Engineer Active Directory

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Sajan P Samuel

System Administrator /Network Engineer

Resident Status: Green Card holder

Availability: Immediate

Contact: 917-***-****

E-Mail: ******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

V Seven years of rich experience in IT Infrastructure Management,

Network Management, System Administration and Technical Support.

V Proficient in setting up IT Infrastructure including Wide Area and

Local Area Networks, Security Management Systems & Server's

Administration.

V Experienced in Routing, Switching, IP addressing and IP Subnetting.

V Experienced in Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007, 2010 Administration.

V Expert in administrating ADS, DNS, SMTP, POP3, VMware, ESXi and DHCP

and Mac OSX.

V Experienced in backup solutions like Veritas net backup, Backup Exec

12.5.

V Good knowledge of SQL Server 2005 and SAP R/3

V Experienced in managing Symantec End Point Security.

V Adept in IT Infrastructure Management, Technology Resource

Administration with experience of establishing vendor networks,

forging strategic alliances & partnerships.

V Adept at mapping client's requirements, custom designing solutions and

troubleshooting for complex information systems management.

V Result oriented team player with demonstrated ability to respond to a

fast paced dynamic environment with enthusiasm & confidence.

V Strong IT/business experience and knowledge in clarifying business

requirements and designing IT processes and system improvements to

increase productivity and reducing cost, thereby improving the ROl of

the organization.

V Experienced in designing & implementing Security Solutions after

understanding the nature of business, its criticality and the existing

Infrastructure deployed.

V Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Interfaces

effectively with upper management, subordinates, vendors, co-workers &

peers.

V Ability to keep abreast of current technologies and updates.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

V Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE 2003)

V Microsoft Certified System Administrator: Messaging on Microsoft

Windows Server 2003 (MCSA 2003).

V Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

EDUCATION

MCA (Masters of Computer Applications) from Anna University

SKILL SET

Technical

Servers : IBM Series, HP Proliant, HP Compaq & Dell

power edge series.

Operating Systems : Windows 2003, 2000, Vista, XP, Win 7, Linux,

Mac OSX

Proxy Servers : Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0, Win Proxy.

Web Servers : Microsoft IIS 4.0 and 5.0, Apache.

Mailing Servers : MS Exchange Server 2000, 2003 and 2010

Networking : Cisco 6500 core switches,Cisco Routers 2800&3800

series,Cisco switches 2900 &3500 series

Protocol : OSPF, HSRP, RIP, VTP, PPP, IS-IS, IGRP, EIGRP,

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX.

Other Products : SAN,Oracle 10g,9i,Citrix

Security : Cisco PIX, Digital Certificates & encryption

mechanisms.

Tools/Applications : IIS, DHCP, Active Directory Services, Network

Monitoring Tools, DNS, MS SQL, SMS 2003,VB Script.

Wan Technologies : Leased Lines, ISDN, Frame-Relay, X.25, ATM's, T1,

T3.

Backup Solutions : Symantec Backup exec 12.5.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERENCE

Professional Access Ltd. NYC, New York

July'08 -Till date

Designation: System & Network Administrator

Job Profile:

. Managing users, groups and other resources using Active Directory

System.

. Troubleshooting PC and MAC related issues for onsite and remote users.

. Configuring Mail client for Mac users.

. Configuring and supporting email for mobile users for devices such as

blackberry and I phone.

. Designing Backup Strategy using Veritas Backup Exec 12.5.

. Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows Server NT, 2000 and 2003.

. Installing, configuring and maintaining Exchange server 2000 and 2003

and 2007.

. Installing, configuring and maintaining Proxy Server / IIS 6.0 /

Remote Access Server, Application Software, Anti-Viruses & Hardware.

. Managing and maintaining various Windows servers like File server,

Database Server, Software update server, Antivirus server and SAP

server etc.

. Administering DNS WINS and DHCP in a Windows Server 2003 network.

. Administered and monitored ESXi hosts and VMs using VSphere 4.

. Administered and managed Virtual center server.Worked on Microsoft

clustering, configuration

. Managing and maintaining physical and logical devices.

. Administering group policies using Active Directory System.

. Negotiating with vendors and purchasing all computer equipment and

peripherals.

. Regular checking of Network and Servers working status.

. Supporting and maintaining Nortel and Sonicwall VPN.VB scriptingVB

scripting

. Managing the overall administration of LAN, WAN, (VPN, Internet, VLAN)

involving design of network layouts, configuration and maintenance of

application servers and databases.

. Identifying and eliminating single point of failures, proactively,

without impacting the business operations.

. Designing & implementing Firewalls, Security Products & review the

same on periodic basis.

. Inventory Management & Change Management, to keep track of

configuration changes.

. Provided Regional Desktop Support including Hardware and Software.

Accurum Technologies LLC, North Brunswick, NJ

Nov'07 - June'08

Designation: System Administrator

Job Profile:

. Level 2 server support of the Windows NT/2000/2003 servers in an

enterprise environment, around 300 servers in production.

. Installed and configured ADS, WINS, DNS, SAN Secure FTP and SSL

Certificates.

. Administering Hardware and Software on Windows 2003, 2000 & NT Servers

including troubleshooting, security management. Planning and

installation of Windows 2003/2000, Exchange 2003/2000. Migrating from

Windows NT to Windows 2003 Active Directory.

. Monitoring Exchange 2000 Message Queue, Exchange Services. Supporting

Windows 2000/2003 on HP Prolaint servers. Active Directory running in

mixed mode with exchange 2003.

. Backing up the various server's data using veritas Net backup and

backupexec.

