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Lawrence, Ks, Us

Function as the Senior IT Systems Engineer in ensuring the availability and reliability of the organization's server infrastructure consisting of 210 servers and 6 domains. Monitor server performance, maintain domain forest trusts, resolve server configuration issues, troubleshoot network issues, and implement necessary upgrades.Rebuilt the Web IIS infrastructure using application request routing, load balancing, and monitoring replacing an old IIS environment thus increasing reliability and functionality.Administer and maintain a mix server environment of Windows and Linux servers while conducting routine updates and implementing security measures to ensure data integrity. Implemented Microsoft LAPS resulting in a significant increase in fortifying against unauthorized access and streamlining manageability of the computer environment. Oversee the provisioning of service/administrator/user accounts and management of its permissions across six distinct domains utilizing Active Directory and Group Policy.Utilized PowerShell to perform a Microsoft Best Practices Analysis against our Windows Infrastructure encompassing DNS, DHCP, AD, DFS and File Servers to better fine tune our infrastructure and remediate all violations. Conducted an extensive Group Policy analysis across all six domains to identify and mitigate conflicts, assess the interplay between each Group Policy Object (GPO), determine enforced settings, track assignment details including targets and users, and ascertain the specific purposes for which each GPO is being utilized.Effectively orchestrated the migration of Microsoft SQL databases, websites, and Active Directory (AD) environments from external agencies into our operational environment.

Topeka, Kansas, Us

Orchestrated network systems administration, resolving issues promptly and ensuring seamless network operations.Configured Dell FX 2 Clustered Node, VMware, Dell PowerStore, and optimized network traffic for enhanced user experience.Provided network administration in configuring and managing Cisco network equipment, including Cisco switches and routers.Performed the setup of VLANs, assigning ports to VLANs, and managing switch configurations.Configured router interfaces, NAT, and routing protocols.Diagnosed and resolved network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.Implemented network security best practices, including access control lists (ACLs) and firewall configurations.Utilized network monitoring tools and protocols for performance optimization.

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Managed Server infrastructure, overseeing Windows OS, and maintained system performance by performing system upgrades, monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning.Assisted in the migration of on-premises systems to cloud platforms AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platforms for enhanced scalability.Led implementation of security protocols, including antivirus software and regular patch management.Played a pivotal role in data center virtualization using VMware vSphere and Hyper-V technologies, troubleshooting system hardware and software.

Web Server Administrator, setting up virtual hosting, configuration, site creation, and securing systems using F5 BIG-IP Proxy Servers.Designed and maintained web architecture, responsible for the management and administration of relational databases including MS SQL Server, and Oracle Database.Administrator for VMware vSphere EXSI, Linux Systems, Apache Linux Web Server, Internet Information System Web Server (IIS), and Cisco Next-Generation Firewall.Google Application suite, Google Cloud Platform, Linux Systems, Apache Linux Web Server, and (IIS) Internet Information System Web Server Administrator.F5 BIG-IP LTM Proxy, and Domain Name Services (DNS) System Administrator for Linux and Windows, BlueCat Networks DNS/DHCP and Address Manager (IPAM) appliance.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Technology

Master Of Business Administration In Information Systems, Information Systems

Bachelors Of Science, Business Information Systems