Sean C. Payne
2181 Gunpowder Dr., NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905

Email:sean@the-paynes.org | Phone: (321)693-2251 | URL:http://www.the-paynes.org/~sean/resume/
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Network & Systems Administrator
Windows, Unix and Linux

MCSE MCP+I CCNA BCLA-RedHat BCUA General

OBJECTIVE
Responsible position in network or systems administration utilizing my NT (MCSE), Linux (BrainBench Certified), Unix (Brainbench Certified) and / or Cisco (CCNA) Skills.

EXPERIENCE
Avidyne Corp
10/2007 - 03/2008
Melbourne, Florida
Systems Administrator
Provided on site support for Avidyne's Melbourne offices and backup support of out of state offices. Servers are a mix of Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Linux. Desktops and laptops are primarily Windows XP with some Linux machines. Maintained multi-site MS Exchange for group ware. Maintained door access / security system for both offices. Maintained phone systems for both offices. The Wickham office is on an Atligen Phone System. The Manufacturing facility has a newer Alcatel VoIP system. Created the IT Policies and Guidelines booklet. Implemented internal Instant Messaging system for users on CentOS Linux with OpenFire. Restructured the Active Directory organizational units to better match company structure and give more flexibility on group policies. Restructured internal company email and security groups to better match the company structure.

Optimi
11/2003 - 06/2007
Melbourne, Florida
Sr. Linux / NT Systems Administrator
Agilent sold the Wizard product to Optimi in October 2003, in November I started doing contract IT work for the Wizard team and in April 2004 I was brought on as a full time employee. Using Linux (MNF) I set up a firewall w/ DMZ for the Melbourne Office. Later I used the same setup for the Atlanta office and configured, using IPSec, a corporate VPN. While setting up the VPN, I mapped out the IP address scheme to use at each office and any new offices. When Optimi acquired the Malaga Office, I remotely set up their VPN and re-configured the IPSec tunnel so all offices communicate over the same VPN tunnel. I configured the corporate active directory on Windows Server 2003 and moved email to groupware using Exchange 2003. In July 2004 I went to Malaga to integrate their network into Optimi's and to interview IT candidates. In August I returned to train the new IT team member. I configured company wide Client/Server VPN access for remote users. Using Zabbix on Linux, I set up monitoring of the Melbourne office's network and servers. I deployed Symantec's Corporate Anti Virus solution. Recently I upgraded our corporate firewalls to SonicWall 2040s and set up each office with dual ISP connections. The Interoffice VPN is configured to failover between ISPs and outbound traffic is load balanced between the two connections. I routinely work with the software developers & QA team configuring test servers for various scenarios. Internally, the majority of the desktop systems are Windows XP with some Linux (Mandrake). Internal servers are a mix of Linux (Mandrake, SuSE, & Fedora), Windows Server 2000 & 2003, and Solaris.

CDI Innovantage
4/2002 - 9/2003
Melbourne, Florida
Unix / NT Systems Analyst
Contract IT support for Agilent Technologies’ Melbourne Office. Provide IT functions for the office, including frontline support, backup / restore, server administration, and workstation configuration. Workstations are primarily Windows 2000 with some HP-UX and Linux and the servers run Windows 2000 or Redhat Linux 7.3. I upgraded the workstations and laptops from Windows NT4 to Windows 2000. Worked with a local ISP to get iDSL installed to host a web based project for the engineers. Upgraded iDSL connection to a T1, to support multiple servers for multiple new projects. Helped the engineers build out the servers for these projects. Installed and maintain an 802.11b WiFi accesspoint, setting up encryption keys and ESSID. Helped endusers create WiFi profiles for those that have WiFi at home and at the office.

ATI Research, Inc.
1/2001 - 1/2002
Orlando,Florida
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator for ATI's Orlando office. Duties involved all aspects LAN / WAN services in a multi- domain multi-site network, including server and workstation configuration and maintenance, WAN maintenance, network backups of Unix and NT file servers and local Exchange server, server and workstation upgrades, resource planning and local user support. Local network consisted of Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8 servers, Windows NT4 file / print / domain and Exchange 5.5 servers, and Linux servers with Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux clients. Shortly after starting, I modified backup scheme to include daily, weekly, and monthly backups of Unix & NT file severs utilizing ARCserve on NT. I upgraded the Solaris 2.6 "compute" server farm to Solaris 7. I installed and maintained 802.11b wireless using Orinoco hardware, allowing laptop users to access the network through out the office. I also helped users configure home wireless systems and the wireless profiles on their laptops. I introduced Linux to the office and configured test machines for engineers to use, which allowed the migration of some tools from NT and Solaris to Red Hat Linux, providing both a performance gain and cost savings. Using McAfee products, I maintained anti-virus protection on Windows NT and Exchange servers and on the users desktops.

