Engineer Windows Server

Profile

A Wintel Consultant: with ** years’ experience of Architecting and administrating Microsoft enterprise environments for multiple infrastructure upgrades, migrations and Data Center relocation and migration for banks and large government departments, educated as a professional engineer holding MCITP, ITIL, MCSE, MS Exchange, EMC, HP, IBM, CNE, CFEngine, BMC Bladelogic, BMC CLM Cloud education, SNMP, SOAP, SSH, BMC Cloud PaaS and IaaS.

Scripting: NETSH, CLI, VBS, PowerShell DSC, PHP, Python, Perl, C#, C++, and VB.

Career Summary

AASONN

Sr. Integration Engineer/ DevOps Oct 2015- Dec 2015

Developed PowerShell script to manage account in Azure including creating accounts groups, permission and licensing.

Scripted RESTful API's in order to replicates accounts and security across five WEB API application.

Provided Audit reporting script for Azure users for new hire and terminated users across AASONN Web applications.

Created Office 365 PowerShell inventory, subscription and reporting scripts.

Walgreens USA

Sr. Windows/Scripting Engineer March 2015- Sept 2015

AD 2012/ PowerShell, VBs, VB and C#, MDT and WDS

Analyzing current scripts, codes and configuration concerning hardware and software components, updating and modifying the existing scripts in order for the scripts to be compatible with Windows 7 release.

Creating VBS, PowerShell, Java scripts and C# Codes for various purposes such as securing computers and providing application customization securing hardware devices, and for various Windows configuration.

Installed and configured Windows 2012 server installed IIS 8.0 roles and features,configured Application pools and SPN.

Performing testing on the new Windows 7 build for the Walgreens Toshiba POS Computer, and making sure that the hardware and software are functional according to Walgreens specifications and standard.

Using MDT tools prepare a base Windows 7 WIM Custom Image and implementing images on VMware environment with Thin Apps in order to make sure scripts and programs are working as required.

Providing store image build upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, including testing, upgrading and customizing application configuration.

Innovapost –Canada Post Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

SCOM 2007 Migration to CA NimSoft

Solution Designer

Architect high level Architect Documents for the purpose of transitioning Microsoft SCOM 2007 to CA Nimsoft product.

Participating effectively with the project stakeholders in planning and transition meetings

Extracting SCOM configuration objects such as Tasks, Monitors and rules and Alerts Using PowerShell and VB scripts.

Installed and configured Windows 2012 server installed IIS 8.0 roles and features, configured Application pools and SPN.

Updating and modifying the existing SCOM scripts in order for the scripts to be compatible with the new product objects.

Preparing Service Request documents for the Items to be configured on CA Nimsoft and verifying that the transitioned item are fully functional.

CIBC Global System Engineering Feb 2014-Oct 2014

Sr. Technical Consultant

Planning, Architecting and project development support for infrastructure projects

Installed and configured Frontend Identity Management System 10, and connected FIM to AD and HR Sun DS LDAP Based system

Utilized PowerShell to synchronize accounts inclining: creating, modifying and removing accounts for the Egnyte, Okta, Salesforce, and Successfactors systems.

Utilizing Symantec Altiris for the purpose of collecting regular and Custom Inventory of network resources and devices, and perform enterprise updates on all CIBC servers.

Performed P2V and V2V VMware migration including Pre Migration Checks and Post Migration Checklist and make sure that services, application, disk, memory and performance are meeting the migration requirement

Creating, testing and implementing Power Shell and VBSs scripts in order to:

Implement a customize Script based on specific criteria in order to update all the CIBC Intel Servers with the unified enterprise DNS.

Customize Windows server integration with other technology such as OVO Monitoring policy.

Creating Custom scripts for the automation the software installation and upgrade.

Revising and Updating the Infrastructure Engineering Documents and provided feedback.

Scotiabank Canada Dec 2011- Feb 2014

Bladelogic and BL Cloud specialist

Scotiabank Cloud/ Active Directory and Provisioning:

BladeLogic server based on Linux like: Cygwin

Served as a Senior Engineer and technical lead for infrastructure system provisioning including servers and Web server IIS 2012, storage and network, utilizing BMC Blade logic technology for various systems such as Window and Linux and managing BMC BladeLogic system. BMC Cloud Computing Hands on Experience, working closely with the BMC Technical team, Installed and configured Scotia Cloud LAB, POC and DEV Environment, performed upgrade and kept all technical Documents Updated.

