Engineer Active Directory

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Willis, TX *****

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Garett A. Gedeon

I’m an IT professional with ten years of proven experience in managing diverse and complex network designs. Skilled at adapting to new technologies and understanding detailed requirements related to business needs. Comfortable in a rapidly changing and developing work environment and seek to find a challenging role to excel in.

Core Competencies:

• Design, Implementation and administration of Windows-centric Local/Wide Area Networks in an Active Directory environment

• Microsoft, Linux and Unix server and client OS implementation, administration and support

• Dell / Intel / HP / IBM server and client hardware

• Cisco router and network management device installation, configuration and administration

• Complex security controls and encryption technology

• Application administration, testing, installation, support and troubleshooting

• Enterprise Antivirus solutions administration and virus removal

Education

• High school diploma, 1999

• US Navy Newsdealer Operator “C” School, 2001

• US Navy Cryptologic Technician Communications “A” School, 2001

• BS in Computer Science with an emphasis in Network Security, graduation date Nov 5, 2012

Security Clearance

TS / SSBI (September 2008)

Experience

MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX MAY 2012 – AUG 2012

Systems Administrator (contractual)

• Updated Information Security team’s SharePoint websites and developed more efficient workflows for users requiring forms and report integration utilizing InfoPath and SharePoint designer

• Created user guides and SharePoint documentation for team’s site design and content structure

• Worked closely with several departments to meet their requirements for higher efficiency and proper document storage using SharePoint and various other software

DuPont Valley View, OH MAR 2011- JAN 2012

Systems Engineer (contractual)

• Provided 24x7 infrastructure and software support for three DuPont locations (production and lab environments)

• Administered Cisco based routers and switches to include troubleshooting and maintenance

• Implemented a virtual network utilizing VMware to allow for remote users to access specific lab databases

• Successfully migrated production site from Novell based network to Windows 2008 /Active Directory environment

• Provided backup solution and recovery services using Veritas Backup Exec and data recovery support for local machines to include Microsoft VSS

• Ensured T1 data and PBX phone communication uptime and worked with vendors for support

• Drafted site network support documentation and how to guides for user support

• Supported several critical production and lab specific software (Mainsaver 11.6, Instron BlueHill, SAP 7.1, SolidWorks, MiniTab, QI analyst)

• Troubleshot network path/communication errors with several databases running Microsoft Access and SQL used in production

• Conducted testing for migration from Office ’03 to Office ’10 and the impact on Excel Macros/documents used for critical production and lab documentation

• Worked closely with Vendors for equipment purchasing, advanced troubleshooting and support

• Used Remedy and received calls to support users network permissions, software/hardware issues, NAS storage administration, encryption issues

• Troubleshot communication and functionality between software and machines used in lab testing

Greif Inc. Delaware, Ohio SEP 2010 – JAN 2011

Systems Engineer (contractual)

• Provided Level 3Corporate infrastructure support that included over 260 sites worldwide and corporate data center with over 1000 servers, 400 switches and 300 routers

• Migrated domains from newly acquired businesses into existing infrastructure and Windows Active Directory domain

• Managed Symantec Endpoint protection to include new policies, update servers, client ranges, and troubleshooting

• Provided enterprise Windows and Linux systems and network support using tools such as Altiris, DameWare and Orion

• Configured and deployed VPN routers to over 40 locations worldwide

Scitor Corporation Herndon, Virginia JUL 2008- JUL 2010

Systems Engineer

• Supported three projects in support of DOD PKI, Scitor Datacenter enterprise support and 24x7 support for WebEx data center to include installation of new systems, recovery support / troubleshooting, switch installations, firewall troubleshooting, design documentation, and network implementation

• Responsible for infrastructure design and administration to include VLAN configuration, TCP/IP routing, Windows Active Directory and Redhat administration, VPN configuration, physical and logical design and user support

• Implemented Virtual networks running ESX, ESXi, Hyper-V and VMware compromised of Linux and Windows server and client OS’s to include everything from installation to network configuration and administration with vSphere

• Utilized NAS configurations for hosting of virtual machines and backup support

• Drafted network design, test plan and installation documents for DOD migration task

• Implemented Virtual and physical servers running Red Hat 5.3, Directory Server 8.1 and Certificate System 8 in support of DOD Directory server migration

• Installed, configured and upgraded SAN devices in support of Directory Server migration

• Configured both Linux and Windows systems to meet DOD security standards allowing testing in a production like environment and for use in production

• Installed and configured virtual lab for testing of web services and certificate update software for DOD testing

• Installed web service machines and configured for use with IIS, Apache and Tomcat to host web services

