RICHON THERIAULT

Maintained cloud Platform as a Service for multiple intelligence and defense tenants, providing satellite and terrestrial space weather data.

Ensured optimal performance of Linux-hosted applications and deployed new functionalities.

Designed, developed, tested, and maintained private cloud services for RSA and Space Force

Supported cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and OpenStack to enhance operational capabilities.

Utilized Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift for efficient container management.

• Oversaw the maintenance and support of 1,000+ Linux-based servers across enterprise environments, ensuring continuous availability, robust security, and scalable performance.
• Provisioned and configured Linux systems using Puppet; automated lifecycle management—including patching and compliance—via Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.
  Authored custom Ansible playbooks to streamline multi-environment deployments and orchestration workflows.
• Provisioned and configured Linux systems using Puppet; automated lifecycle management—including patching and compliance—via Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.Authored custom Ansible playbooks to streamline multi-environment deployments and orchestration workflows.
• Managed containerized workloads with Docker and Harbor, securing image repositories and streamlining CI/CD processes.
• Administered virtual infrastructure using vSphere, monitoring performance and allocating resources for optimal system reliability.
• Utilized Git for version control and collaboration, maintaining infrastructure-as-code and ensuring accurate tracking of configuration changes.

• Primarily responsible for battlefield signals and system support terminals and communications.
• Deployed VMware ESXi technologies with expertise in HA/DRS, P2V, and ESX migrations of vSphere. Managed business-critical technologies like vSphere View and VMware SRM. Experienced in Virtual Infrastructure, vSphere Client, and setting up ESXi in virtual environments.
• Proficient with Workstation VMware Routing and Remote Access. Installed, operated, and maintained computer systems, LANs, and COTS equipment (routers, switches, desktops, laptops). Performed system and network administration, including NETOPS Service Desk Management and WAN planning, configuration, management, and monitoring.

• Maintain 100+ systems and applications for network and communication architecture, including Oracle/Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu servers, Windows Servers, and VMware ESXi Hosts/vCenter servers.
• Manage applications like UNICORN AOC, Trusted Manager, SecureView, and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliances. Handle MySQL databases, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Developed and maintained Python, PowerShell, and Bash scripts for systems administration, data processing, and server upkeep.
• Automated infrastructure tasks using Ansible, including configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration; created custom playbooks to standardize and accelerate workflows

• Ensures overall integration and upkeep of all networks and enterprise management services to include all servers, workstations, and access accounting functions of over 300 systems. Managing Protocols such as: SSH, SFTP, FTP, HTTP, LDAP and DNS. Using package management tools like YUM, DNF and/or APT
• Install, configure, analyze, develop, test, modify and maintain solutions for operating systems, hardware, and application software to meet enterprise management and DPA systems analysis and/or integration requirements IAW established IT and government standards (e.g. network services, operating system patches, application software patches, and maintenance of software licenses). Actively working with Windows Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, RedHat Linux, TCP/IP, Active Directory, NTP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Using Linux Puppet (configuration management tool)
• Performs user account, group, and home directory maintenance for Unix and Windows workstations and servers, coordinating with DCGS Network Security (IA) as required

• Maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on navy pilot and air systems like REDHAT LINUX, TCTS AS, EWS Servers, JDS, Solar Winds, ICADS, Iridium, COMMS, and IMPASS. As well as running account and security updates, patches, and managing Microsoft Active Directory.

• Assists in planning, configuring, managing, and monitoring the WAN. Interacts with customers to provide and prioritize information regarding Data Analysis products and services.
• Troubleshoots Microsoft Office tools, operating systems, and email software. Provides technical support via email, chat, or phone for computer systems, hardware, and software.
• Uses the SM7 ticketing system to track and resolve issues with excellent service and compassion. Acts as a liaison for customers, maintaining knowledge of company products and customer service processes

• Designed and developed web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring visual appeal and functionality.
• Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and designed responsive web pages optimized for various devices and browsers, enhancing user experience.
• Conducted testing and debugging to resolve issues, maintaining websites and ensuring optimal performance using SQL, Visual Studio Code, Bootstrap, and Squarespace.