OBJECTIVE:

• Seeking to pursue and acquire the knowledge and abilities in order to improve my skills as well as increasing company performance and productivity. Consequently, all while in the process
• f obtaining a challenging position which enables me to utilize skills developed through years of experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SKILLS: Server & Computer OS Administration: UNIX Sun Solaris 8 - 9 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 - 6 SuSE Enterprise Linux (SLES) Windows 2008 Server Windows 2000 AS Project Management Apache Web Server AIX Sun Hardware VMware ESX WebMethods Integration Techniques Windows NT Systems Sun One Enterprise Servers HP Proliant HW and SW Systems Management Server (SMS) Windows XP Archiving & Compression Tools Disaster Recovery Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) Oracle Message Broker IBM DataStage Network Administration: Firewalls and Security LAN Guard Network Security IP load Balancing Network Administration GFI Software Network Monitoring Local Area Networks IP Troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York City, NY

Linux Systems Administration and Engineering Services, Virtual & Cloud Systems Provider

Responsibilities:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, RackSpace, VMware vCloud, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Computing
• VMware ESX Cloud Service Provider
• Providing Customizable Cloud Services - Automated Deployment and Scalability.
• Amazon Web Services and RackSpace Services has also been integrated within any infrastructure.
• Working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a Rackspace, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and VMware ESXi Platforms.
• Amazon Web Services has also been integrated within this infrastructure and applications.
• Amazon EC2 Storage Managements and Migration for newly created backup and recovery instances on AWS
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration virtual and cloud instances on any cloud platforms.
• Designing, Performing Administration and configurations on all the Cloud Systems as a Cloud Architect
• Using vCloud Director and vSphere Center to manage, control and deploy all operating systems on virtual and cloud environments.
• VMWare ESXi 4.1 - 5.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Deployed, configured and administered Cloud and Virtual operating systems within different virtual environments (ESXi, AWS, Rackspace, and proprietary).
• Performing Administration, Maintenance and configurations on installed virtual systems and server instances.
• Installing and working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a VMware ESXi Platform.
• Establish an organizational baseline of all hardware and system connectivity and activity, to establish any vulnerability and security loopholes
• Implement, modify and improve company's Risk Management Framework (RMF) workflow and its component parts
• Exploit Tool Design, Analysis, Development and Reporting
• Development of new tools, automation, and integration in order to design and architect infrastructure and applications to protect against attackers
• Strong analytical, diagnostics and troubleshooting skills - ability to solve complex problems at scale
• Bridging technology knowledge gaps between IT staff and corporate staff such as Compliance, Legal and Audit organizations
• Detail-oriented, with excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills
• Solid knowledge of networking, security, DNS, Unix/Linux operations and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of container security within AWS / Azure / vCloud and RackSpace environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues in modern, web-scale distributed systems
• Expert knowledge of the AWS / Azure / vCloud and RackSpace ecosystem
• Expert knowledge of Cloud security architectures and infrastructure
• Created and deployed automation scripts for server configurations, initialization and backups creation upon server installation.
• Kernel configuration on the operating system for optimum performance
• Administering Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency perform
• Datacenter and System Automation using Puppet Enterprise, Chef, Salt Stack and other tools for utomation
• Installed and supported web commerce platform and applications such as Oracle ATG Servers.
• Installed and supported applications server platforms such as WebSphere, WebLogic and JBOSS Servers
• Performance Monitoring infrastructure on Enterprise Linux Operating System.
• OpenNMS, Zabbix, Cacti, Nagios, and other Enterprise Performance Monitoring Servers on existing and new Enterprise Linux infrastructure.
• Datacenter Migrations - Physical moves and Critical Data Moves from different datacenter locations.

Confidential, Bohemia, NY

Windows / Linux Engineer, Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:

• Design, Install, Deploy, configure and Manage Operating Systems within Azure Virtual Platform…
• Windows Servers, RedHat Enterprise Linux 6-7 and Oracle Linux 6 - 7, Ubuntu 12-18
• Installing and Supporting Linux and Windows Servers with in-house applications to administer and control Airline and Airport applications.
• Deployment and migrations of Airport and Airline applications within specific test and production environments for client use.
• Active Directory Integration with Azure to engage with Production, Development and Sandbox environments.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux, Windows Servers and clients within their physical and virtual environment.
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration virtual and cloud instances on Microsoft Azure platform.
• Extensive PowerShell scripting and developing for internal application and infrastructure management
• Using PowerShell for Security Services, Hardening, Service Creation and Reporting
• Using PowerShell for Information Gathering, IAAS / PAAS status, Migrations and Deployments
• Created Automated Interactive Script using PowerShell for client to create custom operating systems within Azure Cloud Platform
• In house Application installation, packaging, deployment, configuration and troubleshooting
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Designing, Performing Administration and configurations on all Azure Platform Environments as a Cloud Architect
• System and application security and forensics analysis for vulnerabilities and security measures

