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Highly skilled and dedicated System Administrator with combined experience in technical administration, programming, cybersecurity, project management, endpoint management, and team leadership. Adept at ensuring seamless network operations, system security, and optimal performance to drive business growth. Expertise in troubleshooting, system upgrades, and managing critical IT resources with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices to maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing IT environments. Committed to implementing trauma-informed care practices when working with individuals, ensuring a compassionate, empathetic, and supportive approach in all technical interactions to foster trust and reduce stress for users

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  Senior Systems Administrator

  Daniels Fund

  Jan 2022 - Present - Denver, Colorado, United States

  Key Responsibilities:• Configured and managed Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for secure identity and access management, integrating Microsoft Intune to manage mobile device/app lifecycle and enforce security policies. Deployed Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and response across cloud and on-premises environments.• Managed Microsoft Defender for enterprise-wide endpoint security, mitigating zero-day threats through timely patching of critical systems to prevent incidents.• Administered Office 365 ecosystem, handling user accounts, licenses, and group policies. Ensured optimal collaboration with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Monitored group policies, optimized license allocation, and provided troubleshooting support for consistent performance and compliance.Administered Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP) for user management and security. Managed DNS, DHCP, and WSUS for network reliability and efficient software patching. Configured VPNs and managed Meraki firewalls to ensure secure network access and segmentation.• Oversaw endpoint management for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices, ensuring compliance and security. Deployed software updates, implemented mobile device management (MDM) policies via Intune, and resolved technical issues with end users.• Managed MS Server environments for optimal performance, patching, and security. Administered VMware vSphere ESXi for virtualization, high availability, and load balancing, achieving 99.9% uptime.Implemented Veeam backup solutions for regular data backups and disaster recovery, and managed cloud-based backups (OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, Amazon S3) for over one million files, improving data security and reducing recovery time by 70%.