Douglas J Sheets
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Twenty-six years of experience at Raytheon and over thirty years the IT field with both Windows and Linux/UNIX environments. Working on all types of systems over the years dealt a vast array issue in both IT and Cybersecurity. Developed best practices for business continuity and disaster recovery. Implemented and worked as SME in both DT and Cyber to develop best practice solutions to classified system environments. Leadership mentoring and training junior administrators and specialists on the fine points of both IT and Cybersecurity JSIG/NISPOM processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cloud Developer/Principal System Administrator
General Dynamics/US Air Force Distributed Mission, Operations, DMOC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assumed Architecture role and development of Linux Systems and Management of multiple Active Directory management Forests
- Management of NetApp and VMware to continue the expansion using virtualization concepts
- Working to integrate and update RHEL6 to RHEL7/8 and integrate SSSD to mitigate NIS network assets.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
- Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
- Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
- Used Retina and HBSS to secure systems against STIG guidelines.
Principal System Administrator
Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Missile Defense Agency
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed and maintained programs for the, Proprietary programs
- Managing High Performance Computing systems as well as maintaining Window/UNIX AD networks
- Implementing Splunk /Nessus Solutions working as a SME to manage the proper installation
- Maintain SCAP/STIG of each network as well as managing the Risks as in the customer guidelines.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
- Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
- Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
- Migrated data from legacy system to modern storage systems.
- Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
- Created nightly jobs for system and storage backups.
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Developed modification program to determine compatibility with various software.
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
Technical Lead- Sr
Raytheon Intelligence
05.2016 - 08.2019
- System Administrator II Developed and implemented improvement processes for
- NISPOM compliant site
- Successfully accomplished a DSS Superior Rating for 1997
- Establishing Risk
- Management Framework practices while keeping successful production operations at site
- Maximum update achieved by upgrading and replacement of drives ram and processor boards.
- Supervised four junior admins while IT Department Manager was on travel/training
- Working With Cyber Security to develop execution path for RMF compliance.
Sr. System Administrator I
Raytheon Missile
05.2000 - 05.2016
- Developed both Windows and Unix skills Tier 3 support
- Developed process
- Change Management processes,
- Six Sigma Specialist Working on Windows AD networks NetApp storage systems
- SUN/SGI/RHEL
- Lumension Device Control, High Performance Computing environments documentation NISPOM/JAFAN
- SSPs
Multi-Disciplined Engineer
Raytheon IIS
05.1996 - 05.2000
- Windows and Unix administrator Windows NT4 and Sun OS/IRIX
- Hardware engineering troubleshooting connectors and hardware building wires cabling.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed [Type] equipment issues, quickly made plans for repairs and monitored use to rectify issues.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Identified suitable materials for production use that aligned with environmental concerns and budget constraints.
- Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review, start-up and commissioning.
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using [Software] and [Software].
Education
Comvault Backup, HPC/Diskless Linux, VMWare ESXi,5.5-7,Vcenter, FLEXlm Matlab, Splunk,Tenable Nessus NIDS/HIDS, NIST800,JAFAN JSIG, DISA SCAP STIG Baseline,Six Sigma, ITIL, Taclane Encryptors -
CISSP completion Sep12019 #714684 RHEL,Windows Windows 2000-Windows10 Windows Server 2000-2019, AD/DNS/DHCP NFS,NIS , Linux (RHEL5-8), Centrify,TCP-IP , NFS, NetApp-ONTAP - undefined
2020
Masters - Computer Information Systems
05.2005
- Professional Development: Computer Information Systems, Business Writing, Human Relations and Organization
- 3.5 GPA
- Capstone Project: , Systems Development lifecycle of modern Windows Active Directory Network.
Bachelors - Electrical Engineering Technology
05.1996
- Amateur Radio Club Member
- Relevant Coursework: Digital and Analog circuitry
- Transistor logic
Skills
- User Access Management
- Microsoft Access
- Troubleshooting
- ESRI ArcGIS Software
- System Updates
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Technical Support
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Requirements Definition
- Network Infrastructure Updates
- Packet Loss Testing
- User Experience
- Training and Development
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Cloud Developer/Principal System Administrator - General Dynamics/US Air Force Distributed Mission, Operations, DMOC
10.2022 - 05.2023
Principal System Administrator - Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Missile Defense Agency
08.2019 - 10.2022
Technical Lead- Sr - Raytheon Intelligence
05.2016 - 08.2019
Sr. System Administrator I - Raytheon Missile
05.2000 - 05.2016
Multi-Disciplined Engineer - Raytheon IIS
05.1996 - 05.2000
- Comvault Backup, HPC/Diskless Linux, VMWare ESXi,5.5-7,Vcenter, FLEXlm Matlab,
Splunk,Tenable Nessus NIDS/HIDS, NIST800,JAFAN JSIG, DISA SCAP STIG Baseline,Six Sigma,
ITIL, Taclane Encryptors,
- CISSP completion Sep12019 #714684
RHEL,Windows Windows 2000-Windows10 Windows Server 2000-2019,
AD/DNS/DHCP NFS,NIS , Linux (RHEL5-8), Centrify,TCP-IP , NFS, NetApp-ONTAP,
University of Phoenix - Masters, Computer Information Systems
New Mexico State University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering Technology
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