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Tampa,FL

Summary

Accomplished professional seeking a challenging position utilizing a background in on-premise LAN/WAN environments, managing multiple priorities and successfully meeting client demands. Hard working and committed professional who is eager to make a positive contribution to any organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Infrastructure Analyst

Peraton
11.2020 - Current
  • Implement and maintain multiple VMware vSphere & Nutanix clusters within the USSOCOM enterprise.
  • Monitor environment health & prioritize high severity incidents to improve service availability.
  • Troubleshoot & resolve problems associated with VMware ESXi hosts and Nutanix AOS/AHV platform.
  • Install patches on VMware/Nutanix hosts, create & migrate Linux/Windows VMs, and upgrade Dell iDRAC firmware.
  • Develop and maintain capacity planning reports and performance tuning for VMware vSphere environment.

Network Administrator

SOS International, LLC
04.2018 - 11.2020
  • Provided daily operations support to 25 CENTRIXS coalition locations within USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility and proactively monitoring five networks consisting of 300+ network endpoints.
  • Enhanced network security through installation of Cisco ASR Routers, Layer 3 Switches, Cisco Unified Communications Managers, Aruba Mobility Controllers, Cisco FirePower, and encryption devices.
  • Improved network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.

Systems Engineer

GDIT
10.2015 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for creating and managing user accounts, groups, Windows 2012/2016 servers, and Windows 10 workstations within USSOUTHCOM Active Directory domain.
  • Supported and administered multiple sites within a VMware Infrastructure, applied latest upgrades, patches and security updates to maintain a secure posture.
  • Managed AD services and troubleshot user workstation issues.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes by creating comprehensive documentation to guide support teams.

Systems Engineer

Smartronix
11.2008 - 09.2015
  • Provided NAVAIR Data Center & technical refresh support to USSOCOM SCAMPI program at MacDill AFB.
  • Collaborated with different teams to design, plan, configure, and install Windows Servers, Cisco switches, Cisco ASR routers, Riverbeds, and encryption devices to support Special Operations Forces.
  • Maintained documentation of client networks and systems, created comprehensive documentation as it relates to servers and application topology, network equipment, and created project plans, designed and implemented solutions.
  • Conducted site surveys and made recommendations for infrastructure upgrades, disaster recovery, network appliances, and servers.

Skills

  • CompTIA Security CE
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Nutanix Certified Professional 65
  • VMware Certified Professional Data Center 2023 (VCP)

Additional Information

  • 15 years of overall experience with infrastructure in Cisco, Vmware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 10, & Linux platforms.
  • Significant experience patching critical virtual & physical infrastructure systems to comply with STIG requirements.
  • Knowledge implementing and supporting VMware ESXi environments with the ability to integrate a Nutanix storage solution.
  • Develop technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, user guides, Visio drawings, and implementation plans.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and shift priorities in a fast paced environment.

Timeline

IT Infrastructure Analyst

Peraton
11.2020 - Current

Network Administrator

SOS International, LLC
04.2018 - 11.2020

Systems Engineer

GDIT
10.2015 - 04.2018

Systems Engineer

Smartronix
11.2008 - 09.2015

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