Paul Horenberger

Leesburg, VA (***) - *** - ***0 ad033u@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated, versatile Systems Engineer and Windows administrator with 15+ years of experience bolstering corporate and production infrastructures through strategic oversight and advanced technical proficiencies. Adept at deploying, managing, and optimizing Windows systems, with expertise in enhancing system security and performance. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and project management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across global environments. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for improving user experience and system reliability, culminating in heightened productivity and efficiency for forward-thinking organizations.

Professional Experience

Transaction Network Services (TNS) Reston, VA

Windows Systems Engineer III June 2015 - Present

●Empowered Microsoft Windows infrastructure, serving both corporate and production environments, by supporting the transition from EOL Windows Servers (2003, 2008 and 2012) to 2019 and 2022

●Enhanced system performance through strategic implementation of VMware vSphere and associated data protection products, increasing uptime for corporate and customer-facing services

●Elevated security measures by executing regular patch management and system remediation utilizing Microsoft System Center and WSUS to keep servers current and reducing vulnerability exploits

●Performed deployment operations by configuring, administering, and troubleshooting advanced Windows platform technologies to accomplish an improvement in deployment efficiency

●Cultivated a high-performance IT environment through hands-on engineering and administrative support, streamlining processes and achieving a reduction in system-related customer complaints

●Drove global systems excellence by managing and standardizing the Windows systems support framework, delivering a consistent and scalable infrastructure model

General Dynamics IT Falls Church, VA

Senior Principal Engineer - Network February 2014 - March 2015

●Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support by providing expert-level guidance and troubleshooting, resulting in a decrease of recurring user issues and an improvement in issue resolution times

●Served as Windows System Administrator through management of applications and backup protocols using Microsoft DPM to facilitate data recovery in system restoration scenarios

●Led network design initiatives by producing innovative systems/servers and network configurations to deploy new customer-specific network infrastructures within a 12-month period

●Advanced operational capabilities by acquiring and integrating critical infrastructure components like servers, racks, and UPS units to meet business needs and bolster reliability

●Optimized workstation performance by setting up stand-alone systems using imaging tools and providing continued operational maintenance

BAE Systems McLean, VA

Senior Lead Test Engineer February 2011 - February 2014

●Orchestrated in-depth software/system testing protocols by configuring and managing a suite of Cisco networking devices to test issues for the customer

●Reinforced project management by employing Agile and Waterfall testing frameworks to evaluate developmental milestones, maintaining project schedules within the predefined time constraints

●Fostered robust collaboration with key stakeholders by crafting, refining, and standardizing test documentation to streamline project delivery processes

●Executed an extensive array of test scenarios (systems, delta, and regression testing) by applying methodical approaches that expedited the remediation of critical system vulnerabilities

●Drove continuous improvement by leveraging JIRA as a central defect tracking tool and Confluence for synergistic team collaboration to promote technical continuity, preventing workflow bottlenecks

Additional Experience

BAE Systems Senior Lead Systems Engineer - Administrator

MITRE Desktop Systems Analyst - Network Administrator

MITRE Telecommunications Technician

Top Secret/SCI FSP 2000-2015

Core Competencies

Continuous Improvement, System Administration, Task Prioritization, Communication, Technical Support, Strategic Planning, Network Infrastructure, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows Platforms, Detail-Oriented, Collaboration and Teamwork

Technical & Professional Skills

TCP/IP, Domino Server Administration, Linux, IP Subnetting, Network Security, Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, SQL, Windows Server Administrator, Windows Server: 2003 - 2022), Jira, Agile, Waterfall, Linux, Cisco, VMWare, vSphere ESXi 6.x, Active Directory, Salesforce, Data center

Education & Certifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Citrix Certified Administrator

Network+

A+

ITIL Foundation

Amateur Radio Operator

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