Confidential, Hicksville, NY

Windows / Linux, Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:

• Installing, Deploying and Managing Windows Servers, RedHat Enterprise Linux 6-7 and Oracle Linux 6 - 7 within Azure Virtual Platform
• Supporting Linux, Unix and Windows Servers with SSH, FTP, Remote Gateway Servers, application and daemon related issues.
• Windows and Linux Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration.
• Active Directory Integration with Azure to engage with Production, Development and Sandbox environments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with critical and specific applications on their networks.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux and Windows Servers within the virtual environment.
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration virtual and cloud instances on Microsoft Azure platform.
• Extensive PowerShell scripting and developing for internal application and infrastructure management
• Using PowerShell for Security Services, Hardening, Service Creation and Reporting
• Using PowerShell for Information Gathering, IAAS / PAAS status, Migrations and Deployments
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Designing, Performing Administration and configurations on all Azure Platform Environments as a Cloud Architect
• System and application security and forensics analysis for vulnerabilities and security measures
• Proof of Concepts using Amazon Web Services (AWS), EC2 Storage Managements and other services.

Confidential, City of NY, Brooklyn, NY

Zenoss Monitoring Integrations / Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and coordinated the Virtual System layout for the Zenoss Platform and multiple Resource Managers
• Designed Virtual Zenoss Platform for redundancy, availability and security
• Zenoss Core Platform and Resource Managers installed on RedHat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL7) Operating Systems
• Installed and maintained Zenoss Monitoring core Platform and peripherals such as Resource Managers
• Installing and updating current Zenoss ZenPacks for module and client system scanning
• Modifying functionality of ZenPacks within the Zenoss Administration site and Infrastructure list
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Administering and working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a VMware ESX Platform.
• Updating all Zenoss Affiliated RedHat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL7) to optimized and efficient standards
• Fixed and corrected any errors and setting that would pose an impact on the operating system and the network.
• Supporting the Virtual Linux and Unix System with SSH application and daemon related issues, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Active Directory Integration with Unix and Linux platforms for user and application access.
• System and application security and forensics analysis for vulnerabilities and security measures
• Installing and working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a VMware ESX Platform.
• VMware ESX 5.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Configured and administered virtual machines dedicated to Zenoss Monitoring
• Using vSphere and vCenter to manage, control and deploy all operating systems on virtual and cloud environments.

Confidential, Melville, NY

Linux, Virtual & Cloud Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Updating all RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Fixed and corrected any errors and setting that would pose an impact on the operating system and the network.
• Managing and deploying RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) and CENTOS 5 - 6 on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Supporting the Virtual Linux and Unix System with SSH application and daemon related issues, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration.
• Active Directory Integration with Unix and Linux platforms for user and application access.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with critical and specific applications on their networks.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a physical and virtual environment.
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration virtual and cloud instances on AWS and VMware platforms.
• Utilize existing tools such as Nessus Vulnerability Scanners, and Zabbix to Monitor resource usage on critical and specific machines.
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Performing Administration and configurations on the system themselves as well
• Designing, Performing Administration and configurations on all the Cloud Systems as a Cloud Architect
• System and application security and forensics analysis for vulnerabilities and security measures
• Installing and working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a VMware ESX Platform.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS), EC2 Storage Managements and RackSpace has also been integrated within this infrastructure and applications.
• VMWare ESX 5.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Using vCloud Director and vSphere Center to manage, control and deploy all operating systems on virtual and cloud environments.
• Create technical solutions for ensuring optimal security of any and all software and system technologies - from the physical layer through the virtual layer and into the application and/or services layer as required
• Design, engineer and implement penetration test case specifications for the platform and policy based security and audit compliance systems
• Defense in Depth principles and technology including access/control, authorization, Identification and authentication, public key infrastructure, network, and end point protection
• Applying security risk assessment methodology in support of system development, including threat model development, vulnerability assessments, and resulting security risk analysis
• Understanding of network protocols, data flow analysis, and network design and troubleshooting
• Application systems, network architecture, multiple platforms and new technologies from a security perspective to include, but not limited to, Firewalls; Intrusion Detection/Protection Systems; Operating Systems (UNIX, Windows); Networking (switches, routers, protocols, etc.); Network Services and Security Vulnerabilities; Network Architecture; Remote Access; Multi-factor Authentication; Platform Security (Application, Database, OS); Antivirus; Federated Identity Management; Cryptography
• System and network exploitation, attack pathologies and intrusion techniques (such as denial of service, sync attacks, malicious code, password cracking, etc)
• Engineering, securing, implementing, and managing security solutions

