Charles Stroman
54 Broadship Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
Home: (703) 675-4195
[email protected]
Windows System Administrator Network Analyst
A highly dedicated professional with extensive experience analyzing methods to improve technical operations environments. Offering a track
record of successful project performance in systems installation, configuration, and maintenance. Ambitious to succeed, support, and work
as a team player to make the project successful.
Certifications
CNE, MCSE
Profile
Network/Systems
Hardware/Software/Server
Configuration & Integration
Exchange, LAN/WAN
Optimization and Configuration
VPN Router Configuration
Sonicwall Firewalls Config
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Ethernet Networks
Internet Information Server
Telecommunications Systems
Hardware/Software/
Operating Systems
Hardware Juniper Switches
& Routers, VPN Cisco
Switches & Routers; Dell SANS
(EMC & Compellant)
Operating SystemsWindows
XP/7/2003/2008/2012 Novell
Netware 3.x,4.x,5;
SoftwareSolarWinds,
Tripwire EVM, Microsoft Office
Suite; Netbackup, Veritas and
Backup Software; Variant
Switch Monitoring Software
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulations 09/14-Present
Computer Network Specialist Lead
Project Management
Consulting & Management
Networking Infrastructures
Telecommunications
Systems Implementation
Evaluation & Testing
Resource Utilization
Inventory Management
Team Building & Leadership
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer & CNE certification combined with
fifteen years of direct, hands-on experience supervising critical computer
operations and multiple strengths in network administration, system security,
and advanced desktop and application support.
Maintain a comprehensive, working knowledge of both Microsoft and
Networking systems. Proficient knowledge of server/hardware/software
configurations and LAN/WAN networking.
Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in PC fabrication, configuration,
system networking, diagnostic testing, malfunction identification, and repair.
Ability to blend strong analytical and technical acumen with solid leadership,
project management and team building skills to consistently deliver
productive technological solutions.
Fifteen years of experience design, build, patch, and maintain of HP servers
in an Active Directory Windows environment using DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.
Five years of experience setting up and managing Group Policies in a
government environment.
Participated in planning, development, and implementing of a large scale
integration of Exchange 2003 from GroupWise.
Maintains LAN hardware, LAN communications, Windows
LAN Administration Server network operating systems. Ensures that LANbased Management Information Systems and web sites are fully functional
and available for application development, testing, and use during regular
work days without interruption. Using MS Clustering & Hyper-V Technology.
Plans and coordinates LAN server down time in order to reduce work load
interruptions. Using Solarwinds Technology.
Implements OIT LAN disaster recovery plans to ensure that DLLR mission critical
data is secure from loss and damage due to hardware failure, virus destruction, or
inadvertent data loss. Using Backup Exec 2012 & VEEAM Backup.
Analyzes, trouble shoots and corrects network related problems to ensure that OIT
work flow is not adversely impacted. Building Cisco Network Infrastructure
monitoring and maintaining with Solarwinds NCM.
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Relationship Management
End-User Support & Training
Disaster Recovery
PC/Peripheral Troubleshooting
CTI
Network Engineer
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10/13-09/14
Design, Build, Re-configure, Analyze, and Management network technology at a major bank in the
Baltimore region.
Built, configured, and manage multiple Juniper technologies including
EX3300, 4550, 4500 switches and SRX 240 and 210 Firewalls. Replacing
Cisco with Juniper.
Managed and configured Solarwinds using NCM, NPM, and Netflow to
monitor and manage network.
Designed, built, and managed SCCM 2012R2, WSUS, SCEP, SCUP, SQL
2012 for OS, Application, and MS system management to replace 3
management applications, and saved the company over $20,000 in yearly
contract fees.
Administered, monitored, maintained, and created VMs in a VMWare 5.5
environment.
Setup and configure Symantec Mail Gateway to replace Ironport to a more
efficient prevention of traffic spamming.
Aligned Development Strategies Incorporated
Network Security Analyst
07/13-10/13
Coordinate and Analyze the Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM) program distribution for
the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer for CMS on a 50,000 node network.
Participated and use of the nCircle application with the Continuous
Monitoring Program (CMP) to comply with FISMA, OMB, and NIST
standards.
Analyze all Data Centers devices (routers, switches, servers, and PC) for
vulnerabilities
Weekly reports on remediating for a monthly Report Card scoring system for
each data center.
Work with Chief Information Security Officer in creating monthly Report Card
to inform Data Center department heads of security risk.
Analyze and research the validity of False Positive vulnerabilities reported by
data centers. If validated I work with vendor to create ASPL updates to the
software to remove F+.
Work closely with CMS Government Technical Lead (GTL) to care of all
CISO request.
Design and Build Exchange in a Cloud
Setup, Administer, implement, and design Windows 2012 AD environment
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Setup, manage, and implement Office 365
NET-WORKS FOR YOU, LLC
05/1207/13
Network Engineer
Managed computer systems sales, service and business processes for
multifaceted computer business for 6 different customers from the ground up.
Manage the operations of a multi-site Windows based Active Directorydesign, build, and installation.
Network infrastructure, including Microsoft Exchange email environment.
Windows 2000/2003 design, installation, and deployment.
Implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting DHCP & DNS services
Setup and Maintain Firewall & VPN infrastructure.
Design, Build, Setup and maintain Active Directory W2K3 and W2K8 HP
Servers environment. Create user accounts and design directory structure.
