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Bradley E. Poelstra 7100 S. Mogen Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
605.359.7383
brad.poelstra@gmail.com
Professional Summary
A talented IT professional who desires to provide technical leadership and strategic decision making abilities to
corporate level clients. 20 years of experience in administration of multiple operating systems such as Microsoft
Windows, Linux/Unix (RedHat,Centos Sun, SGI, IBM, etc)
Technical Summary
Vmware,vSphere, ESX, ESXi, StorNext, Legato(Networker), HP Servers,IBM Servers,IBM Bladecenter, Sun
Servers,SGI Servers,Linux Servers,Firewall, Network/ Security, System Security, Tripwire, Nessus scanner,
ClamAV, Subversion, GIT, ClearCase,Juniper switches, Extreme switches, Cisco switches, Big Brother,
LogRythm, Hyperic, DevOps, Microsoft Project, NIS, LDAP,Tomcat, Apache,Test Track Pro, FTP,Microsoft
Windows, IIS, Docushare,ENVI/IDL,ArcGIS, XWin32, Cloakware
Professional Experience
System/Database Administrator Team Lead USGS Eros Data Center, Innovate
Garretson, SD
October 2007 – April 2016
• Responsible for the first level oversight of Systems and Database Administrators.
• Coordinated schedule/task between developers, engineers, database administrators and system
administrators for weekly maintenance on over 200 servers
• Performed all security updates for all LPDAAC Redhat/Centos servers
• Insured all applications running on servers were compliant with Nessus security scans
• Attended weekly planning meetings for future software/hardware installs
• Assisted with employees performance reviews
• Worked closely with developers, engineers and database administrators on requirements for new
hardware
• Worked closely with maintenance staff on power requirements, network cable runs and computer room
compliance for RAID units/server racks.
• Responsible for researching, presenting findings to the customer, then implementing LogRythm server
within the LPDAAC at first and then Data center wide.
• Performed detailed analysis on most cost effective backup solutions, between Networker and ComVault.
• Developed an emergency shutdown procedure, for inclement weather power loss
System Administrator USGS Eros Data Center, Raytheon/SAIC
Garretson, SD
January 1999 – October 2007
 Building, troubleshooting, and maintaining IBM, Dell, HP, Sun and SGI server hardware in an
enterprise level datacenter environment with more the 200 servers using multiple types of RAID
volumes.
 Responsible for system backups (incremental, monthly, offsites) and confirming offsite tapes are
delivered to storage facility
 Assisted/participated in disaster recovery drills
 Installed numerous applications apache,tomcat, clearcase,custom code software updates, etc
Education
Southeast Technical Institute (August 1994 – May 1996)
Associate Degree in Network Administration
South Dakota State University (August 1988 – May 1993)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography

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BradPoelstra_resume-1

  • 1. Bradley E. Poelstra 7100 S. Mogen Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605.359.7383 brad.poelstra@gmail.com Professional Summary A talented IT professional who desires to provide technical leadership and strategic decision making abilities to corporate level clients. 20 years of experience in administration of multiple operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux/Unix (RedHat,Centos Sun, SGI, IBM, etc) Technical Summary Vmware,vSphere, ESX, ESXi, StorNext, Legato(Networker), HP Servers,IBM Servers,IBM Bladecenter, Sun Servers,SGI Servers,Linux Servers,Firewall, Network/ Security, System Security, Tripwire, Nessus scanner, ClamAV, Subversion, GIT, ClearCase,Juniper switches, Extreme switches, Cisco switches, Big Brother, LogRythm, Hyperic, DevOps, Microsoft Project, NIS, LDAP,Tomcat, Apache,Test Track Pro, FTP,Microsoft Windows, IIS, Docushare,ENVI/IDL,ArcGIS, XWin32, Cloakware Professional Experience System/Database Administrator Team Lead USGS Eros Data Center, Innovate Garretson, SD October 2007 – April 2016 • Responsible for the first level oversight of Systems and Database Administrators. • Coordinated schedule/task between developers, engineers, database administrators and system administrators for weekly maintenance on over 200 servers • Performed all security updates for all LPDAAC Redhat/Centos servers • Insured all applications running on servers were compliant with Nessus security scans • Attended weekly planning meetings for future software/hardware installs • Assisted with employees performance reviews • Worked closely with developers, engineers and database administrators on requirements for new hardware • Worked closely with maintenance staff on power requirements, network cable runs and computer room compliance for RAID units/server racks. • Responsible for researching, presenting findings to the customer, then implementing LogRythm server within the LPDAAC at first and then Data center wide. • Performed detailed analysis on most cost effective backup solutions, between Networker and ComVault. • Developed an emergency shutdown procedure, for inclement weather power loss
  • 2. System Administrator USGS Eros Data Center, Raytheon/SAIC Garretson, SD January 1999 – October 2007  Building, troubleshooting, and maintaining IBM, Dell, HP, Sun and SGI server hardware in an enterprise level datacenter environment with more the 200 servers using multiple types of RAID volumes.  Responsible for system backups (incremental, monthly, offsites) and confirming offsite tapes are delivered to storage facility  Assisted/participated in disaster recovery drills  Installed numerous applications apache,tomcat, clearcase,custom code software updates, etc Education Southeast Technical Institute (August 1994 – May 1996) Associate Degree in Network Administration South Dakota State University (August 1988 – May 1993) Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography