BRIAN L. MCKAY
411 North Saginaw Street • Durand, Michigan 48429
810-247-1675 • [Send email using form at bottom]
Professional Web Site:  http://www.michigangigs.com/brimckay-RFD

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Web/SiteMinder Administrator professional with 12 years of progressive
experience in the administration of highly complex, multi-platform 

networks. Experienced in the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of
diverse network components and hardware. Skilled at designing and 

building web based networks from the ground up and deploying customized Web
applications. Strong relationship management talents, interfacing with 

clients at all levels to gather and implement requirements. Highly advanced
network troubleshooting and performance tuning talents.

* Solaris, Linux & Windows Administration
* Netegrity (CA) SiteMinder Administration
* Apache, IIS & SunOne Web Server Administration
* LDAP (SunOne Directory Server) Administration
* Security & Disaster Recovery Solutions
* F5 Load Balancing
* Leadership, Coaching & Team Building
* Web Development & Maintenance
* IT Project Management
* Network Design, Installation & Configuration
* Technical Documentation & Presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Durand, Michigan	2008 – 2009
Infrastructure Specialist
Responsible for the administration of SiteMinder network infrastructures for
Sabre Holdings, US Airways, and American Airlines secure web resources.

* Provided support and troubleshooting for Solaris, Linux and Windows-based Web
servers (IIS, Apache, and Sun One Web Server) and LDAP servers (Sun One 

Directory Server) Resulting in the customers Hi-Availability SiteMinder/web
infrastructures being up 100% of the time.
* Successfully provided technical senior level (SME) SiteMinder Engineer support
services and direction for level I and II Brazilian staff members.
* Participated in full project management life cycle of several high-profile
projects.
* Provided 24/7 technical support
* Developed and managed disaster recovery, backup and security procedures.
* Interfaced with customers to gather detailed technical requirements.
* Provided Backup Technical Team Lead support



INSIGHT GLOBAL – IBM CONTRACTOR   2006 –2008
SENIOR SUN ONE WEB SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
Responsible for the administration of HP-UX and Solaris based SunOne Web Server
infrastructures for General Motors and GMAC.  

* Successfully provided support and troubleshooting of Solaris and HPUX web
servers.  
* Successfully participated in full project management life cycle of several
high-profile projects.
* Deployed customer web site updates provided by 3rd party vendors
* Provided 24/7 technical support
* Tracked and managed problem/Change management tickets
* Provided mail administrator support

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Durand, Michigan	2004 – 2006
Infrastructure Specialist
Responsible for the administration of SiteMinder network infrastructures for
Sabre Holding, US Airways, American Airlines, MCI and Travelocity

* Provided support and troubleshooting for Solaris, Linux and Windows-based Web
servers (IIS, Apache, and Sun One Web Server) and LDAP servers (Sun One 

Directory Server) Resulting in customer Hi-Availability SiteMinder/web
infrastructures being up 100% of the time.
* Participated in full project management life cycle of several high-profile
projects.
* Provided 24/7 technical support
* Developed and managed disaster recovery, backup and security procedures.
* Designed and deployed customized customer support applications.
* Interfaced with customers to gather detailed technical requirements.
* Held Advanced Systems Administrator positions with EDS From 1998 to 2004

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Troy, Michigan	1999 – 2004
Systems Administrator / Advanced Systems Administrator	
Designed, installed and with root/PowerUser rights managed Web-based application
infrastructures for EDS Global Testing Organization (GTO) Lab on 

Microsoft Windows (IIS 5.0) and Solaris (iPlanet) web servers. Monitored and
fine-tuned network for optimal performance. Deployed and managed Active 

Directory, DHCP, DNS, WINS protocols. Managed user accounts. Designed and
implemented backup and recovery solutions. Installed, configured and 

troubleshot Web applications, switches and storage arrays. Acted as Project
Manager for customer consulting services. Interfaced with client management 

to gather project requirements, report progress, and provide post-implementation
support.  
Key Achievements:
* Championed design, installation and configuration of customer application
infrastructures from the ground up, including network VLAN configuration, 

installation of operating systems, F5 loading balancing of Web servers, loading
of Web application components, and testing/tuning of final system. 
* Steered implementation and documentation of ISO processes.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Heights, Illinois
  
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
* Microsoft Certifies Systems Engineer (MCSE), MCP +I – NT 4.0
* Netegrity SiteMinder Course
* Solaris Courses
* Linux Courses
* Sun Directory Service (LDAP) Courses
* EDS Client/Server Certification