Systems Administrator Resume Profile River Ridge, LA - Hire IT People

SUMMARY

Systems Engineer specialized in VMware infrastructures, multi-platform server environments, storage backup restore implementations and disaster recovery systems.

EXPERIENCE

Confidential

VMware Engineer

Provide design and support for the MARFORRES virtual server infrastructure, which consists of multiple Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant models, VMware vSphere 5.0 platforms and NetApp storage systems.

Design and deploy new VMware vSphere 5.0 and VMware Site Recovery Manager SRM 5.0 environment for MARFORRES secured network
Design VMware ESXi 5.0 host and production virtual machine migration plan from Dell PowerEdge servers to new HP ProLiant servers
Develop and implement VMware ESXi host upgrade plan from version 4.1 to 5.0
Perform Continuity of Operations Plan COOP between New Orleans, LA and Jacksonville, NC locations utilizing VMware Site Recovery Manager SRM and NetApp SnapMirror technologies
Monitor the performance and capacity of the MARFORRES VMware virtual machines, ESXi hosts and NetApp storage
Create and configure VMware Standard and Distributed vSwitches for MARFORRES virtual environments
Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues and perform corrective action.
Provide documentation for VMware virtual machine/datastore configurations, network topologies and virtual architecture
Configure virtual environments for VMware High Availability HA , vMotion, NIC Teaming, Host Profiles, VLAN tagging and Distributed Resource Scheduler DRS
Manage virtual machine snapshots requested by Marine Corps and application management personnel
Create and manage NetApp volumes, aggregates, SnapMirror and SMVI virtual machine backup jobs using NetApp OnCommand System Manager and NetApp Virtual Storage Console VSC
Perform server maintenance at scheduled intervals and when requested
Create virtual machine customization templates for ease of use VM creation
Create Test/Development vSphere 5.0 environments for MARFORRES application management team
Liaise with vendors on importing custom encrypted virtual machines into MARFORRES environment
Perform Physical to Virtual P2V conversions on MARFORRES production servers utilizing VMware Converter
Diagnose/patch VMware system vulnerabilities coordinating with Cyber Security team for Security Technical Implementation Guides STIG compliance
Mitigate server vulnerabilities utilizing Group Policy and Windows Server Update Services WSUS
Create, backup and install SSL certificates for VMware products
Create test VMware Horizon View 5 Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI deployment

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Provide configuration and support on platforms including: VMware, Windows Server 2008, Novell GroupWise, Linux, Citrix, Cisco, Solarwinds Orion, smartphone devices, wireless connections and enterprise medical applications. Document, track and monitor work orders to ensure timely resolution and required support. Provide hands on installation and support on servers, workstations, routers, switches, wireless access points and network printers. Communicate effectively with all levels of medical staff, nursing, management and vendors. Assigned leadership role within the Ochsner Network Operations Center NOC .

Perform network monitoring duties on network servers, routers, switches and Metro Ethernet connections utilizing Solarwinds Orion and What's Up Gold tools
Create Virtual Machines, install operating systems, allocate resources and perform vMotion's
Utilize VMware vSphere and Dell Remote Access Controller DRAC for server maintenance
Configure Cisco switches for port speed, VLAN, IP address, gateway and trunk ports
Perform server backups and restorations using EMC Avamar administrator application
Remove viruses using Trend Micro and setup scan exclusions for vendor devices
Blackberry Enterprise Administrator
Perform Active Directory tasks: create DHCP scopes, DNS records, adjust Group Policies and account creation
Setup and troubleshoot Cisco client based and LAN to LAN VPN connections for Ochsner remote vendors
Provide Tier 3 support to technical staff and end users
Headed printer conversion project from Novell NDPS to IP based printing
Utilize HEAT ticketing system for all network and user requests
Use LANDesk software for computer inventory management, remote desktop and software deployment
Initiate ITIL conference bridges and facilitate change management requests
Schedule employees and delegate tasks to other members of the Ochsner Network Operations Center

SKILLS SUMMARY

VMware Engineering and Administration
Disaster Recovery and Backup administration
NetApp storage administration
Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server Administration
Cisco switch and VPN configuration/troubleshooting
Hardware Installation
Exceptional Troubleshooting
Technical Advisor and Project Management Team Leader

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