Confidential, New York, NY

Linux, Virtual & Cloud Systems Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Updating all Ubuntu operating systems on their network to optimized and efficient standards
• Fixed and corrected any errors and setting that would pose an impact on the operating system and the network.
• Managing and deploying Ubuntu operating systems on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Supporting the Virtual Linux and Unix System with SSH application and daemon related issues, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS), EC2 Storage Managements integration and utilization within this infrastructure and applications.
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration virtual and cloud instances on AWS and VMware platforms.
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Designing, Performing Administration and configurations on all the Cloud Systems as a Cloud Architect and
• Installing and working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a VMware ESX Platform.
• VMWare ESX 5.5 / 6.1 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Using vCloud Director and vSphere Center to manage, control and deploy all operating systems on virtual and cloud environments.
• Supporting the Virtual Linux and Unix System with SSH application and daemon related issues, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with critical and specific applications on their networks.
• Design, build, install and configure Ubuntu operating systems and servers within a physical and virtual environment.

Confidential, New York, NY

Linux, Virtual & Cloud Systems Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Dept of Defense (DOD) & Defense Information Security Agency(DISA) Implementations.
• Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Standards and Security Measures.
• Project for Confidential Core Infrastructure to lockdown, secure and harden all machines to (DOD) / DISA STIG Standards.
• Creating and automating the deployment and installation of newly created RPM for STIG implementation.
• Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) scripting, testing and implementing for system lockdown and security measures
• S.T.I.G. Troubleshooting and implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
• Creating and administering a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) to be implemented on the existing networks for credit card transactions
• Administering systems with builds of Commercial Releases of RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)
• Created, deployed, configured and administered operating systems within Confidential, Inc vCloud infrastructure.
• VMWare ESX environments pertaining to Development and Qualifications Testing on the STIG RPM.
• VMWare ESX and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines for testing and integration to their networks
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration.
• Active Directory Integration with Unix and Linux platforms for user and application access.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a physical and virtual environment.
• Utilize existing tools such as Nessus Vulnerability Scanners, and Zabbix to Monitor resource usage on critical and specific machines.
• Administered and produced documentation for proper and technical installation and configuration for software mentioned
• Creating, preparing and manipulating DOD / USAF Documents to instruct USAF Base personnel how to install delivered media.
• Software packaging and repackaging of critical material and software to be shipped out and delivered to Confidential, Inc. personnel for installation
• Creating scripts to aid in the installation of customized military software and infrastructure.
• Managing and deploying RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• VMWare ESX 4.1 - 5.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network vCAC and ASD virtual host management and configuration management
• Created and deployed automation scripts for server configurations, initialization and backups creation upon server installation.
• Vulnerability Discovery and Test Automation: Developing automated tools to detect vulnerabilities and driving resolution of the vulnerabilities by working closely with the engineering organization
• Exploit Tool development: Developing the security toolset to exploit newly found vulnerabilities in order to perform real-world attacks
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with the engineering organization to advise on secure architecture/design, attack surface area reduction, least privileged design, threat mitigations, and security best practices. Educating the company on vulnerabilities & exploits with proof of concepts

Confidential

Linux, Virtual & Cloud Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Updating all RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Fixed and corrected any errors and setting that would pose an impact on the operating system and the network.
• Installed and supported Oracle ATG11 Servers for web commerce platform and applications.
• Installed and supported JBOSS Servers platform and applications.
• Working with multi-function protocols MFT (sftp, ftp, ftps) transactions and security layers
• Installing and working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a VMware ESX Platform.
• Amazon Web Services and RackSpace has also been integrated within this infrastructure and applications.
• VMWare ESX 5.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Using vCloud Director and vSphere Center to manage, control and deploy all operating systems on virtual and cloud environments. vCAC and ASD virtual host management and configuration management
• Troubleshooting Java and Java related applications and configurations on Linux and Unix platforms
• Created and deployed automation scripts for server configurations, initialization and backups creation upon server installation.
• Created a Cacti Performance Monitoring system on RedHat Enterprise Linux Operating System.
• Created a OpenNMS, Zabbix and Cacti Monitoring Server and infrastructure on RedHat Enterprise and Oracle Linux Operating Systems.
• Kernel configuration on the operating system for optimum performance
• Created, deployed, configured and administered Cloud and Virtual operating systems within cloud environment on a VMWare ESXi backbone.
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency perform

