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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Infrastructure Management. Researched, purchased, and deployed two 4-node VXRail systems into Production. Transitioned from HyperV to VMWare on VXRail by migrating workloads with minimal production downtime. • Site Resiliency. Planned and deployed distributed domain controllers across multiple physical sites, as well as to Azure cloud. • Data Resiliency. Deployed and managed On Premise backups using Dell Avamar, with redundant secondary site. Cloud offsite backups using the Cohesity… Show more • Infrastructure Management. Researched, purchased, and deployed two 4-node VXRail systems into Production. Transitioned from HyperV to VMWare on VXRail by migrating workloads with minimal production downtime. • Site Resiliency. Planned and deployed distributed domain controllers across multiple physical sites, as well as to Azure cloud. • Data Resiliency. Deployed and managed On Premise backups using Dell Avamar, with redundant secondary site. Cloud offsite backups using the Cohesity DMaaS system. Quarterly testing and auditing of backups and policies.• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. Identified and tagged critical systems. Managed Azure Site Recovery Services. • Domain Administration. On Premise Windows Server 2012, 2019, and Azure AD.• Azure Enterprise Apps Single Sign-on and SAML integration for third party apps.• Security Enhancements. Working with IT Security associate, planned and deployed Multi-Factor Authentication and Conditional Access Policies to workforce. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Domain Management – Active Directory, Sites, Group Policy, Azure AD for a multi domain forest.• Azure and Office 365 Management – AD synchronization and mail management, including migrations. • Planning and deployment of server infrastructure, both physical and virtual using ESXi.• Microsoft Teams Management – Deployment, Teams administration.• Data driven monitoring using PRTG Network Monitor.• Spam management and malicious message remediation using Proofpoint… Show more • Domain Management – Active Directory, Sites, Group Policy, Azure AD for a multi domain forest.• Azure and Office 365 Management – AD synchronization and mail management, including migrations. • Planning and deployment of server infrastructure, both physical and virtual using ESXi.• Microsoft Teams Management – Deployment, Teams administration.• Data driven monitoring using PRTG Network Monitor.• Spam management and malicious message remediation using Proofpoint TAP• ADFS – Single Sign-on and SAML integration with internal and external endpoints.• Multifactor Authentication – Planned and deployed MFA for Office365 and RDS.• Monitor systems, respond to operational incidents. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Applying advanced knowledge and experience in IT projects requiring security review and controls.• Research, Awareness, and Remediation of current and emerging threats, such as POODLE, Heartbleed, or Spectre/Meltdown. Document remediation plans and provide support. Present high-level overviews for management. • Design, build, test, and maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure, used for the verification and encryption of server and external communication, including IPSec.• Monitor… Show more • Applying advanced knowledge and experience in IT projects requiring security review and controls.• Research, Awareness, and Remediation of current and emerging threats, such as POODLE, Heartbleed, or Spectre/Meltdown. Document remediation plans and provide support. Present high-level overviews for management. • Design, build, test, and maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure, used for the verification and encryption of server and external communication, including IPSec.• Monitor and report on RSA Adaptive Authentication activities, used for securing Online and Mobile banking transactions.• Implementing and maintaining RSA SecurID Single Sign-On solution. Implemented SAML Integration with numerous websites such as Microsoft O365, SABA, and Zscaler. • Server security and updates. WSUS management, planned and deployed server hardening policies based on Microsoft baselines in Group Policy. Planned, deployed, and maintain Microsoft Certificate Root and Intermediate Services on Server 2012 R2• Firewall Auditing. Policy maintenance, rule base management, permissions auditing, hardening recommendations. Cisco and F5 LTM systems. • Spam Management using the Microsoft Exchange Online Protection system.• Check Point Firewall management. Created rules for ATM traffic, monitor and maintain availability of 150+ devices. Maintain Mobile Access portal for Board of Directors SharePoint access.• Work with vendors and third-party suppliers to implement new security technologies.• Owned and managed Active Directory system. Included adding user accounts, managing permissions, creating and managing groups, maintaining OU structures, planning and deploying GPOs. Show less

Edmonton

• Monitor systems administrator incident queue. Resolve end-user queries referred from service desk. Escalate queries to second-level systems administrators, network, operations or desktop teams, or to management as necessary. Work 24/7 on call component on a rotational basis.• Assist with VMWare (ESXi 5.1) management which included system builds, server back-up, monitoring resource use, organizing resource pools and folder structures. • Led the deployment of Adaxes Active Directory… Show more • Monitor systems administrator incident queue. Resolve end-user queries referred from service desk. Escalate queries to second-level systems administrators, network, operations or desktop teams, or to management as necessary. Work 24/7 on call component on a rotational basis.• Assist with VMWare (ESXi 5.1) management which included system builds, server back-up, monitoring resource use, organizing resource pools and folder structures. • Led the deployment of Adaxes Active Directory Management tool, used for simplification of AD management, to streamline common tasks, and allow end user AD profile changes. Provided continual assistance with this program and have helped train help desk staff on how to provide support.• SABA Human Resources Information System. Main contact for rollout and maintenance; troubleshooting; usage reporting.• Fusion Program, Servus Credit Union (Banking and Systems Harmonization). Managed deployments of multiple applications, web front ends and integration services, including installation of IIS and Windows services, scripting, and troubleshooting deployments, for the Online and Mobile banking applications. Planned releases, dates and coordinated other team members. Acted as deployment specialist and SME during release weekends.• Implemented DFS system on Server 2012R2 to organize and maintain user and branch data. Created namespaces and replication, planned and implemented new permissions structure. Show less

Red Deer, Ab

• Managed and resolved Trouble Tickets for clients.• Desktop and Mobile Device image and systems management. Created and deployed system images, patched and updated software. • Managed internal telephone system. Assigned extensions; maintained documentation. Liaised with third-party contractors regarding establishing telephone systems in new and/or relocated branches. Managed internal voicemail system. Resolved end-user difficulties.• Installed hardware and software at new or… Show more • Managed and resolved Trouble Tickets for clients.• Desktop and Mobile Device image and systems management. Created and deployed system images, patched and updated software. • Managed internal telephone system. Assigned extensions; maintained documentation. Liaised with third-party contractors regarding establishing telephone systems in new and/or relocated branches. Managed internal voicemail system. Resolved end-user difficulties.• Installed hardware and software at new or relocated branches; upgraded hardware and software at existing branches. Installed and tested banking systems; installed and tested printers. Imaged and set up desktop systems. Show less