David R. Deal____________________________________________________________
**** ******* **, ******** *******, CO 80911
719-***-****; ********@*****.***
Computer Systems Engineer
( Successful and accomplished Computer Systems Engineer with 16 years
experience in Information Technology within the Department of Defense
and commercial sectors with progressive experience in enterprise level
Information Technology to include Windows, UNIX, and Linux
administration, Active Directory management, Network Administrations,
Information Assurance, Database Management, and a full understanding
of the SDLC.
Areas of Expertise:
. Enterprise Level IT operations and maintenance . Information
Assurance
.Active Directory Management . SQL Database Management
. Data Storage, Backup and Disaster Recovery . QA Software Testing
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: Windows, UNIX, Linux
Software: Active Directory, Group Policy Manager, Exchange, DNS, TCP/IP,
VMware, MS SQL, Ghost, SCCM, SMS, WSUS, ESRI ArcGIS, SQL
PostGres, Adobe ColdFusion, Java Management Console, SVN,
Progress DataXtend, MOSS, IIS, Apache, HP Openview NNM, OMW,
BAC, OVPI, SiteScope, UCMDB, Adobe Connect, Openfire, Netbackup,
Remedy and many other COTS/GOTS
Hardware: Dell, HP, Compaq, Sun, IBM
Security Clearance
( Active Top Secret
Professional Experience
Marzen Group LLC
Lead Network Administrator
April 2010 - Present
. Leverage a vast suite of HP Tools such as HP Openview Network Node
Manager to manage, monitor, and provide reporting metrics of over
5000 nodes and 70000 interfaces on both classified and unclassified
networks within the Missile Defense Agency
. Primary responsibilities include developing monitoring protocols and
KPIs for HPOV NNM to include routers, switches, network appliances,
servers, UPS, firewalls, and many others, creating custom SNMP Trap
configurations, and managing RBA permissions for 500+ users
. Other responsibilities include all product upgrades and patches and
leveraging the Remedy Ticketing system to manage user request, submit
change request, and communicate configuration changes within our HP
Tools Team
Intelligent Software Solutions
Sr Systems Engineer
Mar 2007 - April 2010
Sr Field Engineer - Combined Information Data Network Exchange
(CIDNE)/GeoQuest
. Maintained an enterprise of physical and virtual Windows 2K3 Servers
running US ARMY Intelligence and Imagery Applications known as CIDNE
and Geoquest. Leveraged various management consoles, VMware
Infrastructure Client and vCenter to administer 50+ physical and
virtual W2K3 servers running multiple COTS/GOTS products to include:
Adobe Cold Fusion, Apache, MS SQL, Java, SQL Postgres, Openfire,
ArcGIS, and many others.
Infrastructure Manager - Air Operation Center Weapons System Integration
(AOC WSI)
. After receiving multiple promotions I served as Infrastructure Manager
of 20+ engineers in executing Enterprise Change Request (ECRs) thru
the Product Engineering/Integration life cycle which ranges from
requirement definition and analysis to product integration and testing
to ensure both operational and information assurance according to both
DIACAP and DITSCAP standards.
Configuresoft, Inc
Sr. Engineer, Quality Assurance & Testing
Mar 2004 - Mar 2007
. I served as Lead Tester/System Administrator in support of Enterprise
Configuration Manager (ECM), which offers enterprise configuration
management of enterprise level IT systems. Primary responsibilities
include build out of UNIX Servers and Active Directory Forest for
black and white box test purposes. Other responsibilities included
DNS, TCP/IP, and patch management.
Add Staff/SAIC
Sr. System Administrator
December 2002 - March 2004
. As Sr System administrator I provided systems, application, and test
support using Solaris 2.5.1/8 for Theatre Battle Management Core
Systems (TBMCS) within a DII COE environment to include OS
installation and maintenance, HTML modification, Backup/Restore,
COTS/GOTS maintenance, and Network monitoring and troubleshooting for
the North American Air Defense (NORAD), Space Defense Operations
Center (SPADOC), and Air Force Space Command.
WorldCom
Production Support Engineer IV
July 2000 - December 2002
. Served as Lead Production Support Engineer providing 24/7 Operations
Support for toll free number tracking systems known as Traffic View
Systems, Traffic Data Store, Traffic Monitor, and Switch Data System
Event Monitor, which generate over 60 million toll free number call
and switch records everyday and serviced approximately 6700 users.
Typical responsibilities included server administration, database
maintenance, web page maintenance, and data backup and restore.
BAE Systems
Computer Engineer
May 1999 - July 2000
. As System Engineer I provided support of the Theater Battle Management
Core System (TBMCS) test and development lab at Lockheed Martin
Mission Systems for the fielding of TBMCS into the US Military
infrastructure. Responsibilities included system administration of
Solaris 2.X on Sun Sparc 10, 20; Ultra I and Ultra II workstations to
include creating mount points, adjusting kernel settings, changing
ownership and modifications of existing files, and file system usage.
Young Life
Network Engineer
October 1998 - May 1999
. As Network Engineer I provided 24/7 mission critical support to
include network connectivity, personal desktop, server, and user
account maintenance to 2500 employees worldwide.
Responsibilities included monitoring and assisting in
administration of all Young Life computers and network devices
to include configuration of CISCO 3810 and 3600
routers/switches, IBM VSS, and Exchange Server.
United States Navy Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
System Administrator
July 1994 - July 1998
. As a Jr System Administrator I provided 24/7 mission critical support
to the United States Navy and United States Air Force intelligence
operations within the European community. Responsibilities included
system administration of the Joint Defense Intelligence Support
Services WAN (JDISS), which included Sun and IBM workstations and
servers.
Training
. Information Assurance Security Training
. SUN Solaris 10 Boot camp
. Dell Hardware Certified
. UNIX System Administration
. Theater Battle Management Core Systems Administration Training
. CISCO 3810 configuration and management
. Mastering Telecommunications Fundamentals
. Client Server Environment Administrator Training
. United States Navy System Administrator Training
Education
. Some College (University of Maryland Distant Education)