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

RedHat Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• SSH Audit Remediation Project within Confidential World Wide Financial Network.
• Managing and deploying RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Supporting the bank Financial System with SSH application and daemon related issues, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with critical and specific applications on their networks.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a physical and virtual environment.
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti, Nagios and Zabbix to Monitor resource usage on critical and specific machines.
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Performing Administration and configurations on the system themselves as well
• Building, troubleshooting and repairing of Confidential Enterprise Linux servers
• Supporting the Virtual Linux and Unix System with SSH application and daemon related issues, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting and configuration.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with critical and specific applications on their networks.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a physical and virtual environment.
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency perform
• Define security best practices for our cloud platform and provide guidance to application development teams
• Identify security security gaps and provide recommendations to address gaps on both new and existing platforms
• Develop and create security policy for our cloud environments and build tools to automate enforcement of policy
• Design, test, certify and document new cloud services, environments and systems
• Follow industry trends and build proof of concepts leveraging new cloud services or latest best practices
• Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies. Amazon Web Services preferred, other cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and OpenStack are relevant as well)

Confidential, Hamilton, NJ

Linux, Virtual & Cloud Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Working with Virtual Linux Operating Systems on a Rackspace Platform.
• Working with and Conjunction with SalesForce to manage the current applications on the cloud environments
• Managing and deploying RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) has also been integrated within this infrastructure and applications.
• Amazon EC2 Storage Managements and Migration for newly created backup and recovery instances on AWS
• VMWare ESX 4.1 - 5.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network vCAC and ASD virtual host management and configuration management
• Created and deployed automation scripts for server configurations, initialization and backups creation upon server installation.
• Created a Cacti Performance Monitoring system on On RedHat Enterprise Linux Operating System.
• Performing Administration, Maintenance and configurations on installed virtual systems and server instances including WebSphere MQ / Message Brokers.
• Created a Zabbix Monitoring Server and infrastructure on RedHat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems.
• Created, deployed, configured and administered Virtual Guest operating systems within VMWare ESX.
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency perform
• Experience with RedHat Linux 6.x Administration, installation, products and troubleshooting
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with custom builds and applications on their networks.
• Installing and Testing Monitoring Server tools such as Nagios and Cacti to Monitor resource usage
• Implement modify and improve company's Risk Management Framework (RMF) workflow and its component parts
• Exploit Tool development: Developing the security toolset to exploit newly found vulnerabilities in order to perform real-world attacks
• Work with application and infrastructure teams to design and architect infrastructure (network, OS, databases) and applications to protect against attackers
• As a hands-on technical specialist, handle complex and detailed technical work necessary to establish and maintain secure cloud & data center security

Confidential, New York, NY

RedHat Linux Systems and Datacenter Support

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining servers already installed and setting them up with custom operating system builds and applications for their networks.
• Managing and deploying RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL6) on the network to optimized and efficient standards
• Performing ILO Administration, Maintenance and configurations on HP DL system blades themselves as well.
• Completely Hands on technical support on client datacenter and site.
• Removal and transport of current HP systems to new disaster recovery datacenter collocation.
• Building, troubleshooting and repairing of RedHat Enterprise Linux servers
• VMWare ESX 4 - 5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Created, deployed, configured and administered Virtual Guest operating systems within VMWare ESX. vCAC and ASD virtual host management and configuration management
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a physical and virtual environment
• Kernel configuration on the operating system for optimum performance
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of operating systems and hardware systems with signs of degradation in resources and performance.
• Updating the new and currently installed systems for best performance in order to achieve the lowest possible latency.
• Experience with RedHat Linux 5.x Administration, installation, products and troubleshooting
• Datacenter moves and system migrations - Physical and Software related migrations and deployment.

Confidential, New York, NY

RedHat Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managing and updating information within HP Service Manager with current system information on the Enterprise Network.
• Installing and supporting ZenWorks Configuration Management (ZCM) Servers.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with custom builds and applications on their networks.
• Utilize existing tools such as Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Working with multi-function protocols MFT (sftp, ftp, ftps) transactions and security layers
• Troubleshooting Java and Java related applications and configurations on Linux and Unix platforms
• Installation and Administration on WebSphere Application Servers and WebSphere MQ / Message Brokers.
• Performing ILO Administration and configurations on the system blades themselves as well
• Amazon Web Services has also been integrated within this infrastructure and applications.
• Amazon EC2 Storage Managements and Migration for newly created backup and recovery instances on AWS vCAC and ASD virtual host management and configuration management
• Building, troubleshooting and repairing of RedHat Enterprise Linux servers
• Kernel configuration on the operating system for optimum performance
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of operating systems with signs of degradation in resources and performance.
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency perform
• Experience with RedHat Linux 5.x Administration, installation, products and troubleshooting
• Big IP - F5 Networks Configuration and Implementation
• Configured Virtual IP information for specific links to redirect towards websites within their Government networks.
• Configured and implemented SSL handling and security for website and application access within their Government Networks.