eCalton.com
2/2000 - 11/2000
Vero Beach, Florida
Network Administrator
Maintained and planned a mixed network of Windows NT and Linux Servers for corporate LAN/WAN. Planned and deployed Lotus Domino utilizing Linux for the Server with WinNT and Web based clients. Migrated file server to Linux/Samba to free NT file server to act as a development server. Supported in house users on Windows NT Workstations and started migration to Windows 2000 Professional. Supported eCalton clients with both client and server issues. Networked Houston, Texas Office and configured Wan access to corporate Domino Server via IDSL and configured remote control access of Houston resources from corporate office. Helped plan and exetcute moving of the network into newer facilities.

ACR Systems
2/1999 - 2/2000
Jacksonville, Florida
Network Administrator
Maintained and planned network resources for corporate LAN/WAN. Servers included Windows NT4, SCO Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris and Novell. Clients running NT4ws, Win95, Win98, Linux, & SCO Unix. Planned / implemented migration of file, print, and network-fax services from Novell to NT. Planned and implemented new IP Address scheme. Upgraded TimeControl to SQL 7.0 based server and added java based client access. Upgraded hardware and fixed configuration problems for Exchange 5.5. Planned and implemented Y2K upgrades for network, telecom, and security systems. Maintained corporate phone system on Executone equipment. Maintained corporate security system on Hirsh equipment. Maintained corporate firewall using Axent Technologies Raptor.

Solunet
12/1996 - 2/1999
Palm Bay, Florida
Network Administrator
Maintained and planned network resources for corporate LAN/WAN. Servers included Redhat Linux, Windows NT4, Citrix Winframe 1.7, Novell, SGI Irix, and Sun Solaris. Clients running NT4ws, Win95, & OS/2. Started as the Webmaster and as the company grew I took on the network administration, until it became a full time job. Migrated mail system from POP3 on Linux to MS Exchange. Implemented Citrix as the solution for remote office access of corporate applications. Maintained corporate firewall on a Watchguard Firebox. Maintained corporate DNS using BIND on Solaris and latter on Windows NT. Helped plan and execute the network move as part of corporate move into larger facilities.

Florida Online
6/1996 - 12/1996
Rockledge,Florida
Web Services Technician
Designed corporate websites for business accounts.

Tachyon Communications Corp
9/1994 - 6/1996
Melbourne,Florida
Web Services Technician
Designed corporate websites for business accounts. Provided technical support for OS/2 and Macintosh users.

Payne Confection Company d.b.a. The Soda Fountain
12/1992 - 3/1994
Melbourne,Florida
Vice-President / Manager
Returned to managed family ice cream business so my parents could retire. We sold the business in 1994.

Bailey's Limited
8/1990 - 12/1992
Hamilton,Bermuda
Manager
Managed ice cream manufacturing company. In the off season, I computerized the inventory system.

Payne Confection Company d.b.a. Swensen's
6/1984 - 8/1990
Melbourne, Florida
Manager
Helped manage family ice cream business in the local mall.

EDUCATION
Florida Institute of Technology
3/1990
Melbourne,Florida
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Major in business administration with computer science. Minor in marketing.

CERTIFCATIONS
MCSE MCP+I CCNA BCLA-RedHat BCUA General
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 1/2002
BCUA (Brainbench Certified Unix Administration (General)) 12/2000
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) 11/2000
MCP+I (Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet) 11/2000
MCPS (Implementing & Supporting MS Win NT Server 4 in the Enterprise) 11/2000
MCPS (Implementing & Supporting MS IIS4)
BCLA[Red Hat] (Brainbench Certified Linux Administration [Red Hat]) 9/2000
MCPS (Windows NT Server 4.0) 12/1998
MCPS (Windows NT Workstation 4.0) 11/1998
Microsoft Certified Professional 11/1998
MCPS (Internetworking w/ MS TCP/IP on WinNT) 11/1998

AFFILIATIONS
IROSE Indian River Operating Systems Enthusiasts, President
JaxLUG Jacksonville Linux Users Group, Member
SCOUG Space Coast OS/2 Users Group, Founding Member / Past President
SCLUG Space Coast Linux Users Group, Founding Member / Past President
SCA Society for Creative Anachronism, Member

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have a home network setup which includes: BeOS, eCS, Linux, OS/2 Warp, QNX, Win2K, Win9x, and WinXP running on Intel based PCs; HP-UX on a PA-Risc system, IRIX on an SGI Webforce Indy; Linux on a Cobalt RaQ; and Solaris on a SparcStation4. All systems communicate via TCP/IP through 10/100 Switches or over 802.11b WiFi and have access to the Internet from behind a NAT Firewall / Router.