Les Morris

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Sr. Windows & Active Directory Systems Engineer @ Private company
Arizona, United States
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Greater Phoenix Area, United States, United States
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About Les Morris

My goals include any of the following areas:- Senior Windows System Engineer role - Senior Windows Administrator role - Cybersecurity or Data Security roleSpecialties/Experience: Microsoft Technologies including, Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2 & 2003, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, Group Policy, AZURE, Cloud, SQL Server, VMWare, Systems Engineering and Administration, Certificate Authority, Exchange Server 2010/2007, AV & Security, Server and Data Migration projects, IPCenter/Remedy/ManageEngine, Change Management, Backups & Restores, team building, leadership, Data Center management, etc.

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Sr. Windows & Active Directory Systems Engineer
Arizona, United States
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27016
Les Morris Work Experience Details
  • Private Company
    Private Company
    Arizona, United States
  • Private Company
    Senior Windows System Engineer
    Private Company Apr 2023 - Present
    London, Gb
    Operation and security of Windows Infrastructure including Active Directory across the companyLead and/or participate in integration of new business activitiesDiagnose and solve problems facing Windows InfrastructureServer Build and PatchingParticipate in 24/7 On-call rotationDevelop and maintain automation processesLead process improvement initiativesResponsible for enforcement of standardsManage and respond to Enterprise system monitoring Software such as Solarwinds or ZabbixInterface directly with senior management on projects and initiativesPrepare activity and progress reportsEvaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibilityAnalyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability, and scalabilityWork with teammates, clients, and other teams to identify and address systems problemsEvaluate new developments and recommend infrastructure modificationsProvide in depth consultation to application teams on a variety of different applicationsAssist in defining standards, guidelines, best practices, and metricsParticipates in the development of business strategyDevelops and manages business plans to achieve objectivesLeads large, complex projects to achieve key business objectivesSolves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the businessTranslates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiencesSupport/manage world-wide Enterprise-class, multi-forest Active Directory environments, including infrastructure maintenance, monitoring and troubleshootingManage Active Directory projects, including integrations and Mergers and AcquisitionsRespond to, evaluate and fulfill end-user requests/tickets for assistanceDevelop new and improve existing processes and procedures as it relates to maintenance, automation, system testing, and functional validation
  • Private Company
    Sr. Information Security Engineer [Identity & Access Management]
    Private Company Aug 2020 - Apr 2023
    London, Gb
    All things Active Directory, GPO, Certs, DNS, AD Migrations, AD Consolidations, AD Engineering.Provide subject matter expertise on large scale implementations of medium to high complexity.Act as an advisor on best practices for designing a robust architecture to enable the business .Maintain industry leading knowledge of current and emerging technologies, products, and trends related to Active Directory architecture and management. Participating in the definition and assisting programs that support the enterprise strategy and architecture for secure access management services, mechanisms and safeguards. Work in active partnership with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop supporting security principles and objectives that will enable the secure growth and evolution of the company’s IAM team (and communicating those requirements to security and risk management stakeholders throughout the enterprise). Contributing to consistent patterns and frameworks to evolve the company’s security architecture and a clear, comprehensive security framework (and promoting those requirements through partnership with enterprise architecture and IT governance functions). Providing consulting to business owners and application teams in addressing their requirements to connect their application(s) or service(s) to Active Directory. Participating in the 24x7 On-Call rotation supporting the Active Directory infrastructure.Recommending changes, when appropriate, to security policies and control standards and operational practices.