Confidential, Norristown, PA

RedHat Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managing and updating information within HP Service Manager with current system information on the Enterprise Network.
• Supporting HP BladeCenter, HP BladeCenters Systems with software related issues, installations, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with custom builds and applications on their networks.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud technologies to migrate over from their current datacenter and virtual environments.
• Designed and implemented Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud based instances for use on their current and upcoming projects.
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti and Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Performing HP OpenView production operations and maintenance.
• Building, troubleshooting and repairing of RedHat Enterprise Linux servers
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of operating systems with signs of degradation in resources and performance.
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency
• Experience with RedHat Linux 5.x Administration, installation, products and troubleshooting

Confidential, Fair Lawn, NJ

RedHat Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supporting HP BladeCenters Systems with software related issues, installations, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with custom builds and applications on their networks.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a physical and virtual environment.
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti and Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Experience with RedHat Linux 5.x Administration, installation, products and troubleshooting
• Perform HP OpenView production operations and maintenance.
• Installing, Configuring and Administering state of the art HP BladeCenter Systems with RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
• Installing and configuring Infiniband Mellanox Drivers and Firmware.
• Using the HP OnBoard Administrator to manage and monitor every system attached to the HP BladeCenter chassis
• Performing ILO Administration and configurations on the system blades themselves as well
• Completely Hands on technical support on client datacenter and site
• Building, troubleshooting and repairing of RedHat Enterprise Linux servers
• Kernel configuration on the operating system for optimum performance

Confidential, Hoffman Estates, IL.

RedHat Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers within a virtual environment.
• Amazon Web Services and cloud technologies to migrate over from their current datacenter and virtual environments.
• Installing, configuring and administering IBM DataStage Environment on RedHat Enterprise Operating Systems.
• Installing, configuring and administering Oracle Message Broker on RedHat Enterprise Operating Systems.
• Installing, configuring and administering Oracle GRID Engine on RedHat Enterprise Operating Systems.
• In conjunction with IBM DataStage, Installed Oracle Database / Client.
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti and Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of operating systems with signs of degradation in resources and performance.
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency for
• VMWare ESX 3.0 - 3.5 and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Created, deployed, configured and administered Virtual Guest operating systems within VMWare ESX.
• Modeling and Implementing an Infrastructure for a complete virtualized network and server environment.
• Creating and administering a Virtual Operating Systems RHEL / SLES on the ESX Systems to function on the networks
• Creating and administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of system issues involving Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Software products
• Determining issues and resolutions for Systems and Servers installed.

Confidential, New York, NY

RedHat Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supporting HP and IBM BladeCenter Systems with hardware related issues, installations, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with custom builds and applications on their trading networks.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers & workstations
• Datacenter operations and support for 3 - 4 locations (New York, New Jersey, Illinois and California).
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti and Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Automate processes and installs with custom build and application specific RHEL operating systems.
• Working with multi-function protocols MFT (sftp, ftp, ftps) transactions and security layers
• Troubleshooting Java and Java related applications and configurations on Linux and Unix platforms
• Installing, Configuring and working on storage IBM and EMC storage device.
• VMWare ESX 3.0 - 4.5 and Virtual Infrastructure used to deploy and administer and virtual machines on network
• Providing support and constructing a network of unique, high-performance trading solutions for their financial services.
• Performing updates and upgrades on the systems currently on the network for performance and auditing purposes.
• Administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing financial networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of operating systems with signs of degradation in resources and performance.
• Optimize systems for best performance, to achieve the lowest possible latency
• Installed /Configured SAN / NAS environments, Red Hat GFS, LVM, Multipath configuration.
• Upgrading Solid State Drives (SSD) firmware on IBM BladeCenter to correct cache and write issues in order to be used with trading applications.

