Systems Administrator

Backup Administrator

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

Support network backup in a multiple operating system environment using Symantec Netbackup 7.6 software on IBM TS3310 tape library. Operating systems include Windows Server, Redhat Linux, and VMware. Monitor backup jobs and prepare backup tapes for daily shipment to offsite archives. Perform restores as needed of network data and VMware virtual servers. Support network backup in a multiple operating system environment using Symantec Netbackup 7.6 software on IBM TS3310 tape library. Operating systems include Windows Server, Redhat Linux, and VMware. Monitor backup jobs and prepare backup tapes for daily shipment to offsite archives. Perform restores as needed of network data and VMware virtual servers.

Systems Engineer

• Apr 1999 - Oct 2014

Built and configured Windows servers. Maintained and monitored Windows network servers using Dell Open Manage to ensure optimum server performance. Performed daily and weekend backups using Symantec Netbackup 7.5 software on Spectralogic T50 and T20 tape libraries. Sent tapes offsite daily to archives. Monitored backup jobs daily. Performed restores along with maintaining offsite archive of media at VRI. Provided support for the SAN environment running on EMC Clarion CX3-80. Assigned SAN space as needed for business production. Configured SAN space for both Windows and VMware 4.1 ESX servers. Monitored SAN performance and monitored space usage monthly. Maintained software and firmware on the SAN with periodic checks of current software levels by sending SP reports and server grabs to EMC for analysis. Clarion SAN was in the process to be upgraded to an EMC VNX 5200. Participated in yearly budget planning with management for anticipated infrastructure needs. C Supported 60 users with problems concerning hardware, software, email and network issues using Spiceworks helpdesk software. Installed and configured Cisco 4006 switches to improve network throughput by moving users and servers from 3com hubs and switches to central Cisco switch. Upgraded switching equipment to Cisco 4510 switches as increase in network connectivity was needed. Worked on integration of VMware virtual servers on production network. Used virtual server images for disaster recovery to quickly bring up the production environment in the event of hardware failure and for offsite disaster testing at SunGard. Familiar with Cisco 5510 and Dell Sonicwall 3500 firewall configuration. Configured SSL VPN on Cisco 5510 using Cisco Anyconnect client. Familiar with Dell Kace Appliance for network hardware and software management. Deployed Symantec SEP server and manage installation of Symantec SEP 12 antivirus software on servers and workstations. Show less

Computer Service Representative

• Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

Responsible for 25-user network running Novell 3.11 server and Windows NT4 servers. Assisted users with software issues and questions. Maintained computers and printers. Performed computer and software upgrades. Installed workstations in factory area for network access on factory floor. Upgraded Unix based packaging design system to Windows NT and Macintosh based systems. Responsible for 25-user network running Novell 3.11 server and Windows NT4 servers. Assisted users with software issues and questions. Maintained computers and printers. Performed computer and software upgrades. Installed workstations in factory area for network access on factory floor. Upgraded Unix based packaging design system to Windows NT and Macintosh based systems.