Objective: A position in IT that requires my
unique combination of skills, vast experience, and broad expertise.
List of Top Skills And Experience
- Information Security
- VMware Virtualization
- UNIX/Linux System and Network Administration
- Shell Scripting
- IT Project and Budget Management
- Documentation, Policy and Procedure
Development
- Network Relocation, Facilities Coordination
and Cable Infrastructure Design
- Customer Support
- IT Department Management and Team Building
- Lab Management
Certifications Acquired
- GIAC
Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
2003
- RedHat Certified Technician (RHCT) 2002
- LPI Certified Level 1 (LPIC-1) 2002
- Sun Certified Network Administrator
(SCNA) 2002
- Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA)
2002
- Sair Linux and GNU Certified Professional
2001
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 06/00- 06/03
Security Assessment and Implementation Software
Bastille Linux, Cheops, Firewalk, GPG,
IPtables, John the Ripper, Nessus, nmap, Packet Filter, PGP, Snort,
SSH, Tripwire
Vendor Equipment Supported
Adaptec SnapAppliance, Cisco, Dell, Lightwave,
Network Appliance, Nortel Meridian 1 PBX, IBM RS6000, Shoretel, Sun
Microsystems
Operating Systems Installed and Administered
AIX, Linux, (Fedora 5, 6, Mandriva 2005 –
2007,RedHat 6.2, 7.1-9.0, ES/AS 2.1,3,4, Debian 2.2,3.0), OpenBSD
2.9, 3.3, 3.6, Solaris 2.5-9, SunOS 4.1.3, Windows 2K, 2K3
Servers
Application Software Used and Supported
Apache, Apache, ARKEIA, CVS, Disksuite, FLEXlm, JumpStart,
Kickstart, Legato, LSF, MS Office, MS Project,
MS Visio, Netscape, Oracle DB, App Server and Ebusiness Suite, Postfix,
Samba, Sendmail, Squid, Summary, VMware
workstation and Server, VNC, WebTrends, Zope
Network Protocols, Applications and
Utilities Frequently Used
Autofs, Automounter, bind, DHCP, DIG, Ethereal, Ethernet, IOS, IPsec,
netstat, NFS, NIS, nslookup, RIP, TCP/IP, tcpdump
Projects Successfully Completed
- Built
and managed redundant DNS servers
2005
- Built
a prototype SSO system using Kerberos and
OpenLDAP
2005
- Developed
a complex backup system using shell scripts
and Linux utilities
2005
- Implemented
an incident tracking system using Request
Tracker (RT) and MySQL
2006
- Built
a development lab including networking and 50
systems running Linux and Windows
2004
- Created
an SSH gateway using OpenBSD allowing secure
access into the company for authenticated users 2004
- Set
up a VPN between the USA and India office and
implemented a secure mail service using the VPN
2004
- Researched
and selected the Adaptec SnapAppliance NAS
to use as the company’s centralized storage
2004
- Used
Kickstart to build an installation system for the
alpha product release
2004
- Set
up a secure Wifi infrastructure
2004
- Created
an automated Kickstart installation process for
RedHat ES 2.1 on Dell 1750s
2003
- Architected designed and built a secure information technology
infrastructure
2003
Formal Training
Auditing Networks, Perimeters and Systems
Sans
Institute
2003
SANS Security Essentials with CISSP CBK
Sans
Institute
2003
RHCE Training Course Red Hat Linux 8.0
RedHat
2002
Network Administration for the Solaris 9 OE
Sun
Microsystems
2002
Advanced System Administration for the Solaris 9 OE
Sun Microsystems
2002
Intermediate System Administration for the Solaris 9
OE Sun Microsystems
2002
Enterprise System Performance Management
Sun
Microsystems
2001
Solaris TCP/IP Network Administration
Sun Microsystems
2000
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
Ascolta Training
2000
Solaris 2.X System Administration
Sun
Microsystems
1995
Seminars/Classes
Security For The System Administrator I, II
LinuxWorld
2002
Securing Linux/UNIX systems I, II
LinuxWorld
2001
Successful Project Management for IT Professionals
TechLink
2000
Implementing a Network and Systems Management
Interop
1998
Center, and IS Organization for the Twenty-First Century
Designing and Securing Enterprise Networks
Interop
1992
Managing a UNIX TCP/IP network
U. C. Santa Cruz,
Ext.
1993
NFS and NIS
U. C.
Santa Cruz, Ext.
1993
Ethernet Local Area Network
U. C. Santa Cruz, Ext.
1993
Building a TCP/IP Wide Area Network
U. C. Santa Cruz, Ext.
1992
Academic Education
U. C. Davis, completed 200+ Units towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Psychology
1979
Professional History
Owner/Consultant
Johnston Enterprises San
Jose, CA
08/94-Present
Senior IT Engineer
Blue Lane Technologies, Cupertino,
CA
03/04--11/06
Senior UNIX Administrator
Sonics Inc, Mountain
View, CA
04/01-09/02
Senior IT Administrator
Empowertel Networks, Milpitas, CA
09/00-02/01
Manager, Information Technology
Rise Technology Company, Santa Clara,
CA 07/97-07/99
Manager, Customer Service Engineering
HAL
Computer
Systems, Campbell, CA
02/96-07/97
Manager, Information Technology
Quickturn Design Systems, Mountain View, CA
06/89-01/95
Manager, Computer Services
Waferscale
Integration (WSI) Fremont, CA 06/85-06/89
System Administrator
Gould/AMI, Santa
Clara, CA
06/83-06/85
Computer Operator
Quadrex, Campbell, CA
01/81-05/83
Summary Evidence of Recent Practical Skills and Experience
My tenure at Blue Lane as Senior IT Engineer challenged me to learn new
and complex technologies while facing the
pressure of aggressive deadlines. As the first IT person I became the
IT department, providing support for a fast paced
Engineering department developing a state of the art network security
appliance, and a small group of corporate users. To
support the Engineering effort I quickly learned how to build complex
combinations of VMware or standalone servers
and clients running Microsoft, IIS, MSSQL, Exchange; Oracle, databases,
Application servers and the Ebusiness Suite;
UNIX/Linux, AIX, Solaris, RedHat, OpenBSD. During Microsoft patch
Tuesdays and Oracle CPU patch release cycles I
installed security patches and built customized VMware hosts within the
required short turn around times to support
Engineering development and testing. The Engineers relied on me to
provide them with all levels of support. I solved
problems daily, which, if not resolved promptly, would have had adverse
affects on product development schedules. I
developed an automated installation process using Kickstart to build a
complete product for the alpha release.
Additionally I supported Corporate IT. I Developed and implemented an
interim data backup and recovery system that
served as the replacement for a $25K backup system after it's purchase
was postponed. Implemented a networked UPS
and power distribution system that provided battery backup, automatic
system shutdown and remote power control of
servers in the IT room. Provided Linux technical knowledge to the
Windows corporate IT support personnel.
As an independent contractor, working through Park Computer Systems at
Rambus, I used Kickstart to create an
automated installation process for RedHat ES 2.1 on Dell 1750s to
migrate applications from Solaris to RedHat Linux.
Prior to the above engagement I spent a year of intense training
acquiring a number of professionally recognized IT
certifications. That quest culminated in the completion of a project
titled, Architecting, Designing and Building a Secure
Information Technology Infrastructure, A Case Study. To fulfill the
practical requirement for the GIAC Security Essentials
Certification (GSEC) I built an Information Technology Infrastructure
with an integrated Security Architecture.
Please consult my website,
www.johnston.com,
for and expanded resume and additional information.