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Systems Engineer Work Remotely

Location:
Gardena, CA, 90248
Salary:
$125000
Posted:
October 30, 2023

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ANDREW (JACK) TURNER

**** *. ***** **. ~ Gardena, CA 90248 ~ Cell: 619-***-**** ~ ad0qfo@r.postjobfree.com SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER, CERTIFIED NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE PROFESSIONAL Team & Project Management ~ Design & Implementation ~ Strategic Planning Accomplished manager, systems architect, engineer, and analyst with 25 years of experience managing IT teams and infrastructures with a focus on server hardware, virtualization, and public cloud computing. Experienced with data-center operations across multiple platforms. Effectively plans, installs, and optimizes IT operations to consistently achieve high availability and performance.

Highly intelligent and forward-looking; Received many awards for innovation, including two Navy Commendation and two Navy Achievement medals, Manager's Award at ITT Tech, and Employee of the Month award while at SDDPC. SECURITY CLEARANCES

(None Current)

CZ

TOP SECRET (INTERIM) CLEARANCE...2020 (active until layoff on Nov 30, 2020)

SECRET CLEARANCE...2015 to 2019

o Held Secret and Top-Secret clearances for 20 years while in the U.S. Navy HIGHLIGHTS OF IT SKILLS

CLOUD SERVICES

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Gov Cloud

VIRTUALIZATION

VMware ESXi / vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V

SERVER ADMINISTRATION

Microsoft Windows Server (NT to 2016),

Red Hat Enterprise Linux V6/7/8

HIGH AVAILABILITY / STORAGE

Storage Area Networks (SAN), iSCSI, Fibre Channel, Clustering, Load balancing

DIRECTORY SERVICES

Microsoft Active Directory (AD), LDAP

NETWORK SECURITY

Proxy Servers, Firewalls, DMZ, Nessus,

PCI / HIPAA compliance, OS Hardening / Patching

NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES

Ethernet (Fast, Gigabit), 802.11x (wireless), TCP/IP (IPv4) and sub-netting, Routers, Switches

INTERNET / WEB / DATABASE

Internet Information Server (IIS) 6 / 7,

Apache Web Server, SQL Server 2005 to 2014,

Tomcat, LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP)

DESKTOP OPERATING SYSTEMS

Microsoft Windows (3.x, 95 to 10), Microsoft Remote DESKTOP MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

PXE, Altiris Deployment Solution, Microsoft System Center, Windows Deployment Services (WDS),

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Microsoft Office versions 2000 through 2016;

Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills;

EDUCATION & TRAINING

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, ORANGE, CA

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology (Summa Cum Laude, 3.85 GPA), 1985 UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS, REDLANDS, CA

Master of Business Administration (3.85 GPA), 1993 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMS – EL SEGUNDO, CA –MARCH 2023 TO CURRENT (CONTRACTOR TO EMPLOYEE) Cyber Security Analyst

Providing virtualization infrastructure support to move the El Segundo Factory Network and infrastructure systems from failing and end-of-life equipment to new equipment and network design.

Planned and procured new 1G network switches to replace end-of-life equipment, provide redundant EtherChannel connections to VMware servers, and double the capacity for new VM subnets. CHIPTON-ROSS – EL SEGUNDO, CA – JUNE 2021 TO MARCH 2023 (CONTRACTOR WITH BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMS) Cyber Security Analyst

Providing Windows Server and Linux support for Special 'Test and Engineering (ST&E) equipment including client and servers.

Designed and began implementation of a new VMware virtualization infrastructure to replacing an aging and end-of-life services infrastructure.

A. JACK TURNER

6050 Lubbock Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942-3124 Cell: 716-***-**** ad0qfo@r.postjobfree.com 1110 W. 184th St. ~ Gardena, CA 90248 ~ Cell: 619-***-**** ~ ad0qfo@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL EXP. (CONT'D)

UNEMPLOYED – NOVEMBER 2020 TO JUNE 2021

Seeking new position

GLOBAL DEFENSE, INC.– SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 2019 TO NOVEMBER 2020 (LAID OFF AT END OF CONTRACT) Microsoft Certified Engineer

Providing Windows Server 2012 R2 deployment and general Microsoft support to deploy a variety of virtualized servers in classified and unclassified environments to transition the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Network Operations Center (NOC) from San Diego Afloat NOC (ANOC) to the Hawaii Pacific Region NOC (PRNOC). Key Contributions:

Created Forest and Child Domain Controllers and supporting Group Policies to support the remaining Windows infrastructure to mesh with the Florida Backup NOC (BNOC).

