Senior Infrastructure Architect Resume Niles, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Senior Infrastructure Architect experienced in designing and implementing properly matched solutions to improve business investments and maximize ROI.
Astute ability to streamline processes, reduce costs and solve real world infrastructure challenges.
Experienced in integration and monitoring of disparate systems for interoperability and reduction of operating overhead.
In depth view of all IT aspects including operating systems, virtualization, networking, security, backup, databases, software, telephony, email and hardware.
Core focus on Cisco & Juniper networks, Firewalls, Load balancers, Windows systems, Active Directory, DNS, Security (Email & Servers), Citrix and VMware
Additional experiences with SAN & NAS technologies including NetApp

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: HP, Dell, Cisco, Juniper, NetApp, Quantum

Networks: Cisco, Juniper, Packeteer, Check Point

Operating Systems: VMware, Windows, Unix/Linux, Novell

Security: AD, eDir, VPN, firewalls, PCI compliance

Voice and Data Connections: OC3, DS3, T1, Cable, DSL, ISDN, POTS

Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, LAN, WAN, IPSEC, SSL, PPTP, L2TP, SNMP

Services: DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SMTP, IMAP, POP, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, DIRXML

Servers: SQL, TS, WSUS, SMS, ZEN, Citrix, email, voicemail, faxing

Programs: Exchange, NetBackup, SyncSort, GroupWise, MXtreme

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Confidential, Niles, IL

Senior Infrastructure Architect

Responsibilities:

Architecture and Level3 support for Cisco networks, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, security, Windows and VMware
Integrated Active Directory, eDirectory and Open Directory
Windows hardware to VMware migration to increase reliability and reduce cost
Ecommerce implementation and support
Nortel to Cisco VoIP migration
Cisco 6509 core switch upgrade for VoIP (OS, supervisor, blades, PS, fans)
Call center desktop replacement with thin clients and Terminal Servers
Implementation of CRM
Email integration, upgrades and administration
HP SAN to NetApp migration
Virtual tape library implementation
Maintained PCI compliance for infrastructure related aspects
Designed and installed an automated electronic check cashing solution
Provided paperless report solution for massive main frame reports
Deployed automated printer installation and configuration for all clients
Provided Legal Department with data preservation for litigations
Managed relationships with hardware vendors and colocation/offshoring services

Confidential, Rolling Meadows, IL

Responsibilities:

Ordered, implemented and maintained all voice and data circuits
Automated deployment of laptops and desktops with ZENworks
Automated software deployment and patching with ZENworks
Implemented and maintained PBX, voicemail and call center software
Replaced dedicated circuits with a VPN to save substantially on the company’s WAN connectivity
Reduced cost by replacing fractional T1s and ISDN lines with DSL and cable circuits in smaller offices as the technology became available
Increased productivity and mobility of field sales offices by implementing Citrix