Installed and configured and documented BMC BladeLogic 8.2 /8.3.

Installed and configured and documented BMC Cloud CLM 3.0 and the upgrade to 3.1.

Provisioned local data center servers utilizing VMware provider and provisioned remote site using BL Proxy server and repeater.

Provisioned local data center servers utilizing VMware provider VMWare VSphere/VM including HA/DRS/vMotion and provisioned remote site using BL Proxy server and repeater.

Worked closely with the enterprise security team to configure BL Compliance configuration and compliance Jobs.

Created the Baseline system provisioning for the BMC Cloud Virtualization and providing the Blade Logic server provisioning for global site based on PXE service for base image provisioning including Windows 2003/ 2008 with Patching packages, hardening and base line services.

Participated effectively in meeting with other team members and senior management in regards to the Scotia Cloud and provisioning, provided ideas and solutions, feedback and documents.

Managed RBAC access /ACL authorization and audit, share content Created Authorization Profiles, ACL templates, ACL Policy and advanced access to objects.

Resolved BladeLogic Issues following the BMC issue resolution best practice and follow up with BMC for issues that require escalation.

Created provisioning and post provisioning jobs including agents, software packages, patching, such as Antivirus, Monitoring Software, Backup agents and other custom software packages.

Providing extensive planning and issues resolution in regards to the provisioning of Windows 2003,windows 2008 and 2012 server automation including IIS 8.0 servers : providing provisioning Architect document that includes all the necessary components required such as the OS, Patching, security Hardening and Windows baseline image in additional to components such as IIS and SQL 2008 provisioning.

Configured and Customized Hardening template, and created discovery job, audits Job and remediation Job.

Utilized PowerShell and VBScript for silent install and uninstalls of applications and all other management and build scripts.

Communicated with the client, translate the business requirement and scope of work, translate it into action items, and provide cost estimate and duration.

Met with the Technical Engineers in order to solve technical issue and have them understand the solution and change impact.

Provided Technical documentation, walkthrough and conduct question and answers meeting.

Technical Lead of Installing and configuring ESXi VMware virtualization and VMware vCenter including the virtual network and SAN data store.

Configured the Datastore and Data Depot, created jobs including: Discovery, Snapshot, NSH, ACL Push, Batch Jobs, Compliance jobs, Audit, Patch analysis, Package deployment and Server update jobs and documented step by step instruction for performing the Jobs.

Worked with Database and Network team, Architected, documented DR solution, tested and implemented the DR site

Performed BladeLogic Application/ File server migration from BMC BladeLogic 8.2 to 8.3, performed a post migration clean up, tuned the Application/ File server by providing the proper resources, cleaned up from unwanted entries and provided in details Step by step migration documents.

Installed and configured PXE server, Datastore server and repeaters, performed BladeLogic file server in both in place upgrade and provided step by Step related technical documentation.

IBM Canada

Enterprise Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer June 2011- Nov 2011

Microsoft Windows server Architect with enterprise experience in Windows Server 2003 and 2008 32 bit/64 bit and Active Directory Architect.

Identity management – Alberta Ministry of health

Subject Matter Expert for Directory, Identity Management, PKI, and Windows technologies. Created technical proposals in answer to customer requirements supporting worldwide ministry engagements.

Deployed FIM 2010 Identity Management system, Web access and Single Sign On

ADMT Migration - McKesson Canada

Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT/Custom Scripting)

Configured external trust relationship between domains in external forest scenario.

Created a PowerShell Script to ensure that Active directory BIT locker Computer configuration are replicated to the destination domain

Provided detailed technical step by step migration procedure and PowerShell script that resolved a critical SISCO Active Directory aware application issues

Resolved Offline file configuration, SID History cloning script to Sync users accounts prior o the migration

Provided ADMT Script to complete the migration and keep SAMAccountname from being

Overwritten.

CIBC ITS INTEL:

Sr. Technical Consultant Feb 2011- June 2011

Infrastructure servers and Active Directory:

Served as a Senior Engineer for Wintel Operation server teams to manage 4,5000 Windows server located in Canada and global sites. I am essentially a Wintel engineer and project resource, a PowerShell/VBS scripter, and a technical resource, managing connectivity resolution for heterogeneous systems such as Mainframe, SAMBA, SFTP, FTPS and AS 400 systems, I am often consulted by other engineers to resolve difficult troubleshooting issues.

