Aric Decker
Pocatello,Idaho
Summary
Results-driven and highly skilled Linux/Windows Systems Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT infrastructures. Leveraging a strong background in both Linux and Windows environments, I excel in optimizing system performance, enhancing security measures, and ensuring seamless operational continuity. With a keen understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies, I am dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
World Wide Technology, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills by identifying and rectifying technical issues, contributing to overall system improvement.
- Engineered and Developed a comprehensive testing framework using Ansible, Python, Bash & PowerShell to guarantee the operational integrity of the system.
- Constructed VMware ESXi environments to host Windows and Linux virtual machines.
- Led and instructed team members on building ESXi environments to host various VM's.
- Optimized system performance by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
Functional Subject Matter Expert (Windows)/Project Manager
ECS Federal (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Support enterprise systems infrastructure, hardware, and software, including: analysis, planning, design, development, implementation, provisioning, upgrades and day-to-day operations
- Developed an Ansible framework to automate redundant Tier 1 tasks by integrating Ansible into a Windows Domain
- Built & Maintained Ansible scripts to faciliate autonomous Virtual Machine creation using VMWare collections
- Lead a team of 7 Windows Engineers and manage 23 other contractors as a Site Lead
- Orchestrated the upgrade of 100+ Domain Controllers across 100+ Remote Sites in a matter of weeks using PowerShell and PowerCLI, resulting in zero downtime and uninterrupted enterprise services for customers
- Led the transition to using MECM as the de-facto patching solution across 6 enclaves and 1000+ infrastructure servers
- Engineered and developed a seamless patching solution using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Automatic Deployment Rules and PowerShell scripting
- Identified the need for, and subsequently engineered and developed a C# desktop application to facilitate automation by enforcing consistent naming conventions for DHCP scopes during creation
- Developed and implemented a solution to regularly build multiple standardized Windows Server Baseline Images for the enterprise, guaranteeing deployment of patched and updated baselines across all enclaves
- Developed an automation framework in Hyper-V to conduct comprehensive testing of Windows Baselines' functionality, drastically reducing testing time from 80 hours to 15 minutes
- Create and deploy a PowerShell script to ensure all servers and DHCP scopes maintain up-to-date DNS entries based on their respective locations
- Designed and implemented a script that automates email reporting on the status of 2000+ servers and their patch status, resulting in significant time savings during patch remediation efforts
- Engineered a new enterprise-wide Printing Document Management solution, upgrading over 100 servers and over 5000 printers seamlessly to ensure minimal downtime.
Senior Systems Administrator
Phacil (U.S. Army)
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Engineered, developed and maintained various PowerShell scripts and C# programs that automated repetitive tasks which increased team productivity and saved the customer 40+ hours a week
- Learned the basics of C# in a weekend to build a program that allows a serial connection to read and write between two workstations
- This program resolved a technical issue plaguing the rollout of 3000+ RFID scanners worldwide
- Collaborated with an external team of Software Developers to research and develop a custom application for the Army's GATES system
- Engineered, developed, and built secure mobile network packages using Cisco ASA firewalls, Windows Servers, and workstations
- Provided remote technical support for customers working throughout CONUS and OCONUS.
Technical Controller
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 11.2017
- Supervised, installed, and maintained networks capable of 1000+ users on multiple occasions across various environments
- Installed and maintained various networking equipment Cisco Switches and Routers, Dell Servers, ViaSat & GATR Satellite Terminals
- Trained new Marines in effective network troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques
- Awarded a Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding performance in my field.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Charleston High School
South Charleston05.2012
Skills
- Active Directory
- Ansible
- Azure
- Bash
- C#
- DHCP
- DNS
- ESXi
- Grafana
- Group Policy
- Hyper-V
- Linux
- MECM/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Microsoft Deployment Toolkit/MDT
- Powershell
- Project Management
- Proxmox
- Python
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux/RHEL
- SCCM
- Troubleshooting
- Visual Studio
- VMWare vCenter
- Windows
- Windows Server
- Infrastructure Management
- Windows Server Management
Certification
CompTIA - Security + CE, 07/2026
Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900 - 08/2023
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI & CI Polygraph
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer
World Wide Technology, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Functional Subject Matter Expert (Windows)/Project Manager
ECS Federal (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
02.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Systems Administrator
Phacil (U.S. Army)
11.2017 - 01.2021
Technical Controller
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
South Charleston High School
CompTIA - Security + CE, 07/2026
Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900 - 08/2023
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