Engineer Active Directory

MICHAEL BENJAMIN

**** ******* ***** *********, ** 20737 202-***-**** ( acff6t@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

"Dynamic IT systems management professional, delivering unparalleled

efficiency, stability and support"

Focused, detail driven and accomplished Systems Engineer with 18+ years of

experience leading Information Technology operations, with expertise

delivering outstanding levels of stability and efficiency in Active

Directory and broad server administration.

MS Windows ( Windows Batch file command Scripting Powershell (

Helpdesk/Customer Support

Workstation/Active Directory/Server Administration ( Windows Server

2003/2008 ( SQL Server 2008

Virtual Server (VMware, vSphere Enterprise 4.x, vCenter) ( Networking and

TCP/IP

IT Security ( Data Encryption ( Imaging & Data Recovery ( Process

Improvement & Development

u Expertise in Windows Active Directory Domain implementation and

administration, complimented by experience with server and workstation

deployment, and server configuration from Microsoft NT 2003 through

Microsoft Server 2008 r2.

u Solid proficiency in Windows Systems Management Server (SMS), Windows

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), packing applications for

system-wide distribution, data backups, and advance level III end user

support.

u Highly skilled in Window based scripting, including Powershell 2.0

essential for Active Directory administration.

u Strong Technical Instructor, with the ability to deliver training and

related services, including technical curriculum development,

applications development, implementation, and post training user

support.

u Ability to identify process/procedure improvement opportunities,

enhancing IT operations efficiency.

u Solid record of delivering IT security.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Xerox - Business Services LLC ( Dallas, TX ( 7/2013 - 7/2014

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/CONSULTANT LEVEL II (contracted to Healthland

Healthcare - MN) ( 7/2013 - 7/2014

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER Anthelio Healthcare Solution (contracted to

Healthland Healthcare - MN) ( 10/2012 - 7/2013

Delivered enterprise wide Centriq Medical system administration,

deployment, implementation and support for new and existing Hospital

customers, including deploying and configuring server 2008r2 and SQL server

2008/2005 for Centriq application, as well as Centriq application for

medical staff workstations. Implemented and maintained Citrix virtualized

server; published Centriq application, facilitating remote access; and

administered remote management of Centriq Medical application, client

upgrades, and connectivity between hospital networks to Healthland hosted

environment.

Highlights:

. Achieved 100% completion rating of all objectives and assigned tasks.

. Completed a large system migration of customers to another system.

Investment Company Institute ( Washington, DC ( 7/2000 - 7/2012

SENIOR NETWORKING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Provided support and performed server configuration for the Altiris

notification, deployment server enterprise, and provided PC and Workstation

Level II support and administration for 250+ users. Deployed workstation

operating systems and software, and provided patch management

administration, including all necessary Window hotfixes and service packs.

Administered, maintained, and created user accounts and policies with

Active Directory. Ensured WAN and LAN resources availability in a multi-

domain environment. Imaged and prepared laptops for distribution to end-

users and for public Internet access.

Highlights:

. Developed a method to deploy and manage workstations, significantly

improving IT operating efficiency.

. Migrated users and domain to a new environment with no disruptions to

the company workflow.

. Completed a large migration of workstations and user accounts from

Windows 2000 to VISTA.

. Created and implemented methods to automate workstations and server

management, including workstation deployment and management, user

accounts profile management, and user account migration.

. Introduced an inventory management and software deployment patch

management system.

. Personal performance metrics evaluations all exceeded expectations.

Previous Professional Experience:

TECHNICIAN ( Related Technologies (Contractor for Geek Choice) (

Washington, DC ( 4/2009 - 4/2011

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT ( Howard, Howard & Markowicz, PC Attorneys at Law (

Washington, DC ( 4/2000 - 4/2010

MIS TECHNICIAN/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR ( OAO (Contractor for World Bank -

IMF) ( Washington, DC ( 6/1999 - 7/2000

TECHNICAL TRAINER ( Scientific Systems & Software International Corporation

( Columbia, MD ( 1/1999 - 6/1999

COMPUTER BUSINESS SYSTEMS & NETWORKING INSTRUCTOR ( The Computer Learning

Center ( Laurel, MD ( 9/1997 - 11/1998

TECHNICAL PROFILE

Server Networking Operations Systems

. MS Windows 2012/2008 r2/2003/2000/NT4 Server and Active Directory

administration.

. Exchange Server 5.x administration and configuration.

. MS Windows SQL server 2008/2005 installation, configuration, and

management.

. Microsoft Windows Terminal Server (WTS) 2008, and Microsoft Windows

Internet Information Service (IIS) server 2008.

. LAN hardware/software administration, design, installation and

configuration.

. TCP/IP Networking administration, Wireless Networking Security.

Server Application Suites

. Microsoft HyperV Server Virtualization, including server/workstation

installation and configuration.

. VMware ESX Virtualization 4.X/3.5, including Vsphere Vcenter

administration.

. Symantec Altiris Notification Server 7.X Suite (Enterprise Inventory

Management System).

. Symantec Altiris Deployment Server 7.X/6.9/6.8 (Enterprise Deployment

Management System).

. Symantec CCM Server (Deployment System).

. Anti-Virus support and implementation, including Sophos Enterprise

Endpoint protection Symantec Antivirus Corporate Editions7.7/10.2,

Symantec Endpoint.

. Citrix Virtualized Network Server Administration.

. Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM) Server Administration.

Desktop Software Support & Configuration

. MS Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, including workstation systems

configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, and repair.

. Help Desk/End-user LAN/Hardware/Software support.

. System Documentation and Inventory.

. Windows Batch file command Scripting.

. Power Shell 3.0 desktop and active directory configuration management

and VB Scripting.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts, African American Studies; Minor, Secondary Education (

Howard University, Washington, DC

Associate of Arts, Social Science ( Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec

Professional Development:

Certificate of Completion, Altiris Client Management Suite, Certification

Boot Camp, New Verizon, New York, NY, 11/2007

Certified Microsoft Certified System Engineering (MCSE), 2/1998

Advantec Advance Training Institute (Division of Computer Learning

Center), Laurel, MD

Other Certifications, including: MCP - TCP/IP (Windows NT 4.0 #70-059),

10/1998

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