Systems Administrator / VMware Engineer

Security Clearance:
Active DoD Issued Top Secret/SCI/SAP security clearance

Certifications:
CompTIA A+ | CompTIA# COMP001020837109
CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA# COMP001020837109

Familiar Systems:

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, VMware 6.5, VMware 6.7, RHEL, VMware vCenter, VMware vSphere, VMware PSC, VMware ESXi, VMware Horizon, VDI, VxRail, Teradici, Thinklogical KVM, Thinklogical SMP 2, Jupiter Catalyst, Jupiter CRS-4K, Jira, Remedy, Footprints, Maximo

Professional Experience

Senior Systems Administrator, USAF Nevada Testing and Training Range (NTTR), Nellis AFB, NV (Aug 2019 to Present)

• Windows Server and Desktop System Administrator for 4 enterprise networks (1000+ Users)
• Active Directory account creations, password resets, and permissions for users across 4 networks
• Windows Group Policy Administrator (Create, Configure, and Manage GPOs and Account Memberships)
• Provide onsite support and troubleshooting on live mission systems in a Thinklogical KVM environment
• Provide remote support and troubleshooting via RDP, VMware vCenter, Putty, Over the Phone, and Dameware
• Maintain and troubleshoot Veeam VMware Backups
• Provide 2 tiers of help desk support (Phone and In Person requests, Troubleshoot elevated tickets)
• Actively monitor all systems status via Solar Winds and VMware vCenter to ensure maximum system uptime
• Maintain and update rack drawings and cable guides for asset tracking using Visio
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and update Jupiter AV equipment (Catalyst XLs and Canvas CRS-4Ks)

VMware Engineer, USN Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, NAWS China Lake, CA (Jul 2018 to Aug 2019)

• Windows Server and Desktop System Administrator for 4 enterprise networks (1000+ Users)
• Member of Engineer Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB)
• Completed project to virtualize remaining physical servers finishing conversion from 60% to 90% virtualization
• Create virtual PCs, Servers, and Networks in support of ongoing project and programs
• Active Directory account creations, password resets, and permissions for users across 4 networks
• Download SCAP profiles from DISA website, STIG VMware vCenter, ESXi Hypervisors, and other systems
• Build 6 VxRail Clusters (VMware vCSA, VMware PCS, ESXi Hypervisors, VxRail Manager, 24 VxRail Nodes)
• Upgrade 6 VxRail Clusters (VMware vCSA, VMware PCS, ESXi Hypervisors, VxRail Manager, 24 VxRail Nodes)
• Extensive VxRail Troubleshooting (VxRail RASR reset/upgrade, Photon OS file editing, Log analysis, 22 cluster builds)
• Work with VMware and Dell support daily troubleshooting VxRail deployment issues
• Windows Group Policy Administrator (Create, Configure, and Manage GPOs and Account Memberships)
• Build and Configure WDS for Enterprise-Wide PXE Deployments
• Assign and mentor Jr Administrators to assist on projects and troubleshooting
• VMware SME (Maintain VMware Systems, Troubleshoot alerts, Patch VxRails, Patch ESXi Hypervisors, build Templates for a 90% VMware Environment)

Senior Systems Administrator, USN, NAWS China Lake, CA (Nov 2017 to Aug 2018)

• Windows Server and Desktop System Administrator 6 networks (10+ Users)
• Active Directory account creations, password resets, and permissions for users across 7 networks
• Linux/Unix System Administrator (RHEL/Solaris)
• Provide 3 tiers of help desk support (Sole team member west coast)
• Provide remote IT support and troubleshooting via RDP, VMware, Dameware
• Download SCAP profiles from DISA website, STIG systems, run scans on new and existing systems
• Design and Build new Server 2016 VMware sandbox network (AD, Exchange, WSUS, SQL, Backups, Networking, VMware vCenter, VMware ESXi Hypervisors)
• Windows Group Policy Administrator (Create, Configure, and Manage GPOs and Account Memberships)
• Resolved Multi-Network wide KG connectivity issue resulting in 8 servers, 2 RAIDs, 2 networks being recovered, and 3 networks restored to full functionality (4 year issue)
• Install and Configure Multi-Domain Video Network Switch (MDVNS) for VTC across 5 networks and 8 sites (3 year issue)

Integration Team Systems Administrator 3 and Systems Administration Team, Systems Administrator 2, USAF 432d Operations Group, Creech AFB, NV (Feb 2017 to Oct 2017, and Oct 2015 to May 2016)

• Windows Server and Desktop System Administrator 4 enterprise networks (300+ Users)
• Active Directory account creations, password resets, and permissions for users across 4 networks
• Provide 3 tiers of help desk support (Member of Integrations Team, Highest level troubleshooting)
• Provide remote IT support and troubleshooting via RDP, Dameware, VMware vCenter, Horizon View
• VMware SME (Maintain VMware availability, implement virtualized systems, create VMware Horizon View desktop pools and Templates for a 90% VMware VDI environment)
• Configure and manage Teradici Zero Clients to support VMware VDI environment
• Windows Patch Manager (Configure 2012 WSUS, Patch Windows, VMware Templates and VMware ESXi Hypervisors, and “Golden Image” Monthly)
• Alleviated 1-year patch deficiency, all systems brought to 95% patched status monthly
• Windows Exchange Administrator (Create, Configure, and Manage exchange accounts and permissions)
• Take ownership of projects and installations from cradle to grave
• Research and recommend purchases in support of ongoing projects
• Assign and mentor Jr Administrators to assist on projects and troubleshooting
• Plan, Build, Configure, and Support Ground Control Stations (GCS)

Security Systems Engineer, Department of Energy, NNSA IARC, Las Vegas, NV (May 2016 to Feb 2017)

• Windows Systems Engineer for 4 enterprise networks (600+ Users)
• Active Directory account creations, password resets, and permissions for users across 4 networks
• Windows Patch Manager (Build 2008 WSUS, Patch Windows, VMware Templates and VMware ESXi Hypervisors)
• Windows Exchange Administrator (Create, Configure, and Manage Exchange accounts and permissions)
• Build and Manage Virtualized DMZ architecture with VMware
• Download SCAP profiles from DISA website, STIG systems, run scans on new and existing systems
• Drafted and Implemented Firefox remote management solution for NNSA IARC across 3 networks. Resolved 5 year security deficiency. Hardened Mozilla Firefox to 85% STIG compliance from 0%

Additional experience as Owner (2015 to 2021) for OakTech Consulting, as Space Systems Operator (2014 to 2017) for 114th Space Control Squadron, as Contract Specialist (2011 to 2014) for 81st Contracting Squadron

• VMware (7 Years Experience)
• Active Directory (10 Years Experience)
• Exchange (6 Years Experience)

Active Directory, Virtualization, vmware, windows, Windows Administration

CompTIA

English