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EMANUEL STRATTON

Kuwait City

Summary

Proficient System Administrator with extensive experience in datacenter virtualization and end-user support. Skilled in managing Active Directory and VMware infrastructures while implementing security protocols to enhance system performance and reliability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System Administrator

V2X OMDAC-SWACA
Camp Arifjan
11.2022 - 07.2025
  • Operates and maintains all aspects of server administration to include, but is not limited to, Microsoft 2008 Active Directory, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), Domain Name System (DNS), Domain Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), print queues, etc. Responsible for the daily administration of Exchange servers (2008 or higher) and Outlook Web Access (OWA). Management of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) or Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
  • Planned, installed, configured, and upgraded Virtual Machine Interface (VMI), ESXi hosts, VCSAs Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
  • Implemented Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) provided by DISA to meet security requirements.
  • Maintain VMware infrastructure of 50 physical hosts running 400 virtual machines across 4 enclaves NIPR, SIPR, XLESS, and MPE by monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting all assets.
  • Configure both standard and distributed virtual switches within VSphere environment to connect VMs to internal and external devices across 597 VLANs.
  • Update physical hosts' firmware and OS without affecting system availability.
  • Configure virtual storage architecture for all systems and data in the datacenter, monitor health of backend physical storage, replace and reconfigure storage hardware; deploy new data stores as needed.
  • Utilize all features of VSphere VM management including migrations, snapshots, cloning, high availability, and resource management.
  • Configure LDAP connections for VCenter and Palo Alto in order to centrally manage authentication and permissions.
  • Manage all assets of 4 Windows domains: - Deploy group policy - manage 8 domain controllers - manage 4 file servers - manage 6 PKI servers, including certificate authorities and OCSP responders. - manage 4 connection servers for VMware Horizon orchestration. manage 12 DHCP scopes across 4 servers. - manage 8 DNS servers, adding, deleting, and updating records as needed; troubleshoot DNS resolution issues. - manage 4 Network Policy servers, troubleshoot RADIUS connections between Cisco routers, switches, and Call Manager. - configure LDAP connections for VCenter and Palo Alto in order to centrally manage authentication and permissions.
  • Deploy VMware Horizon to deliver end user virtual desktop infrastructure, maintain zero clients, configure storage, and utilize group policy to deliver desktop updates and patching; manage and deploy Windows OS images.
  • Work daily in vCenter, ESXi, Windows OS, Linux, Cisco iOS, and Palo Alto utilizing GUI and CLI to monitor systems and troubleshoot issues.
  • Maintain 61 Palo Alto firewalls, updating firmware, pushing periodic dynamic updates, and managing user access; utilize Panorama to manage firewalls.
  • Maintain 78 virtual Cisco 8000v routers; access IOS to license, update, and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Utilize Linux commands to troubleshoot ESXI hosts, VCenter servers, SATCOM assets, and serial terminal servers.

VTC Technician

V2X OMDAC-SWACA
Camp Arifjan
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw multiple network bridges including NIPR Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router, SIPR Secure Internet Protocol Router V C Video -Teleconference, TMS (Telepresence Management Suite), CMS Cisco Meeting Server, CMM Cisco Meeting Manager VCS- C (Video Communication Server Control) and VCS- E Video Communication Server Control, coordinating with customers and technicians to schedule and conduct conferences; configured automated network services to maximize reliability.
  • Performed regular network maintenance checks on all associated VTC equipment located in the VTC Tech Room, elevating maintenance issues to Network Administrators utilizing ITSM Information Technology System Management based on severity; contributed to the 25% decrease in network downtime.
  • Furnished advanced technical assistance to system end-users, troubleshooting telecommunications, coordinating with System Administrators to create the MAB and assign IP addresses for new devices and peripherals while remaining compliant with DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) reduced resolution response time by 30% during tenure.
  • Coordinated with the cybersecurity team to discover and address non-compliant computers in purgatory mode, making recommendations to improve security procedures and systems by scheduling a vulnerability scan; identified missing packets from previous updates and successfully restored network compliancy.
  • Created IMO accounts for VTC devices, granting and revoking administrator rights for new employees, updating network systems to support security systems and protect secure data files while regulating user access.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - VMware

Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Saint Leo University
Langley AFB, VA

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • End-User Support
  • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
  • Desktop Virtualization
  • Datacenter Virtualization
  • Group Policy
  • Tenable Security Center
  • Security and Vulnerability Management
  • System Maintenance and Upgrades
  • Network Compliance
  • Server Administration
  • System Monitoring
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • End Point Configurations
  • System Upgrades
  • Incident Management
  • System Updates

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ CE, 06/30/29, COMP001021432412
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2016, H117-8409
  • CompTIA CySA+ CE, 06/30/29, COMP001021432412
  • CompTIA CASP+ CE, 06/30/29, COMP001021432412
  • VMware Certified Technical Associate - Cloud Management and Automation, VMW-03240336E-03172740
  • VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization, VMW-03240336E-03172740
  • VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization, VMW-03240336E-03172740
  • VMware Certified Professional - Cloud, VMW-03240336E-03172740
  • DISA: Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions v6.x

Accomplishments

  • On 15 FEB 24 the USASA-K Earth Terminal Complex (ETC) held a full site power shutdown that lasted approximately 36 hours. The test began at 0800 and went well into the evening and morning hours of 16 FEB 24. As an Systems Administrator I (SA I), Emanuel Stratton performed above and beyond the expertise expected of an SA I and performed tasks typically completed by an SA II. Emanuel worked with his V2X supervisor Keith Robertson (SA II) in restoring critical functions at the ETC including SIPR, NIPR and MPE Mission Enclaves (MEs).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

System Administrator

V2X OMDAC-SWACA
11.2022 - 07.2025

VTC Technician

V2X OMDAC-SWACA
12.2020 - 11.2022

Some College (No Degree) - VMware

Stanly Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

University of Maryland University College

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Saint Leo University

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Georgia Southwestern State University

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