Wylie Bayes
Network Technician III
  • San Diego,
  • California,
  • United States of America
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Network Technician III
Atlas Technologies, Inc.
June 2014 – Present
•Installs and troubleshoots Integrated Shipboard Network Systems, Automated Digital Network Systems, Centrixs networks, and COMPOSE networks under SPAWAR PMW-160 direction.
•Configures Cisco 2800, 3600, and 3800 series routers, Alcatel 7700/9700/6600/6850 Gig-E switches, and IBM Blade Center servers.
•Implements many different switching environments such as Link Aggregate groups, multiple spanning tree regions, and integrated networking with many different sub-systems.
•Configures networks on Windows 2008 R2 servers/Exchange 2010 on multiple hardware platforms.
•Responsible for completion of SOVT’s (Ships Operational Verification Tests.)
•Responsible for configuring and testing off-ship paths of communication, as well as internal LAN communication across all paths, and all levels of redundancy.
Owner/Operator
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December 2011 – Present
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Systems Engineer II
NCI Information Systems, Inc.
September 2012 – May 2014
Provides system administration, troubleshooting and integration support for ACAS on the Air Force Network.(AFNET)
Provides script/signature development, new script testing, script and system update development, system maintenance, and other engineering support as required for the ACAS Systems.
Coordinates efforts for the Program Office as needed between other departments within the Air Force.
Creates, implements, and maintains standards for maintaining both Redhat Linux and Windows 2008 R2 servers within the Virtual Infrastructure on both Classified and Unclassified networks.
Directly involved with organizing and deploying ACAS across the AFNET at the 83rd and 561st INOSC's.
Network Administrator
First National Bank in Trinidad
March 2012 – September 2012
•      Responsible for user experience and system availability of end-user systems, internal security, and helps facilitate business continuity.
•      Systems responsible for:
•      Virtualization Infrastructure (Emphasis on branch locations. )
•      Citrix/RDP services.
•      Active Directory Domain Controllers (Server 2003)
•      Anti-virus, WSUS, and Netwrix change reporting server.
•      BackupExec 10 server.
•      SQL 2005 database server for Lansweeper/Netwrix databases.
•      Surveillance systems (Emphasis on branch locations)
•      Debian servers providing file storage.
•      FreeNAS servers providing file storage.
•      Hardware – Servers, switches, routers, and communication equipment.
•      Business Continuity - Develops, documents, and tests fail over of end-user services including AD, file/printer services and banking software applications.
•      Research and Development – Helps to research, develop, and implement new ideas and technology to improve system performance, availability, efficiency, and continuity.
•      Partially responsible for after hours and weekend availability.(On-call 24/7)
Systems Administrator
Goodrich
January 2012 – March 2012
Provide senior level contributions in the areas of IT technologies and operations support. Activities consist of senior level support for troubleshooting issues. Responsible for engineering and architecture duties, with system maintenance and project oriented tasks.
o Management of CommVault backup systems and administration and maintenance to include:
o Monitor and track system uptime
o Ensure reporting is adequate and timely
o Track all incoming and outgoing systems to ensure they have adequate backup protection
o Proactively evaluate/review server backup requirements
o Monitor backup system usage to mitigate resource constraints, adding resources as necessary
o Develop and implement replication processes to support ongoing backup and DR
o Provide support of Disaster Recovery initiatives including testing and maintaining DR documentation and Standard Job Instructions for UNIX, Storage and backup systems as applicable

Provide OS level support for Windows 2000/2003/2008R2 and Sun Solaris 9 and 10 and AIX 5.3.

Support implementation of standards and new technologies in order to improve functionally and maintain supportability. Make decisions and act in the best interest of company regarding the implementation of technologies.

Evaluate and test system upgrades and patches.

Provide senior level support for technology issues, where troubleshooting and research for challenging issues has been analyzed without resolution. Interface with vendor support and engineering teams to perform root cause analysis.

