Infrastructure Engineer Security Clearance

Richard E. Buford

Richardson, Texas 972-***-**** ********@***.*** LinkedIn

Security Clearance: TS/SSBI w/SCI Access (Expired) INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Dynamic, highly accomplished Infrastructure Engineer with a strong foundation in project and system engineering. Leverages analytical problem-solving, server automation, and software development skills to enhance uptime and operational efficiency across diverse computing platforms. Manages and optimizes server environments, connecting data and applications across heterogeneous networks to ensure seamless communication between systems. Demonstrates expertise in server change management, consistently ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions during critical updates and deployments. Improves infrastructure resilience and drives performance improvements through automation and innovative engineering solutions. CERTIFICATIONS: IBM Certified technical Advocate – Cloud v4 TECHNOLOGIES: C, Bourne, Bash, C-Shell, Perl, Python, TCL/TK, Linux Based servers, Solaris Servers, Intel PCs, EMC VNX storage, NetApp

(Clustered OnTAP) Storage, RAID Storage, Linux LVM (Volume Creation/Extension), Buffalo NAS Devices, Solaris, Ubuntu, RedHat, Oracle Linux, Ingres SQL, Open Source (GCC, Perl, Python, TCL/TK, VMWare vSphere Application, VMware Tools, FlexLM lmgrd (License, Daemon Management), Zimbra Mail Server Application, Unix Server, Perl, VSI, Apache2, Tomcat Spacewalk, Linux NFS Servers, Shell Based Unix Applications, Blowfish Encryption

COMPETENCIES: Technology Infrastructure, Strategic Planning & Execution, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Client & Server Process Automation, Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving, Version Control, Application Development, Configuration & Optimization, Network Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBM Cloud – Dallas, Texas 2016 – 2024

CLOUD COMPUTE ENGINEER – INFRASTRUCTURE

Quickly solved a communication issue for Vyatta gateway device, which resulted in successful pings between hosts on same VLAN without needing a gateway. Rebooting the Vyatta fixed the problem caused by long OS runtime.

Drastically improved server monitoring for a customer by suggesting to switch from public to private IP. Increased server visibility and accuracy by reducing false alerts caused by normal switch behavior during packet floods.

Resolved technical issues through analysis and troubleshooting, deploying solutions and workarounds to ensure customer satisfaction.

Selected appropriate solutions to mitigate client issues, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to achieve resolution.

Supported Classic VSI and Baremetal OS, including host network configuration.

Trained in Kubernetes, performing practical work in cluster creation, troubleshooting, and configuration.

Provided vCenter troubleshooting support and managed Plesk and cPanel environments.

Supported and trained on VMware NSX-T and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments. ClubCorp – Dallas, Texas 2014 – 2016

LINUX SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Deployed the Zimbra email server software and external backups on RedHat servers. Connected all team members and satisfied Federal audit requirements with a new software offering.

Installed Zimbra servers on VMs, built RHEL-based VM servers, and handled disk and memory allocation.

Incorporated automated RHEL updates and server builds for ClubCorps infrastructure by adding Spacewalk repository servers. Realized the efficient and timely maintenance and management of RHEL VMs in VMware ESXi host devices.

Maintained and administered RHEL for development and production servers, ensuring system reliability.

Managed Linux server kernel, OS updates, and security patches using Spacewalk Systems Management.

Integrated new products into Linux environments, including ‘New Relic’ performance management software.

Expanded LVM partitions for production and development servers, enhancing storage capacity. Richard E. Buford 972-***-**** ********@***.***

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Jetpay LLC – Carrollton, Texas 2012 – 2014

LINUX SYSTEMS ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR

Administered Ubuntu and CentOS systems on HP Proliant servers, handling updates and patching via yum and apt-get.

Mapped server room devices to appropriate power circuits, optimizing resource allocation.

Developed a Perl-based server application to automate certificate expiration alerts using OpenSSL x509 commands.

Created a security monitoring program in C to detect unauthorized processes, ensuring continuous protection via crontab auto- recovery.

Repaired an ATS switch detector program to notify customer service when diesel power generators activated, improving power outage response.

Procured new and replacement parts for servers, racks, and related infrastructure. Texas Instruments – Dallas, Texas 2008 – 2012

LEVEL II SUPERVISOR – LEWISVILLE UNIX ADMINS, WSS, & DESIGN UNIX GROUPS (2011 – 2012)

Led teams in responding to Change Management Requests (CMARs) and database requests from cross-functional groups.

Scheduled team activities and conducted weekly meetings to address challenges and share upper management directives. LEVEL II SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (2008 – 2011)

Managed account administration and Citrix 7.0 VOB support for disk error handling databases.

Collaborated in a five member team to migrate 13 Petabytes of data from NetApp to EMC VNX storage, completing the task two weeks ahead of schedule with minimal user downtime and ensuring data integrity through checksum verification.

***Additional experience as a Senior Systems Administrator & Systems Engineer at Teradyne Inc.; Systems Engineer/Administrator Level 3 at Lockheed-Martin; Lead Standards Engineer/Standards Engineer/Business Analyst/System Administrator/Materials Standards Engineer at Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company & Boeing Aerospace Company*** EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Professional Development:

• C Programming

• Ingres/Windows 4GL SQL Training Course

• VMware VSphere (TrainSignal)

• Zimbra 8.5 Administration Course

• VMware NSX-T, I/C/M Training

• IBM Agile Explorer badge

• IBM AI Badges

• OpenShift 4 for Developers (Kubernetes) Course

• Azure Training

• IBM WatsonX Training

• Project Management Training

• Client/Server Fundamentals and Client/Server Migration

• Basis of Estimation (BOE) Training

• EMC VNX Unified Storage Training (with Unisphere)

• (SDLC) Software Development Life Cycle Training

• IBM Certified Technical Advocate - Cloud v4

• Several IBM Data Science badges

• IBM Developer Jumpstart – Explorer badge

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator training course

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