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Adaptable Information Technology Specialist that will do what it takes to get the job done right. Self-starter that's always eager to learn new solutions, and implement them in an enterprise environment to fit business needs. Creative, efficient, and effective problem-solving especially in system administration, networking, and automation with scripts. Also looking into security with specific interests in rolling out and administrating security systems, malware analysis, and physical security.

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  Information Technology Specialist

  Performance Software Corporation

  Aug 2022 - Present

  A mixture of system and network administration, user support, and occasional security engineering/architect responsibilities. Some examples include:- Managing and troubleshooting server operating systems all the way back to Ubuntu Server 14 and Windows Server 2008R2.- Configuring and implementing a Single Sign-On solution using Active Directory as an external Identity Provider to increase user login security and ease of access to essential company tools.- Network and policy configuration for an SSL VPN solution to allow the flexibility of users to work remotely and stay secure.- Server room hardware racking, configuration, and troubleshooting while performing major infrastructure upgrades.- Hypervisor cluster configuration, implementation, and administration to increase production service availability and consolidate physical resources.- Extensive diagramming and documentation of critical networks, servers, and services.- Automation of administrative tasks and patch management using Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash scripting.- Building, implementing, and managing Private Key Infrastructure for internal resources and services like HTTPS or LDAPS.