Hi, I’m
Rex Mitchell
Senior System Administrator
Peyton,CO
Summary
Driven Senior Systems Administrator with 20 years of expertise in design, development and maintenance of complex software and hardware including management of server infrastructures and data center operations across
operating system platforms. Proven track record of designing and deploying systems that are secure, reliable, and optimized for maximum performance. Possess strong knowledge of system and network administration processes and best practices, as well as outstanding problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
* Seeking remote or hybrid Information Technology position
* United States Air Force (1985 - 2006)
* Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Overview
20
years of professional experience
8
Certification
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
517 Software Engineering SquadronSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado
Senior Systems Administrator
07.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Senior Systems Administrator for the Air Force GPS Launch and early orbit, Anomaly resolution, and Disposal Operations Program
- Expert knowledge of and skill in applying planning principles, concepts, methods and standards to infrastructure development and management, system/network integration, IT acquisition, lifecycle management, hardware and software development, maintenance, and sustainment sufficient to organize the research, development, and adoption of technical standards and solutions that promote the insertion of new technologies in an effective manner.
- Responsible for the planning and coordination of the installation, testing, operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large scale hardware and software systems for the Air Force GPS Program.
- Expert knowledge of current and new IT systems architectures, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology utilized in the government and private industry.
- Exceptional knowledge and experience with computer systems for Windows and Unix-based systems.
- Develop internal processes, plans, requirements, and procedures to ensure IT infrastructure supports the current and future needs.
United States Strategic CommandSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado
Systems Administrator and Network Defense
04.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Systems Administrator and Network Defense for United States Strategic Command Joint Functional Component Command Integrated Missile Defense organization
- Knowledge of the Ballistic Missile Defense Communications Network and Communications Configuration, and protocols sufficient to plan, design, develop, and integrate network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures.
- Expert knowledge of current and new systems architectures, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology utilizes in the government, private industry and academia.
- Planned and coordinated the installation, testing, operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large scale hardware and software systems for the cyber security organization.
- Expert knowledge of and skill in applying planning principles, concepts, methods and standards to infrastructure development and management, system/network integration, IT acquisition, lifecycle management, hardware and software development, maintenance, and sustainment sufficient to organize the research, development, and adoption of technical standards and solutions that promote the insertion of new technologies in an effective manner.
Education
Colorado Technical UniversityColorado Springs, CO
MBA from Network And Information Technology Management
08.2010 - 06.2014
Colorado Technical UniversityColorado Springs, CO
Master of Science from Information Technology
08.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Configuration management
- Incident management
- Capacity planning
- Disaster recovery planning
- Patch management
- Backup and recovery
- System automation
- Network administration
- IT security management
- Software deployment
- IT procedure development
- Program installations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- System upgrades
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Systems deployment
- Help desk software
- Support request management
- Storage management
- Third-party integration
- Performance analysis
- End-user training
- User access management
- Technical support
- Threat assessment
- Data security
- Software testing
- Windows 95/98/2000/XP/XP pro/nt
- Windows server 2003
- Organizational leadership
- System monitoring
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Performance tuning
- Disaster recovery
- Server management
- System performance monitoring
- Hardware troubleshooting
- System logic management
- Network performance monitoring
- Enterprise technology
- Firewall configuration
- PC diagnostics
- Network protocols
- Server and system administration
- Active directory
- Software installation
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Network +
- Security +
- Oracle Database Administrator
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