Confidential, New York, NY

RedHat Linux Systems Administrator Supporting LavaTrading

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Lava Trading Systems with UNIX and Linux installations, troubleshooting and deployments.
• Maintaining servers already installed and setup with custom builds and applications on their trading networks.
• Providing support and constructing and network of unique, high-performance trading solutions for their financial services.
• Design, build, install and configure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers & workstations
• VMWare ESX 3.0 - 3.5 and Virtual Infrastructure used to deploy and administer and virtual machines on CDMI Citi corp financial network
• Working with multi-function protocols MFT (sftp, ftp, ftps) transactions and security layers
• Troubleshooting Java and Java related applications and configurations on Linux and Unix platforms
• Installing, modifying and deploying infrastructure and applications within both intranet and DMZ networks.
• Modeling and Implementing an Infrastructure for a complete virtualized network and server environment.
• Creating and administering a Virtual Operating Systems RHEL / SLES on the ESX Systems to function on the financial networks
• Creating and administering a RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems to be implemented on the existing financial networks
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of system issues involving Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Software products
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti and Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Automate processes and installs with custom build and application specific RHEL operating systems.
• Working and configuring HP (DL) Enterprise Class Systems, HP BladeCenters Chassis and Systems
• Perform HP OpenView production operations and maintenance, build, and tests
• Configuring and debugging conflicts with processes and servers on the network.
• Administered and produced documentation for proper and technical installation and configuration for software mentioned
• System and Software Upgrade and Updates on operating system and current active processes.
• Debugging and determination issues and resolves for Systems and Servers installed with company build installations.

Confidential, Endicott, NY

RedHat Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Project for DOD / US Air Force at IBM Site and Facilities in Endicott for Lockheed Martin Corporation
• VMWare ESX 3.0 and Virtual Infrastructure used to deploy and administer and virtual machines on DOD USAF network
• Creating and administering a Virtual Operating Systems RHEL on ESX Servers and Systems to function on the military networks
• Infrastructure built on a complete virtualized network and server environment.
• Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) scripting, testing and implementing for system lockdown and security measures
• S.T.I.G. Troubleshooting and implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
• Creating and administering a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) to be implemented on the existing military classified networks
• Working with multi-function protocols MFT (sftp, ftp, ftps) transactions and security layers
• Troubleshooting Java and Java related applications and configurations on Linux and Unix platforms
• Installing, modifying and deploying infrastructure and applications within both intranet and DMZ networks.
• Troubleshooting and Trouble Analysis of system issues involving Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Software products
• COTS Software: WebSphere MQ 6.0.1+, WebSphere Message Broker 6.0+ Oracle 10g R2 Client and Database.
• Installation and Administration on WebSphere Application Servers and WebSphere MQ / Message Brokers.
• Administering systems with builds of Commercial Releases of RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Installing, configuring and administering clustered systems using RedHat Clustering Suite
• VMWare ESX environments pertaining to Development and Qualifications Testing
• VMWare ESX and Virtual Infrastructure - Deployed and administered virtual machines on network
• Created, deployed, configured and administered Virtual Guest operating systems within VMWare ESX.
• Debugging and determination issues and resolves for Systems and Servers installed with company build installations.
• Configuring and debugging conflicts with processes and servers on the network.
• Installation and configuration of Oracle 10g R2 Client, WebSphere MQ Series v6 and v6.1 on RedHat Enterprise Linux v4.5 and v5
• Administered and produced documentation for proper and technical installation and configuration for software mentioned
• Creating, preparing and manipulating DOD / USAF Documents to instruct USAF Base personnel how to install delivered media.
• Software packaging and repackaging of critical material and software to be shipped out and delivered to DOD/USAF personnel for installation
• Creating scripts to aid in the installation of customized military software and infrastructure.

Confidential, Manhattan, NY

Linux & Unix Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Building systems with company builds of RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SuSE Linux Ent Server (SLES)
• Design, build, install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers & workstations
• Installation and administration of IBM BladeCenters, HS20, HS21, LS20, LS21
• Performing Firmware Upgrades and Software updates of processes and operating system.
• Experience with RedHat Linux 5.x Administration, installation, products and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with server hardware and problem solving skills with server applications
• Administering, monitoring and managing Solaris (8/9/10), SUSE Linux (9), and RedHat environments
• Providing support and constructing and network of unique, high-performance trading solutions for their financial services.
• Installation and Administration of Oracle Databases and Oracle Access Manager (OAM).
• Utilize existing tools such as Cacti and Nagios to Monitor resource usage
• Installing, Configuring and working on storage IBM and EMC storage device.
• Automate processes and installs with custom build and application specific RHEL operating systems.
• Building Jumpstart and Kickstart Servers
• Configured, installed and maintained Cyclades ACS48 and MRV Terminal Servers, as part of “Console Remediation Project”
• “Console Remediation Project” consisted of the removal of all outdated Annex Terminal Servers.

