Barbara Wilson
Venice,FL
Summary
Results-oriented IT professional with 30 years of system administration and management experience in USAF and USN. Expertise in network and server administration, Active Directory, and information assurance. Committed to customer satisfaction, achieving results, and managing multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments. Skilled in VMWare vSphere and View, with strong capabilities in both independent and team settings.
Overview
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Certification
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37
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Administrator
Zenith Advanced Solutions
Warner Robins, GA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered virtual LAN/WAN connectivity, routing, and switching to maintain reliable enterprise network performance.
- Monitored network health using diagnostic tools to identify outages and restore service quickly.
- Supported Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS services to sustain daily authentication and name resolution.
Storage Administrator/GS-12 USAF, 78 ABW/SCOO
78 ABW/SCOO
Robins AFB, GA
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Storage administrator for Robins AFB Niprnet and Siprnet networks. Provisioned backend storage for base virtual servers and file shares, ensuring reliable data access. Managed VNX 5600, Unity 450F, and XtremIO storage arrays along with Data Domain 9500 and associated switches to maintain optimal performance. Install patches and equipment upgrades. Executed backups and restores using Avamar 19.1.
- Managed storage inventory records, ensuring accurate accountability across issued, received, and disposed equipment.
- Coordinated warehousing operations, prioritizing storage assignments and maintaining orderly, accessible stock areas.
- Reviewed supply transactions for accuracy, resolving discrepancies in inventory logs and accountability documents.
System Administrator/GS-12 USAF, 402 SMXG, 577 SMXS/FLT M
577 SMXS/Flt A
Robins AFB, GA
11.2013 - 05.2018
- Systems Administrator for the OA portion of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS). This is a C2 ISR system comprised of COTS/GOTS software. Researched, built, tested, documented, and deployed virtual software delivery system (cloud) using VMware vRealize Automation 6.2 to enhance operational capabilities. Deployed HBSS/ACAS servers and scanned systems for security patch and DISA STIG compliance to ensure system integrity and security.
- Administered servers, user accounts, and access controls to maintain secure, reliable operations.
- Implemented system patches, updates, and configuration changes to strengthen stability and compliance.
- Troubleshot network, hardware, and software issues to restore service and minimize downtime.
System Administrator
Consulting Services Inc (CSI)
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Contracted to USAF, 577 SMXS/Flt A as Systems Administrator for Forward Processing Exploitation and Dissemination System (FPED), supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. This is a C2 ISR system comprising COTS/GOTS software with a 90-day build cycle. Conducted research, built, tested, documented, and deployed system components to ensure operational readiness and reliability. Led modernization effort to virtualize system, enhancing scalability and performance.
- Administered servers, user accounts, and network permissions across complex enterprise environments.
- Monitored system performance and resolved outages to maintain reliable daily operations.
- Configured backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures to protect critical data.
System Administrator
Axiom Corp.
Atlanta, GA
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Contracted to USAF, 78MDSS/SGSI as Server Administrator. Managed administration, maintenance, and backup tasks for all MDG file and print services and critical dental application and PHP network servers in a VMWare virtualized environment.
- Administered servers, user accounts, and network permissions to maintain secure, reliable operations.
- Monitored system performance and resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Configured backups, disaster recovery procedures, and restore processes to protect critical data.
Network Administrator Senior
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Warner Robins, GA
01.2000 - 10.2011
- Contracted to the USAF as a Global Command and Control System (GCCS) Systems Administrator for Air Force Reserve Command HQ. Supervised staff of 6 local admins and 45 remote customer support personnel.
- Maintain wide-area network consisting of 30 local servers (Windows 2003/08)-connected to EMC SAN (NS-480, Celerra NAS and a Centera, 30 remote servers and approximately 1000 client PCs located at 45 regional sites in the US.
- Administer and configure Windows 2003/2008 Servers, Active Directory, Exchange 2003/2007 Mail servers, Internet Information Server, Windows DNS/WINS/DHCP Servers, SQL servers and VMware ESXi hosts including a View VDI deployment.
- Provided remote troubleshooting and helpdesk assistance for approximately 3500 users, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
- Ensured reliable operation of communications equipment through installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
- Maintain DR (failover) site with EMC SAN, Celerra NAS and Centera.
- Install, configure, and maintain master servers, media servers, and clients supporting the Commvault Simpana backup software.
- Researched and procured Cisco Call Manager for Voice over Secure IP phone system.
- Conducted thorough remediation of information assurance vulnerabilities that contributed to a 94 score on the Mar 2012 DISA CCRI inspection.
LAN/WAN Manager/GS-11 • Information Systems Security Officer
NAVCOMTELSTA USN
Roosevelt Roads, PR
09.1998 - 01.1999
- Operated and maintained command local area network, transitioning from Novell 4.12 to NT 4.0 OS and migrating from Lotus CCMail to MS Exchange Server and MS Outlook 98 clients.
