby code before deployment as part of internal CI/CD architecture.•Lead and direct a project with 4 coworkers to stabilize and operationalize maintenance of 4 Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) clusters deployed worldwide to patch and maintain security for Windows Servers.•Evaluate and recommend internal and 3rd party tools, including those already implemented, to ensure they return value.•Implement Digital Loss Prevention rules to protect information assets.•Work with the Digital Security team to enforce sensitivity labels on emails.•Migrate mailbox content as part of Merger and Acquisitions.•Help code and implement an automated mailbox provisioning/de-provisioning process which reduced the need for manual intervention and returned unused licenses back to the organization with more accuracy and speed.•Utilize the internal tools used by Meta to manage, configure, and deploy solutions, including Mercurial/Git, Phabricator, Scuba, Scribe, ODS, OneDetection, Diaquery, Capirca SLICK, Excalidraw, Fishbowl, FluentD, and more.•Write and edit internal Wiki articles for operations tasks and information regarding the services provided by the Enterprise Messaging team.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

•Review the utilization and performance of the cloud-based infrastructure deployed by the Digital Security team. Make recommendations to size the VM and storage appropriately and ensure the resize actions are complete. Deliver a report to management detailing the changes and the cost savings delivered due to this effort. About 40 hours of work to achieve savings estimated to be $100k per year with zero impact to operations.•Help design, deploy and document the implementation of Splunk Cloud and Exabeam Advanced Analytics to be used as the SIEM tool for the organization.•Work with the infrastructure teams, Windows, Linux, Azure, and Networking, to ensure a secure working environment and to minimize risk exposure.•Mentor and advise security team members with less IT organization or application experience. •Resolve issues, concerns, or misunderstandings between the Security department and the other departments through education, explanation, and discussion.•Review the configuration of Azure DevOps for security or privilege risks or concerns and give recommendations on how to reduce or mitigate them.•Review the configuration of Azure components and ensure that safe IT practices are being followed for cloud-based application implementations.•Perform the duties of the Handler On Duty for the Digital Security team as required.•Use skills as a subject matter expert on PowerShell to instruct and advise on how to automate solutions to make them more performant and resilient, while following best practices.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Primary responsibilities: Participate in multi-discipline teams setting the direction for the organization, including Azure Access Optimization which I am leading, Azure Cost Optimization, Azure Naming Standards, Technology Governance Board, the Azure Community of Practice and the Software Development Community of Practice. Help develop and define cost model for Azure vs. the internal datacenter. Lead the weekly Azure/Cloud change management meeting to ensure stability of cloud environment. Develop presentations for various topics, including Automation, Azure Portal usage, CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, and IaC. Work with application owners to architect their solutions in the cloud to understand costs and utilization of resources. Implement PaaS, FaaS, and IaaS solutions. Advise developers on IaC methods and principles for their applications. Advise and educate developers, administrators, security, identity, operations, and leadership to develop and use a cloud first mindset and to understand the value of and vision for cloud solutions. Setup CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for operational stability with scale and speed for execution. Install and administrate Nifi, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake, HDInsight, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Store. Automate administration tasks to hand off to other support staff and to quickly resolve requests or issues with a standardized process. Prepare, host, and judge internal Scripting Games to further automation skills in the organization (held 3 times). Help host the 2018 Devon Hackathon (open to the public with vendor sponsorships and prizes). Write blog entries on Yammer and SharePoint to educate and answer questions on technical topics, specifically PowerShell and Azure. Review and trouble-shoot PowerShell scripts written by staff members before they are made available publicly. Setup and maintain a PowerShell function library in a Git repo with branch policies and a CI/CD pipeline for deployment.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Install and administrate Nifi, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake, HDInsight, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Store. Automate administration tasks to hand off to other support staff and to quickly resolve requests or issues with a standardized process. Work with the developers to ensure their solutions use CI/CD methods and best practices.Was promoted at the end of 2017 to Advisor. Transitioned out of this role due to IT wide reorganization.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Work with at least 14 different IT disciplines to migrate applications from on premise datacenter to Azure. Communicate the status of preparation, testing, and migration of applications to the project team and application owners. Implement and administrate Azure DevOps (VSTS). Setup CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for operational stability with scale and speed for execution. Operationalize the request and delivery process for repos, pipelines, teams, areas, and access rights to more quickly deliver solutions with less administration effort while improving stability and reliability. Setup and maintain a PowerShell function library in a Git based repo with branch policies and a CI/CD pipeline for deployment to all staff to utilize. Develop and mentor 3 Accenture contractors, two in India and one in Mexico, to administrate internal and 3rd party applications, as well as the platforms used to deliver these applications. Increased their ticket closure rate from 33% to 85%. Prepare, host, and judge internal Scripting Games to further automation skills within the organization (held 3 times in 2017, 2015, 2014). Work with the App-V administrators to ensure administration tools are packaged and work as expected when deployed to non-persistent VDIs. Mentored with the Architecture department. Automate internal certificate request process from a 25-step process with 7 manual data entry fields to a single PowerShell command with 3 data entry fields. Review PowerShell scripts written by staff members. Standardize application installation and support procedures. Setup documentation standards and review documentation to ensure accuracy and quality. Setup web applications in Azure. Migrate to VSTS and retire the existing TFS infrastructure. Educate developers and application owners on the new VSTS design and utilization. Help define standard branch policies for Git repos to ensure code reviews and successful builds before deployment.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Administrate Cloudera CDH and Datameer and automate the administration tasks associated with these products. Build and administrate HPC cluster to support reservoir modeling software. Setup automation allowing developers to code, deploy, and manage custom Windows Services without requiring elevated or RDP access to the server. Develop training materials and teach PowerShell automation classes. Evaluate proposed changes to the IT environment and communicate impacts and consult those affected by these changes. Identify and remediate performance issues with internally developed applications as well as 3rd party applications. Manage and upgrade TFS installations to ensure the availability of development features as well as custom code protection. Advocate for the usage of TFS and Atlassian Jira and Bamboo products for code build automation and application deployment. Build and maintain K2 workflow infrastructure supporting business process workflows. Automate deployment of K2 solutions to allow consistent and accurate deployments. Implement and manage SharePoint team sites and intranet and Internet sites. Work with development team to integrate SharePoint and SAP. Help design and deploy new intranet that merged the US and Canadian portals into a single solution.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Ensure projects meet client expectations and supports business requirements. Present project status to executive management. Identify, document, and ensure improved processes with regard to application design development and testing. Generate reports for server utilization. Standardize application installation and support procedures. Setup documentation standards and review documentation to ensure accuracy and quality. Continue to fulfil all duties of Web Services Coordinator (below) except the staff duties.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Serve as mentor and subject matter expert resource for administrators, developers, business analysts, and project managers related to IIS, Windows Media, SharePoint, High Performance Cluster, .NET applications and other technologies. Advise leadership on staff selection and work duties. Participate as a primary resource in Enterprise Architecture design and review committees. Configure, install, and manage enterprise application design, implementation and maintenance. Automate system functions, reduce human interaction, and speed solution delivery. Perform quality control and equipment configuration and maintenance. Design and implement highly available, load balanced applications. Monitor staff activity, assignments, and ensure quality work products and deliverables are delivered on time and on budget. Assign personnel to various operations and direct their activities. Review and evaluate work and prepare performance reports. Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods. Consult with personnel in other groups to coordinate activities. Responsible for meeting specified service level standards.

