NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Network Security and Maintenance System Integration Uptime Administration Cross-functional Collaboration Hardware and Software Configuration Regulatory Compliance Project Management Troubleshooting IT Functions

Qualifications Profile

Highly analytical and forward-thinking network administrator, expert and experienced at maintaining and administering computer networks and related-computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and configurations. Adept at installing, configuring, and supporting an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems. Strategic-thinker and problem solver, with the capability to work in a high-stress environment without compromising quality. Articulate communicator, equipped with well-honed interpersonal and leadership skills.

Professional Experience

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc., Various Locations

SCADA Administration III, Johnson City, TX 2015–2017

Took charge of developing, operating, and administering 2012 R2 servers, Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls at both primary and disaster recovery sites

Maintained the compliance and security of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), a closed highly secured system that maintained the electrical grid for the largest member-owned cooperative in the US.

Assumed accountability in monitoring virus logs, maintaining 99.999% uptime, as well as troubleshooting system and network problems covering an 8,000 square mile area with over 75 substations.

Oversaw functions secure redundancy of all systems and tiers

Initiated the forklift upgrade for both primary and secondary sites to replace all servers, router, switches, and firewalls

Played an integral role in configuring all hardware to ensure full adherence to open systems interconnection (OSI) applications for regulation of the electrical grid

IT Operations Manager, Johnson City, TX 2010–2015

Led daily operations of 11 administrators in a mission-critical environment, which included database, network, and systems administrators, in charge of providing support to the entire cooperative, which included L2 and L3 issues troubleshooting initiatives

Directed all weekly infrastructure projects, while delegating duties and completing performance reports

Administered preventive maintenance operations for Leibert AC and UPS systems in the data center

Ensured seamless operations by maintaining on-call availability 24/7, 365

Transformed data centers into virtual environments through the implementation of VMware and EMC storages

Drove efforts in upgrading Cisco core routers and switches to Cisco Nexus platform; as well as ASA firewalls to the X generation of the Cisco product

Expertly utilized VMware and EMC technologies

Developed hardware for SAP and initiated NISC upgrades within a five-year period

Network Administrator, Johnson City, TX 2002–2010

Secured organizational environment by configuring McAfee and Cisco firewalls

Coordinated with web developers in building and securing websites as well as collecting payment card industry data (PCI) compliant payments

Capitalized on industry skills in building, designing, and maintaining a Cisco local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure from the data center to 19 primary business and district offices

Took charge of upgrading Cisco devices IOS as necessary and maintaining NT, 2000, 2003, and 2008 R2 servers

Played a key role in building a redundant network for both the data center and remote sites

Made substantial contributions in deploying VoIP within telecommunication systems

Earlier Position Held:

Field Technician, Marble Falls, TX

Earlier Career

Dell, Round Rock, TX

Senior Support Technician, Optiplex

Education and Credentials

Coursework in History and Political Science

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Professional Affiliation

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Professional Development

Cisco VOIP Business Continuity SCADA administration

Active Directory Project Management

Technical Acumen

Windows (95 to 2012) R2 Cisco Systems MAC McAfee Anti-Virus, Secure Gateways, Firewalls

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