Dustin C. Jones is a Linux and Windows system administration and virtualization professional seeking new opportunities. He has a BS in Computer Science and over 5 years of server administration experience in educational environments. His skills include Linux, Windows, virtualization technologies, database programming, networking, and server builds. Recent projects include training on Linux administration, delivering a virtualization solution using open-source tools, network infrastructure design and implementation, and developing web applications and backup strategies using open-source software.

1. Dusti n C. Jones
406 Westwood Dr.  Marion, NC 28752  Phone: (828) 460-7140  jonesy6@gmail.com
Key Skills I T PR OFESSI ON AL
Linux & Windows Multi-platform system Administration & Virtualization Professional
System Linux specialist whose qualifications include a BS in Computer Science, 5+
Administration years Server administration in an educational environment and current
Virtualization experience in a Linux Red Hat Enterprise setting. Experience configuring and
Technologies deploying Linux and Windows servers in diverse environments. Seeking an
opportunity where I can grow in my knowledge of Linux, storage and/or
Database Driven virtualization.
Application
Programming Technology Summary
Network Design &
Systems: Linux (SuSE, Red Hat,Ubuntu); Windows (all)
Implementation
Development: PHP, MySQL, Javascript, HTML, CSS
Enterprise System
Networking: LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Firewalls, TCP/IP (Cisco)
Monitoring
Copper & Fiber IT Experience
Termination Western ITS Data Center Oper. & Systems Analyst - Linux, 2011-Present
Server Builds (RAID, Forest City, NC 28043
hardware and The Custom Coders LLC Owner/Lead Programmer, 2011-Present
software) Marion, NC 28752
McDowell Technical CC Network/Server Administrator, 2006-2011
Marion, NC 28752
Software Continental Teves Help Desk Support Technician, 2005-2006
Microsoft Office Suite Morganton, NC 28655
Appstate.net Network Technician, 2004-2005
Active Directory
Boone, NC 28607
BMC Remedy
Ticketing System Recent Project Highlights:
Patchlink Server  Linux System Administration: Trained IT staff at McDowell Technical
Community College on building Linux servers for different applications, Linux
Spectrum server administration and the basics of Linux troubleshooting.
PHPMyAdmin  Low Cost Virtualization Solution: Delivered a budget-conscious virtualization
solution based on open-source technologies for McDowell Technical Community
Acronis Backup & College. Used Xen Cloud Platform, OpenNebula and an entry-level SAN to
Recovery virtualize production servers to cut future hardware expenditures.
Altiris Deployment  Infrastructure: Worked with Director of Technology to redesign the existing
network infrastructure, while concurrently repurposing the existing network for
internet and protected access. Was involved from Design through implementation
Education phase of the project.
Appalachian State U.  Web Applications: Teamed with webmaster at McDowell Technical Community
College to develop a web-based, database driven application to allow faculty to
Boone, NC add/edit/remove content for their curriculum on the College Website.
BS in Computer  Data Protection: Developed comprehensive backup strategy and access policies
Science, 2005 regarding the storage of student records. Used open-source software solution to
produce a backup solution that was easy to administer, and that automated the
data backup process.
Currently in pursuit of  Web Technologies: Developed a custom online content management system and
RHCSA certification website for customer who needed these capabilities to maintain up to the minute
content as well as gain an edge on their competition.
Able to Relocate & Travel Moderately  Available for Full-Time & Contract Assignments