Michael E. Preator

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803-***-**** ad0pm8@r.postjobfree.com

Systems Administrator/Engineer

Technically-sophisticated network and systems management professional with a solid history of effectively guiding and motivating top-performing technical and application support teams. Install, administer, train and support client and server hardware and software, peripherals and networked systems for MS Windows NT-2012 Server and Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Professional operating systems. Broad knowledge and success in a military setting supporting large-scale LAN/WAN networks. Skilled in cross-platform systems/network architecture, installation, integration, security and administration in local and remote environments for the United States Air Force.

Technical Proficiencies

Software/Tools:

Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp/StoreFront/Director 7.0-7.18, 1808-2203, Citrix Provisioning Services 7.15, 1912-2212, Machine Creation Services (MCS), NetScaler 11/12, SENSR, STIG Vulnerability Tools, PostgreSQL, DISA Gold Imaging, Registry modification, Adobe, Java, GPO enforcement, VMWare, SCCM, DHCP, DNS, IBM 3090 Application Solutions, SQL Server 2000/2005, JADOCS, C2 specific applications, Oracle, MAAPTK, VSphere, Citrix Provisioning and App Center, Postgres, Horizon, numerous Air Force and Navy support applications

Platforms:

Windows Server 2012R2-2019, Windows 8/10, Active Directory, UNIX, IBM 3090, Citrix, Solaris 8-10, Citrix, XenApp 6.5/7.6/7, NetScaler 10.5/11/12

Professional Experience

NexGen Data Systems 3/2018-PRESENT

SAIC 6/2016-3/2018

Itility 10/2015-06/2016

General Dynamics Information Technology 9/2014-10/2015

a2m aviation services 4/2014-9/2014

BOSH Global services 12/2012-3/2014

General Dynamics Information Technology 5/2008-12/2012

NCR – West Columbia, South Carolina 10/2006-5/2008

United States Air Force 9/1997-10/2006

NEXGEN Data Systems (03/2018-PRESENT)

Provide sustainment support for the SPAWAR Charleston Data Center. Support center provides Citrix/Windows desktop and application services for Navy DOD & Contractors stationed across the globe. Administer Netscaler gateway for secure authentication and isolated user access. Manage VSphere backend servers that house Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp products supporting virtual application environment. Ensure customer administrators have proper training, services, and resources necessary to properly manage their backend infrastructure and support customer base. Install and maintain complete PVS/XenDesktop/XenApp infrastructure to include licensing, brokering services, provisioning, and streaming services.

TTC Engineer, Itility (10/2015-Present)

Support the backup and recovery of end-to-end systems to include Microsoft and Red Hat Linux based systems, servers, Thin Clients, SAN storage devices, C4I applications, Office Automation Services, and multiple classification domains. Maintain databases and perform scheduled maintenance on all suites and infrastructures as outlined by the COR on GFE-provided network, hardware and services. Maintain configuration consistency across all locations on all networks. Establish and maintain a relationship with Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions to perform health assessments and fix identified issues of all proprietary RTCS components.

Windows Administrator (Level 2), General Dynamics (04/2014-10/2015)

Shaw AFB, SC

Provide direct network administration services for Shaw AFB Air Operations Center missions and operations. Install, upgrade and provide routine maintenance on a Network Applications server suite that includes Windows and UNIX operating platforms. Perform preventive maintenance and backup routines to ensure successful recovery and storage of mission critical flight data. Ensure classified materials are properly safeguarded and secure communications are routed through appropriate application channels Duties revolve around numerous war-fighting applications that monitor air operations throughout the AOR.

AOC C2 Systems Administrator, BOSH Global Services (12/2012-03/2014)

Shaw AFB, SC

Support the Chief of AOC Systems and C2 Systems Team to ensure servers, workstations, peripherals, communications devices, and software is on-line and available to the user as outlined in appropriate Air Force Instructions. Function as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on AOC Systems Administration for an information processing organization that provides field level support for AOC operations worldwide

Network Administration, General Dynamics (05/2008-12/2012)

Provide direct network administration services for Shaw AFB Air Operations Center missions and operations. Install, upgrade and provide routine maintenance on a Network Applications server suite that includes Windows and UNIX operating platforms.

System Administrator (09/1997 – 10/2006)

Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, CO / Lajes Field, Azores / Shaw AFB, SC

Maintain two IBM 3090 mainframes in support of Space Defense Operations for Cheyenne Mountain Air Station. Perform daily network management, control, and administration of information flow; supervise network configuration, faults, performances, and security management in Network Management, helpdesk, Information Protection Operations, and Network Administration. Implement Global Command and Control System hardware and software configurations to support military operations in Southwest Asia

Education and Training

Microsoft Certified Professional – (MCP 2012)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – (MCSA 2012)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Server Infrastructure – (MCSE 2012)

Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V 2017)

Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V 2016)

Citrix Certified Professional - Networking (CCP-N 2015)

ITIL V3 Certified – 2015

CompTIA Security +ce - 2018

Master of Business Administration – March 2017

Bachelors of Science in Information Technology Systems Management– Magna Cum Laude

Computer Operations Specialist Upgrade Training – May 2003

Airman Leadership School – Feb -March- 2002

Computer Systems Operations Specialist Oct 1997 – Feb 1998

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