Confidential, Annandale, NJ

RedHat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Performing Linux Enterprise Server installations RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Installation and problem determination for departments Systems and Servers
• Configuring and debugging conflicts with processes and other server technologies on the network.
• Setup and debug of network and installed systems
• Installing, Configuring and working on storage IBM and EMC storage device.
• Administering, monitoring and managing RedHat environments
• Experience with large clusters and virtualization.
• Networking foundation and good level of understanding of networking protocols
• Installing, configuring and administering clustered systems using RedHat Clustering Suite
• Basic knowledge of Windows administration
• Working and administering Auditing Technology, Power Broker Systems for root access and security auditing.
• Multiple Clustered Networks for Portable Batch Scheduling (PBS)
• Installing and Working with MAUI Batch Technology for Process Scheduling Systems.
• Administering and managing Clustered Environments

Confidential, Poughkeepsie, NY

Unix & Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• CSM FVT test bed setup and execution. FVT defect process and solution verification.
• Installing, configuring and administering clustered systems using RedHat Clustering Suite
• Newly announced machines setup and debug of network install process for CSM on these.
• Power architecture virtualization setup and configurations on Xseries server setup, hardware control, remote console and network installation in CSM environment.
• Pseries bring up and installation of new CECs. Network and CD installation and usage of HMC. Experience with large clusters and virtualization.(100 node VIO server)
• Performing Linux UNIX Server installations, varying from RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), and IBM AIX.
• Network configuration and initialization of servers for customer specific duties and tasks.
• Administering and managing Clustered Servers using IBM Specific Utilities and Clustering Systems Management (CSM)
• Administering, monitoring and managing SUSE Linux (9-10), and RedHat (3-5) environments
• Installing, Configuring and working on storage IBM and EMC storage device.
• Creating and administering Clustered Servers / Nodes in a RHEL, SUSE and AIX environment, Using IBM specific power control and hardware control management modules.
• Shell Scripting and system performance monitoring/tuning.
• Planning, Creating and Installing Hardware Control Modules and Configurations, Hardware Management Console (HMC) on IBM AIX, RHEL, and SLES.
• Performing Systems Scans and analysis for System Management according to performance and system
• Configuring Operating Systems to optimal standards and removing debilitating programs and services.
• Individual customization of servers performing unique and special tasks configured according to company specifications.

Confidential, Bridgewater, NJ

Off-Shore Coordinator and WebMethods Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Offshore coordinator for WebMethods Administrators and Engineers in India.
• Administering Unix Operating Systems: Sun Solaris 8 - 10, AIX
• Monitored Confidential ’s Multiple WebMethods Architectures during off-hours and regular hours
• Creating Technical documentation for offshore team and engineers for administrative and management purposes.
• Configuration and management of all / most WebMethods Integration Server and Components
• PeopleSoft Installation and Connectivity. Integrating with WebMethods
• Participated with the Middleware Support group and have assisted in administration on a 7x24 basis via on-call rotation
• Configuring and working on SAN storage devices such as IBM (DS systems) and EMC storage device.
• WebSphere Application Server Installation and Connectivity. Integrating with WebMethods
• Implementation of other applications associated and involved with the WebMethods Architecture.
• Managing and coordinating an off-shore team for the purpose of completing an outsourcing project.
• Distribute tasks and assign roles to offshore resources and remote administrators abroad (India)
• Upgrading and Logging of Java’s JVM and JRE’s in order to maintain component compatibility and stability.
• Administering, monitoring and managing Solaris (8/9/10) environments
• Administering, Managing, and Updating WebMethods Software and Components,
• Setting up Proxies and maintaining Load Balancing configuration for network and system connection and availability
• IP load Balancing and availability of systems and workload scheduling.
• Ensuring every system is connected to assigned network and domain
• Gathering Information and Performing Documentation relating to protocols, Applications and server information, keeping them current and updated.
• Monitoring Operating Systems to optimal standards and removing debilitating programs
• Infrastructure Maintenance and Data Management for WebMethods and Integrations Architecture
• Updating and removing software which deteriorates the optimal performance of computers on the network.
• Responsible for network performance, tuning and monitoring.
• WebMethods Onsite / Offsite 24 x 7 Support
• Restarting / Shutdown and Recycling of Servers and Instances on an Operating System and WebMethods Level.

Confidential, Bronx, NY

Technical and Hardware Support Technician

Responsibilities:

• Managing approximately computers on site (10 floors 4 sections) Supporting Windows 2000, XP edition Operating Systems.
• Administering, Managing, Installing and updating Confidential t Software such as Confidential t1, Vista, Unity, UltiView,
• Ensuring every system is connected to assigned network and domain
• Upgrading Operating Systems to optimal standards and removing debilitating programs
• Monitoring terminals for viral and malicious software freeing used resources
• Updating and removing software which deteriorates the optimal performance of computers on the network.
• Responsible for network performance, tuning and monitoring.
• Upgrading and updating Operating systems, firmware and system optimization.
• Technical issues also need to perform, such as hardware repair, software installation and BIOS reconfiguration.
• Domain, policy and management and monitoring of joined computers
• Shell Scripting and system performance monitoring/tuning..

