Chris R. Wilder
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Experienced Systems Administrator with 20 years of expertise in system operation, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within a production environment. Seeking a Senior Systems Administrator position in an organization that values a comprehensive skill set and provides opportunities to fully utilize potential and initiative.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Windows/Citrix Administrator
Mantech Inc/Orbis inc
Mechanicsburg, USA
10.2013 - 01.2025
- Host Based Security System (HBSS)
- Check server operability on a daily basis
- Troubleshooting of operating system and hardware errors
- Responsible for maintenance of all COTS software and hardware with the most up to date software patches and firmware levels
- Maintain a SFTP server which provides a staging point for data files, GOTS releases, and approved COTS software patches to external Navy Commands
- Install new GOTS software releases on the system which include web pages, DLL, .EXE, and Runtime files
- Configuring operating system and system software
- Implement security updates through the IAVA system and VMS DISA web site
- Securing operating system and system software
- Applying best practices for tuning the operating system for overall system performance
- Monitoring system performance, make recommendations as applicable
- Regularly installing operating system patches for security and system performance
- Evaluating and responding to IAVA Certs and Bulletins
- Configure and operate backup software and storage systems
- Access control of Users by using Active Directory
- Support the following software and hardware: Windows 2012 servers, Windows 2016 servers, Citrix 7.x access software
Sports Official
PIAA Basketball
10.2013 - Current
- A Referee, or Sports Official, officiates a sporting event to enforce the rules of the game and maintain a safe playing environment
- Their duties include ensuring all players follow the game and league rules, determining when someone scores a point and resolving conflicts to keep the competition under control
- Referee duties and responsibilities
- A key part of a Referee job description is the duties and responsibilities section, which outlines the day-to-day duties of the role
- Some common duties and responsibilities include: Explaining the rules and expectations at the beginning of a sporting match, Monitoring players and calling out fouls, infractions or other violations, Determining when points are scored, Enforcing the rules for all players, Preventing fights and other poor conduct to create a safe environment, Monitoring the duration of the match and indicating when play should start and stop, Communicating calls they make to coaches, players and other Referees, Maintaining records about each match
Information Systems Administrator IV
BAE Systems Inc
North Miami Beach, USA/ Washington DC
03.2002 - 06.2006
- System administrator for UNIX (Solaris) and Windows 2000 computer systems
- Responsible for multi-serial inputs for multiple locations within the Southeastern U.S.; each with multi-computer platforms
- Provided technical services by corresponding with our customers, venders, and end users in review of their hardware and software (operating system and middleware) requirements and creating recommendations for the best solution
- Implemented plans and programs to meet the needs of my customer’s current and future needs
- Installed new software releases, system upgrades, evaluated and installed patches and resolved software related problems
- Performed system backups and recovery
- Maintained data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity
Information Systems Administrator IV for Trident Submarine LDS and CDF systems
BAE Systems Inc
Mechanicsburg, USA
06.2006 - 10.2013
- Maintain a SFTP server which provides a staging point for data files, GOTS releases, and approved COTS software patches to external Navy Commands
- Responsible for maintenance of all COTS software and hardware with the most up to date software patches and firmware levels
- Converted 200 scripts from FTP to SFTP commands and from SYBASE syntax to Oracle syntax
- Implement security updates through the IAVA system and VMS DISA web site
- Install new GOTS software releases on the system which include web pages, DLL, .EXE, Runtime files, and UNIX scripts
- Upgraded various systems from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003 servers, Citrix XP to Citrix 4.0 to Citrix 5.0
- Installed and configured Oracle 11g and Retina
- Have maintained Oracle 11g and Sybase 12.5 on IBM computer systems
- IBM AIX RISC P5-series and M80 computer systems with Tivoli Workload schedule (Maestro)
- Wrote and updated the SOP manual for the site
- Compiled and wrote a System Security Plan for an Oracle 11g on an AIX 6.1 platform
