Network/UNIX Administrator

Randal A. Brown

Providence Village, TX 940-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

An IT professional with a varying history of experience as a network administrator. M aintains a

network, oversees the installation and updates to any software; and, installs and maintains any

hardware needed to operate the network. Can handle processes such as the creation of

network addresses, the assignment of routing protocols, configure routing tables, and establish

security measures necessary to protect the network. Provides reasoned advice when upgrades

in hardware or software are required to create a new network or enhance an existing one. Adept

at troubleshooting when there is a need to monitor activity of a specific user or change access

protocols for any reason.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Citrix environments utilizing NetScaler and XenDesktop

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PC and server troubleshooting with operating systems such as Windows 7 and prior,

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Windows Server, Redhat/Fedora Linux, Ubuntu Linux, AIX Mac OS X and Solaris

Networking products by Cisco, Sonic Wall and Enterasys

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CommVault, CrashPlan and Tivoli for maintaining large network backups

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VLANs and policy to manage multiple different networks

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Routing protocols such as EIRGP, OSPF and BGP in production environments

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HEWLET-PACKARD, Plano, TX 2013 – August 2014

Shift Engineer

Monitored questionable activity on client networks. Responsible for documentation utilizing

Sentinel. Collaborated with global teams to resolve security threats.

CITY OF MIDLAND, Midland, TX 2009 - 2013

UNIX/Network Administrator

Maintained every facet of the city network. Redesigned wireless infrastructure connecting all

satellite sites. Involved with RFP proceedings for acquisition of SAN. Communicated needs

and helped road map the change of data center.

Configured and maintained switching and routing protocols using Enterasys equipment

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Maintained backups on Tivoli and later CrashPlan

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Setup connectivity between remote sites over wireless and the internet using IPSEC

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VPNs

Maintained and troubleshot Solaris, AIX, Redhat and Ubuntu servers

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WEST TEXAS NATIONAL BANK, Midland, TX 2006 - 2008

Network Technician/Citrix Administrator

Supported bank staff in all IT matters. Maintained and deployed servers within the Citrix

environment. Cloned and deployed servers and PCs. Assisted in team efforts for updating core

AIX server updates and maintenance. Maintained many aspects of the company network.

Managed cloning and deployment of new systems

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Citrix environment administrator

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Responsible for system backups first using Veritas and later CommVault

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T3 SOLUTIONS, Midland, TX 2004 - 2006

Network Consultant/Web Developer

Designed and deployed web applications. Consulted on client networks, servers, software and

acted as liaison in the interest of the clients with software and hardware vendors. Installed and

repaired wireless links.

Consulted with businesses to meet all needs including

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Internet connectivity

Network infrastructure

Security

Server deployment and maintenance

Web solutions

Network cabling

Maintained client relationships with technical support

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Extensive web development

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APEX2000 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, Midland, TX 2000-2003

Help Desk/Network Consultant

Provided step-by-step phone support for dial-up, DSL and ISDN users. Installed DSL and ISDN

customer-premise equipment and adjusted it to infrastructure.

EDUCATION

Midland College, Midland, TX

Robert E. Lee High School, Midland, TX

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