Robert L.
About Robert L.
Robert L. is a Principal Systems Engineer at ECS, with extensive experience in systems engineering and virtualization. He has held various roles in notable companies and the military, contributing to the design and management of complex IT infrastructures.
Current Role at ECS
Robert L. serves as a Principal Systems Engineer at ECS, a position he has held since 2017. He is based in Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In this role, he manages offline WSUS servers within NIPR and SIPR networks to ensure that systems receive necessary Windows updates. His responsibilities include the design and deployment of nine VMware vSphere sites integrated with VMware NSX and Windows infrastructure services, supporting a worldwide deployment of AESS to the US Army.
Previous Experience
Before joining ECS, Robert L. held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Virtualization Engineer at ORSA Technologies LLC from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Senior Principal Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology for 11 months in 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles include Systems Administrator IV at Northrop Grumman Information Systems from 2006 to 2010 and Systems Engineer at NCI, Inc. in 2015. He also has experience in the military as a Human Intelligence Collector in the United States Army Reserve.
Technical Expertise
Robert L. possesses extensive technical expertise in systems engineering and virtualization. He manages the design and deployment of VMware vSphere sites and is responsible for the deployment of Active Directory across multi-domain configurations. He applies DISA STIGs to virtual machines to ensure compliance with Army policies and conducts ACAS scans. His experience includes maintaining clustered NetApp NFS storage and managing firmware for various hardware devices, ensuring operational efficiency and security.
Education Background
Robert L. studied at Springfield College, where he pursued a Pre-Med program from 1985 to 1987. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge that complements his technical career in systems engineering and information technology.
Achievements in Systems Engineering
Throughout his career, Robert L. has achieved significant milestones in systems engineering. He has designed and deployed Microsoft KMS and Terminal Services with a Connection Broker framework. Additionally, he has developed a lab environment that serves as a model for all VMware vSphere sites. His contributions include writing RFCs and reports for the Change Review Board and creating test plans for upgrades and deployment documentation.