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MIKAL FURNELL

Fredericksburg,Virginia

Summary

System Administrator QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Performance-focused, goal-driven, and highly analytical professional with hands-on experience in system administration. Recognized for strategic and proactive management approach and technical aptitudes in identifying solutions and coordinating team efforts. Adept at handling and resolving software problems through outstanding decision-making skills. Armed with comprehensive background in researching, testing and evaluating new or existing technology to improve the overall operational effectiveness. Equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal aptitudes, capable of establishing work relationships with various professionals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Linux System Engineer

Novetta INC, CAROLINA
Quantico
09.2018 - Current
  • Update RHEL 6 and RHEL 7 operating systems, Postgresql 10 and 11 databases, and in-house developed web-based applications
  • Troubleshot issues with applications including bugs, database permissions issues, slow query results and time outs, and broken functions
  • Work closely with developers and senior engineering team to fix systemic issues and plan out data architecture for both Afghanistan and Iraq clusters
  • Perform data migration from Cassandra to Postgresql 10 and then on to Postgresql 11
  • Maintain customer relations while working with users for training of new applications and through contract negotiations
  • Give briefs to CTO and high level military officials on the capabilities of system
  • Create python and bash scripts to dynamically update intelligence data within system to provide the warfighter with additional intelligence information
  • For example taking data acquired through an API that represents location data from MIRC channels and transforming that data into a layer that can be displayed on a map.

Senior System Administrator

SIGMA DEFENSE SYSTEMS INC, CAROLINA
POPE, NORTH
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Perform the execution and maintenance of four Active Directory domains spanning multiple domain controllers
  • Lead the deployment of multiple SolarWinds services, which include Network Performance Monitor, Network Configuration Manager, Server and Application Monitor, Virtualization Manager, Log and Event Manager, Network Traffic Analyzer, and DameWare Remote Support Centralized
  • Make use of domain integrated Certificate Authority in maintaining certificate services for verification as well as managing DISA STIG restrictions in browsing web pages
  • Take charge of the preparation and documentation of test procedures before the deployment of system to other sites
  • Participate in meetings with vendors and information assurance (IA) to discuss development of effective solutions for AISR enclave
  • Install and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on a disconnected network
  • Deliver VMware along with the Cisco Hyperflex system which involve the management of vCenter and all ESXi configuration such as networking, STIGs, HA, and DRS
  • Develop system functionality and security baseline such as GPOs, DFS, and PowerShell scripts for both Windows environments and VMWare
  • Efficiently handle the deployment of DHCP services for workstation laptops with 802.1x authentication
  • Oversee the maintenance of AD integrated DNS services such as domain records, host records, and manual input server domain
  • Administer several Linux servers of different distributions including Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu
  • Observe strict compliance with information assurance (IA) policy for Active Directory OU structure and GPO placement and testing
  • Implement DISA STIGs to all VMs, servers, and application in AISR enclave in adherence to RMF controls

VMWare Administrator

ARMA GLOBAL CORPORATION
FORT BRAGG, NC
01.2017
  • Conducted verification of alarms on vCenter Web Client and remediation of issues
  • Developed and executed Windows Server 2012 R2 template for new VMs for adding services
  • Utilized Remedy System for the development and removal of VMs
  • Guaranteed the maintenance of both classified and unclassified systems, as well as the ESXi hardware with no support contract with HPE

Tactical Intelligence, Field Service Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology
FORT BRAGG, NC
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Managing information technology systems throughout CONUS East region, deploying to support systems in combat zones
  • Created and deployed images using Ghost and OVF templates and ensured proper configuration for network connectivity, and used dual-boot for multiple operating systems as required system operation
  • Managing systems with complex encryption required by the military to be certified on classified networks
  • Maintaining subsystems that contain seventeen VMs that interact requiring various proprietary services and certificates to operate in an HA environment on four ESXi servers connected to a SAN using FCoE to provide access data with both LUNs and NFS administration(some SAMBA experience).Manage both LAN and WAN through simple Ethernet and Fiber connections as well as satellite connections using Ku and C band
  • Training new users on software installed on the system with each upgrade
  • Writing basic scripts in Ruby, Powershell, and Bash to accomplish simple tasks that need to be done multiple times to save many manhours.

Education

Vendor Certifications Linux Essentials, ITIL Foundations, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security - undefined

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE

Skills

Technical Supportundefined

Timeline

Linux System Engineer

Novetta INC, CAROLINA
09.2018 - Current

Senior System Administrator

SIGMA DEFENSE SYSTEMS INC, CAROLINA
06.2017 - 09.2018

VMWare Administrator

ARMA GLOBAL CORPORATION
01.2017

Tactical Intelligence, Field Service Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology
01.2014 - 01.2017

Vendor Certifications Linux Essentials, ITIL Foundations, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security - undefined

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE

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