  • Cgi
    Senior Windows Systems Engineer
    Cgi Oct 2015 - Jul 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    Dell VDI project; Windows 2012 R2 server; Hyper-V 2012; SQL 2012 R2 in Always-On mode; Dell VWorkSpace/Broker/Web for VDI deployment; Foglight; Orchestrator; SolidFire Storage; IIS; SSL; Active Directory; DNS; SCVMM 2012; SCCM 2012; SCOM 2012; CSV storage; APP-V; Multi Domain Active Directory for Client's GTO teams, customers and groups; DNS Management; GPO Management; SSL Certs; Terminal Services. 16 Active Directory Domains managed. Including multi AD Trusts across many Domains. Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008 Engineering and Administration. Microsoft Clustering on multi node servers. 3000 total servers managed Weekly Change Management process review. Primary Wintel Engineer for US portion of 18 Server SharePoint serve farm. Primary Wintel Engineer on Legacy SharePoint farm servers. Primary Wintel Engineer for 5 different server f arms built on 3-tier architecture. World class customer service skills, presentation skills, documentation skills. Both in person and remote. Microsoft PowerShell and VBS scripting for automation. Microsoft migration tools. AD Migration projects and SharePoint migrations from recent acquisitions. Recent Microsoft Azure and Windows 2016 server training in last 12 months. Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 and 2016. Microsoft SCVMM 2012 and 2016 VMWare VCloud Director, and VCenter for VM server management and deployment. VMWare and Hyper-V server and VDI template creation and management.
  • Randstad Usa
    Senior Windows System Engineer
    Randstad Usa Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Dell VDI project; Windows 2012 R2 server; Hyper-V 2012; SQL 2012 R2 in Always-On mode; Dell VWorkSpace/Broker/Web for VDI deployment; Foglight; Orchestrator; SolidFire Storage; IIS; SSL; Active Directory; DNS; SCVMM 2012; SCCM 2012; SCOM 2012; CSV storage; APP-V;Multi Domain Active Directory for Client's GTO teams, customers and groups;DNS Management; GPO Management; SSL Certs; Terminal Services.16 Active Directory Domains managed. Including multi AD Trusts across many Domains.Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008 Engineering and Administration.
  • Store Capital
    Senior Systems & Network Engineer/It Manager:
    Store Capital Aug 2012 - May 2015
    Scottsdale, Az, Us
    Windows 2008 Server R2 Admin, patching & support. Servers installed on VMWare.VMWare ICloud admin of the above servers.Veeam Backup used to take daily server snapshots.Cisco Call Manager Express VOIP Phone System support.Cisco 2921 router and 2960 switch support.Meraki MX100 & Cisco ASA Firewall support.Cisco Wireless Access Point support.Hosted Exchange 2007 Administration.ActiveSync setup for Android & IOS/Apple devices. Hosted Sharepoint 2010 Administration.SQL 2008 support.Helpdesk Manager with 1 direct report.Dell desktop & laptop, Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Lenovo laptop secondary support.Windows 7 Pro & Windows 8.1 Pro support.Office 2010 & 2013 support.SalesForce.Com admin and support.Administration and support of the following Applications: - Moodys Risk Analyst. - Financial Asset System support. [CODA/UNIT4] - Publish Crystal Reports. [Ripplestone] - TrendMicro Worry Free Business Security Services. [Hosted] - Malwarebytes anti-malware. - Cloud based file level backups via Venyu. - ManageEngine AD Manager Plus & ServicDesk Plus. - Setup of Linkedin.com company page.Print server setup and support, including Canon multi function copier/printer/scanner support.GoDaddy Domain, website, SSL certificate support.Vendor relationship management.[GoDaddy, Cox, IO, Venyu, Dell, TrendMicro, etc.]Maintain & review all licensing for software, hardware and lease agreements.Test & recommend software, hardware and management tools to upper to the CIO.LogicMonitor implemented for monitoring all Windows servers.Projects completed or worked on: - Sync documents across 2 different domains. [Hosted Sharepoint & Hosted windows file share] - Moodys Risk Analyst upgrade. - Financial Asset System upgrade. - Hosted Server provider migration. - Yearly I.T. department budget planning.
  • Scottrade
    Sr Windows Support Engineer
    Scottrade Jul 2010 - Aug 2012
    Saint Louis, Mo, Us
    Primary responsibilities include delivering advanced technical skills in monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and design of all Windows servers. Our team also provides infrastructure support and server technical specifications for all business and I.T. sponsored projects.The Scottrade IT department consists of 400+ employees and 3000+ windows servers in 3 data centers covering production, development and QA environments.
