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Jeffrey LaFlamme

@jeffreylaflamme

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Motivated information systems professional with 18 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for professional growth in a supportive environment.

I am a dedicated information systems professional with eighteen years of experience in managing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining information systems within highly classified national security environments. My hands-on experience includes working with Cisco Routers and Switches, Windows Server, CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and various Network Attached Storage solutions. I pride myself on my ability to ensure system reliability and security, which is critical in my field.

In my current role as a Lead System Administrator at SRC Inc, I have successfully built and migrated Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machines, ensuring compliance with security updates and maintaining operational continuity. My proactive approach includes writing scripts to automate tasks and managing storage solutions to enhance performance and security. I have also developed Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that my team can operate efficiently and effectively, contributing to a well-documented network environment.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, whether it’s through managing high-performance computing systems or ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policies. I am passionate about leveraging technology to meet mission requirements and am always looking for ways to innovate and improve processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead System Administrator

Current

SRC Inc

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led the upgrade of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 to RHEL 8 VMs, ensuring compliance and security. Engineered hardware and software solutions for transitioning to Red Hat OpenShift, aligning with AFLCM requirements. Managed Hitachi and NetApp NAS in a classified environment, overseeing file systems and permissions.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Red Hat OpenShift Hitachi NAS Bash Scripting AWS Active Directory Splunk

Principal Linux System Administrator

BAE Systems

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)

Managed, patched, and updated multiple web servers, minimizing downtime. Submitted and installed web certificates for secure HPC systems across various DOD Supercomputing Resource Centers. Completed and submitted Weekly Activity Reports to ensure compliance with company and government policies.

Web Security Patch Management High Performance Computing DoD Compliance Reporting System Administration Network Security Web Certificates

Senior System Administrator

SRC Inc

Jan 2020 - Feb 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Authored numerous Standard Operating Procedures to maintain a well-documented network and ensure consistent task completion. Managed offline repositories for security patches on a classified network, ensuring timely completion. Developed bash scripts for task automation and configured them via Cronjobs on RHEL 7.

Standard Operating Procedures Bash Scripting Customer Feedback Classified Networks

Fleet Systems Engineer

Vectrus

Oct 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 3 months)

Verified system passage through ASA Firewall and Cisco Access Control Lists, implementing new rules according to documentation. Assisted technicians with written procedures for troubleshooting and maintaining Windows Server systems in a virtualized environment. Ensured network security and compliance.

Windows Server Virtualization Network Security Documentation

Client Systems Technician

SRC Inc

Jan 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 9 months)

Managed Red Hat Enterprise clients and infrastructure on a standalone production network, setting up clients via kick-start imaging. Analyzed and implemented Red Hat JBoss application server for DISA STIG compliance, mitigating failures. Provided technical support for Windows and Linux systems across multiple networks.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kick Start Imaging JBoss Linux Administration Technical Support

Information Systems Technician

United States Navy

Nov 2006 - Nov 2014 (8 years)

Conducted annual computer upgrades and hardware exchanges for over 500 systems, maintaining 100% reliability. Managed the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), ensuring timely destruction, spot checks, and cryptography reloading. Maintained all files within required timeframes.

Computer Upgrades Hardware Exchange Computer System Reliability EKMS Management Cryptography Technical Support IT Operations Compliance

Network Administrator

United States Navy

May 2007 - Jul 2011 (4 years 2 months)

Administered 3 core Cisco routers for 5,500 users, allocating bandwidth and maintaining an Access Control List with scheduled downtime. Loaded and maintained KIV-7M, KIV-7 HSB, KG-175, and KG-175D cryptographic equipment. Ensured constant secure voice and data communications aboard the ship.

Cisco Network Administration Bandwidth Cryptographic Equipment System Security