Managed network design, implementation and maintenance projects and personnel to enable clients to achieve business goals. Configured and installed enterprise servers, firewalls, routers, switches, PC's, printers, network cards and cables, PC accessories (hardware) and software. Designed, implemented, and troubleshot LANs and WANs utilizing Windows 2000, Windows NT, Linux and select network clients. Maintained IIS servers, Windows Media servers, Linux servers, Terminal Servers and Exchange servers. Created programs that automated system functions. Performed quality control and equipment configuration and maintenance.Worked part time from September 2003 to January 2011 assisting existing clients but not adding any more work due to the demands of my other full time position.

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Served as Engineering Team Lead directing and mentoring teams consisting of up to seven individuals. Set up remote locations with networking, audio and video signaling. Designed, implemented, and troubleshot LANs, SANs, and WANs based on Windows 2000 and Windows NT and select network clients. Maintained accessibility and configuration of firewalls. Maintained Windows servers, IIS servers, Windows Media servers, Terminal Servers and Exchange servers. Configured routers and switches. Trained clients on various technologies. Designed and implemented Windows Media and Real Media server solutions. Created encoder configurations for generating streaming media content. Worked with video and audio codecs and formats. Set up and maintained content delivery systems. Troubleshot content delivery issues. Designed, tested and implemented encoder hardware and software. Identified and corrected problems before and during content creation. Interfaced with customers. Created tools in collaboration with developers.This company was sold to Williams Communications and was liquidated for its assets.

Maintained Windows servers, IIS servers, Windows Media servers, Terminal Servers and Exchange servers. Configured routers and switches. Trained clients on various technologies. Designed and implemented Windows Media and Real Media server solutions. Created encoder configurations for generating streaming media content. Worked with video and audio codecs and formats. Set up and maintained content delivery systems. Troubleshot content delivery issues. Designed, tested and implemented encoder hardware and software. Identified and corrected problems before and during content creation. Interfaced with customers. Created tools in collaboration with developers.This company was purchased by iBEAM Broadcasting in March of 2000.

Design and deploy LAN, WAN, and SAN solutions based on Windows NT 4, BackOffice Small Business Server, and BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5. Setup client workstations and connect them to Exchange server for email. Setup remote monitoring for client's network and server infrastructure. Deliver weekly utilization and status reports for clients' servers and networking infrastructure. Troubleshoot issues with client software and hardware. Setup RRAS servers and enable remote users to connect to the local network resources. Setup and administrate IBM Firewall and Check Point firewall products.

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Installation of PC's, printers, network cards and cables, PC accessories, hardware and software. Solved all PC-related problems not resolved by Help Desk. Administrated Microsoft's Systems Management Server for remote trouble-shooting, repair, and distribution of software. Maintained PC inventory. Documented job procedures. Wrote programs to automate installations. Created business technology solutions.

Answered employee questions related to bank software, supported all hardware and software. Helped develop custom applications and databases. Coordinated and documented integration and General Availability release procedures for in-house custom applications.