  • Us Census Bureau
    Sr. Systems Administrator
    Us Census Bureau Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
    Washington, Dc, Us
    US Census Bureau DRIS project for 2010 Census.[Trusted Security Clearance obtained for this position]Interact with the Operations Management and staff as a Subject Matter Expert for the 2010 Census DRIS application functionality and Oracle backend. Act as the liaison to describe issues related to DRIS application functionality.Windows Systems Admin/Engineer/support work.Windows XP/Windows 2003 Server Build’s using Altiris . Active Directory, GPO, DNS adds/moves/changes/deletes. Monitor network and systems using Solarwinds & Event Tracker. Provide Tier2 and Tier 3 network and system support.Symantec SEP Antivirus updates and monitoring.Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 for backups & restores.Plexus Floware Admin tool for monitoring Oracle DB processing of Census data. Attend weekly change management & patch meetings.Coordinate weekly hardware and software updates. Coordinate weekly patching updates. Perform preventative maintenance on large mail sorter and
  • Insight
    Sr Windows Systems Engineer
    Insight Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
    Chandler, Arizona, Us
    Exchange 2003 to 2007 Migration project. Migrated over 6500 Exchange mailboxes, D-lists, and Public Folders to Exchange 2007. Daily support for all Exchange 2007 issues and legacy Exchange 2003 issues. Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1 server support and Blackberry phone support, including activations and troubleshooting. 24x7 on call level 3 support and escalations. Level 3 support for all Windows based OS [Windows 2008, 2003, 2000] servers. HP SIM support, monitoring, firmware and driver upgrades. Commvault backup support on all Windows servers. Microsoft MOM 2005 monitoring and support. Microsoft Office Communicator and LCS support. Active Directory and GPO support. Windows 2008 Clustering support and server builds
  • Onewest Bank
    Systems Admin/Engineer
    Onewest Bank May 2009 - Jul 2009
    Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
    Hardware support of 850+ HP Rackmount and BladeChassis Servers and supporting infrastructure in Mission-Critical, High Availability, 24x7 Datacenter environment, including Server Build / Repurpose/Decommission, maintenance of HP Firmware and Support Packs, analysis via HP Systems Insight Management and changes/updates to the Production Environment via Release Planning/Engineering. Provided additional cabling and hardware support for Telecom, Network, SAN and Backup teams
  • Wells Fargo
    Sr. Windows & Web Engineer
    Wells Fargo Feb 2008 - Nov 2008
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Daily support of all Intranet websites, Windows 2003 servers, user & group account adds/moves/changes/deletes, Active Directory & GPO changes, DNS updates, IIS support, SSL Certificate requests, SQL 2000 & 2005 support, new Servers builds, VMWare, Security patching.
  • Dhl
    Active Directory Engineer
    Dhl Nov 2007 - Jan 2008
    Bonn, De
    Part of a major Active Directory migration project for DHL sites in Central and South America. Adds/moves/changes/deletes within DHL's master Domains; used NETIQ tools and other related tools for this project; Scripted and scheduled changes with remotes sites; attended daily status and team meetings.
  • Glynlyon Inc.
    Sr. Windows Systems Engineer
    Glynlyon Inc. Apr 2007 - Nov 2007
    Chandler, Az, Us
    • Provide daily Windows System Admin duties including Active Directory and DNS changes/moves/adds/deletes, etc.; Built new Windows 2003 Domain Controllers; Active Directory multi domain expansion plan architect; Active Directory FSMO role Disaster Recovery planning; Scripting and batch file creation for login scripts; Exchange Server 2003 admin,support and troubleshooting; Barracuda Spam Firewall setup, configuration and administration; DHCP, DNS, & Terminal Server Licensing support; Website support, setup and maintenance including SSL cert installations via IIS, DNS configuration changes in Active Directory DNS & at websiteregistar [Go Daddy], firewall & router configuration changes via Cisco ASA including NAT table, etc.; Interfaced with Verisign and GoDaddy for SSL certificates in support of clients public facing websites. This included purchasing and installing the SSL certs; On-call rotation support team for server hardware, software and applications; GPO support and updates.
