Chris Andrew

619-***-****

acz4in@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To procure employment in the I.T. profession demonstrating skills in hardware, organization, and teamwork. Acquire the opportunity to strive in the technology industry advancing my knowledge of migration and troubleshooting skills. Current Department of Defense TS/SCI with CI POLY security clearance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman Corporation – San Diego, CA (July 2015 – Present)

Systems Administrator 3

Ensure servers and/or workstations data integrity through evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.

Supporting media management through internal methods and procedures or through offsite storage and retrieval services.

Making system images and performing a restore, using Acronis or other imaging tools.

Configuring and improving desktop developer workstations to run a full range of developer tools on a single workstation.

Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Document technical processes and procedures as needed.

Storage Solutions Inc. – Ashburn, VA (June 2014 – July 2015)

Systems Administrator 2

Red hat Linux Enterprise 6 and RHN Satellite server 5.

Manage operating system configuration, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting.

Optimize physical and virtual systems and system capacity analysis and planning.

Oversee testing and implementation of software, systems, and data networks.

Coordinate and monitors simulation testing across all platforms.

Plan and execute installation and configuration of Linux and Windows systems in the datacenter.

Booz Allen Hamilton – Springfield, VA (August 2013 – June 2014)

Systems Administrator

Provide system administration and database administration in building and supporting the infrastructure for complex applications, including Web services and Web based applications that provide for robust database interaction.

Install Virtual/Physical Centos Linux servers and workstations.

Apply knowledge of Windows virtual desktop environments and Linux computer operating system configuration, system level programming, and computer security and accreditation needs.

Advise staff and client on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.

Atlantic CommTech Corporation – Springfield, VA (December 2012 – August 2013)

IT Specialist II

Configure and install network equipment on local area networks at US Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Train Department of State IT personnel in all associated hardware and software and provide them with systems documentation.

Installation and Migration of Virtual Management and Host Servers (VMware), Domain Controllers (Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008), Member Servers (Microsoft Windows Server 2003), Exchange Servers (Microsoft Exchange 2003).

Set up of Workstations (thin clients, thick clients).

Provided technical solutions for other routine to complex network installations.

HP Enterprise Services -NMCI account, San Diego, CA (July 2006 - December 2012)

Systems Administrator

Responsible for maintenance, daily operations and troubleshooting of 3 large Navy and USMC virtual sites with over 65 ESX servers and 500 Virtual Machine clients.

On call duty 24/7 on rotational basis.

Maintain/rebuild Windows 2000/2003 Standard/Enterprise servers.

Load server operating systems on new servers.

Active directory server account creation, Maintenance and GPO’s.

Install hot fixes and security patched on both new and production servers.

Participate in new server projects and deployments.

Install and configure VMware ESX servers/Workstations in the Enterprise (Virtualization project).

Trouble shoots Server issues.

Software installations and Enterprise network monitoring.

EDS Corporation - Bellsouth Account, Miami, FL (June 2004 - July 2006)

System Administrator/ Desktop Support

Monitor, operate and maintain hardware, software, and networks for the BellSouth account.

Perform first line of support for service interruptions such as printer routings, power outages,

wiring problems, and malfunctioning services.

Maintain disaster recovery procedures for LAN and related equipment/software.

Upgrade, modify and replace hardware, software and network components.

Perform system backup and recovery.

Create and maintain user login identification information and login scripts.

Monitor system performance, gather data, and prepare management reports.

Audit hardware/software inventory to ensure their integrity as well as licensing compliance.

EDS Corporation -NMCI account, San Diego, CA (September 2002 – June 2004)

Help Desk Analyst

Responsible for screening, referring and diagnosing internal or external inquiries and work requests as they relate to maintenance of personal computers and related systems.

Responsible for screening, referring and diagnosing internal and external inquires and work ticketing system, Tivoli remote access and administer users on the NMCI Network.

Provide guidance to less experienced help desk personnel.

Serve as the initial point of contact for resolution of desktop/network related problems in several thousand user environment.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Associate of Science Degree, Computer Science, Grossmont College, San Diego, CA

Certificate, UNIX system Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Security+ CE Certified Information Technology Professional

Network+ Certified Computer Technician

A+ Certified Computer Technician

VMWARE Fast Track Training Program

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