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• 8 years total experience with Information Systems, Network Security, Information and Personnel Management.
• Seasoned Systems Administrator familiar with MS Windows 2003, 2008 r2, 2012 r2, Windows XP, 7, and Windows 8.1 workstations.
• Broad knowledge of VMware ESXi 5.5 and ESX 3.5. Installation and management through VCenter.
• Exceptional at advanced hardening, and optimization of Windows 2003, 2008, and 2012 r2 servers, XP and 7 Workstations.
• Extensive experience with Active Directory. Installation of ADDS, configuring distribution and security groups. Also, managing network policies using Group Policy.
• Deploying and managing Symantec and Kaspersky Endpoint Protection to prevent Malware and other forms of network attacks.
• Configuring and managing WSUS server to centralize and control Windows Updates and save bandwidth.
• Sound knowledge of MS Exchange 2003 and 2010 including basic mailbox creation and data store maintenance, mail connector creation and modification, and defragmentation.
• Expert at troubleshooting and problem solving using various resources including Google, MS TechNet, technical manuals, Experts-Exchange, etc.
• Experienced in the use of Snap Manger and VERITAS 10.0 disaster recovery services. Has worked with full, differential, incremental backups.
• Excels in high pressure situations involving mission critical systems.
• Skilled with TCP, IP and IP routing, LAN, WAN, bridges and switches, OSI model, CAT5e, and fiber optic technology.
• NetApp Fabric Attached Storage Devices (FAS), MS ISA server, Alcatel Switches, and Cisco Routers.
• Outstanding Communication Skills, served as a front desk and trouble call supervisor.
• Excellent team player. Excels at working with others, and ensuring all involved in any team effort are adequately trained to promptly complete any task.
• General supervisory and management position experience.