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TEKsystemsTek Systems – Linux System Administrator
Mar. 2025 - Oct. 2025Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United StatesProvide Linux System administration, performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting duties on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Versions 7, 8, and 9 as well in unclassified NIPR environments for the Defense Cyber Crime Center, an Air Force activity. My primary activity was writing ansible playbooks for the purpose of automating STIG compliance in preparation for cloud migration to the Air Force AF-NET. The role ended due funding cuts.
SAICUnix Linux System Administrator
Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2024Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesFrom March of 2022 I have worked as a Linux System administrator, performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting duties on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Versions 7, 8, and 9 as well as Solaris 10 and 11 in both the classified SIPR and unclassified NIPR environments for the US Army Corps of Engineers supporting the mission maintaining the country’s infrastructure. The RHEL systems all utilize VMware for virtualization. The Solaris systems use their own proprietary platform for virtualization. Additionally, I prepare, submit, and track Plan of Action & Milestone reports for the UNIX/Linux team. These activities enhance, improve, and harden the cybersecurity posture of the Corps by reviewing security settings on systems and enforcing compliance for RHEL systems. This role heavily relies on Ansible for system configuration and STIG enforcement. I am currently the sole SIPR Linux administrator for the Corps. The role ended in Dec 2024. This role ended due lack of work.
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseField Technical Support Technician -IV
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2022Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United StatesI serviced and supported the health, and availability of a Cray CS500 system and attached subsystems by providing hardware and software support through command-line administration. My mother was terminally ill, so I accepted a position where I could be 100% remote with her.
DSACloud System Administrator
Nov. 2017 - Nov. 2019Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
IronArch TechnologySystem Administrator
Jan. 2017 - Nov. 2017Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDThe contract changed and I was hired on with a sub instead of the prime on the same contract with ARL.
LeidosSystem Administrator
Aug. 2015 - Jan. 2017Aberdeen Proving Ground, MarylandThis is the same position and role that I was fulfilling for Apex. I was brought over as a Lockheed Martin direct employee in August of 2015. The division that I was a part of with Lockheed was bought by Leidos.
Apex SystemsSystem Administrator
Oct. 2014 - Aug. 2015Aberdeen, MarylandI maintain the health and avalibility of servers and systems in a Suse and Red Hat Linux based environment for the US Government as a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin.
Mitchell Consulting Services GroupSystem Administrator
Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2014Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDSystem Administrator Subcontractor for Northrop Grumman June 2013 through the present, providing technical network support for FBCB2/BFT, a Linux based worldwide satellite Network. This position involves performance of around the clock monitoring of internet utilities, working for proactive problem identification and subsequent resolution. Supports or upgrades hardware and software components. This required the Network Operations Center through operating, monitoring, repairing analyzing of network performance problems using management procedures, checklists and software tools to provide exceptional technical support resulting in customer satisfaction and appreciation for our customer support center and also coordinating activities with redundant sites worldwide.
Power On IT ConsultingPresident And Owner
Mar. 2013 - Jul. 2013I perform business process analysis, and advisement for hardware upgrades and configuration. As president of the company, it is my goal to guide the company through sustained growth by providing value and betterment to my clients. If they succeed, then so have I.
Digitial Intelligence Systems IncorporatedL3 Technician
Sep. 2012 - Mar. 2013NortheastI installed and configured new Dell hardware, upgrading systems from Windows XP to Windows 7 and migrating user data profiles to the new systems. This included asset and inventory management, customer service and orientation to Windows 7 as well as support of end user mission requirements. This was a contract position that was in support of the TSA and the contract ended at the end of March 2013.
General Dynamics Information TechnologyTechnical Instructor
Nov. 2010 - Sep. 2011Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDEssentially I work in the same capacity I did before I left for Navistar Defense in Mississippi. Base Realignment and Closure ended this contract. The activity relocated to Fort Lee, VA.
Navistar DefensePersonnel Development Manager
Jun. 2010 - Nov. 2010I performed the same job with similar duties, only at the Red River Army Depot, Tx Location now instead of West Point.
Technical Training IncorporatedPersonnel Development Manager
Jun. 2008 - Nov. 2010* Conducted advanced skill training of civilian maintenance personnel supporting the Navistar MaxxPro family of MRAP combat vehicles. Additionally conducted advanced training of military personnel on the MaxxPro MRAP vehicles. *Participated in the writing of several training packages supporting the MRAP vehicle. *Successfully trained over 500 students in maintenance and operation of the Maxxpro family of MRAP vehicles. *Participated in the design of new procedures related to recovery and maintenance of the Maxxpro MRAP family of vehicles.
General Dynamics Information TechnologyTraining Specialist Level II
Apr. 2007 - Jun. 2008I taught the third module of the Basic Noncommissioned Officer School. We taught maintenance and repair of heavy wheeled vehicles. Conducted advanced skill training on maintenance of military equipment for personnel at the supervisory level in classes ranging from 14 to 22 students. * Coordinated and scheduled training for the same personnel while successfully training nearly 1,000 students. * Served as the group leader of four other contracted instructors. * Graded assignments and course work for several classes to include extensive use of Black Board software.
Travel Centers of AmericaAssistant Service Manager
Dec. 2006 - Apr. 2007* Coordinated, managed and supervised the maintenance, service and repair of tractor and trailer units. I sold over the counter parts and services for tractor and trailer units. * Aided in returning a failing business location to profitability. * Aided in regaining control of inventory for location. * Increased efficiency of operations by 40%.
US ArmyDiesel Mechanic Supervisor
Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2006* A year and a half as a personnel manager managing and supervising up to six junior mechanics at one time performing maintenance of 200 organizational vehicles. * Counseled and instructed up to six personnel at one time in financial, social, and professional development. * Served as the unit coordinator for maintenance of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment.
U.S. ArmyDiesel Mechanic Instructor
Apr. 2002 - Dec. 2004* Successfully trained and instructed a total of 1500 new trainee mechanics in the fundamentals of diesel power plant operation, and vehicle maintenance. * Systems Approach to Training - Level two Army Instructor Professional Development Program in 2003. * Totals Army Instructor Training - Level one Army Instructor Professional Development Program 2002. * Multiple successful reviews as an instructor working in WTAD, USAOC&S.
U.S. ArmyDiesel Mechanic Supervisor
Aug. 2000 - Apr. 2002* Two years accumulated time as a personnel manager managing and supervising up to six junior mechanics at one time performing maintenance of 200 organizational vehicles. * Counseled and instructed up to six personnel at one time in financial, social, and professional development
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