Open To Work
Norman McCaffery
Ozark,United States
Summary
Senior systems analyst with extensive experience in network security and VMware management at Plateau Group. Successfully optimized performance for over 260 servers, enhancing system reliability through effective team leadership. Proficient in utilizing monitoring tools to ensure seamless operations in complex environments. Strong focus on collaboration to drive operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
Plateau Group
05.2019 - Current
- Configuration, documentation and maintenance of all Cisco routers and switches for the US Army Safety Center/US Army Combat Readiness Center.
- Supervised personnel managing daily operations and maintenance of government-owned client-server local area network and datacenter.
- Deployed, operated and troubleshot hardware and software issues for Windows 2016 and Windows 2019, VMWare and Hyper-V clusters.
- Maintained and administered 260 Windows servers, Microsoft SQL servers, Windows NAS servers, and Dell/EMC Unity NAS, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Maintain and administer approximately 260 Windows servers, Microsoft SQL servers, Windows NAS servers and Dell/EMC Unity NAS.
- Plan, build, deploy and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare clusters for virtualized server environment.
- Assigned user rights and permissions to LAN resources, monitored for unauthorized access, and ensured availability of current virus signature files.
- Monitor and maintain multiple Storage Area Networks (SAN) on a daily basis. These include 3PAR 7200’s and Dell/EMC Unity systems.
- Monitored and maintained Cisco Nexus 7010 core switch at US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center, configuring routing, VLAN assignment, trunked uplinks to Cisco 3750 switches, MAC address filtering, TACACS+ setup, and DOT1x device authentication.
- Installed and maintain multiple failover firewalls. Using Cisco ASA 5585, 5540 and 5510 appliances. These are configured as Active/Passive pairs and are also configured as concentrators for remote users and Site-to-Site VPN.
- Operated Fluke network test equipment for fiber certification and troubleshooting.
- Installed and maintained multiple failover firewalls using Cisco ASA 5585, 5540, and 5510 appliances configured as Active/Passive pairs and concentrators for remote users and Site-to-Site VPN.
- Support and perform RMF/ATO activities for customer applications.
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
OM Group Inc.
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Configuration, documentation and maintenance of all Cisco routers and switches for the US Army Safety Center/US Army Combat Readiness Center.
- Supervised personnel for daily operations and maintenance of government-owned client-server local area network and datacenter, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Perform the duties of a government local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) administrator that includes the installation and configuration of Cisco network switches, routers, VPN devices and RADIUS servers. Including Catalyst switches, Nexus switches, ASA Firewalls/VPN and ACS/ISE authentication. Troubleshooting of hardware and software problems and monitoring network usage. Provide technical advice and assistance on hardware and O/S issues.
- Monitored and maintained Cisco Nexus 7010 core switch at US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center, configuring routing, VLAN assignment, trunked uplinks to Cisco 3750 switches, MAC Address filtering, TACACS+ setup, and DOT1x device authentication.
- Installed and maintain multiple failover firewalls. Using Cisco ASA 5585, 5540 and 5510 appliances. These are configured as Active/Passive pairs and are also configured as concentrators for remote users and Site-to-Site VPN.
- Monitor and maintain multiple Storage Area Networks (SAN) on a daily basis. These include 3PAR 7200’s and Dell/EMC Unity systems.
- Set up and maintained multiple system and network monitoring products, including Microsoft System Center, HP Oneview, Solarwinds Orion (all modules), WebSense filter, Cisco Sourcefire IDS/IPS, Cisco Prime, APC DataCenter Expert, and Forescout CounterACT, enhancing network visibility and management.
- Deployed, operated, and troubleshot hardware and software issues for Windows 2016 and Windows 2019, VMWare, and Hyper-V clusters.
- Maintain and administer approximately 260 Windows servers, Microsoft SQL servers, Windows NAS servers and Dell/EMC Unity NAS.
- Plan, build, deploy and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare clusters for virtualized server environment.
- Designed, installed, and maintained HP Blade Systems, including connections to 3PAR SANs and upgrades to firmware.
- Managed user rights and permissions for local area network resources, ensuring secure access and compliance with security protocols.