Support business functions such as disaster recovery, new technology implementations and standards. Provide communication to internal customers for the purpose of maintenance and process changes.
Automation Technician
XTO Energy
December 2010 – November 2011
•      Troubleshoot and repaired existing RTUs and EFM equipment.
•      Performed installation of new automation equipment.
•      Tested and evaluated multiple types of end devices used to control and measure well production.
•      Assists in controlling inventory of automation equipment and purchases.
•      Assists in repairs and maintenance of radio communications systems.  Including Freewave HT+ Ethernet radios (Microwave), multiple types of fixed frequency and spread spectrum serial radios.
•      Troubleshot and installed instrumentation equipment including:  pressure transmitters, RTDs, level transmitters, RTUs, and gas/fire detection systems.  
•      Worked on an on-call rotation having to respond on short notice after hours and on weekends.
Network Technician
Atlas Technologies, Inc.
August 2008 – November 2010
•      Installed and troubleshoots Integrated Shipboard Network Systems, Automated Digital Network Systems, Centrixs networks, and COMPOSE networks under SPAWAR PMW-160 direction.
•      Configured Cisco 2800, 3600, and 3800 series routers, Alcatel 7700/9700/6600/6850 Gig-E switches, and IBM Blade Center servers.
•      Implemented many different switching environments such as Link Aggregate groups, multiple spanning tree regions, and integrated networking with many different sub-systems.
•      Configured networks on Windows 2003 server/Exchange 2003 on multiple hardware platforms.
•      Responsible for one to four ships at a time.
•      Networks configured: USS Wasp, USS Nassau, USS George H.W. Bush, USS Carl Vincent, USS Donald Cook, USS Hue City, USS Nitze, USS Vicksburg, USS Hurricane, USS Winston Churchill, USS Oscar Austin, USS Car, USS Makin Island, USS McFaul, USS Barry, USS Cole, USS Ashland, USS Mitcher, USS Anzio, USS Mahan, USS Monterey, USS Kearsarge, USS George Washington, USS Gettysburg.
•      Responsible for completion of SOVT’s (Ships Operational Verification Tests.)  
•      Responsible for configuring and testing off-ship paths of communication, as well as internal LAN communication across all paths, and all levels of redundancy.
Network Administrator
US Navy
March 2006 – August 2008
•      Manage the Classified and Unclassified networks, 4 Intranet sites, and their operations providing guidance to both senior and junior-level personnel.
•      Consult with executive personnel regarding equipment, and application statuses.
•      Configured and maintained 6 Fast Ethernet Alcatel switch stacks, 8 Windows 2000 Servers, 7 Windows 2003 Servers, 2 Linux servers, 1 HP-UX server, and 1 OpenBSD server.
•      Lead the effort to ensure security compliance meets Navy standards.
•      Maintain network resources, ensuring that it efficiently meets the needs of the user groups.  
•      Serve as Lead Network Administrator with supervisory responsibility of 5 staff members including training them regarding network administration techniques.  
•      Implemented network security policies resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Network Administrator
U.S. Navy
August 2004 – March 2006
•      Responsible for the supervision of ten junior–level personnel in the naval division, provide network administration training and implementation of new initiatives to meet goals and objectives; write evaluation reports.
•      Managed ADP help desk services such as trouble tickets, routing calls, and face-to-face customer service interaction.  
•      Responsible for equipment updates for any type of network failure, maintenance or upgrades.
•      Created USS Saipan command intranet website; configured and maintained 17 Alcatel gigE switch stacks, 6 Windows NT servers, 4 Windows 2000 servers, 4 HP-UX servers, and 2 Linux servers.
•      Maintained database of user accounts and agreement forms in addition to equipment inventory.  
•      Prepare and documented five System Operating Procedure Manuals.
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Education
Westwood University Online
BS(not finished)
Network Management
2008 – 2010
Hoehne High School
High School Diploma
2000 – 2004
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Full Biography

Accomplished, talented Network Technician/Administrator with experience in the corporate market and in the Government, U.S. Navy onboard two naval warships, and U.S. Airforce global AFNET deployments.  Dynamic Leader with excellent communication skills, easily interacts with executives, senior, and junior-level staff.  Received two Navy Achievement Medals, and two Flag Letters of Accommodation for network management resulting in increased network performance and user efficiency. Recieved the Atlas Technologies Sextant award for outstanding technical achievements. Technically proficient with CISCO routers, Alcatel-lucent switches, and knowledgeable of many operating systems and numerous software applications.  Top Secret / SCI Eligible Active Security Clearance.

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