Erica Armijo
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Accomplished Information System Architect with a proven track record at Sandia National Laboratories, enhancing system security and optimizing performance. Expert in Linux and strategic planning, I have driven cost reductions and improved efficiencies across multiple high-profile projects. My leadership in team training and innovative solutions translates into significant operational advancements. Driven Technical Architect with 14+ years of success in conceptualizing technical solutions and system development environments. Focused on working closely with clients to determine technical project objectives, specifications and solutions. Detail-oriented in coding and testing the functionality of deliverables.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information System Architect
Sandia National Laboratories - Enterprise Logging
12.2021 - Current
- Enhanced overall system security with thorough risk assessments and implementation of appropriate countermeasures.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions by thoroughly analyzing business requirements and selecting appropriate technologies.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative architectural solutions and strategies.
- Ensured seamless migration from legacy systems to modern platforms with minimal disruptions to daily operations.
- Developed technical documentation that enabled efficient knowledge transfer among team members and stakeholders alike.
- Conducted regular system audits, identifying vulnerabilities before they were exploited by malicious actors or caused operational issues due to misconfiguration errors.
Computer System Professional
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Comp. Physics SLA
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed quality assurance, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Reduction of physical infrastructure footprint, provided streamlined solutions
- Managed high level weapons project IT infrastructure
- Define strategies, design, and deliverable deadlines through diligent project planning
- Maintained strong security hardening of deployed systems and standard baselines
- Establish and collaborate with program managers to determine budget resources and Information systems requirements
Computing Systems Professional
LANL - XIT-CSS / Weapons Analyst SLA
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintain thin client solution using Dell P45 zero clients using PCOIP.
- Debug, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux client and servers supporting W-13.
- Install and maintain license servers to support many different applications.
- Utilize configuration management using Ansible on linux systems.
- Deploy newly requested systems using an automated customized kick-start.
- Install and manage Abaqus analysis application.
- Running Abaqus codes & defining computing efficiencies on high performance computing systems.
- Collaborating with customers to define computing for a 5 year plan.
Computing Systems Professional
LANL - XIT-CSS / Intelligence Space & Research SLA
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Installed, configured, and maintained Linux systems using Red Hat Linux 4,5,6,&7.
- Ensured business continuity by designing and testing disaster recovery systems. (ISR Security Plan 7 day MAD)
- Utilized & implemented configuration updates or security modifications Cfengine2/3.
- Managed & coordinated infrastructure client and server deployments to support ISR Space and Weather School.
- Developed and implemented a custom Linux system to support the chemcam spectrometer for the mars rover.
- Managed over 500 server, client, & SunRay thin clients across 6 networks.
- Backup administration and security updates for Windows 2008 terminal servers.
- Netapp storage deployment and administration consisting of volume creation, quota management, export policies, updates and network configurations.
Graduate Student
Los Alamos National Lab - Collaboration & Mobility
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Performed system administartion for Windows Server 2012.
- Performed system administration for Citrix Desktop Apps.
- Performed application administration for Sharepoint.
- Managed Microsoft Lync project consisting of development, testing and implementation of instant messaging and video conference meetings.
- IoD system management using Vsphere for Microsoft Lync Development & Production environments.
- Established user training and installation documentation.
- Worked on site wide Skype federation through Verification & Validation processes.
Post Bachlor Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Network Eng.
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Ensured network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.
- Managed firewall, network monitoring and server monitoring both on and off-site.
- Implemented federal mandated security policies & procedures.
- Monitored site wide network devices via HPNA & Spectrum commercial monitoring tools.
Undergraduate Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory - NSOC
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Maintained network switch, router and firewalls supporting the institution.
- Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.
- Developed and designed wireless network for Area G data processing improvement.
- Designed, configured, and implemented new network infrastructure.
Education
Master of Science - Information Sys
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2014
Bachelor of Science - Bussiness Adm
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2012
Skills
- Linux, Windows and Mac support
- IT analytics and troubleshooting
- Virtual systems administration
- Design and implementation of IT architecture
- Configuration management
- Programmatic systems support
- ITIL Foundations certification
- Strategic planning
- Resource implementation
- Troubleshooting and maintaining networks
- Systems monitoring
- Project documentation
- Troubleshooting applications and systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Managing enterprise technologies
- New employee mentoring
- Application Administration
- Team Training
- Virtualization Technologies
Certification
Scrum Master Certified
Product Owner Certified
CISSP Training
Timeline
Information System Architect
Sandia National Laboratories - Enterprise Logging
12.2021 - Current
Computer System Professional
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Comp. Physics SLA
03.2019 - 12.2021
Computing Systems Professional
LANL - XIT-CSS / Weapons Analyst SLA
07.2018 - 03.2019
Computing Systems Professional
LANL - XIT-CSS / Intelligence Space & Research SLA
03.2014 - 07.2018
Graduate Student
Los Alamos National Lab - Collaboration & Mobility
11.2012 - 03.2015
Post Bachlor Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Network Eng.
05.2011 - 08.2012
Undergraduate Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory - NSOC
07.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Information Sys
University Of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Bussiness Adm
University Of Phoenix
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