System Engineer
CurrentInfrastructure Management: Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of over 300 servers and VMware hosts, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for 55 clients with unique setups.Networking: Manage over 500 network objects, including firewalls, switches, and access points, providing granular control and monitoring to meet diverse client requirements.Escalation Point: Serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for complex issues, troubleshooting and resolving advanced technical problems related to networking, server management, and virtualization.Cloud Services: Utilize Azure and VMware vSphere extensively for client solutions, with additional experience in AWS for specific use cases, ensuring optimal cloud infrastructure performance.Compliance & Security: Lead all compliance and security projects at Contego, including setting up an isolated network adhering to DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements and spearheading a project to achieve SOC II compliance from the ground up.Risk Assessments: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure the security and compliance of client environments.Technical Client Contact: Act as a key technical contact for clients, leading meetings to discuss goals, plan various projects, and ensure solutions align with client objectives.Domain Management: Expertise in Intune and Entra ID joined domains, including successfully converting a company with over 1000 employees from a conventional domain setup to an Entra ID domain joined environment.DNS & SSL Management: Advanced knowledge of DNS management and SSL certificates, ensuring secure and reliable domain name services for clients.Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of all systems and changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing clear reports to clients and management.