Mathew Jones
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Systems Administrator with extensive experience at SAIC, specializing in server maintenance and virtualization technologies. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing complex issues and optimizing system performance. Skilled in managing security compliance and promoting team collaboration to achieve mission objectives. Focused on delivering innovative solutions and ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Administrator
SAIC
04.2021 - Current
- Management, Backups, and System upgrades of the DCGS-A family of Systems
- Management of the DCGS-A family of systems for all units under the command of 1st Army
- Maintain all 1st Army systems to full DISA RMF accreditation
- Perform routine maintenance of multiple Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems within a VmWare enviroment
Systems Administrator
SAIC
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Supporting US Forces Command with the Full Motion Video Mission throughout the Area of Operations for FORSCOM
- Contract Technical Lead for multiple sites across the United States utilizing several different systems
- Responsible for a full domain to include Active Directory, patch management, antivirus, User Account Management, Backups, and System upgrades of the MAAS System
- Management of the Converged Infrastructure/VM environment
- Maintain both systems to full DISA RMF accreditation
Systems Administrator
Harris Corporation
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Supporting NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space Network at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
- Part of a two-man team responsible for the operation of multiple networks across a 50-square mile area
- In charge of both systems administration and network administration for over 40 switches and 150 users
- Maintain communication for over 30+ critical NASA/JPL missions
Systems Administrator
Consolidated Networks Corp
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Position transferred from Raytheon Position
Systems Administrator
Raytheon Corporation
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Assigned to the Operations Group supporting the Warfighters Training Alliance
- Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers and workstations throughout the installation.
- Maintain access and documentation for access to Secret and FOUO Information systems.
- Generate SOPs for new installations and modifications of servers and workstations
- Add, modify, and remove users and administrators from Active Directory including PKI authentication cards.
- Install IAVA and third party security patches to workstations and servers throughout two separate domains.
Network Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Assigned to the Air Force JWICS Operations Center
- Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of a high level classification enterprise network
- Assisting in the certification for the operation of the Operations Center.
- Responsible for testing and evaluating new hardware and software prior to deployment worldwide
- Manage and maintain three Cisco Secure ACS servers for the domain.
- Manage lab network for compliance and operability on the Air Force JWICS network
- Assist in the operation and configuration of the F5 BIG-IP 8950 load balancers
Systems Engineer
Consultis Information Technology
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Assigned to the Networking team of Energy Transfer Corporation
- Responsible for the maintenance of several firewalls, routers, switches, DHCP servers, Remote Access servers for several hundred site across the Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
- Maintain maximum uptime for natural gas transmission systems
- Responsible for the configuration, backup, and upgrading of all network equipment for the corporation
- Integrating several companies into a single domain
Senior Network Administrator
Adjuvant Consulting Inc
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Assigned to the Air Force Recruiting Service Networking Team
- Responsible for the maintenance of several firewalls, ASA devices, Content Switches, DHCP servers, Remote Access servers, hardware and software VPN connections, and general network connectivity for over 2000 remote users
- Maintain connectivity and accessibility of a development network.
- Responsible for the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of over 200 Cisco 5505 devices
Electronic Technician, Journeyman
CSC
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Assigned to repair, upgrade, and maintain all variants of the AN/TSQ-226 Trojan Lite Satellite communication station, and the Prophet Spiral I system to include the T-Lite portion.
- Responsible for rebuilding and upgrading of all satellite communication equipment
- Performed configuration and implementation of several networks devices including routers, workstations, servers, VOIP phones, and printers
- Maintain proper documentation of funds and time for multiple government contracts
- Tasked to develop and expand the Regional Support operations for Fort Campbell with hopes to establish a local Regional Support Center for the base
GCCS Systems Administrator
L-3 Communications
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Maintain operability of thirty plus servers and over 140 clients.
- Clients vary from ICSF (Internet-based C4I System Framework) to C2PC (Command and Control PC) clients.
