Steve Rees Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Richardson, Texas

Irving, Tx

Richardson Tx

• System Administrator of Windows 2003 – 2012 R2 servers• Work trouble tickets for server support ranging from server down to configuration issues, etc.• Create new backup solutions, .upgrade existing servers to 2012R2.• Create and maintain documentation.

Plano, Tx

• System Administrator of Windows 2000 – 2012 R2 servers• Remotely administer servers from around the globe.• Work trouble tickets for server support ranging from server down to configuration issues, etc.• Work multiple projects ranging from freeing up disk space on all jump servers to assist training new employees.• Create and maintain documentation.

Plano, Tx

• Built, patched and configured a few hundred VM’s for new requests and migration projects using different versions of VMware, 4.0 to 5.1 across multiple domains, locations and vCenters.• Work trouble tickets using Remedy ticket system for server support ranging from server down to configuration issues, etc.• Help maintain the exchange environment by creating and removing user accounts. Create and, maintained distribution lists, assign / remove mailbox permissions and granting access to calendar shares using PowerShell.• Work in the datacenter racking, installing the OS and configuring of new servers.• Create and maintain documentation.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Windows System Administrator – L2•System Administrator of Windows NT – 2008 R2 servers. •Maintain and monitor both Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Anti-Virus (SAV) environments.•Rack, cable, and build out application servers.•Interface with Smarts and SCOM to manage and resolve trouble tickets.•Liaison to remote customers for server support.•Called upon to be a Project Manager for numerous projects.•Patching all Windows servers using Microsoft SCCM.

Goldman Sachs

•Patching all workstations and VM’s using Microsoft SCCM. Was able to get over 1,100 systems from a maximum of 95% patch-level compliance to 100%.•Installed, configured, and repaired computer components, devices, and printer hardware/software.•Upgraded users to new PC’s and Laptops, Setup new users.•Configured, deployed, and maintained over 50 printers.•Built, configured, and deployed all Windows 7 test images. •Worked with the Enterprise System Operations and Security groups to make sure all workstations and images are secure and locked down.

•Responsible for all day-to-day activities of running and maintaining a small business for deploying, implementing, upgrading, and troubleshooting PCs for home users and small businesses.•Managed employees' duties and responsibilities.•Design of network layout, installation, configuration, port settings, TCP/IP, and DNS.•Diagnosed and resolved conflicts with standard apps, proprietary software, and legacy systems.•Provided client installs, configuration, and user support wide range of systems.•Imaged client computers, deployed peripherals, LAN hardware, and recorded asset inventory.•Installed, configured, and repaired computer components, devices, and printer/fax hardware.•Upgraded/updated application software, operating system patches, and service packs.

•System Administrator of 2000/2003 network, Responsible for bringing all servers, workstations, active directory up to date to comply with all HIPPA regulations.•Built and rebuilt numerous servers, print servers, and SAV servers.•Patching all servers and workstations using Microsoft WSUS.•Redesigned entire backup strategy using Symantec backup Exec software and Quantum Tape drives.•Built and maintained Symantec AV server for multiple locations.•Built and maintained multiple print servers for multiple locations.•In charge of 100+ local users and split responsibility for 40+ remote users.•Rebuild and deployed HP NAS server and disk arrays for six terabytes of data storage.•Worked with networking teams upgrading all network switches.•Installed all new APC UPS’s for 32+ servers.•Supported numerous databases including Visual Vault and Kwiktag.•Called upon to be a Project Manager for numerous projects.

•DOD Secret Clearance. No longer active•Administrator of cross NT/2000/2003/HPUX networks utilizing a Baltimore encryptor through a Cisco Pix Firewall and Cisco Routers.•Functional Raytheon and DDS Network Security Head for UK/US program.•Maintain 4 production enterprise applications with Telelogic Doors 7, ILOG and Work-Manager 5 on HPUX 11/Microsoft NT/2000/2003.•Built and maintain multiple print servers. Perform maintenance on HP printers.•Maintain and update two independent Apache Servers.•Manage, administer and maintain numerous databases.•Migrate various databases to updated platforms.•Individually administrated 400 user network utilizing Servers, Desktops, and various foreign and proprietary applications to maintain Restricted and Secret classifications and standards successfully over Defense Security Service (DSS) audits.•Administrator of Lotus Notes v5 and v6 email servers with a 3000-user base.•Deployed and maintain two WSUS Servers•Perform Full and Daily backups of all mission critical data.•Performed Whole Disk Encryption on all Laptop’s and some PC’s.•Create and deploy new laptop and workstation images.•Called upon to be a Project Manager for numerous projects.•Six Sigma Specialist.

•Performed client software installation, data backups/restores, transfers, and e-mail migration.•Installed, configured, and repaired computer components, devices, and printer hardware/software.•Provided support to various clients consisting of LAN, Desktop, and phone support.•Extensive use of Ghost and Data Recovery.•Upgraded users to new PC’s and Laptops, Setup new users.

•Performed client software installation, data backups/restores, transfers, and e-mail migration.•Installed, configured, and repaired computer components, devices, and printer/fax/copier hardware.•Provided support to various clients consisting of LAN, Desktop, and phone support.•District-wide laptop rollout.•Setups and installs.

•Maintained and upgraded all aspects of the network.•Deployment and configuration of Workstations and Laptops.•Deployment and configuration of new Servers.•Provided Desktop Support.

•Diagnosed and repaired on all brands of PCs.•Deployment (Hardware, Operating Systems, and Applications) of new PCs. •Network configurations (Routers, Switches, and Hubs).•Received a quarterly MVP award in the Technical Department.

Education record

Associates, Technology

Education record