System engineer

Kenneth Frey

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Systems Engineer and Senior Analyst with over 25 years in IT, including extensive work in Department of Defense and federal environments. Holds active Secret clearance and possesses foundational expertise in IT system integration, lifecycle management, and governance frameworks such as ITIL. Skilled in coordinating complex system migrations, conducting security compliance scans, and managing Active Directory and Exchange environments. Experienced in stakeholder collaboration, requirements documentation, and test planning to ensure effective technology modernization and platform consolidation. Proficient with PaaS/SaaS tools, cloud concepts, and IT asset management, complemented by strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: COBOL, C++, TSO, JCL, REXX, VBSCRIPT, POWERSHELL

TOOLS:

Endeavor, Teleologic, Tivoli, PVCS, Cool/Gen, Remedy, Wise Package Studio, SMS, Legato, SQL, VMWare, Active Directory, NetIQ Directory Resource Administrator (DRA), Symantec Protect Console, BigFix, DHCP, TMG, VESD, Remedy.

HARDWARE:

IBM Mainframe, IBM PC, Dell, HP

DATAVASES:

SQL, Access

OPERATING SYSTEMS:

MVS, Windows 3.1 to windows 10 and servers – Windows NT to Windows 2019

CLEARANCE:

Active SECRET

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Aug 2011 – Present: Akima Global Technologies, Scott AFB, IL

Technology & Interoperability Systems Engineer

Served on AFNIC’s Systems Test and Evaluation Team, coordinating, testing, and evaluating new and upgraded systems for Air Force Network (AFNet) deployment.

Conducted Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, validated results, and remediated findings to ensure system security compliance.

Reviewed and executed test plans in the Realistic AFNET Validation Environment (RAVE), leveraging VMware, vCenter, and vCOM to assess site resources and maintain 80% network capacity thresholds.

Led base-wide migrations of email, users, groups, and workstations using Quest Migration and Air Force User Mapping tools, ensuring accuracy through pre-migration checklists and weekly coordination calls.

Performed AFNET Baseline Group Policy Object (GPO) testing to confirm proper application, identify impacts, and recommend implementation strategies; authored detailed test reports for leadership decision-making.

Executed Core Server Integration testing before/after GPO deployment, validating changes across targeted OUs and systems.

Prepared legacy environments for domain migration, coordinating with onsite personnel to meet strict deadlines and checklist requirements.

Provided Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange expertise for DoD network migrations, including user/computer account transitions, mail flow troubleshooting, and Global Address List (GAL) issue resolution.

Utilized PowerShell, Exchange Management Console, and Quest tools to execute and optimize migration tasks.

Coordinated with military leadership, stakeholders, and remote site technicians to resolve issues, escalate to Tier 2/3 as needed, and ensure smooth cutovers.

Worked closely with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve third-party software integration issues.

Notable Accomplishments:

Assisted migrating over 57K users, 51K computers, 9K organization email accounts, 40K security groups, and 3K distribution lists within AD; spread out over 6 Bases and 7 Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).

Led project for entire Air National Guard Readiness Command migration, one of the first bases for the Air National Guard Migration.

TKC Global Quarterly Award Winner for role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their team.

1995 – 2010: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Senior Programmer Analyst

Administered SQL Server 2000/2005 databases, overseeing installation, configuration, security, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.

Designed and implemented automated Tivoli backup and recovery processes for SQL databases across 12 districts.

Led district-wide software deployment using SMS 2003, managing planning, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and troubleshooting.

Packaged and deployed enterprise applications using Wise Package Studio and Altiris, ensuring conflict-free releases and license compliance.

Created custom SQL queries, reports, and dashboards for hardware/software inventory and compliance tracking.

Applied Microsoft security patches and implemented Active Directory scripts for automated workstation cleanup and OU management.

Supported and maintained configuration management tools (Cool/Gen Encyclopedia, Endeavor, PVCS, CM Synergy), including upgrades, user provisioning, and environment setup.

Administered Legato backup systems, defining schedules, performing recoveries, and maintaining off-site contingency storage.

Developed and maintained technical documentation, end-user guides, and deployment procedures.

Coordinated IT projects to meet milestones, mitigate risks, and ensure effective communication between business units and developers.

Delivered training for developers and IT staff on SQL administration, PVCS, and configuration management tools.

Applied ITIL best practices for change, problem, and configuration management to improve operational efficiency.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, McKendree University - Lebanon, Illinois

TRAINING:

ITIL IT Service Management Essentials

Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003,2008,2012,2019

Repackaging and Advanced Repackaging with Wise Package Studio

Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 and 20032008,2012,2019

Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 and 2003,2008,2012,2019

Writing CA-Endeavor for MVS Processors, Admin./Config.

CA Cool/Gen (ALLFUSION)Client Server Ency. Overview, Version Control, and Sub setting

Tivoli Admin./Config.

Microsoft SQL 6.5, 7.0, 2000 and 2005 Administration

BMC Remedy, PVCS, and Teleologic Administration and Configuration Certifications:

Security + CE

Network +

MCSE

MCSA

Office 365 Administering

Office 365 Deploying

Enabling Office 365 Services

Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements

ITILV3

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