- Perform routine maintenance on all Common Operating Picture servers.
- Recently built 2 active directory servers and established trusts with 3 domains.
- Help maintain all clients to full DOD Gold Disk security compliance.
- Tasked as the lead to bring out CPOF suite operational.
- Maintain all switches in the Domain.
Senior Network Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for performing on-site or in-house servicing, repairs and/or installations of various Cisco products including routers, switches, and VOIP telephony systems.
- Performed configuration and implementation of several networks devices including routers, workstations, servers, VOIP phones, and printers
- Provides technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment
- Serve as customer contact on technical and service related
- Responsible for multiple secure networks for forward deployed systems in hostile environment
- Currently the site lead for all terrestrial circuit that come into and passes through facility.
- Perform the configuration and setup of multiple types of cryptographic equipment to include KIV-7, KG-174, KG-175, and Sectera
Electronic Maintenance Technician
ManTech Telecommunications and Information Systems Corporation
06.2005 - 02.2006
- Assigned to repair, upgrade, and maintain the AN/TSQ-190 Trojan Spirit Satellite communication station
- Performed configuration and implementation of several networks devices including routers, workstations, servers, VOIP phones, and printers
- Maintain proper documentation of funds and time for multiple government contracts
Field Service Engineer
ABB Automation Services
09.2000 - 04.2005
- Assigned to Republic Paperboard Company, Lawton, OK-assuming full responsibility after only three weeks
- Serves as key contact and customer service liaison
- Maintains, repairs, and upgrades quality control system and Distributive Control systems
- Inspects and maintains radiological sources
- Provides round-the-clock emergency services
- Maintained multiple communications networks for data transfer that include serial, SCSI, and Fiber Optic networks
- Local project lead of a 14 camera high speed hole detection system
Test Technician
Medtronic
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Instructed electronic assembly crews on proper layout and soldering of printed circuit boards
- Repaired faulty and failed N.I.M. (Nerve Impulse Monitor) Response units
- Ensured compliance with American National Standards Institute guidelines for soldering Class 2 printed circuit boards
Work Center Supervisor/Lead SONAR Maintenance Technician
US Navy
06.1994 - 06.2000
- Facilitated training sessions on new processes or equipment.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of work center teams.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Management
Park University
Parkville, MOSkills
- Device configuration
- Technical education
- Diagnosing issues
- Server maintenance
- Virtualization technologies
- System management
Websites
Certification
- CompTIA Network + and Security + certification, CompTIA, COMP001005578398
- CCNA certification, Cisco, CSCO11294786
- ITIL Foundation V2
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with RADAR Endorsement
- FCC GMDSS Radio Maintainer License
- Master of Communications Technology from the National Radio Examiners
- DCGS-A Field Service Engineer Course
Timeline
Systems Administrator
SAIC
04.2021 - Current
Systems Administrator
SAIC
11.2017 - 04.2021
Systems Administrator
Harris Corporation
01.2017 - 07.2017
Systems Administrator
Consolidated Networks Corp
11.2015 - 01.2017
Systems Administrator
Raytheon Corporation
06.2015 - 11.2015
Network Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
05.2013 - 05.2015
Systems Engineer
Consultis Information Technology
12.2012 - 05.2013
Senior Network Administrator
Adjuvant Consulting Inc
08.2011 - 12.2012
Electronic Technician, Journeyman
CSC
09.2009 - 08.2011
GCCS Systems Administrator
L-3 Communications
01.2008 - 09.2009
Senior Network Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
02.2006 - 01.2008
Electronic Maintenance Technician
ManTech Telecommunications and Information Systems Corporation
06.2005 - 02.2006
Field Service Engineer
ABB Automation Services
09.2000 - 04.2005
Test Technician
Medtronic
06.2000 - 09.2000
Work Center Supervisor/Lead SONAR Maintenance Technician
US Navy
06.1994 - 06.2000
Bachelors of Science - Management
Park University