Systems Administrator Resume
Phoenix, AZ
SUMMARY:
Technically sophisticated IT professional with a solid history of effective project management, technical systems administration, system design and a strong financial and business management acumen. Proficient in software installation, IT contract negotiations, product qualification, and system level enhancementsStaff Training & Support / Project Management / Vendor Negotiations & Contracts / Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution / Cost Reduction
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:
Systems: Microsoft Workstations/Servers: Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 10, Android, IOS, Hyper - V, VMware, Mitel / Nextiva VOIP.
Tools: Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, 2016 Office 365, Intune, Azure, AWS, Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, WDS/MDT, WSUS. SCCM.
Hardware: HP/Dell Switches and Servers, Meraki/Fortinet Firewalls Meraki Switches/APs, VPN, WAN/LAN, TCP/IP, Switching, Cabling. Basic HTML, PowerShell.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Systems Administrator
Confidential, Phoenix, AZ
Technical Scope: Azure Tenant/Office 365/Intune, in a hybrid AD environment, Nextiva VOIP Portal, Meraki Access Points and Firewalls/site-to-site VPN with split tunneling, Smart Deploy. GoldMine CRM
Responsibilities:
- Implemented CyberSecurity services and troubleshoot threats in a Hybrid AD/Office 365 environment.
- Renegotiated contracts with ISP/vendors resulting in savings of over $1200/month.
- Updated Microsoft licensing to get additional services allowing for consolidation of software resulting in savings of $350/month.
- Installed/configured new Windows Hyper-V Hosts in a Cluster with dedicated storage and new Backup solution using Unitrends Appliance and cloud backup for disaster recovery.
- Improved internal service standards by strategically creating and implementing company standards and procedures.
Systems Administrator
Confidential, Phoenix, AZ
Technical Scope: SCCM Endpoint Protection, McAfee Antivirus, OS Deployment Procedures, Hardware / Software.
Responsibilities:
- Provided technical support and conducted technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training.
- Managed designated customer accounts for multi-faceted issues.
- Managed and directed all phases of product qualification and problem report tracking.
- Assisted vendor in the migration of mailboxes from on premises to office 365
- Effectively worked onsite with customers on qualification, configuration, and repair.
- Consolidated systems to SCCM reducing licensing costs by $200/month.
- Provided detailed documentation to corporate resulting in reduction of resolution time.
- Transitioned over 800 systems from McAfee Antivirus to SCCM Endpoint Protection.
Senior Systems Administrator
Confidential, Scottsdale, AZ
Technical Scope: Windows, Servers, HIPPA / URAC.
Responsibilities:
- Provided technical and sales support, as well as OEM technical/engineering support.
- Handled all corporate, and satellite locations concerning the management of workstations and their peripherals.
- Supervised / trained helpdesk personnel on software
- Assisted in the business expansion/build-out of 2 call centers and 5 remote pharmacies
- Consolidated to SCCM for software licensing costs savings.
- Renegotiated hardware purchases to single vendor resulting in 20% cost savings.
- Played integral decision-making role in the analysis and implementation of newer technologies.
- Enhanced security on Workstations and Servers to meet HIPPA/URAC Regulatory Compliance.
IT Support Specialist
Confidential, AZ
Technical Scope: UNIX, OEM tape drives/hard drives.
Responsibilities:
- Directed all aspects of administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance of all systems and peripherals associated with the support department.
- Served as primary contact for support of internal and external organizations/users.
- Managed and maintained inventory of all systems, desktop, printers, and mobile devices.
- Handled installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of Windows infrastructure.
- Assisted in implementing system-level enhancements and new technologies.
- Provide user support for all network applications locally on the PC and servers.
Information Technology Administrator
Confidential, Gilbert, AZ
Technical Scope: Support network WAN/LAN infrastructure and servers (AD, IIS, SQL, File Server, WSUS), Shortel VOIP System. System Administration of Windows Active Directory/Group Policy, 2008/2012 Servers.
Responsibilities:
- Administration of VMWare and Nimble Storage.
- Collaborated with systems architects, developers, engineers on projects and initiatives.
- Managed critical embedded systems deployment, operations and project coordination
- Managed backups and monitored servers for various performance improvements.
- Monitored server, intrusion detection logs and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity.
- Assisted in the development, implementation, maintenance, and oversaw enforcement of IT policies.
- Recommended performance enhancements, upgrades, replacements and managed the projects.