- SUN Solaris UNIX Administrator of Contingency Theatre Automated Planning System (CTAPS) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, supporting 100+ operational users on-premise and at eight remote sites
- The environment consisted of 3 SUN SPARC 20s, 4 6 Bay Raid iSCSI-3 Chassis running RAID 5 environment, and 100 client workstations including SUN SPARC 2/5/10/20 machines running unshielded twisted pair (UTP) LAN. Remote users connected through 20 SUN SPARC 2s and 5s running as routers. Directly responsible for building the majority of SUN SPARC client workstations
- Encrypted data sent via COMSEC issued codes through military encrypted devices; reprogrammed on a regular basis
- Daily operations included adding/deleting users via Lockheed Marin interface (text-based GUI), and resolving password files. Grew operational capacity by installed two SUN OS servers and acquiring additional three SUN OS Servers previously deployed to location.
- Maintained Oracle database, including database to network connectivity. Performed incremental backups nightly and complete weekly
- SUN Solaris UNIX Administrator/Trainer for six months for Global Command and Communications System (GCCS) with 40 SUN SPARCs. Rebuilt half of the clients from single drive failure configuration and remediated with multibay iSCSI devices.
- Created and implemented standard operating procedures for disaster recovery, network security, and virus protection for USAFE CSS
- Installed and updated system software for facility workstations
- Responsible for installing and maintaining a 24/7 Windows NT network, and subsequently provided 2nd and 3rd level support for the Windows NT LAN which consisted of 2 Servers and approximately 150 Workstations
- Provided technical support to end users with Internet protocols and application configuration, including: installing/troubleshooting TCP/IP protocols with Windows NT 4.0; and configuring and proving end user support for E-mail and MS Office products
- Developed concept of operation and computer architecture master plan that illustration present and future direction and led the Total Quality Management effort that improved customer service levels. Researched system specification and user licensing information to ensure solutions met customer needs
- Developed technical solutions for LAN infrastructure, upgrades and local data archive capability
- Instituted and developed continuity folders to ensure 100% operability in case of emergencies