Bryan McNair
Navarre,USA
Summary
Professional systems engineer with strong foundation in Linux environments. Adept at optimizing system performance, ensuring security, and managing complex infrastructures. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet team goals and evolving project requirements. Skilled in scripting, network management, and troubleshooting, with focus on delivering impactful results.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OBIEE/Linux Administrator
TekSystems
10.2023 - Current
- Experienced Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) Administrator with a proven track record in installation, configuration, and maintenance across RHEL 7 and RHEL 8 environments
- Proficient in user and role management, repository deployment, and patch application to ensure optimal functionality and security
- Skilled in Weblogic and Fusion middleware administration, utilizing tools such as Weblogic Console and Oracle Enterprise Manager (EM) for monitoring
- Adept at Single Sign-on integration and implementing quarterly security Stigs for Apache and Weblogic servers
- Collaborative team player, coordinating with cross-infrastructure teams including Database Administrators and Redhat System Administration
- Capable of creating schedules, cutover plans, and overseeing major upgrades and patches
- Experienced in cloning instances for testing and disaster recovery purposes
- Familiar with OBIEE/OAS administration in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and committed to staying updated on industry standards and best practices
- Strong troubleshooting abilities, leading the resolution of production issues and driving new implementations and enhancements
- Proactive in engaging with Oracle support for issue resolution and ensuring compliance with audit protocols during production migrations
System Engineer
Novetta
10.2017 - 03.2023
- Proficient RedHat Linux engineer supporting Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) mission systems
- Assist the customer in implementing technical innovations and streamlining the software development lifecycle of Linux and Windows applications
- Liaison between customers and developers to enhance communication workflow for application issues and recommended improvements
- Install and maintain Dell servers, Linux applications, day-to-day monitoring of servers, and provide troubleshooting as required
- Provide Tier 3 support to system administrators who provide on-site assistance to intelligence analysts
- Develop training guides for intelligence analysts on application usage, user/profile specific settings, and workflow best practices
Sensor Engineer
Leidos
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepare and present executive level contractor and government briefings of new technologies, analysis and any associated recommendations
- Responsible for creating, documenting, and maintaining a CSSP Sensor Grid Service Design Plan (SDP) that defines all aspects of the service throughout all stages of its lifecycle
- Bear the responsibility as the service owner for the entire task order including the CSSP Sensor Grid, Project Planning, modernization activities, and information assurance
- Tasks include: field engineering from both onsite and remote locations which requires installing hardware, installing virtual components as systems, installing servers, installing operating systems, installing software, uninstalling software, monitoring systems and processes, patching operating systems and software applications, installing network devices, configuring network devices, patching network devices, monitoring network devices, configuring and tuning system processes, and troubleshooting and resolving problems with the CSSP Sensor Grid
- Manage incidents in Remedy ticketing system
- Assist with the Open Sensor Platform and Full Packet Capture
System Administrator II
Vectrus
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Monitored Tier 1/2 server operations and performance using appropriate software applications and tools
- Point of contact for all theater unclassified and classified enterprise systems issues
- Created and managed trouble tickets
- Monitored statuses and report outages
Technical Services Analyst II
SAIC
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Evaluated a product from the component (hardware and software) level to stand-alone system, integrated system, and system-of-system
- Diagnosed, documented, ticketed, and reported issues to SME team
- Worked with SME team on closing tickets
- Conducted on-site and off-site testing
System Administrator
Leidos
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained and administered applications, operating systems, and hardware related to Linux Server- based operating systems
- Maintained system readiness through the implementation, administration, and management of DoD IAVAs, DoD IAVB's, eEye Retina, STIGs, and other related DoD policies on all related systems
- Installed, configured, and supported the following hardware systems: - HP blade servers & blade management -Cisco Catalyst management - Sun hardware support - A/V system administration & support
- Client-Server networking systems: DNS, DHCP, LDAP, TCP/IP
- Installed, configured, and supported the following software systems: - Solaris 10 with trusted Extensions (DoDIIS Trusted Workstation) - Trusted Solaris 8 (TCS Trusted Gateway) - RHEL 5/6 Servers - Windows Server 2003/2008 - Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2010 - SharePoint Portal Server 2003/2010 - VMWare (VSphere) - VERITAS Backup Exec - Windows Server Update Service - Windows XP Professional - Microsoft Office 2003/2010
