Looking for a job as a systems administrator (unix)OBJECTIVESeeking a position as a UNIX Systems Administrator/Network Administrator/Computer Security. SUMMARY Over 15 years experience in System Administration and Support including system security, troubleshooting, performance tuning, configuration of news, email, and web services. Demonstrated strengths in developing security policies and procedures, server installation and configuration, firewall configuration, and backup solutions. SKILLS System Administration Familiar with network and system troubleshooting and tuning techniques. Experience with both Windows NT and UNIX (Linux, Solaris, IRIX, etc.) Configuration and setup of system services (e.g., news, mail, web, etc.) Utilized scripting languages including Perl and Bourne Shell Worked with databases including Microsoft SQLServer and Oracle. Familiar with backup solutions including Solstice backup (Legato). Experienced with wireless LAN configuration and maintenance. Security SANS GIAC training in firewall, perimeter protection, and VPNs. Configuration and setup of firewalls Developed network security plan and security policies and procedures Certifications Microsoft Certified Professional Product Specialist EXPERIENCE INFORMATION SECURITY ALLIANCE, CULVER CITY CA JULY 2001 - JUNE 2002 SR. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Provided system administration, network troubleshooting, and system security in a Linux and Windows NT environment. Installed and configured security software to detect unauthorized access (utilizing Tripwire, Snort, Norton AntiVirus, etc.). Authored a network security plan and policies. Performed system backups and regular maintenance. Installed and configured bastion servers for email and web services. DISNEY WORLDWIDE SERVICES, BURBANK CA APRIL 2000 JULY 2001 PROJECT LEADER Provided system administration, network troubleshooting, and security consulting in a Solaris environment. Installed and configured numerous sendmail relays. Installed and configured network perimeter firewall (CheckPoint FW-1). Installed and configured a secure news feeder to provide continuous usenet coverage for Disney. Co-authored a corporate-wide network security plan and policies. Established the criteria for a corporate-wide secure network portal system. HOLLYWOOD STOCK EXCHANGE, SANTA MONICA CA NOV 1999 PRESENT CONTRACTOR Provided system administration in a Solaris environment. Installed and configured an Enterprise 3500 including Solstice Backup (i.e. Legato) Researched and developed proposal for an Enterprise SAN system (suggested EMC instead of MTI, Sun StorEdge A3500, etc.) Developed perl scripts for monitoring system performance Tuned Solaris servers for optimum performance in their environment DEBATES.COM, MARINA DEL REY CA SEPT 1999 NOV 1999 CONTRACTOR Provided network and system administration in a heterogeneous environment of Solaris and NT systems. Responsible for maintaining system integrity and security in an internet-connected environment. Maintained Solaris systems, both hardware and software, including upgrading from Solaris 2.5.1 to Solaris 2.7 and installing SCSI and tape hardware. Researched and provided advice on hardware purchase and network configuration. Installed and assisted in administration of Oracle Database. Installed, configured, and tuned Apache web servers, including configuring for Java servlets (using JRun). Installed and configured DNS for the debates.com domain, including MX entries for our mail services. Installed and configured mail hub and forwarding clients using Sendmail, as well as a POP3 server to provide remote mail services. Advocated and installed Secure Shell (SSH) to replace telnet/rlogin/rsh (which are inherently insecure, especially over the internet). Installed and configured security software (such as tcp-wrappers) to monitor network services usage. THINK NEW IDEAS, TORRANCE CA MAR 1999 - JUL 1999 SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Provided network and applications administration and support in a heterogeneous environment of UNIX (Sun Ultra 2, Sun Ultra 10, and SGI Indy R5000) and NT systems. Responsible for performance tuning and disaster mitigation as well as support for UNIX and NT servers and client applications. Performed the installation and maintenance of a point-to-point T1 with Cisco 2524 routers. Installed and maintained a Lucent 2.1 Firewall. Implemented a new backup recovery system with ARCSERVIT Enterprise Edition. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP, HAWTHORN, CA JUL 1997 MAY 1998 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Provided network and applications administration and support. Responsible for performance tuning and disaster mitigation as well as support for UNIX and NT servers and client applications. Also perform ad-hoc training in applications as needed. SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, NEWPORT BEACH, CA DEC 1996 - JUN 1997 EDUCATION SPECIALIST Provide RF training for Symbols Spectrum24 Product line as well as provide training for networking basics. Certified with Spectrum24 Systems, Spectrum24 INA, and Working with Networks. DPRC INC., NEWPORT BEACH, CA OCT 1996 - DEC 1996 CONTRACTOR Provide technical support for Coldwell Banker corporate office, including software installation, hardware installation, and system maintenance. TACTECH, INC., YORBA LINDA, CA SEPT 1995 - MAR 1996 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Provided troubleshooting support, installed hardware, authored user and technical documentation, and performed day-to-day administrative and maintenance tasks. Recabled the existing LAN to 10-BaseT. Installed and set up dial-up Xylogic Remote 2000 PPP server. Authored technical documentation for users and future system administrators on how to solve day-to-day system administrative and system maintenance tasks. BANKERS TRUST, IRVINE, CA SEPT 1994 - MAR 1995 MIS ASSOCIATE Assisted in planning system LAN layout and performed conversion of client data from various forms (e.g., MS Excel, raw text, etc.) to Lotus 1-2-3 and from there to a Sybase database. HUGHES TRAINING, INC., WEST COVINA, CA NOV 1988 - MAY 1991 ENGINEERING AIDE EDUCATION SANS 2001, Baltimore, MD, May 2001 Firewalls, Perimeter Protection, and VPNs UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, June 2000 Cisco Ascolta, Irvine, CA, June 2002 Cisco CSPFA+CSVPN (Cisco Pix Firewall and Cisco Secure VPNs) Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, NY, Jan 1997 Certified to instruct in the use of Spectrum 24 wireless LAN technologies, including site surveys. Infotech Commercial Systems, Santa Ana, CA, Mar 1996 - Aug 1996 Attended classes towards certification as a Microsoft Systems Engineer. Classes included: Microsoft Windows 3.1 & MS-DOS 6.2 for Support Professionals Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server SQL Server Database Administration for Microsoft Windows NT Implementing a Database Design of Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 Calif. State University, Fullerton, CA, Feb 1991 - 1994 Computer Science, Graduating Senior Status | 
