Michael Parker
Senior Systems Administrator at Integrated Service Company LLC- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Security+
CompTIAAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
A+
CompTIAOct, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
RFID+
CompTIAAug, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Network+
CompTIASep, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
MCSA
Microsoft CorpMar, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
MCP
Microsoft CorpJun, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
CCNA
Cisco Networking AcademyJun, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Integrated Service Company LLC
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Systems Administrator
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May 2014 - Present
Built IT infrastructure from ground up including server hardware, network switches, routers, firewalls, and AD design. Managed Group Policy to deploy targeted policies to configure computers and servers as well as automated deployment of printers and software. Opened branch offices and configured BOVPN to connect sites. Integrated acquisitions into network using BOVPN and deployed new equipment while migrating domain, user accounts, and cloud services. Deployed new VoIP phone system and managed the configuration of new users, devices, call routes, voicemail, and trunks. Created imaging procedures using WDS, MDT, Windows Powershell, and GPOs to quickly and efficiently image devices. Administered all physical servers as well virtual servers running on a Hyper V cluster. Managed SAN cluster to provision storage for Hyper-V cluster as well as iSCSI volumes to other VMs. Developed disaster recovery plan and used DPM to effectively manage local disk and virtual tape backups as well as online backups to Microsoft Azure. Utilized Group Policy to manage user and computer settings, deploy printers, and install software. Synced AD accounts with Office 365 and managed mailboxes, resources, and Advanced Threat Protection. Managed Sharepoint Online, developed sites and configured permissions for each department. Configured real-time monitoring of servers, switches, UPS, environment, websites, and ISP to alert IT which expedited troubleshooting and in many cases, issues were resolved before they became outages. Show less
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McAllen Economic Development Corporation
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Systems Administrator
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Jun 2004 - May 2014
Configure and maintain a cluster of servers to host services such as: file, print, web, e-mail, DNS, DHCP, FTP, database and remote access to support daily operations of staff. Worked with vendor to deploy VoIP system in multiple warehouses and into remote facility in Reynosa, Mexico which eliminated international charges. Upgraded wireless infrastructure using Cisco bridges and access points to connect warehouses to main office which drastically increased speed and reliability of network. Configured VLANs to segregate sub-networks, isolate traffic and enhance security. Setup firewall to secure network and provide site-to-site VPN from remote facility in Reynosa, MX to headquarters in McAllen, TX. Utilized high volume scanners, file servers and database driven electronic forms to reduce waste, increase efficiencies and eliminate physical storage of documents. Created over 20 internal and external web sites for individual marketing campaigns and provided detailed statistics using web analytics. Developed and enforced IT security policies and procedures using various methods such as Active Directory, DNS filtering and Windows security logs. Propose physical security measures and install CCTV and IP surveillance systems. Develop disaster recovery plan to backup servers to a local NAS and to offsite data centers providing the ability to restore different versions of files quickly and securely. Serve as advisory board member for 3 programs (BAT CITP, BAT Medical and Health Services and AAS Technical Degrees) for South Texas College. Migrated Microsoft Exchange accounts to Google Apps resulting in 99.9% reliability and access to e-mail, contacts and calendar from any internet connected device. Specialties: Providing creative solutions using free or inexpensive products and services. Show less
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Administrator
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May 1998 - Mar 2002
Network and systems administration in support of over 300 Marines located across 3 different bases in Okinawa, Japan. Network and systems administration in support of over 300 Marines located across 3 different bases in Okinawa, Japan.
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Education
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South Texas College
BAT, Computer & Information Technology -
South Texas College
AAS, Networking Specialist