Information Systems Technician
US Navy, NOSC
04.2006 - 08.2014
- Managed computer networks (LANs), and network security and email server systems
- Installation, configuration, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Windows servers
- Installed software applications, patches, and configured updates on datacenter server nodes
- Created user accounts using Active Directory
- Remotely installed Perl across multiple DoD networks
- Installed Windows client systems and connected to classified DoD networks
- Worked as classified Data Transfer Agent (DTA) reviewing classified data between domains and networks
- Assisted systems engineers in an Agile work environment; helped developers and engineer team members to develop requirements for managed systems, web portals, and applications
Security Specialist
NOSC
- Performed antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea
- Conducted waterborne security patrols and interdiction, base security patrols, base access and entry control operations, aircraft and flight line security operations
- Performed physical security inspections and law enforcement operations
- Organized and train security force personnel
Systems Engineer
- Worked with developers and other system engineers as well as they systems owners to develop relevant requirements for managed systems, web portals, and applications
- Managed network security and email server systems
- Installed, configured, managed, and monitored Windows servers and software applications as well as needed patches and updates
- Worked as DTA, Data Transfer Agent, in support of activities and organization
- Oversaw the operation, monitoring, fault isolation and circuit restoration of communications suites in the HF, UHF, SHF, and EHF frequency spectrums afloat and ashore
Skills
- RHEL 7
- Redis
- Google Earth
- VMware
- Hypervisor
- Linux
- VTC
- VOIP/VOSIP
- HBSS
- Active Directory
- Whatsup
- Solarwinds
- Debian
- SharePoint PortalServer
- VMWare (VSphere)
- NetApp
- Windows Server Update Service
- Windows 2008 R2
- Microsoft Office
- Access Control
- Professionalism
- Incident Response
- InfoSec
- Risk Management
- Security Architecture
- Threat Management
- IT Security
- Firewall Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Application security
- Attentive and Observant
- Risk Assessment
- Reliable and Responsible
- Professional Demeanor
- Linux Server Management
- Backup and recovery
- Server Management
- Linux Kernel Understanding
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Network configuration
- Log Analysis
- System Maintenance
- Disk Space Optimization
- Load Balancing
- System monitoring
- User and Group Management
- Software Installation
- Cron Job Scheduling
- Task automation
- Web Server Administration
- Package Management
- Configuration Management
- Application testing
- Skilled with RedHat servers
- Operating system installation
- Multi-User System Management
- Product Evaluation
- Performance Testing
- Systems Budget Management
- Database Administration
- Linux administration
- Server monitoring
- Server maintenance and management
- System Upgrades
- System updates
- Program installations
- Network Administration
- Network Troubleshooting
- File system administration
- Server maintenance
- Technical specifications
- Patch management
- Hardware and software installation
- Offboarding and onboarding
- Virtualization
- Diagnosing issues
- Hardware expertise
Certification
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Certified
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (MCSE) Certified
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Administrator: Windows Server 2012 (MCSA) Certified
- CompTIA Linux+ Certified
- CompTIA Security+ Certified
Training
- DCADM Clustered Data ONTAP 8.2 Administration
- 2014 CYBR2205 Hacker Techniques
- Exploits and Incident Handling
- 2013 NETW1050 Network +
- 2013 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure Manage [V5.1]
- 2012 COMP1108 Red Hat Systems Administration Boot Camp
- 2012 Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) IT-2791 Information System Administrator (IAT II)
- 2012 COMP1100 Red Hat Systems Administration I
- 2011 COMP1101 Red Hat Systems Administration II
- 2011 Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) IT-2735 Information System Administrator
- 2010 Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) IT-2379
- Transmission Systems Technician
- 2009 Information Systems Technician (IT) A School
- 2006
Timeline
OBIEE/Linux Administrator
TekSystems
10.2023 - Current
Sensor Engineer
Leidos
06.2023 - 08.2023
System Engineer
Novetta
10.2017 - 03.2023
System Administrator II
Vectrus
03.2017 - 10.2017
Technical Services Analyst II
SAIC
03.2015 - 03.2017
System Administrator
Leidos
08.2014 - 03.2015
Information Systems Technician
US Navy, NOSC
04.2006 - 08.2014
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Certified
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (MCSE) Certified
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Administrator: Windows Server 2012 (MCSA) Certified
- CompTIA Linux+ Certified
- CompTIA Security+ Certified
Security Specialist
NOSC
Systems Engineer
Similar Profiles
Lamark LeeLamark Lee
Production Worker at TEKsystemsProduction Worker at TEKsystems
Isai BecerrilIsai Becerril
Data Center Technician at TEKsystemsData Center Technician at TEKsystems
Joseph MendisJoseph Mendis
Cable Technician at TEKsystemsCable Technician at TEKsystems
Michelle ShawMichelle Shaw
Customer Care Representative at TEKsystemsCustomer Care Representative at TEKsystems
Joseph PatrickJoseph Patrick
Store Manager at Fikes Cefco StoresStore Manager at Fikes Cefco Stores