Emmett Phillip Neier
Tucson, AZ 85712
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
12 years of System/Network Support and Administration experience.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Expertise in:
Debian and RedHat Linux, Solaris and AIX Unix, and MS Windows NT/2000/XP
client/server implementation and administration. Linux package management
using apt/aptitude and rpm/yum/up2date.
Linux security and intrusion detection implementation using iptables
(firewall), snoopy (command logging), and log analysis.
Windows security using Windows Firewall configuration, Symantec and McAfee
virus detection, and Windows Server Update Services (centralized security
patch management).
MySQL and IBM DB2 database creation and administration.
Apache web server installation and administration including
creation/maintenance of address masks, redirects, and virtual domains.
Web page design and HTML editing to include advanced content features.
Installation and maintenance of Storage Area Networks for high
demand/capacity data storage.
IBM StorageManager, Netapp File Server, and Solaris DiskSuite File Server
architecture planning/implementation.
MS Windows and Unix networking and file sharing using TCP/IP, NIS, NFS,
DNS/BIND, and DHCP.
Windows/Unix interconnectivity using SAMBA, Exceed, OpenOffice, SmartTerm,
PCAnywhere, and SunPCi.
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of high level design software
on multiple platforms.
Subversion version control software server/client installation and
administration.
Installation and configuration of Nagios automated system
monitoring/warning system and RT trouble ticket system.
Extensive experience with:
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of email servers, handlers,
and clients including MS Exchange Server, sendmail, qmail, postfix,
Thunderbird, and MS Outlook/Outlook Express.
Database software systems, application server software, and editing tools
including MS SQLServer, Oracle, Sybase, MUMPS, CACHE, Apache Tomcat, IBM
WebSphere, and PowerBuilder.
Technical writing for product/system documentation and instruction.
Writing and editing sh, bash, ksh, csh, tcsh, sed, and awk shell scripts,
XML and PHP analysis and editing, and cron/at scheduling.
Configuration and maintenance of Cisco networking hardware - firewall,
router, and switches.
Console and power management switch configuration and maintenance for
remote system-level administration.
Configuration and maintenance of Virtual Private Networking and network
security software including LDAP centralized security information.
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EDUCATION
Extensive coursework in Advanced Solaris System Administration, Linux
System Administration, Unix Shell Scripting, Windows System and Network
Architecture, Advanced TCP/IP Networking, and Technical Writing.
January 2007
Six Sigma Yellow Belt process improvement and development training
December 1995 University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in English, History, and American Indian Studies
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August 2007 - June 2009 Tekco Management Group
Tucson, AZ
Computer and Network Systems Administrator
Responsible for installation, administration, networking, and securing of
200+ cutting edge computing, storage, and networking systems for an
extremely high volume/high profile website management company.
Additional responsibilities: Maintenance and troubleshooting of database
systems and their interfaces with primarily php-based web pages; 24/7 on-
call rotation for emergency response; extensive procedure documentation and
instruction; email server/client configuration, administration, and
security.
Worked closely with members of technical, legal, and marketing teams to
address daily security, traffic volume, and functionality issues concerning
the management of an extremely high number of internet websites.
March 2007 - August 2007 Scientific Technologies Corporation
Tucson, AZ
Installation Support Engineer
Responsible for timely installation, upgrade, and support of medical
database software in demanding real-time disease and inoculation tracking
laboratory environments.
Additional responsibilities: Database software/platform support; extensive
client communication and support; project, calendar and queue management;
issue and resolution documentation.
September 2005 - March 2007 Misys Healthcare
Tucson, AZ
Application Support/Software Distribution Analyst
Responsible for timely initial and upgrade installations of medical
database, data capture, and communications software in demanding real-time
hospital technical environments.
Additional responsibilities: Post-installation troubleshooting and
software/platform support; extensive client communication and support;
project, calendar and queue management; issue and resolution documentation.
February 2003 - September 2005 National Semiconductor
Tucson, AZ
Computer System/Network Administrator
Responsible for administration of all file and compute servers using Sun
Solaris, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Netapp platforms in fast-paced
engineering design center environment.
Additional responsibilities: Microsoft Windows and Unix workstation
interconnectivity and file sharing; engineering and office software
installation, upgrades, licensing, configuration, and maintenance; printer
and peripheral management; storage area network (SAN) and backup
architecture and administration.
April 1997 - June 2002 Mentor Graphics/Centerpoint
Carlsbad, CA
Computer System/Network Administrator
Responsible for local and remote administration of multiple workstations
and servers in fast-paced engineering design center environment.
Additional responsibilities: Configuration and administration of Microsoft
Windows servers and clients; LAN/WAN/VPN network administration; printer
management; database administration; data storage architecture and
administration.
Helped grow corporate system and network infrastructure from two California
offices with 17 employees to support over 300 employees with offices in
Florida and Europe. Integrated reliable network communication and data
sharing between local Unix and Windows systems.