Systems Administrator Disaster Recovery
Resume:
Kevin A. Henry
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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Roles & Experience:
Windows Server/Systems Administrator (Since 1993)
Microsoft Messaging Administrator (Since 1994)
Network Administrator (Extreme Networks, since 2001)
Platforms:
Windows (3.1 – 11), Windows Server (NT 3.1 – Server 2022)
Some experience with Solaris, AIX, Linux
Migration from Physical to Virtual environments (Hyper-V, ESXi)
Software & Tools:
Email/Collaboration: MS Mail 3.5 to Exchange 4.0 – 2019/SE, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Office 365, Intune, Azure AD, Azure MFA, DirSync
Security & Networking: PKI, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS, MX Record management
Backup/Recovery: Seagate/Veritas Backup Exec (6.0-v25), Veeam Backup & Replication, Symantec Endpoint Protection
Firewalls/VPN: SonicWall, Checkpoint, Cisco, Kemp Loadmasters, VeloCloud SD-WAN
Virtualization: VMware ESX/ESXi (4-7), Hyper-V
Cloud Solutions: Office 365 Admin, Azure AD, Veeam
Others: Citrix, Aruba Wireless, Extreme Networks, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, Wireshark packet capture
Hardware:
Firewalls (SonicWall, Checkpoint), SANs (EqualLogic, Nimble, Alletra)
Servers (HP, Dell, Extreme Networks), Network Switches, Avaya PBX Integration
Storage solutions (EqualLogic iSCSI, LTO Ultrium, Archival Systems)
Expertise:
Messaging & Systems Administration
Network Design & Troubleshooting
Data Center & Remote Office Design
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
Training & Certifications
University of Vermont — Business Administration (MIS Concentration)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – NT4, 2003
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) — Est. 1996
Veritas/Symantec Backup Exec Certification
Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA)
(ISC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. — December 2001 – Present
Senior System/Network Administrator Manager of Network Systems
Intellectual Property Law Firm
Network Design & Management: Led the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of multi-site network infrastructure across 3 office locations (Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C.), including redundant WAN links and SD-WAN integration into the Boston data center.
Remote Workforce Solutions: Deployed and managed 75+ hardware VPN connections and over 400 software VPN client connections to support remote workforces during and post-COVID.
Messaging Infrastructure: Spearheaded the migration from on-prem Exchange to Hybrid Cloud (Exchange Online) and managed all related Exchange environments (2000–2019).
SAN Management: Oversaw SAN storage migrations (EqualLogic to Nimble to Alletra) and managed ESXi networking.
Data Protection & Disaster Recovery: Migrated backup systems to cloud-based solutions while maintaining legacy LTO for archival. Led disaster recovery planning and execution.
Server & Network Architecture: Designed and built remote litigation war rooms, server rooms, and IDFs across multiple floors in various office locations.
IT Training & Mentorship: Trained and mentored junior IT staff, fostering development and efficiency within the department.
ISMS Team Member: Supported the documentation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to ISO 27001 protocols. Wolf Greenfield is now ISO 27001 certified.
Notable Achievements:
Led the successful migration of 400+ employees to fully remote work during the pandemic, maintaining 99.9% uptime.
Delivered seamless integration of hybrid cloud infrastructure while reducing IT overhead by 30%.
Viridien Technologies, Inc. — July 2000 – December 2001
Systems Administrator/LAN Administrator
Network Infrastructure Design: Migrated physical sites from NT 4.0 Domain to Windows 2000 Active Directory, enhancing organizational efficiency.
Citrix Deployment: Designed and implemented a Citrix MetaFrame server, ensuring remote and local availability on fault-tolerant hardware.
Exchange & Disaster Recovery: Led a multi-server Exchange deployment and designed corporate disaster recovery solutions, safeguarding critical business data.
Cross-Platform Solutions: Administered Windows 2000 and Linux client environments, ensuring seamless user experience and system stability.
Competitive Computing, Inc. — June 1998 – July 2000
Systems Engineer
Network Administration: Designed, implemented, and administered Windows NT/2000 networks for multi-site clients.
Project Management: Led infrastructure projects for clients with up to 1200 users, including network design, hardware/software procurement, and documentation.
Exchange & Terminal Server Management: Administered multiple Exchange sites, Citrix/Terminal Server configurations, and disaster recovery systems.
Earlier Career
University of Vermont — May 1993 – June 1998
NT Network Administrator for Engineering and Mathematics Department
Network Administrator for School of Business Administration
Project Highlights: Migrated MS Mail 3.5 to Exchange 4.0, implemented Citrix servers for cross-platform compatibility, and managed 500+ remote users.
United States Army — June 1988 – June 1992
Military Intelligence Analyst 96B (Top Secret Clearance)
Managed personnel & information system security, including operations during Desert Storm.
Platforms: Windows 3.1-Windows 11; Windows Server NT 3.1 – Server 2022, some Solaris, AIX, and Linux flavors. Migrated Servers from Physical to Virtual Hyper-V & ESXi.
Software: MS Mail 3.5 to Exchange 4.0 through 2019/SE and Exchange Online, Microsoft Tenant/Cloud, OneDrive, MS Office 95 to Office 365, PKI, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX and all DNS Record management. MS Office 365 Administration, Intune, Microsoft Directory Syncronization, Azure Active Directory, Azure MFA, Microsoft SUS, PowerShell, Sonicwall Firewalls and VPN appliances, Checkpoint Firewalls on Windows and Nokia appliances, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, RRAS, Citrix, Symantec Anti-Virus, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, Symantec Personal Firewall & Ghost, Seagate/Veritas/Symantec Backup Exec 6.0-v25, Veeam Backup and Replication, PGP/SMIME & TLS Encryption, VMware 4-7 ESX and ESXi server, Hyper-V, Manage Engine Service Desk Plus, Manage Engine Desktop Central, iManage Document Management Servers, Veeam, ManageEngine, PAM360, Ghost Imaging and Deployment, Aruba Wireless, Extreme Networks Wireless, Ethernet cabling, wiring, Fiber Optics, Secure OS hardening, Remote Office design, Floor buildout; Data center and IDF design, Litigation war room deployment, TCP/IP, EXOS VRRP MLAG, Wireshark packet capture and troubleshooting. Microsoft Certificate Authority, PKI, Digital Certificates, S/MIME, PGP, TLS, SSH, SSL
Hardware: Firewalls, CheckPoint, Sonicwall, some Cisco PIX experience. SANs, EqualLogic, Nimble, Alletra, some SNAP experience. Kemp Loadmasters, Velo Cloud SDWAN, SNMP monitoring, Arctic Wolf, DarkTrace, HPe Servers. Extreme Networks, HP/HPe, Dell, some Cisco L2 & L3 switches. Avaya PBX & Exchange Integration, Zoom Cloud PBX
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