System Information Technology
Resume:
Kevin J. Johnson Sr.
Lees Summit, Mo 64081
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dynamic, creative, and results-driven system administrator with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Broad technological skills (Windows system admin along with Unix training) with a proven ability to keep abreast of emerging trends in the changing field of information technology. Demonstrated ingenuity in troubleshooting technological issues with the resources at hand in a cost-efficient and timely manner. Superior multitasking skills. Large-Scale server upgrades using Unix and/or Linux as a software platform. Used VMware as a backup product for both Netback and Legato software. Worked with TCP/IP for data trans. Working experience with VMware.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Constellation West (USDA) 2014-2016
Enterprise Data Center Operations Support Specialist - (Senior)
Perform Production Control duties using state of the art scheduling packages
Perform System Administration duties in a mainframe and midrange environment.
Manage and perform the steps/actions required in the Remedy ticketing system.
Maintain current and high level of technical skill in field of expertise.
Perform and/or oversee security of the data center and escorting of personnel to designated areas of the computer room.
Complete all daily logs and journals associated with maintaining computer room security and control; shift turnover information and daily activity notes.
Support Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises
Sprint Corp. 1986-2014
Telecom
Network Admin / System Admin Apr. 2010- Mar.2014
Performed regular system backups and recovery procedures, closely following SOPs to ensure system security.
Monitored night-batch job process, documented errors, performed nightly backups and troubleshot issues.
Facilitated swift resolution of embedded scripting error on Unix system that was freezing printing operations for more than 100 users.
3rd party vendor liaison, coordinating drop-ship orders, and confirming revenue orders after shipment.
• Perform system administration on a broad range of complex business systems.
Monitor utilization and performance by implementing system management/administration solutions.
Preformed day-to-day system administration through patches, software updates/upgrades, hardware support, and system metrics.
Migration Support Specialist performing move-day migrations of physical and virtual systems running Linux & Solaris within limited time constraints.
Resolved daily issues related to receiving, order fulfillment, and inventory control.
Installed several types of servers using both WINDOWS and UNIX/LINUX platform based software.
WINDOWS system admin duties ( log files, server updates, system patches etc.)
Inventory control of most hardware and software using EXCEL to keep track of the flow of hardware/software.
User administration (setup and maintaining account)
Maintaining system
Verify that peripherals are working properly
Quickly arrange repair for hardware in occasion of hardware failure
Monitor system performance
Create file systems
Install software
Create a backup and recovery policy
Netbackup, Legato, and others backup tools and services.
Monitor network communication
Update system as soon as new version of OS and application software comes out
Implement the policies for the use of the computer system and network
Setup security policies for users.
Password and identity management
Working operational experience in data communications.
Working experience and understanding of production support, data center operations within a large data center.
Working knowledge of PROBLEM TICKETS and there resolutions.
Working knowledge of “keeping with SLA” plans within a data center.
Some working knowledge with network protocol issues.
Network cable running/install knowledge.
Hardware setup of large-scale equipment.
Sprint Corp. 1986-2014
Telecom
Lead Data Center Operator / Network Admin / System Admin Jul 1999 – feb2010
Operate, monitor and maintain efficiency of the computer systems, servers, software and networks.
Provide senior level leadership in a team of Network and System Administrators.
Perform system consolidation, cleanup, and relocation through application stacking and system virtualization utilizing VMWare, Linux, Solaris and Hardware.
Ensure compliance with the standard procedures as applicable to data center operations
Created categories to store data as per its subject matter and relevance
Responsible for maintaining the efficiency of the system. Undertook program updates, debugging and troubleshooting as required.
Sprint Corp. 1986-2014
Telecom
Lead Tape Room Computer Operator Jun 1986 – May 2010
Inspects magnetic tapes to determine if tape requires replacement due to wear or damage.
Reviews new production cycle specifications for completeness in the area of media resource, storage, back-up and retention requirements.
Dispenses or obtains tapes or discs from stored area in library according to schedule or as requested by computer operators or other authorized personnel; logs material back in after use and refills.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
National American University (Computer Info System)
Kansas City, Mo
Symantec Corp studies for Netbackup (Backup and tape management)
Legato training (Backup and tape management)
Unix Client User (Setup and install clients for both full and incre backups)
Unix Training (server setup and install) using basic unix commands.
Windows Users(Add/remove users along with the file systems and the backups clients)
Microsoft MCP
Troubleshooting complex issues (using a host of tools and training)
VMware Training (for Window desktop)
Monitoring Large Data Center Servers (and tape libraries) physical and VTL
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION
ITIL Certified (2016)
Faith Bible College
Kansas City, Mo.
Bachelor Degree in Christian Education
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