steve allin
systems infrastructure manager
About
Highly trained Technical Infrastructure Engineer, experienced in supporting large mission critical server estates. Working for over 14 years in the financial sector with a proven track record performing in high pressure dynamic environments, whilst maintaining a desire to continually research and deploy new technologies. Proven ability to lead by example, improve best practices and organise time efficiently, while meticulously implementing new initiatives.
united kingdom
chelmsford
financial services
active directory, vmware, itil, virtualization, microsoft exchange, dns, vmware vsphere, dhcp, windows server, vmware esx, microsoft sql server, infrastructure, windows xp, san, servers, hp products, vmware infrastructure, vmware certified professional, vranger, netapp filers, disaster recovery, business continuity, troubleshooting, domain name system, dynamic host configuration protocol, storage area network, microsoft products, vmware vcenter, netapp, data ontap, ncda, microsoft dns, domain management, domain controller, microsoft server platforms, netbackup, sharepoint administration, ibm servers, hp server hardware, cisco ucs, cluster, data center, it operations, microsoft certified professional, system deployment, iis, networking
Experience
senior mortgage underwriter
halifax
administrative assistant
chartered insurance institute
technical team lead
charles stanley & co. limited
* Responsible for the Systems Infrastructure team, reporting directly to senior management * Delivered core infrastructure stabilisation work streams * Improved patching and lifecycle management * Ensured the efficient and smooth running of processes * Provided an effective, professional response and solutions to reported/escalated problems * Offered technical assistance and training as and when requested, within the team and across the business * Devised and owned RFP/RFQ documents, and worked with colleagues in procurement on vendor and technology selection
network analyst
charles stanley & co. limited
* Implementation, support and maintenance of business critical financial systems * Project managed software and hardware solutions from conception to completion * Ensured FSA standards were adhered to across relevant platforms * Implemented MS Exchange Clustering utilising iSCSI NetApp attached SAN
systems infrastructure manager
charles stanley & co. limited
support analyst
charles stanley & co. limited
* Provided 2nd line support for over 450 London based users * Trade Floor and market data support, including Reuters, Bloomberg, ProQuote * Carried out daily break fix for all assigned service tickets within agreed SLAs * Support for basic networking such as connectivity, LAN troubleshooting * Participated in IT projects such as office relocations and system upgrades
senior technical infrastructure engineer
charles stanley & co. limited
* Responsible for the design, configuration, implementation and monitoring of the VMware estate * Virtualisation: vSphere HA, DRS, vMotion, vSwitches, Fault Tolerance, Resource Management * Deep knowledge and expertise in administering Netapp Storage appliances * Excellent understanding of iSCSI, CIFS and NFS protocols, SnapMirror, SnapLock * In depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, Terminal Services * Confident with MS SQL Server * Working knowledge of SharePoint * Design and Implement, high performance fault tolerant solutions to run mission critical applications * Maintain and test Business Continuity plans and systems * Manage the deployment, maintenance and upgrade paths of the infrastructure systems * Create detailed, accurate documentation whilst applying ITIL policies and procedures * Contribute to the roadmap for the development and evolution of the infrastructure * Collaboratively pursue issue resolution and push for long term permanent solution to problems
Education
highams park school
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