Provided Level 3 troubleshooting, problem determination and resolution of all Intel server issues encountered during development, Implemented SPN Kerberos configuration on SQL/SQL clusters and load balancing environment.

Developed a migration strategy for CIBC, consolidate users in the enterprise AD utilizing Quest Migration Manager and resolved issues such as the SID history.

Installed and Configured MS SQL Clusters, added and removed nodes, troubleshoot failed Resources, failure of the Cluster Services, Advanced analysis of registry, Cluster Logs, Disk Signature issues, Quorum and “Geo-Cluster Replicated Disk Resource” Quorum failures.

Performed Intel Server hardware upgrade, providing server performance analysis and recommendation.

Implemented and supported VMware server virtualization, troubleshooting VM machines and VLAN issues, performing VM backup,and snapshots, configure and deploy net new VMs and performing Physical-to-Virtual (P2V).

Provided consulting services to application development and support teams according to the Intel server standards and infrastructure to optimize application performance attributes prior to production implementation.

Created, tested and implemented PowerShell and VBSs scripts for Windows server and providing Excel reports to management on component such as open shares, security and vulnerability.

Created Server-build Check script to report windows setting and compliance, server backup configuration / status, Server monitoring, ILO/RSA and other windows setting.

Provided solutions and technical support for Wintel-Unix, AS400, Mainframe computers and Linux and UINX connectivity, scheduled jobs, FTP feed hub connectivity, FTPS, SFTP.

Provided PowerShell script to automate Virtual machine server build including joining Active Directory domain and install Software.

Created, tested and implemented PowerShell and VBSs scripts for Windows server and providing Excel reports to management on component such as open shares, security and vulnerability.

SYMCOR Corp, Toronto, ON

Sr. technical Analyst Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

Subject matter expertise in all areas of infrastructure (Windows, UNIX, Database, Systems Management, Security, Network, Hardware, Storage, System utilities, etc.)

Communicated with vendor, application team and different team members to have a comprehensive understanding of the related infrastructure requirements, and provided a proper solution that fits with SYMCOR Infrastructure Environment in order to the application to utilize heterogynous system such as UNIX and Windows with NFS file system.

Provided solutions and documentation, technical support for Wintel-Unix and Linux connectivity such as, scheduled jobs, FTP feed hub connectivity, FTPS, SFTP and NFS.

System Director built and configuration and management

Managed Linux host and NFS service and utilize Linux management tools to manage DNS host registration and other network services.

Installed and configured SCOM 2007 and SCOM Management Packs for: Windows Server Operating System: Windows Server Hyper-V, SQL Server, Installed SCOM Reporting Server; Generate Reports, configured Software Update Point Role, installed and configured Endpoint Protection Role.

Installed, Configure and perform troubleshooting SPN setting on SQL and IIS servers and application pools.

Created, tested and implemented scripts for Windows server health configuration including HBA for Emulex and Qlogic adapters, verified MultiPathing configuration and gathered LUNSs/server disk information.

Created a collection of advanced PowerShell Scripts for execution against the entire environment of 5200+ servers (Prod, Dev and UAT)

Created a powerful PowerShell Script to audit the local privileged server groups of all production servers for membership compliance.

Utilized Double-Take Availability to migrate servers and for Geocluster disk replication in Lab and UAT environment.

Managed Symcor Active Directory and troubleshoot group policy issues.

Utilized performance-monitoring tools and created Wintel server baselines in order to optimize application performance attributes.

Provided solution Architect for new technology integration such as NFS OpenText and provided documentation, Visio diagrams and PowerPoint illustration, user guides and best practice.

Provided Intel server Architect, engineering, configuration, testing and deploying Windows OS GPO, Service Packs and Patches and certification of all server class hardware, software and operating system products and solutions.

Acted as an SME for project implementation, Wintel server consolidation and decommission.

Configured SAN shared storage, Architected HA and DRP and backup solution for specified project

CIBC Global Systems Engineering Nov 2005 - Nov 2009

Infrastructure servers and Active Directory:

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)

Worked closely with internal Wintel teams and external service providers, provided high quality documents including Support Guides and User Guides for Windows server 2008 and Intel server devices such as ILO, RSA and UPS.

Implemented Intel server automation scripts using Windows PowerShell and VBS scripts.

Solution Architect/ Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)

Responsible for solution Architect delivery within assigned projects

Architected and performed the CIBC migration to the new NTP Time Server utilizing NetMon utility and scripts.

Reviewed enterprise services architecture and identify opportunities to optimize or enhance service offering.

Mentored Intel server engineers and Command Centre analysts in all aspects of Wintel server management, automation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.

Migrated CIBC stand alone servers to load balancing IIS farm and decommission old IIS servers, configured Application Pool/Website and Kerberos Authentication.

Worked closely with business consultants and application developers to Architect solutions to meet business requirements and to ensure infrastructure considerations are represented Accountable for providing rough order of magnitude and high level Architect (HLE) cost estimates (HLE) for inclusion into business cases.

Installed and Configured MS SQL Clusters, added and removed nodes, troubleshoot failed Resources, failure of the Cluster Services, Advanced analysis of Registry, Cluster Logs, Disk Signature issues, Quorum and “Geo-Cluster Replicated Disk Resource” Quorum failures.

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Ministry of Health/ Ministry of Children and Youth Services Feb 2005 - Nov 2005

Sr. Tech Support Specialist

Performed server build and upgrade Windows 2000 to Windows 2003.

Provided testing, production implementation and all issues escalated by Level 1 and Level 2 Command Centre staff.

Responsible for ensuring execution of security standards and working closely with Enterprise Security team.

Review enterprise services architecture and identify opportunities to optimize or enhance service offerings.

Ministry of Government Services (MGS) / ORC May1999 - Feb 2005

Network Consultant (Full Time)

Project mange the following project:

Full life cycle project mange the following Wintel/ Network projects:

Initiate, plan, execute, control and close the following projects:

Server Automation: Installation and Configuration of SMS primary and secondary sites at different locations for Patch management, Software Distribution, Hardware/Software Inventory and Software Metering.

Deployed Windows server OS to a physical/ virtual environment using VMware and utilized Power quest RIS and PXE boot to prepare and deployed desktop images

Recovered Servers utilizing Bare Metal server images and tools such as Netbackup, Christi and PlateSpin.

Architected and coordinated the implementation of the new data center and the moved ORC servers, Network and SAN equipment and devices to the new facility.

Upgraded the network to the internal secure unified IP scheme

Upgraded from Windows NT 4.0 system to 2003 Active directory environment

Management Board Secretariat Nov 1998 – April 1999

Systems Support Analyst - Pensions Data Purification Project - (contract)

Responsible for troubleshooting hardware and wintel server OS and software provided technical support to client/server applications.

Managed client accounts, maintained data integrity and ensured appropriate degree of security and confidentiality as per PPDP standards

Provided other helpdesk services and ensured timely resolution to end-user problems.

Technical Environment: Novell 3.12/4.11, Windows NT 4.0.

Ministry of Environment April 1996 –Oct 1998

Technical Support Analyst - (contract)

Responsible for installing and upgrading Novell/ Wintel servers, performed maintenance on servers, including backing up files and installing software upgrades for clients.

General Consulting Engineering, Syria 1984 –1994

Site Engineer (Supervisor)

Full life cycle construction project management including contract administration, tender and contract document preparation, field instructions, change notices and review and approval of all contract change orders.

Technical Background

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 2006

Office 365 2015

Hyper-V, SCVMM, DPM Symcor on site course 2012

Microsoft Windows 2008 (MCITP) 2008

IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert -- eServer Blade Center 2008

HP AIS (ProLiant ML/DL Servers) 2007

VMware VCP-310 2007

ITIL Foundation 2005

EMC Technology Foundations (EMCPA) 2006

Citrix Presentation server 4.5 and XenApp 5.0 2009

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 2009

HP Implementing HP Proliant Servers (AIS) 2005

IBM Certified Specialist 2006

MSCE 2003 plus Messaging 2005

VERITAS NetBackup 4.5 2002

Implementing and Managing MS Exchange Server 5.5 2000

MS SQL 2000 Administration 2000

IT Software Planning and Project Management 2000

MS SMS 2.0 Administration and Deployment 2000

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 1998

Novell Certified Network Engineer and (CNE) 1995

LAN Administrator 1995

BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management Course Completion 2103

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