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Blair J. McGoogan
52 Marsala Court, St. Charles, MO. 63304
(314) 546-5934
blairmcgoogan@gmail.com
Possess Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
COMPUTER SKILLS:
VMware Suite to include: vSphere Client 6.0, Amazon Cloud services, vCenter 6.0, vSphere Data Protection backup
appliance versions 6.0, MAAS systems/ IEC production systems, ArcGIS, RemoteView, FalconView, NetApp
Storage Systems, Windows Server 2008R2, Gale-Lite, Wrangler, GCCS-M, MARTES, MS Windows XP; MS
Office 2010 Suite, Solaris, Lotus Notes and Linux based systems
Objective: Obtain a System Administrator position.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
NJVC, St. Louis, MO
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR August 2013- Present
System Administrator responsible for the creation and maintenance of more than 200 Windows 2008 R2 and 2012
windows servers built to comply with DISA standards. Responsibilities include; keeping IAVA’s up to date per
government requirements. Using VMware 5.1/ 5.5, build 2008R2 and 2012R2. Backup all servers using vSphere
Data Protection backup appliance version 6.0. Use NetApp OnCommand System Manager 3.0 to manage storage
volumes and LUN management. This includes creating new volumes/ LUNs per engineer’s request and managing
volumes making sure they stay at an optimum performance 80- 85% total space used. Use Active Directory to
perform group policy, user and folder administration (unlock users, add or delete users, create/ delete folders,
manage permissions). Monitor network and server performance and provide reports as needed. On call for after-
hours support for server and network issues as needed.
NJVC, St. Louis, MO
SYSTEM ADMINSTRATOR August 2011- August 2013
Responsible for over 60 MAAS and IEC production workstations in a critical environment. These systems included
the following software suites; FalconView, ArcGIS, RemoteView and ERDAS Imagine software. Created and
monitored trouble tickets with an in depth knowledge of ISR collection systems. Understood the PED workflow and
developed a working relationship with other sites to further identify issues abroad. Documented “How To’s” to train
others and simplify the new hire training process timeline (went from 8 weeks to 4 weeks, new hire to working on a
shift with other coworkers). Coordinated with other 3rd
party software vendors for maintenance between user’s
schedules on a 12 hours shift.
NJVC, St. Louis, MO
LEAD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR May 2007- July 2011
Responsible for the maintenance and security of more than one hundred workstations connected to the enterprise’s
Windows servers. Position conducts system analysis and development to keep the systems current with changing
technologies. Responsible for managing the coordination of communication and support between the user
community and the technical and operational functions of Information Technology (IT) in relationship with all
Windows functions. Maintains and updates software to include service packs in accordance with established
policies. Creates user accounts and ensures system configuration integrity. Coordinates the recapitulation process
for workstations outside of their warranty, and ensure the new workstations are installed in a timely manner.
General Dynamics, Pentagon
SENIOR JOINT STAFF TRAINER Dec 2006- Apr 2007
Develop, update, facilitate and conduct a quarterly Joint Operations Center training program for approx 200
personnel on an annual basis which addresses, at minimum JOC policies, procedures, and the integration of process,
systems and collaborative tools. Prepare an Executive-level orientation program for senior leadership. Maintain
course data records, to include, but not limited to course POIs, course records, statistical data, filing, after action
reports and management of correspondence. Develop and maintain metrics for JOC education and training
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processes and requirements in order to provide management reviews. Perform assessments on training through
customer feedback and provide recommendations to the Director of Operations, J/G3, to improve POI. Compile and
maintain a list of Joint Operations Center trained and certified personnel.
Anteon, St. Louis, MO
SENIOR TRAINER Dec 2005- Oct 2006
Anteon Corporation, St. Louis MO. Designs and develops instructional approaches and/or strategies to meet training
requirements. Designed and conducted Task Needs Analysis which identified training and media requirements.
Develops appropriate training objectives and test methods and designs instructionally valid training materials.
Thoroughly ensures integrity of task analysis, training requirements, instructional materials, and evaluation plans.
Designs instructionally sound lessons in a variety of delivery media.
United States Navy
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST Feb 1998- Sept 2005
Produce fleet databases and other research tools to gather information on Electronic Signals Intelligence (ELINT),
conducted analysis to determine military capabilities of an assigned country. Participate with ELINT technical
analysis quality control process, and maintained customer database for bi-annual CD distribution. Designed and
implemented training programs which effectively used employee skills, provided training opportunities to enhance
those skills, and boost employees’ satisfaction with their jobs and working conditions. Using Windows Active
Directory, created user accounts and unlocked users when as necessary. Installed 28 workstations and updated from
WIN2K to XP operating systems. Created curriculum and instructed more than 3000 hours of GCCS-M deployed
training leading to the qualification of more than 20 operators and 10 supervisors. Installed Gale Lite software suit
and updated information as needed to ensure deployment teams had the most up to date parametric data.
B.S. Workforce Education & Development Studies degree with Southern Illinois University in Carbondale
Certification:
CompTIA Security+
VMware Certified Associate Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
BS Workforce Education and Curriculum Development, SIU Carbondale
Continuing education at Webster University (Information Technology Project Management) est. grad. Dec 2016
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