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
Global Support Systems/Bering Straits
Anchorage, United States
01.2011 - 05.2018
- Configuration, documentation and maintenance of all Cisco routers and switches for the US Army Safety Center/US Army Combat Readiness Center.
- Supervised personnel in daily operations and maintenance of government-owned client-server local area network and datacenter.
- Deployed, operated, and troubleshot hardware and software issues for Windows 2016 and Windows 2019, VMWare, and Hyper-V clusters.
- Maintain and administer approximately 260 Windows servers, Microsoft SQL servers, Windows NAS servers and Dell/EMC Unity NAS.
- Plan, build, deploy and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare clusters for virtualized server environment.
- Performed duties as LAN and WAN administrator, including installation and configuration of Cisco switches, routers, VPN devices, and RADIUS servers. Troubleshot hardware and software issues while monitoring network usage and providing technical advice on hardware and O/S problems.
- Assigned user rights and permissions to LAN resources.
- Monitor and maintain Cisco Nexus 7010 core switch at the US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. This included all facets of configuring routing, VLAN assignment, Trunked uplinks to Cisco 3750 switches, MAC Address filtering, TACACS+ setup and DOT1x device authentication.
- Setup and maintain multiple system and network monitoring products including; Microsoft System Center, HP Oneview, Solarwinds Orion (All modules), WebSense filter, Cisco Sourcefire IDS/IPS, Cisco Prime, APC DataCenter Expert, Forescout CounterACT.
- Assisted in design, installation and maintenance of HP Blade Systems. This includes connections to 3PAR SANs, trunked and teamed connections to the network and upgrades to physical blades as well as upgrades to firmware. These systems include HP Virtual connect fabrics and Synergy systems.
- Installed and maintained failover firewalls with Cisco ASA 5585, 5540, and 5510 appliances, configured as Active/Passive pairs and concentrators for remote users and Site-to-Site VPN.
Senior Network Administrator
Cobro Corp/Westar/QinetiQ
04.2001 - 04.2011
- Configuration, documentation and maintenance of all Cisco routers and switches for the US Army Safety Center/US Army Combat Readiness Center.
- Supervised personnel overseeing daily operations and maintenance of government-owned client-server local area network, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintained the continued operation, troubleshot hardware and software problems, and ensured connectivity of over 200 user workstations running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 2003, and Windows 2008 operating systems.
- Ensured continued operation and troubleshooting of hardware and software for over 200 user workstations running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 2003, and Windows 2008 operating systems.
- Maintain and administer approximately 120 Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 servers, assist in the administration of Microsoft SQL servers, and Windows NAS servers.
- Provide security by assigning user rights and permissions to LAN resources, assisting in ensuring current virus signature files are available, and monitoring for attempted unauthorized access.
- Monitor and maintain multiple Storage Area Networks (SAN) on a daily basis. These include HP EVA 4400, HP EVA 8400 and Compellent SANs.
- Analyzed, designed, procured, installed, and configured the current Cisco 6513 Gigabit Ethernet core switch at the US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. This included all facets of configuring routing, VLAN assignment, Trunked uplinks to Cisco 3750 switches, MAC Address filtering, TACACS+ setup, Installation of Cisco NAM module and Installation of Cisco IDSM-2 module.
- Installed multiple failover firewalls. Using Cisco ASA 5540 and 5510 appliances. These are configured as Active/Passive pairs and are also configured as VPN concentrators.
- Assisted in design, installation and maintenance of HP Blade Systems. This includes connections to HP EVA SAN, trunked and teamed connections to the network and upgrades to physical blades as well as upgrades to firmware.
- Operation of Fluke network test equipment, including DTX-1800 for Fiber certification and troubleshooting.
Skills
- Network security
- Cloud management
- DevOps practices
- VMware and Azure expertise
- Network design
- Windows and Linux
- Monitoring tools
- Data backup
- Hardware support
- HPE Synergy
- Forescout integration
Citizenship
United States
Personal Information
Title: Network/Cloud Senior System Administrator
Employee Status
Full-Time
Security Clearance
Top Secret
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$120000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
Plateau Group
05.2019 - Current
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
OM Group Inc.
04.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
Global Support Systems/Bering Straits
01.2011 - 05.2018
Senior Network Administrator
Cobro Corp/Westar/QinetiQ
04.2001 - 04.2011