. In depth knowledge of Active Directory sites and Group policies in

relation to software deployment, security settings, application

settings.

. Worked on Microsoft clustering and configuration.

. Performance monitoring of Business critical servers. Installed and

configured VMware servers (ESXi4). Monitoring of VM using VMWARE

control center.

. Supported IIS servers and Web services. HTML programming and web site

design

. Manage multi-sites uptime and downtime coordination with internal

customers, server owners, external support vendors, business partners

and system owners. Configuring CISCO switches/routers. Good

understanding of security principles and networking protocols.

. TCP/IP connectivity and configuration of DHCP, DNS, WINS, NFS, HTTP

and FTP services

. Ensuring that all servers are free from virus infection and servers

(NT Security Role), as well as performing Server Quality Control to

ensure servers conform to Agilent Standard and Policies. Provide

timely feedback and keep customers updated on their issues.

ICFAI University, Mumbai, India

Jul 06- Nov 07

Designation: System Engineer

Job Profile:

. Routine system administration tasks including user and group account

maintenance, administering shared folders, monitor event logs, FTP,

SMTP, SPF & MX records and IIS logs.

. Administered tape backups and restore on VERITAS Backup exec8.6 and

Microsoft back up onto disks tape maintenance and disaster recovery.

. Installed and configured print servers and print devices.

. Configured and managed security policies and group policies for users

and group accounts. Installed software onto work stations using group

policies.

. Configured DNS, WINS and DHCP services.

. Installed and configured CISCO routers and switches and configured

subnets, implemented network security using access lists.

. Creation and maintenance of user and group accounts using ADS.

. Planning and designing image - based installation, hardware and

software differences among computers using different tool (sysprep and

Riprep). Create an image of an existing installation and replicate

that image to an available Remote Installation Service (RIS) server on

the network.

. Updating all the client machines and troubleshooting antivirus related

issues are also part of job.

. Installed,configured and Managed Exchange server 2000 and 2003.

Wipro Infotech, Mumbai, India

Feb '04 - Jul'06

Designation: Network & System Administrator

Job Profile:

. Handling Cisco Router series 7200,3600,2600 and Catalyst Switches 4506

& 3550

. VLAN configuration and security components.

. MPLS Layer 3 and 2 VPNs use a peer to peer VPN Model that leverages

BGP. Handling fiber optic network, wireless communication, Lucent

EPABX (Basic Telephone Communication), setting up server and proxy

server.

. Support and maintain networking devices, cabling and standalone

systems as part of job duties. Maintain systems up to date with the

latest OS patches. Install different software on the systems. Install

and managing network devices including Hubs, Switches.

. Installed and supported systems with various operating systems like

Dos, Windows 9 xs, Windows2000, Windows XP and Windows - NT Platform.

Supported and maintained Compaq deskpro systems, Compaq & IBM laptops

and HP personal & network printers.

. Duties also include maintaining user, group accounts and disk

management, allocate disk quotas and monitoring system usage.

. Responsibilities include setting up, trouble shooting network printers

for Windows and UNIX users. Configure and Administer the Windows NT

PDC and BDC and system policies.

. Updated service packs, security patches and administered virus

protection with Norton Antivirus on file and mail servers and

desktops. Responsibilities also include scheduling and running tape

backups and restores

. Installation & configuration of D-link switches along with Cascading

using wireless canopy backbone design & supervised Cat6 cabling. Also

Configured the Windows XP for networking TCP/IP with ERP Oracle

system.

. Assisting in installation & configuration computers VPN Client (ERP

system - implementation) data transfer between two office for the

Windows XP machine.

. Installation & configuration of network printers for Xerox work center

M118i printer using TCP/IP protocol on Windows XP & Windows 2003.

. Installed & configured Windows 2003 server with RAID Features.

Installed & configured Windows 2003 in roll of PDC with 30 Windows XP

Based pc's.

Extreme World Pvt. Ltd, Kerala, India

Mar'03 -Jan'04

Designation: Network & System Engineer

Job Profile:

. Configuring OSPF, RIP, EIGRP protocols and IP subnetting.

. Configuring Routers 2600and Switches 2900.

. Configure and implement Remote Access Solution: VPN, ISDN dial up,

Fractional T1

. Designing Backup Strategy & ensuring scheduled / unscheduled backups

as per the backup plan.

. Installing, configuring and maintaining Operating Systems, Mail

Server/ Proxy Server / Web Servers / Remote Access Server, Application

Software, Anti-Viruses & Hardware.

. Configuring and managing administering MS-Exchange 2003exchange 2000

. Operating Systems and Application Level Patch Management, to safeguard

Infrastructure from latest threats

. Active Directory and Windows NT Administration.

. Managing the overall administration of LAN, WAN, (VPN, Internet, VLAN)

involving design of network layouts, configuration and maintenance of

application servers and databases.

. Managing user profiles and managing group policies.

Sify Internet Service, TamilNadu, India

Feb'02 - Mar'03

Designation: Network Technician Consultant

Job Profile:

. Provided Desktop support, System Support, Hardware and Networking

support, Sales and services.

. Operated master consoles in order to monitor the performance of

computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network

access and usages.

. Planned, coordinated and implemented network security measures to

project data, software and hardware.

. Provided support to the printers both network and system printers on

critical basis. Performed routine network startup and shutdown

procedures and maintained control records Established and maintained

computer policy technical manual

. Backing up data using NT backup

. Managed Group and System Policies.

. Installed and configured DHCP Client/Server

. Active Directory and Windows NT Administration

. Installed and configured workstations for IP based LAN's

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