• End to end user support (account creation, computer issuing, imaging, trouble shooting of hardware/software, inventory)

• Tech support for client conferences ( equipment operation, computer and phone support, VTC support, access control support), PBX administration and phone installation, classified DOD systems (Daily virus updates, admin support)

• Created images for new Tope Secret systems meeting all DOD security requirements

• Tested and assisted in hardening of Groove 2007 server for DARPA project

Ennovex Solutions Herndon, Virginia APR 2007 – JUL 2008

Systems Engineer

• Involved with Ennovex’s Infrastructure implementation to include standing up a new Windows domain with Active Directory, Exchange 2007, ISA server, site to site VPN, Juniper firewall installation, switch installation and administration, SharePoint services, virtual servers and backup design

• Handled vendor relations for network, phone and computer hardware/software orders and hardware issues

• Created new corporate computer imagine, and handled re-imaging and issuance

• Designed, scheduled, and administered network backups utilizing Veritas NetBackup and Dell PowerVault hardware

• Created and administered SharePoint pages for company and separate teams

• Issued Alt-token CAC cards to DISA stations around the world as a Registration Authority.

• Assisted in drafting DISA Alt-token policies and processes

National Security Agency Ft Meade, Maryland APR 2006 – APR 2007

Systems Administrator (contractual)

• System Administrator for UNIX systems: Newsdealer, Newsstand, MCS, AMHS.

• Maintained the 24/7 operations support center for the National Security Agency

• Messaging administrator for over 100 locations worldwide

• Ensured hundreds of mission critical communication lines where operational at all times

• Trained junior personnel on proper customer support, troubleshooting, watch standing and handling classified materials

Defense Logistics Agency Lewis Center, Ohio OCT 2005 – APR 2006

Windows Administrator (contractual)

• Responsible for the Windows administration and documentation of over 2,000 HP Servers in a data center migration for the Defense Logistics Agency running Windows Server 2003

• Responsible for server installation, connectivity, OS installation, OS integrity, and customer support.

• Ensured connections and administration through ILO (Integrated Lights Out), HP OpenView, RDP, and VLAN..

• Hardened all servers to DOD standards using Gold Disk.

UNITED STATES NAVY NOV 2000 – SEP 2005

Cryptologic Technician Communications

Systems Admin Commander Second Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia 2003 - 2005

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• Call center / watch responsible for troubleshooting and managing 5 networks, servers, desktops and software issues, over 100 VOIP phones, switches, numerous classified systems and communication devices. With a combined user base of over 1,300 US/NATO users ashore and afloat.

• Created and established unique networks for NATO Officials, saving the Navy over one million dollars in testing and equipment.

• Ran and designed commands web page on Top Secret WAN as Web Master thus advancing access of materials of the highest national importance to the fleet.

• Involved in two NATO exercises involving eight NATO countries, consisting of over 2,000 users and the setup of three networks, numerous cryptologic/ secure communications, and over 1,000 computers.

• Trained over 20 junior and senior personnel in various areas, including network design, administration, troubleshooting, message origination, troubleshooting, helpdesk and security

Network Administrator/ Help Desk Tech NSA Fort Meade, Maryland 2001 – 2003

• Provided support to diverse operating systems on three different classified Local Area Networks

• Responsible to resolve network, desktop and software issues for a combined user base of over 2,000

• Worked as a messaging systems administrator for three co-dependent UNIX systems serving worldwide commands

• Solved over 1,000 trouble tickets while on help desk support and set up over 500 desktop workstations.

• Trained and supervised 10 junior personnel on network, helpdesk and watch standing practices and procedures.

Management and Technical Skills

Hardware: Cisco Routers and Switches, HP, DELL and IBM Servers, Desktop / Laptop CPU’s,

Software: Microsoft NT, 2000, XP, 2003,2008, SQL Server (NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 clients), Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora), Windows Active Directory, HTML, Symantec Veritas Backup Exec, Remedy, Office 98/2000/2003/2007,Groove, VMware, Citrix, Gold Disk, VNC, WinSCP, PuTTY

Communications: DNS, TCP/IP, ATM, Ethernet, VPN, VLAN, VTC, HTTP /S, SSL, OpenSSL

Certifications

Newsdealer, 2001

Cryptologic Communications, 2001

HTML and Web Page Design, 2003

Advanced HTML and Web Page Design, 2003

Networking Tech. TCP/IP Protocols, 2003

TCP/IP Concepts, 2003

SCI Networks, 2004

Registration Authority (RA) Certification, 2007

Local Registration Authority (LRA) Certification, 2007

CompTIA Security +, 2010

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