Created member server infrastructure to provide Microsoft Exchange, DISA CRLAutoCache, HCL Domino Server, and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to support SIPR and NIPR Windows environments

Performed Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on all Windows servers, received Authority to Operate (ATO), and completed deployment and acceptance at PRNOC in less than 12 months. GLOBAL DIMENSIONS, LLC – SIERRA VISTA, AZ – NOVEMBER 2018 TO NOVEMBER 2019 (TOOK NEW POSITION BACK IN SAN DIEGO AT END OF CONTRACT)

Senior Systems Engineer - Virtualization

Providing VMware 6.5 virtualization, and Windows Sever 2012/Hyper-V support for the U.S. Army's Global Enterprise Fabric (GEF) Program in support of its Enterprise deployment. Key Contributions:

Provided virtualization and server support for the GEF NIPR/SIPR deployments at Fort Bragg and operational support for the GEF Mission infrastructures at Fort Bragg, Fort Carson, and Southwest Asia.

Provided support for secure virtualization environments including Microsoft AD Red Forest Design, Microsoft Host Guardian Service (HGS), Shielded Virtual Machines (VMs), and Guarded Fabric for Hyper-V, and VMware Key Management System (KMS) and encrypted VMs for vSphere.

Created detailed documentation to support the global deployment of the GEF infrastructure, including the Virtualization Architecture Design, System Design Plan, Critical Design Review, System Support Plan, Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Plan, Global IP Addressing Scheme. TACTICAL ANALYSIS & ENGINEERING – SAN DIEGO, CA; JULY 2018 TO NOVEMBER 2018 (TOOK NEW JOB IN ARIZONA) Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Providing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, VMware virtualization, and Windows Sever 2008 R2 support to SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific in support of the Command and Control (C2P) Program (Code 53). Key Contributions:

Provided advanced Linux scripting and admin for unclassified and classified developer workstations.

Updated and improved the scripts by adding several hundred lines to help automate the process of STIGing the Linux machines for security compliance and uniformity of configuration for ease of management. GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP (GOVSG) — SAN DIEGO, CA: MAY 2015 TO JULY 2018 (TOOK NEW JOB FOR HIGHER PAY)

Senior Systems Engineer

Provided VMware virtualization, Windows Server 2012 R2, and RHEL 7 support to SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific in support of Facilities (Code 83) and ARCHIBUS Integrated Workplace Management System. Key Contributions:

Modeled business processes and created architecture and process diagrams in Microsoft Visio.

Drafted Technical System Specs (TSS) and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) for ARCHIBUS.

Designed and implemented new Passeler PRTG network monitoring solution. A. JACK TURNER

6050 Lubbock Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942-3124 Cell: 716-***-**** ad0qfo@r.postjobfree.com 1110 W. 184th St. ~ Gardena, CA 90248 ~ Cell: 619-***-**** ~ ad0qfo@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL EXP. (CONT'D)

UNEMPLOYED – FEBRUARY 2015 TO MAY 2015

Seeking new position

VEKTREL LLC. — SAN DIEGO, CA: SEPTEMBER 2014 TO FEBRUARY 2015 (LAID OFF AT END OF CONTRACT) Senior Information Technology Analyst

Providing virtualization and server support to BAE Systems for the DoD in support of the DI2E Plugfest program. Key Contributions:

Drafted architecture for Amazon AWS Cloud Computing (GovCloud) pilot project.

Implemented Network Monitoring System using Paessler PRTG Network Monitor software.

Resolved long-standing infrastructure problems, including those with DNS and AD replication. PROFESSIONAL EXP. (CONT'D)

UNEMPLOYED – APRIL 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 2014

Moved from Buffalo, NY to San Diego, CA and seeking new position SYKES ENTERPRISES, INC. — AMHERST, NY: OCTOBER 2012 TO APRIL 2014 (LAID OFF DURING STAFF REDUCTION) Site Systems Administrator

Managing servers and desktops in support of 400 users. HIPAA and PCI Compliance auditing and remediation. Created and managed computer imaging infrastructure using Altiris Deployment Solution 7.1. Key Contributions:

Stood up multiple servers from out-of-the-box to fully configured, including: o VMware ESXi 5.1, Microsoft Hyper-V, SharePoint 2013, CallCopy, Aspect CTI, Altiris Deployment Solution 7, and BatchPatch.

Managed network infrastructure including Cisco Switches, Routers, and Firewalls.

Achieved PCI compliance for one client's server / PC infrastructure within three months. INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

MICROSOFT Certified Trainer (MCT) (Not Currently Renewed) Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Server 2008

Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Server 2008, Server Administrator AND Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator

Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Windows 7/Office 2010 Deployment Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuration

Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration VMWARE Certified Professional (VCP), ESX 3.5

COMPTIA Certified Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP) (Stackable certification) Advanced Security Professional (CASP+) ce

Security+ ce, Server+, Network+ (2009) / Network+ ce EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVENESS

Adapts quickly to new technologies: Drafted an architecture plan for moving from a private cloud to the public Amazon cloud (GovCloud) while working with BAE Systems, Inc.

Published author and Microsoft Office specialist; wrote a book to help authors master Microsoft Word.



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