Principal System Engineer Iii
CurrentExperienced IT professional adept at leading and coordinating teams to deliver exceptional customer service and support. Currently overseeing a team of three direct employees and collaborating with contractors from another business to ensure seamless customer care.My expertise lies in the meticulous monthly security patching of Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 servers across diverse network environments, from directly connected systems to air-gapped infrastructures. With a track record of upgrading hundreds of servers, I bring extensive experience in navigating various network complexities and ensuring uninterrupted operations.As the acting subject matter expert for my team, I serve as a central point of contact for issue resolution and technical guidance. I leverage tools such as WSUS, MECM, and PowerShell to efficiently patch servers and maintain up-to-date Windows Server 2019 and 2022, including drivers, updates, and application patches.Driven by a customer-centric approach, I prioritize collaboration with system owners, cross-functional teams, and fellow system administrators to address challenges effectively. I have a proven ability to create and utilize dashboards with Zabbix for proactive issue identification, minimizing downtime and optimizing system performance.My focus on maintaining domain controllers and file servers utilizing DFS underscores my dedication to ensuring robust infrastructure reliability. Committed to continuous improvement and driven to support the success of my team and organization, I am passionate about delivering results and providing value to those I work with and serve.