Setup and Maintain Networks using Active Directory, MS Exchange, and
Firewalls
Maintain and setup Novell (4.11, 5.1) and Microsoft Networks (2003 & 2008).
Installed, configured and maintained a 100 node network, and all
components.
Built computer systems to customer specification for private clients.
Assessed customer needs, ordered components, assembled computer
systems, and installed and configured software and peripherals.
G&B SOLUTIONS
10/07-5/12
Manage Active Directory GPO, Access rights, Fix AD errors on all servers on a 1500 node
network. Design, Build, and procurement of Windows 2003 to 2008 upgragde.
Active Directory\Group Policy administration-Windows 2000/2003 design,
installation, and deployment.
Group Policy server compliance
Design, Build, Upgrade, Patch Management of Windows 2003\2008
Manage the operations of Windows based network infrastructure, including
Use Unix Netbackup to backup and create DR test for Windows Servers,
Disaster recovery in remote site for T1\CSU configuration.
Administer all DHCP configuration and IP conflicts.
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Vmware\hyper-v R2 systems, HP Servers.
Use VMWare VMotion to migrate VM from production to test environment.
Manage day-to-day TDE system configuration.
Replace or remove all end of life server servers from network environment.
Windows 2008 upgrade team member
Setup, manage, and create complex TDE system including 3 rd party Symago
software.
Level 6 support to System Administrators, techs, mentor and train System
Administrators and techs in server administration, TDE operation, and
backup.
Primary contact for disaster recovery of Windows system and turnkey
replacement.
Responsible for testing and managing server patches for BLS environment,
making sure that server are maintain according to NIST requirements.
Document monthly reports of Security Requirements for Windows
environment.
Manage and maintain Group Policies and Network shares and file security.
Work alongside Network Engineers and Firewall Team to implement network
security.
JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP
11/19976/2006
LAN/WAN Administrator
Provided IT solutions encompassing configuration of all network connectivity levels for 35,000+
end users in XP, W2K3,W2K, and AD/Novell environments. Handled servers, backup solutions,
workstations and mail servers for all Metro DC area offices, including Baltimore and Virginia
Beach.
Personally manage the operations of a multi-site Windows 2003 AD based
network infrastructure, including 500+ user Microsoft Exchange email
environment, including support of a 350+ remote sales force.
Effectively managed daily installation, configuration and administration
operations of AD, network servers, and components. Serviced, maintained,
and upgraded all hardware and software throughout the network.
Design, Build, Setup and maintain Active Directory W2K and W2K3 Servers
environment. Create user accounts and design directory structure.
Setup Citrix Servers and Clients
Novell Migration
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Maintain 25 Server Novell Network
Maintain Cisco Switches and Routers VLans with assistance.
Provided third-tier management with responsibility for mentoring, training and
directing help-desktop technicians in testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting
of networking and server operations.
Facilitated the design, installation and reconfiguration of network
architecture/infrastructure during office moves, including all cabling, routers,
switches, and Internet access.
Addressed LAN/WAN domain planning and management issues. Proposed
and implemented equipment upgrades and policies regarding network
security to stay ahead of the curve.
Performed system backups using Tivoli Storage Manager and Veritas
Backup Exec ensuring swift execution of disaster recovery plans.
Held weekly meetings providing status reports for management review of all
initiatives, problems, and accomplishments.
Professional Experience
LOCKHEED MARTIN (ALL STAFF)
7/2006 -8/2006
System Administrator
Setup and maintain Active Directory W2K and W2K3 Servers.
Monitor Backup Servers for successful backups and resolve any backup
issues.
Team leader on project LAN
ICTS
5/19974/1998
CNE Instructor
Provided intensive hands-on computer systems training to students pursuing CNE certification.
Ensured that students obtained the necessary network support skills to provide advanced support
and solve high-level network problems.
Configured and maintained multi computer LAN network for student labs.
Managed file systems, storage devices, network servers, and workstations.
Trained, guided and offered assistance to aspiring network technicians.
THE MARTIN AGENCY
Network Engineer
1/19975/1997
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Supported diversified network requirements, established data communications capabilities and
implemented data backup procedures.
Expertly handled design, implementation, management, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of an NDS Tree including file system security during upgrade
of computer systems.
Provided on-site client/server support on a broad scope of
hardware/software problems and printing/network connectivity issues.
TECHLAW, INC.
10/19951/1997
Network Administrator/Purchase Manager
Performed a broad range of network management and administration functions. Accountable for
procurement of technical inventory.
Installed and configured computers and peripherals. Set up and managed
user accounts, and handled security issues (file/directory access) and
configured network printers.
Effectively sourced, negotiated and purchased new systems technology
resulting in increased efficiencies and cost savings.
Proficiently utilized diagnostic tools to assess and troubleshoot internal
hardware/software and external peripherals to sustain the effective use of
existing and newly implemented systems technology.
Projects included: design and implementation of Novell 3.1 & 4.1 networks;
installation and management of Group Wise server, MSMail Server, Modem
Server and file servers
([4] 3.x and [2] 4.x file servers, (9G) (4G) HD (SCSI), DPT RAID 5 System,
Tape Units, Conners and Exabyte 10E Autoloader, SCSI Controller, Arcserve
5.01 and SBACKUP Tape Backup Software)
Education
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER
9/19941/1996
Computer Electronics and Network Engineering
Successfully completed courses in computer electronics and network
engineering, simultaneously. Received CNE and MCSE certifications.
References Furnished Upon Request