  • Wyndham Worldwide
    Windows Systems Admin/Engineer
    Wyndham Worldwide Sep 2006 - Feb 2007
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    • Provided Windows System Admin duties including Active Directory and DNS changes/moves/adds/deletes, etc.• Developed, planned and installed Terminal Service Licensing for the new WYN child domain.• Coordinated with Wyndham New Jersey HQ Windows S/A team on the Active Directory, GPO, Domain Controller, and DNS plans for the new Wyndham Phoenix WYN site & data center.• Part of on-call rotation support team for server hardware, software and applications.• Performed server hardware/software updates and maintenance in accordance with Wyndham’s change management policies.• Provided vendor support and liaison assistance for EMC, Kronos, and Hyperion on site S/E’s.• Attended daily project status and daily operation meetings.• Provided training and mentoring to Jr. System Administrators.• Built and deployed multiple Windows 2003 servers, including the following types: Domain Controllers, Application, Database, Web and Infrastructure support.
  • Ibm Global Services
    Windows Systems Administrator
    Ibm Global Services May 2005 - Sep 2006
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
    • Execute projects for new Windows 2003 Server [std & enterprise] builds, Server refreshes, Server retirements and Server consolidations. • Coordination and setup of SAN, NAS and ESS cabling, HBA/fiber cards, configuration/formatting of the new storage space, etc., with the onsite Enterprise Storage team for each new server build or upgrade.• Server Hardware includes IBM, Dell, Compaq/HP. • Software includes the base Windows 2003 Server, Norton or Mcafee Virus tools, Tivoli TSM, Arcserve, Broadcom NIC tools, IBM/Dell/HP specific system management tools, etc.• Installed and administered NETIQ Vulnerability Manager, NETIQ Windows Agent on Windows 2000 & 2003 Servers. • Work with all Project Management/Office teams to track project status/progress.• Provide post migration break/fix support, Active Directory cleanup.• Provide backfill Windows 2000/2003 Systems Admin functions when needed.
  • Honeywell
    Windows System Admin
    Honeywell May 2005 - Sep 2006
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    • Execute projects for new Windows 2003 Server [std & enterprise] builds, Server refreshes, Server retirements and Server consolidations.• Coordination and setup of SAN, NAS and ESS cabling, HBA/fiber cards, configuration/formatting of the new storage space, etc., with the onsite Enterprise Storage team for each new server build or upgrade.• Server Hardware includes IBM, Dell, Compaq/HP.• Software includes the base Windows 2003 Server, Norton or Mcafee Virus tools, Tivoli TSM, Arcserve, Broadcom NIC tools, IBM/Dell/HP specific system management tools, etc.• Installed and administered NETIQ Vulnerability Manager, NETIQ Windows Agent on Windows 2000 & 2003 Servers.• Work with all Project Management/Office teams to track project status/progress.• Provide post migration break/fix support, Active Directory cleanup.• Provide backfill Windows 2000/2003 Systems Admin functions when needed.
  • Csc & Motorola/Freescale
    Exchange Admin & Active Directory Engineer
    Csc & Motorola/Freescale Sep 2004 - Feb 2005
    Global, Us
    • Exchange 5.5 to 2003 migration and Active Directory Domain migration split for Motorola and Freescale. Multi-site/multi-Domain. Over 100,000 users and well over 100 Exchange servers. Windows NT 4.0 server, 2000/2003 server, Exchange 5.5/2000/2003, XP. • Performed Exchange Administrator functions, Outlook client support.• Migrated over 25,000 employee mailboxes, Public Folders, resource booking, etc• Provided post migration break/fix support, Active Directory cleanup.• Also provided backfill Windows 2000/2003 Systems Admin functions.• Provided documentation to project team for user training, 1st & 2nd level help desk procedures, etc.
