Certifications

CompTIA Security+
MCITP - Windows Server 2008 - Server Administrator
MCSE - Windows Server 2000
MCSE - Windows Server NT4
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional (expired)
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate (expired)

Windows System Administrator (Contractor)

March 2011 - present

Confidential, Thousand Oaks, California

Support and administer Windows servers in Dev/Test/Prod environments and multiple domains. Create new W2K3/W2K8 physical servers and VMs using a qualified build process. With HP SA(a.k.a. Opsware), test O/S build plans, maintain hardware/software inventory, create scripts and install software packages. Deploy software agents to 3,000+ servers, including Opsware agent, CA's SysEDGE agent, HP DDMI agent and LogFile Lasso agent. Monitor, analyze and resolve physical server hardware issues using HP System Insight Manager (SIM). Review and install Microsoft security patches and updates. Install/upgrade NetBackup client software. As ITIL CMDB Configuration Librarian, create, update and archive server configuration items. Create Change Control requests for standard or emergency server maintenance activites. Monitor operational and performance statistics for servers.

Systems Administrator 4

June 2010 - December 2010

Confidential, Port Hueneme, California

Support development and production Dell Windows servers/blades at U.S. Naval base. Secure servers and applications with DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides). Build and configure new Windows servers (file, SQL, application, and web). Monitor and maintain VMware ESXi 4.0 Hosts, VMware vCenter and virtual machines. Upgrade ESXi Host firmware and BIOS. Revamp security permissions for vCenter console. Configure HA/DRS and Resource Pools settings. Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis for Windows servers and VM's. Deploy Microsoft security patches with WSUS 3.0. Administer domain controllers, DNS servers, Active Directory users, groups, service accounts, computer accounts, OU's, manage FSMO roles, and apply/troubleshoot Group Policy settings.

Sr. Server Engineer

August 2005 - June 2009

Confidential, Agoura Hills, California

Rack and cable HP Proliant servers. Build and setup VMware ESX 2.5.3 and 3.x servers using KiXtart scripts. Administer and monitor Hosts using VMware vCenter console. Configure HA/DRS and Resource Pools settings. Create detailed project plan and implement upgrade of ESX 2.5.3 Hosts and VM's to VI3. Assist with virtualization of 200 physical servers using P2V software. Build, monitor, and support Windows servers (file, SQL, application, and web) for web-based loan origination system. Troubleshoot production load-balanced IIS servers located in DMZ. Utilize Veritas NetBackup to setup backup jobs and tape rotation schedule with StorageTek L700 LTO tape library. Deploy Microsoft patches to development and production servers with BigFix Enterprise Suite. Create technical documentation and Visio diagrams for VMware and Windows environment.

Server Analyst

August 2004 - August 2005

Confidential, Alhambra, California

Design, implement and maintain HP OpenView system, which monitors the company's network devices and servers across the LAN/WAN. Install Network Node Manager (NNM) and OpenView Operations for Windows (OVOW) applications. Deploy agents to servers to gather performance data. Configure and tune OVOW Smart Plug-Ins (SPIs) threshold and alarm levels. Setup remote OpenView consoles for I.T. staff. Create technical documentation and change control logs.

September 2003 - August 2004

Confidential, Universal City, California

Perform monitoring of all WANs within the GNS environment. This group provides in-depth 24 by 7 technical support for the diagnosis and repair of the WAN infrastructure consisting of servers, gateways, firewalls, routers, switches and WAN links. Using HP OpenView NNM, identify and resolve hardware and software problems and malfunctions related to WANs. Assist in administration of VPN remote access SecurID tokens and user accounts.

Server Administrator

April 2002 - September 2003

Confidential, Irvine, California

Build, configure and maintain HP and Compaq servers running NT/2000/2003. Administer Active Directory environment including new domain accounts, service accounts, group management, password resets, troubleshoot domain trust relationships, NTP synchronization issues, and administer GPO's and policy settings. Assist in Active Directory 2003 rollout, planning, and design. Install and monitor NetIQ AppManager application for company headquarters servers. Utilize the SNMP-based What's Up Gold application to ensure the health of the infrastructure servers. Install St. Bernard's Update Expert to distribute Microsoft patches, service packs and security hotfixes to all servers. Build Remote Installation Services (RIS) server to automate the setup for new Windows 2000 servers. Produce detailed server and network documentation.

NT/2000 Server Administrator

September 2000 - April 2002

Confidential, Irvine, California

Build, configure and maintain NCR and Compaq servers for production and development teams. Monitor the health of domain controllers (PDC/BDC) and DNS servers. Administer user accounts including account creation, password resets, and account deletion. Manage the Exchange 5.5 e-mail system: create new mailboxes, monitor mailbox limits, and modify public folders. Ensure all systems are protected against viruses using McAfee\'s NetShield, GroupShield or VirusScan. Using Veritas BackupExec, setup backup jobs and tape rotation schedule with quad-DLT7000 tape jukebox. Create standardized software images using Symantec Ghost. Repair, replace, and upgrade PC hardware components including memory, hard drives, network cards, and more. Provide day-to-day desktop support for local users and remote sales force. Develop detailed documentation for server configurations, LAN environment, and desktop support procedures.

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies (Emphasis in Computer Science and Mathematics)