Kevin G. Brown

314-***-****

ac6fjb@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Skilled Systems Administrator with extensive IT background. Enjoys troubleshooting to find solutions to technical issues. Seeking to benefit am IT Department with complex technical knowledge and strong leadership skills

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly adapt to changing and competing priorities

Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints

Strong customer orientation and a professional approach with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization

Good project management skills, with the ability to independently interact and at times lead a team to complete initiatives with quality and timeliness

Ability to maintain the highly secure nature of information technology work

Knowledge of interoperability between Linux & Windows environment

A solid foundation in ITIL framework with demonstrated skills in incident & problem management, audit & operational risk management

Experience and sound working knowledge of the following areas; Windows Server administration including Active Directory and the use of Group Policies Backup/recovery technologies; TCP/IP, routing switching, DHCP and DNS, Cisco IP Telephony

Self-motivated, able to prioritize, good at time management and goal driven

Experience

Systems Administrator

The Midi Room

Manage and administer an Active Directory domain

Test and deploy GPOs and configurations

Manage Systems running Windows Server 2008R2 and 2012R2

Remediate security vulnerabilities and harden systems

Maintain system documentation

Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues

Stay current with system information, changes and updates

Test and deploy system updates

Troubleshoot computer hardware, software or network issues

Setup and manage system backups and restores

Manage applications and services on premises and on hosted platforms

Aid monitoring, response and intervention for IT related security incidents and violations and site outages

Research, recommend and implement relevant technologies to streamline day to day operations

Systems Administrator

Cyber-Path

Respond to incoming work orders, trouble tickets, and emails regarding equipment of connectivity problems

Create documentation on network configuration, network mapping, circuit identification and processes

Maintain policies and procedures for network deployments

Collaborate with Engineering teams to determine network capacity and implement strategic plans

Support overall network infrastructure, which includes providing performance testing, statics and reports

Support VoIP infrastructure including call management system, voicemail, and physical telecom devices

Respond to issues in a timely manner, communicate necessary information to relevant support teams & impacted staff, and document resolution

Maintain a data repository and knowledge base of information related to systems and devices that are supported by the Network Administrators

Participate in strategic planning exercises to develop and implement modern technology or equipment into the IT infrastructure

Proactively conduct performance testing for network continuity, ensuring that all circuits and networking equipment is operating at peek potential

Provide administration, installation and support for physical phones and voicemail to staff including conference call services

Sun Solaris 10/UNIX

System Administrator

Security Clearance: Secret

TEK Systems for

Executech Strategic Consulting LLC.

Administer operating systems, hardware, and peripheral components, and maintain databases

Perform software installation, upgrades/patches, troubleshooting, and maintenance on UNIX servers

Analyze and resolve diagnostic problems on Sun, HP-UX, and AIX systems

Responsible for capacity planning, including, allocating storage, providing hardware and software redundancy, and planning future expansion requirements

Participate in root-cause analysis of recurring issues, system backup, and security setup

Maintain Web servers, file servers, firewalls, and directory services, and set up user accounts

Level2 RGATES/DGATES Sybase Support Engineer

Security Clearance: Secret

TEK Systems

Computer Sciences Corp./

TriCor Ind.

Assisted customers in the development of Security Intelligence solutions by providing planning, implementation, configuration, and optimization services around the world

Provided technical engineering support, as part of our Technical Support Center, to resolve customer issues by performing diagnostics, performance optimization, security incident analysis, solution/partner recommendations, and product knowledge transfer

Designed comprehensive security solutions to address a wide range of complexities, scales, and integration requirements

Interfaced with customers on an on-going basis to identify problems and communicate progress and resolution while maintaining a high sense of urgency and timely escalation.

Utilized Sybase IQ, Sybase ASE replication and SSH (secure shell)

Viryanet Systems Field Engineer:

Team Lead

TEK Systems

Laclede Gas Co.

Served as Lead Support field tech for construction workers in the Gas Company.

Acted as liaison between Management & construction foremen.

Gathered data from real life scenarios to incorporate into Viryanet system. This includes, but not limited to, site measurements, calculations, material input and problematic bugs to fix for the next release & user literacy.

Configured Sprint wireless data cards for field uplink access.

Participated in all management and staff meetings and assumed Lead position because of my initiative and passion for seeking results.

Lead Consultant Engineer

(Multiple Contracts)

Edward Jones

TEK Systems, Net Services, The Computer Merchant, CBiz, Delta Computer, On Force, Dobbs IT Professionals

National region

Worked contracts for Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, American Express, American Eagle, Mattress Giant, and plethora of Law Firms & other financial institutions.

Perform topology design and analysis as well as trouble-shoot existing problems.

Review of operational support network technologies on multiple levels.

Fully convert Branch offices from Satellite data delivery to T1

Create network system architecture design, network hardware deployment strategies, network operations architecture, network system builds, network automation, network tuning and performance management

Installation and setup of DNS, Exchange Server (multi versions.) using Active Directory

Broadcast complete workstation images for migration and/or upgrade

Installation of server racks, UPS, patch panels, circuit moves

Cisco GBit(s) switch setup, router, Encrypted Transport VPN, Cisco IP Phones

Conduct Site surveys & network cutovers for Cisco VOIP.

Installations, configuration and troubleshooting of routers, hubs, and servers

System Administrator

Pomeroy – IBM

Building, configuring, patching, upgrading and troubleshooting of physical and virtual Linux servers (rack mounts/blades, and VMs)

Building, configuring, patching, upgrading and troubleshooting of physical and virtual Windows servers (rack mounts/blades, and VMs)

Taking care of backup, off-site tape storage, inventory-asset management

Investigating, resolving and closing user reported PC problems and application issues through our ticketing system

Supporting users in the use of computer equipment by providing necessary training and advice

Installing, configuring and deploying new PCs & Servers

Network Administrator

Nova Business Systems

Setup and administration of Cisco PIX Firewall 525 in three remote locations

Management of all users & applications on a MS Windows 2003 Server environment via LAN, & SAN

Setup and administration of multiple SQL Servers, instances & databases

Plan, implement, and execute strategies for clustered environments, complete system upgrades, failover, & recovery.

Installation and maintenance of document scanning software for over 80 users, multiple server & numerous clients

Setup of all of Cisco VPN and Netscreen connections and accounts

Setup of APC UPS and notifications

Phone support for clients w/ connectivity and functionality issues

Setup of WEP & WLAN with an IEEE 802.11G WAP and range extender

Setup of MS Windows 2003 Server Cluster for failover on SAN

Achievements

NABA, 1994-1997

NSBE, 1995-2000

Microsoft Certified Professional, 2001

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator – Windows 2003

CCNA Course completion – 2004

CompTIA’s Security Plus – 2010

Education

University of Missouri at St. Louis

Management Information Systems

Business & Statistical Economics

Sanford-Brown College – Fenton, MO

Associates Degree in Windows Network Administration

CompTIA’s Network +, CompTIA’s Security +, Network Administration, MCSA, MCSE Windows platform, and Cisco CCNA course work

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville – Edwardsville, IL

Management Information Systems

Social Economics & Music Education (emphasis on Jazz Performance)

Military

1990 – 2003

United States Navy [R], Amphibious Construction Battalion

Proudly served as Engineer on small boat unit (SBU-13), (SBU-11), and Side Loadable Warping Tugs both Active & Reserve

Earned various awards for excellent service & an Honorable Discharge

Stationed out of Coronado, CA

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