Confidential, Minnesota and New York City, New York

Independent Consultant

Responsibilities:

• When residing on campus at Confidential State University, Minnesota
• Used RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 to Create a Storage Area Network for students on campus, where most common software were stored, such as games, office and office utilities software, Operating Systems (Linux), Antivirus, graphic editing, server software and other software.
• Installed Operating Systems varying from Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows and Linux Variants
• Troubleshooting hardware and software related issues
• Administering Unix Operating Systems: Sun Solaris and AIX
• Debugging and maintaining computers running free of virus software
• BIOS configurations, System Recovery, Low Level Formatting of computers storage drive
• Administering, monitoring and managing Solaris (8/9/10), SUSE Linux (9), and RedHat environments
• Installing FTP servers and clients for students and residents can share and transfer files.
• RedHat Linux System builds, hardware, OS and application-level troubleshooting, domain administration
• Shell Scripting and system performance monitoring/tuning..

Confidential, Elmhurst, N.Y

Marketing Assistant / Graphics Designer

Responsibilities:

• Administering system and network components in RedHat Linux Enterprise 3 Advanced Server Environment and Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition.
• Participated in the ongoing support and maintenance of existing WAN and LAN infrastructure.
• Creating a Storage Area Network (SAN) for Security back up and restoration purposes
• Networking and updating computer and systems for proper information transferability
• System Management Server (SMS), updating and maintenance, patch management on Windows 2003 Server
• Maintain all software applications debugged and up-to-date
• Ensure all computers and network connections are stable and running at maximum performance
• Upgrading and updating company’s computer operating systems, Windows 2000 to Windows XP Pro.
• Controlled and Perform Weekly System Back-ups through established network
• Network Performance Network Operations Security Management, Fault Tolerance, Monitoring / Surveillance
• File archiving using WinRAR, WinZip, 7-zip, DirectISO, TAR, Gzip, and similar utilities.
• Design, plan and implement network expansions.
• Participated in security configuration and implementation.
• Responsible for network performance, tuning and monitoring.
• Strong expertise with various VPN solutions.
• Upgrading and updating company’s systems firmware and operating systems:
• RedHat Enterprise Server 3 (RHEL), SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Windows
• Intranet Application Servers Network Monitoring Network Performance
• Train technicians, students, and employees in the operations of the computer systems, hardware and software.
• RedHat Linux System builds, hardware, OS and application-level troubleshooting, domain administration
• Executive administrative duties also applied
• Interface and meet with vendors to help set the business strategy on when and where to use different types of storage
• Shell Scripting, system and network level performance monitoring/tuning..
• Disaster Recovery Methods and strategies have also been implemented for safety and securing the infrastructure incase of any Network or System Malfunctions
• Implementation Strategies were considered varying from using Virtual images and Operating Systems for storage principles.

Confidential, Bayside New York

Sales Associate/Systems & Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all technical, planning, operational and security issues concerning the LAN
• Administering Unix Operating Systems: Sun Solaris and AIX
• Setting up and maintaining company’s Network Systems.
• Created and Managed VPN, LAN, VLAN, FTP, DNS, SSH, IP Routing and Remote Accessing
• For Power Users and Administrators to update, implement and configure one of the servers across the country either On-site or remotely
• Installed and Managed Secure connections for safe and optimal file and data transfers between corporate servers and branches in other cities and states.
• Evaluated existing communications systems to identify deficiencies and network performance improvements
• Managing, Supporting and Updating Networked Servers for Optimal information transferability and security
• Assist with support and administration of Active Directory and Exchange messaging infrastructure
• Updating, reconfiguring and supporting installations, setting privileges and s
• Network Performance Network Operations Security Management, Fault Tolerance, Monitoring / Surveillance
• Intranet Application Servers Network Monitoring Network Performance
• Knowledge of encryption technologies (IPSec, SSL s)
• managements, Policy and Account management.
• Obtaining and ensuring maximum security, and optimized stable conditions of the storage structures.
• Using third party monitoring and configuration applications specifically designed for storage area networks and attached storage.
• Daily administration and monitoring of Systems, Networks and Storage Infrastructure.
• Using monitoring applications, tools and utilities to maintain current status on multiple networks.