- Tested hardware and software for Y2K compliance.
LAN Administrator
01.1996 - 04.1998
- Supervise staff of 9 personnel in maintenance, management and security of command local area network (Novell Netware 4.1), 86 workstations, 100+ users.
- Installation of all new drops, hardware/software maintenance, upgrades, backups, repair, purchase, inventory
- Facilitated user training to enhance proficiency in application software, ensuring effective software utilization. - application software Win NT, Win95, 3.11, 3.1, MS Office Professional 97
- Resolved client and user issues by diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Proposed automated solutions to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Maintain base dial-up Internet access (Unix OS), 2 e-mail servers, 1 remote access server and several command home pages.
Systems Manager
TACTCAL SUPPORT CENTER
Roosevelt Roads, PR
08.1992 - 12.1995
- Systems manager for I.O.5 Tactical Support Center LAN, HP TAC3 and 4 workstations (Unix OS). Supervised two admins.
- Performed all administration, backup, restore, training and troubleshooting functions.
- Administered system functions including backup, restore, training, and troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability.
- Integrated message processing to enhance communication between tactical and administrative networks.
- Liaisoned with all government contractors and management to coordinate all system installations, moves and upgrades.
- Coordinated with government contractors and management for system installations, moves, and upgrades, streamlining project execution.
Systems Manager
FLEET OCEAN SURVEILLANCE INFORMATION FACILITY, USN
07.1989 - 05.1992
- Managed a team of 13 staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed maintenance, upgrades, and operation of multiple computer systems, including the Osis Baseline Upgrade (OBU) Mainframe, DODIIS Burroughs DCL2110, and various DEC systems.
- Troubleshot issues with the communications station for 13 incoming and outgoing message circuits, including TADIXS, OTCIXS, MTAC, and ELINT.
- Led the communications section of the daily operations briefing.
Computer Programmer/Analyst
NAVY REGIONAL DATA AUTOMATION CENTER NORFOLK
05.1985 - 03.1989
- Processed transactions using IDS-II system and developed applications in COBOL.
- Developed and tested programs, ensuring quality through internal Q/A and user acceptance testing.
- Authored SECNAVINST required documentation, including requirement, functional description, operator's manuals, program maintenance manuals, and user manuals using desktop publishing.
- Installed software and delivered user training to enhance software utilization.
- Now Naval Communications and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, USN
Education
Bachelor of Science - Vocational Education concentration in computer technology
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois01-1987
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
New York State Regents College
Albany, New York01-1987
Skills
- Baseline upgrade management
- Commvault Galaxy Advanced Trouble Shooting
- Implementing Active Directory Infrastructure
- Automated Data Processing Security
- VMware vSphere management
- Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
- Supporting Windows NT Server 40, Core Technologies
- Windows 2000 network setup
- Windows NT support
- Active Directory setup
- Windows NT Server support
- Microsoft Identity Information Server
- Crisis action planning
- Honeywell IDS-II/transactions processing
- ITIL V3 training
- COBOL programming
- Commvault troubleshooting
- General Dynamics Taclane Encryptor class
- Civilian Cyber Fundamentals Course
Accomplishments
- Clearance Held - Top Secret
- Sailor of the Year, US Navy, 1997
- Sailor of the Quarter, US Navy, 1997
- 3 Achievement medals, US Navy
- Medal of Commendation, US Navy
Certification
VCP Data Center, VMWare Certified Professional on VSphere 5.5, 6.x, CompTia Security +
Timeline
Network Administrator
Zenith Advanced Solutions
01.2021 - 03.2022
Storage Administrator/GS-12 USAF, 78 ABW/SCOO
78 ABW/SCOO
05.2018 - 12.2020
System Administrator/GS-12 USAF, 402 SMXG, 577 SMXS/FLT M
577 SMXS/Flt A
11.2013 - 05.2018
System Administrator
Consulting Services Inc (CSI)
01.2013 - 11.2013
System Administrator
Axiom Corp.
10.2012 - 01.2013
Network Administrator Senior
LOCKHEED MARTIN
01.2000 - 10.2011
LAN/WAN Manager/GS-11 • Information Systems Security Officer
NAVCOMTELSTA USN
09.1998 - 01.1999
LAN Administrator
01.1996 - 04.1998
Systems Manager
TACTCAL SUPPORT CENTER
08.1992 - 12.1995
Systems Manager
FLEET OCEAN SURVEILLANCE INFORMATION FACILITY, USN
07.1989 - 05.1992
Computer Programmer/Analyst
NAVY REGIONAL DATA AUTOMATION CENTER NORFOLK
05.1985 - 03.1989
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
New York State Regents College
Bachelor of Science - Vocational Education concentration in computer technology
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale