Michael Fitzgerald
Cell: 757-***-**** Work: 757-***-**** *********@*****.***
Efficient and versatile transitioning Navy IT specialist with over 3 years of experience in Windows and Linux server administration; knowledgeable in a variety of operating systems, information security software, server management, and application software.
Clearance & Certifications
TS Security Clearance/SCI Eligible (Valid through May, 2019)
Technical Skills
Operating Systems
oWindows XP/7, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Security Software
oMcAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System/Host Based Security System,
Symantec Endpoint Protection, ACAS, VRAM, Nessus
Server Management
oVMware V-Sphere Client, Hyper-V, TMG, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Symantec System Recovery, STIG Viewer
Professional Experience
Information Technology Specialist, USS Kearsarge, US Navy
Server/Network Administrator, May 2016– Present
Administrator for Windows 2008 virtualized server cluster utilizing Hyper-V. Responsibilities include executing and reviewing security scans with VRAM and Nessus tools, patch/IAVA management, performing weekly reboots, maintaining all backups and leading troubleshooting efforts in the event of server failure
Executed more than 10 disaster recovery operations on various Linux and Windows servers due to critical database or service failures preventing command access to software applications, intranet sites, and even entire servers while the warship was in an operational state
Managed a Red Hat Enterprise Linux server operated entirely via command-line, performed daily server maintenance and performance checks, conducted backups and troubleshot various issues. Familiar with Bash-shell commands.
Created SOP’s for several tasks such as reboots, emergency shutdown and backups to train and qualify new personnel resulting in a highly effective work force
Managed 23 personnel as a Helpdesk supervisor
Supervisor for all maintenance done on every piece of equipment owned.