  • Savvis Communications
    Windows Systems Administrator
    Savvis Communications May 2003 - Aug 2004
    Monroe, La, Us
    Specific experience at Savvis:Website support, setup and maintenance including SSL cert installations via IIS, load-balancing websites via round robin using Microsoft or Alteon load balancers, etc. Also worked with the internal security team to verify and test all customer website configurations before releasing into production/public facing access.• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 9x, NT, 2000 Pro/Server and XP, Exchange Server 5.5/2000.• Server Applications: DHCP, DNS, WINS, Active Directory, Symantec Anti-Virus, McAfee Total Virus Defense Suite, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Terminal Services, Microsoft SQL 7.0 & 2000; Veritas, Netbackup, Symantec Ghost, Symantec PC Anywhere, Tivoli TSM; Hardware: Dell, Compaq & IBM servers
  • Intel Online Services
    Windows Systems Engineer
    Intel Online Services Mar 2000 - May 2003
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    • For Intel ISP data center with 1000+ servers, fully supported 24x7 LAN/WAN enterprise systems. • As Emergency Response Team Lead, responded with crisis management during and after virus worm attacks and server outages. Website support, setup and maintenance including SSL cert installations via IIS, load balancing websites via round robin using Microsoft or Alteon load balancers, etc. Also worked with the internal security team to verify and test all customer website configurations before releasing into production/public facing access.• Performed “root cause” analysis, determining short-term and long-term solutions. • Proactively implemented global patch procedure to prevent future attacks.• Effectively applied TCP/IP utilities and OSI model to troubleshoot LAN/WAN/VPNconnectivity issues.• Supported and managed co-location Microsoft IIS, SQL & MTS servers as well as IBM, Dell and Compaq enterprise servers. • Windows 2000, NT server support.
  • Eds
    Senior Exchange Admin/Engr
    Eds Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
    Houston, Texas, Us
    • In a major sized outsourced datacenter, I supported to 2 large EDS clients(Insurance Co with 7000 employees & a Pharmaceutical Company division with 5000 employees. Approximately 750 servers.• Major Projects and various job details:• Exchange 5.5 migration from cc: Mail.• Supported daily MS Exchange and cc: Mail Messaging requests & help desk calls.• Provided Disaster Recovery support for in house servers and desktops.• Configured and built all new Compaq servers for the Exchange migrations.• Provided training/support on Outlook 98 for end users. • Provided daily support for all NT Administration requests and help desk calls.• Received multiple awards for exceptional customer support.• Environment: Windows NT/98/95, Novell, Exchange, cc:Mail, Outlook, DOS, Remedy, Compaq & Dell Servers.
  • Hitachi Data Systems
    Senior Systems Engineer
    Hitachi Data Systems Jul 1998 - Dec 1998
    Santa Clara, California, Us
  • Network Associates / Mcafee
    Senior Messaging Engineer/3Rd Tier Support/Windows Administrator
    Network Associates / Mcafee Sep 1997 - Jun 1998
    San Jose, California, Us
  • Mckesson
    3Rd Level Support Messaging Engineer
    Mckesson Jun 1997 - Oct 1997
    Irving, Texas, Us
  • California State Automobile Association (Aaa)
    Lan Engineer/Mail Administrator/3Rd Tier Support/Project Lead
    California State Automobile Association (Aaa) Oct 1996 - Jun 1997
    Walnut Creek, Ca, Us
  • Intel
    Messaging Systems Engineer
    Intel May 1996 - Oct 1996
    Santa Clara, California, Us
  • California State Automobile Association (Aaa)
    Systems & Email Administrator
    California State Automobile Association (Aaa) Apr 1994 - May 1996
    Walnut Creek, Ca, Us
  • Ibm Lotus-Cc:Mail
    Quality Assurance Engineer
    Ibm Lotus-Cc:Mail Apr 1993 - Apr 1994
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
  • Adp Autotrak
    Quality Assurance
    Adp Autotrak 1983 - 1992
    Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Les Morris Skills

Servers Microsoft Exchange Data Center Group Policy Troubleshooting Tcp/ip Technical Support Software Installation Microsoft Technologies Network Administration Project Management Databases Sql Information Technology Windows Xp Altiris Powershell Technical Documentation Dns Windows Server Symantec Security Windows 7 Server Administration Mcafee Teamwork Microsoft Server Platforms Cisco Voip 2008 R2 Active Directory Symantec Antivirus Microsoft Sql Server Iis Change Management Systems Engineering Break Fix Communication Team Building Windows 2008 R2 Disaster Recovery Vmware Security Hardware Infrastructure Operating Systems San Dhcp Firewalls Storage Enterprise Software Management

Les Morris Education Details

  • Cuesta College
    Cuesta College
    Cis

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