- Currently supporting a project to upgrade the current Windows servers to 2008, Citrix to 6.0, installing Active Directory, creating a multi-system single sign-on, switching from VB to a WEB based system, and putting it all on virtual servers with VMware
- In process of installing and configuring SFTP server on a Windows 2008 with Tectia 6.2 software
- Support the following software and hardware: Oracle 11g running on the IBM AIX RISC P7-series computer systems, AIX 6.1 operating system, Window 2008 servers with Citrix 5.0 access software, Symantec Backup 13.5, Ipswitch WhatsUp Pro for system monitoring, Retina scanning software for security
- Held TS clearance effective August 20, 2010
ICS Battalion Chief
US Marines Reservist
USA
07.1985 - 08.2006
- System Administrator for a 150 computer LAN with RAS connection
- Directed the installation, operation and maintenance of Data Communication Systems, DTE, and DCE
- Planned, Installed, Maintained, and Managed LAN, connection of LAN and WAN
- Managed IP network and Network Services and Security
- Advanced level maintenance of Automated Flight Control, Air Data Computer, and Loft Bomb Release computer systems
- Supervisor for 30 people
- Equipment Safety inspector for quality assurance
- Maintained and ensured 450 pieces of test equipment were in calibration
- Technical Publication Librarian for 350 publications
- Responsible for the decreased turn-around time for parts needing repair from 25 days to four days
- Updated and reorganized inventory system and verified part numbers for approximately 2500 pieces of test equipment (valued at $2 Million)
- Drilling reservist from July 1985 to July 1989 and Jan 1995 to Jan 2000
- Currently Retired Reservist with 20 years’ service
Systems Engineer
Ki Company
Tampa, USA
11.2000 - 03.2002
- System design of a carrier hotel, ISP, ASP, and video performance surveillance monitor system
- Programming of Avaya VoIP systems, Adtran TCU 120e, and Cisco 1600
- Completed rewiring of the Office 11,000 sq ft
- Space and 89 computer drops
Network Admin Instructor
Florida Metropolitan Univ.
Tampa, USA
10.2000 - 10.2001
- Instructor for the following classes: Novell Administration, Windows Tech Support, Multi-platform Networking, Novell Service and Support, Novell Advance Administration, Network Essentials for two quarters
NT/UNIX Administrator
BTG INC
Tampa, USA
02.1996 - 11.2000
- System Integration and System Administration for the SOF IV-M and P100 contracts
- Built computers, loaded operating systems and software applications
- Installed TRE and MATT communication equipment and computer systems
- Technical writer for SOF IV-M project
- Restructured, updated, and proofed 15 manuals
- Maintained a solid working knowledge of Windows NT, Windows 95 & 98, Sun Solaris, MS Office, UNIX, RAID, CISCO Router 2600, KIV-7, Switches, Ghost, Adaptec CD-RW, Exchange, SmartBoard, TextBridge, BJ-80 Scanner, and StarOffice
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Automated Manufacturing
ITT Technical Institute
Indianapolis, IN06.1987
Associate’s Degree - Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Indianapolis, IN06.1983
High School Diploma -
Indian Creek High School
01.1981
Skills
- Strong decision-making
- Time management
- Decision-making under pressure
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
- Linux+, 02/01/11
- Security+, 10/01/15
- CNE 5.0, 08/01/00
- MCSE, 01/01/00
- Certified Novell Engineer 4.11, 03/01/99
Additional Information
Oracle 10g Admin Course, Avaya Definity SCI Course, Cisco ICDN Course, Sun Solaris 2.5 Administration Course, Silicon Graphics System Administration Course, Sun Desktop Maintenance Course, Fiber Optics Repair Course, Graduate of U.S. Military career development/certification course in: Computer Specialist, Aviation Electronics, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection, Leadership/Management., Received a monetary award for exemplary performance., 4 years as an Assistant Scout Master and Scout Master for BSA., 4 years as a Basketball Coach for multiple teams and 2 years as a Soccer Coach., Held a TS clearance with a SBI completed 07/22/96 and polygraph on 08/26/96., Current TS clearance effective 08/20/10.
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Timeline
Windows/Citrix Administrator
Mantech Inc/Orbis inc
10.2013 - 01.2025
Sports Official
PIAA Basketball
10.2013 - Current
Information Systems Administrator IV for Trident Submarine LDS and CDF systems
BAE Systems Inc
06.2006 - 10.2013
Information Systems Administrator IV
BAE Systems Inc
03.2002 - 06.2006
Systems Engineer
Ki Company
11.2000 - 03.2002
Network Admin Instructor
Florida Metropolitan Univ.
10.2000 - 10.2001
NT/UNIX Administrator
BTG INC
02.1996 - 11.2000
ICS Battalion Chief
US Marines Reservist
07.1985 - 08.2006
Associate’s Degree - Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Indian Creek High School
Bachelor's Degree - Automated Manufacturing
ITT Technical Institute