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Saurabh C.

Lucknow, India

$35/hr
5.0
235 jobs

As a dedicated and customer‑focused IT Specialist, I deliver end‑to‑end cloud, infrastructure, and security solutions that help businesses stay productive, secure, and future‑ready. With 14+ years of hands‑on experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Windows Server, and enterprise security, I ensure every client receives reliable, efficient, and scalable IT outcomes. My approach is simple: 👉 Maximize uptime 👉 Strengthen security 👉 Enhance user experience 👉 Deliver consistent, proactive IT support 🔹 Core Areas of Expertise ☁️ Cloud & Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, license management, and tenant optimization. Exchange Online Migration Cutover, Staged, and Hybrid migrations — seamless mailbox transfers with zero downtime. Azure Cloud Services Virtual Machines, Web Apps, Storage, Recovery Services Vault, Service Bus, and cost optimization. Azure Active Directory (AAD) Secure identity management with Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and role-based access. Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager Device compliance, security baselines, configuration profiles, app deployment, and mobile device management. Windows Autopilot Zero‑touch provisioning, standardized device rollout, automation, and endpoint readiness. Email Security Anti‑spam/anti‑phishing configuration, Defender for Office 365, DKIM, DMARC, SPF hardening, and secure mail flow. G Suite / Google Workspace Setup, migration, administration, and workflow improvements. 🏢 On-Premises Infrastructure Windows Server (2003–2025) – Installation, configuration, patching & optimization Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) – Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, domain hardening RDS (Remote Desktop Services) – Secure remote access setup WDS (Windows Deployment Services) – Automated OS deployment File, Print & Application Servers – Centralized, secure, and optimized configurations Desktop Support (L1–L3) – Fast & proactive issue resolution for all end-user environments 🔒 Network & Security Solutions Firewall Configuration & Management Expertise in WatchGuard, Fortinet, security policies, VPN, traffic rules, and threat prevention. Azure Security Center & Microsoft Defender Threat analytics, vulnerability management, secure score improvements, and compliance enforcement. Backup & Recovery Solutions DPM, Symantec Backup Exec, Windows Server Backup, Datto, MSP360 — complete continuity planning. Access Control & System Hardening BitLocker, GPO security, RBAC, and best-practice-driven security design. ⚙️ Additional Skills Server & Network Performance Optimization Virtualization & Hybrid Cloud Integrations (On‑prem + Azure) Incident, Problem & Change Management (L1/L2/L3) Root Cause Analysis & Long-term Fix Implementation 🚀 Why Work With Me? ✔️ 12+ years of real-world IT experience ✔️ Strong Microsoft 365 & Azure technical background ✔️ Proven ability to design secure, stable & high-performing infrastructures ✔️ Excellent communication, documentation, and client service ✔️ Commitment to reliability, transparency & continuous improvement 🤝 Let’s Work Together Whether you need Exchange Online migration, Autopilot deployment, Microsoft 365 management, Azure setup, firewall configuration, Windows Server optimization, or ongoing tech support, I can help you build a secure, efficient, and future-ready IT environment. 📩 Let’s connect and elevate your IT infrastructure to the next level.

  • System Administration
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Microsoft Exchange Online
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Server
  • Office 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Windows
  • SSL Certificate
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft IIS
  • Network Administration
  • DNS
  • Troubleshooting
Muhammad S.

Lahore, Pakistan

$50/hr
5.0
328 jobs

I'm a Solution Architect specializing in the full Microsoft stack — Microsoft 365 (every workload), on-premises Windows Server and Active Directory environments, and enterprise email systems including Exchange Server and hybrid deployments. I design and deliver architectures that modernize legacy infrastructure, unify hybrid environments, and keep mission-critical email and collaboration running without compromise. For 10+ years, I've helped organizations move from aging on-prem servers to cloud and hybrid models — preserving compliance, minimizing downtime, and giving IT teams a clean, well-documented foundation to build on. 🔹 Microsoft 365 — Full Suite Architecture Exchange Online — mail flow design, hybrid coexistence, transport rules, anti-spam/anti-phishing SharePoint Online — information architecture, governance, SPFx customization, hub/site design OneDrive for Business — sync strategy, retention, known-folder move Microsoft Teams — voice (Teams Phone, Direct Routing), meetings, governance, app strategy Power Platform — Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Dataverse Microsoft Purview — DLP, retention, eDiscovery, sensitivity labels, compliance Microsoft Defender (XDR) — Defender for Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps Entra ID (Azure AD) — Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, identity governance Intune — device management, app protection, autopilot, compliance policies Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Copilot for M365 readiness & deployment 🔹 Microsoft On-Premises Architecture Windows Server (2012 R2 → 2025) — design, deployment, hardening, lifecycle Active Directory Domain Services — forest/domain design, sites & services, GPO strategy AD FS, AD CS (PKI), AD RMS — federation, certificate services, rights management Group Policy architecture & migration to Intune (co-management & cloud-native pivots) File Servers, DFS-N/DFS-R, Print Services Hyper-V & failover clustering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) Hybrid identity — Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect), Cloud Sync, Pass-through Auth, PHS Domain controller modernization, AD cleanup, tier-model security 🔹 Email Server Architecture & Migration Exchange Server (2013 / 2016 / 2019 / Subscription Edition) — design, DAGs, namespace planning Exchange Hybrid — full hybrid, modern hybrid agent, free/busy, mail flow, autodiscover Mail flow & transport architecture — connectors, smart hosts, edge transport, MX routing Email security — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, ATP/Defender for O365, third-party gateway integration Migrations — Exchange on-prem → Exchange Online (cutover, staged, hybrid), cross-tenant, IMAP, Google Workspace → M365, Lotus Notes/Domino → Exchange/M365 Public folder migration & decommissioning legacy Exchange servers Disaster recovery, archiving, journaling, and compliance retention 🔹 Why Work With Me ✔️ Architecture-first approach — design documents, diagrams, and decision logs before any change ✔️ Hybrid expertise — equally fluent on-prem and in the cloud ✔️ Migration specialist — minimal downtime, preserved permissions, clean cutover ✔️ Security & compliance baked into every design (Zero Trust, least privilege, MFA-first) ✔️ Clear communication for both technical teams and business stakeholders ✔️ Free 2-month post-go-live support on every engagement 🔹 Ideal Engagements Migrating from on-prem Exchange or legacy mail platforms to Microsoft 365 Designing or modernizing Active Directory and Windows Server estates Architecting hybrid identity and hybrid Exchange deployments Decommissioning legacy on-prem servers safely and completely Planning SharePoint, Teams, or full M365 rollouts with proper governance Independent architectural review of vendor proposals or internal designs 🔹 Let's Talk If you need a Solution Architect who knows both sides of the wire — on-prem and cloud — and can design email and collaboration systems that just work, send me an invite. I'll review your environment and outline a clear, phased approach on a free discovery call.

  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Exchange Online
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
  • Solution Architecture Consultation
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint Administration
  • Solution Architecture
  • Windows 10 Administration
  • Mail Server Implementation
  • Windows 11 Administration
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • VMWare
Jagat Jeet K.

Bhubaneswar, India

$20/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I help businesses manage, secure, and troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and endpoint environments with a focus on stable operations, secure access, and fast issue resolution. I currently serve as an IT Administrator supporting India and USA operations, handling user lifecycle management, device compliance, email administration, identity and access control, server support, and security operations. My recent Upwork work includes Microsoft Intune device management, Microsoft 365 administration, GoDaddy+ Microsoft 365 DNS setup, shared mailbox troubleshooting, Exchange Online, Outlook support, SMTP authentication, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and Microsoft 365 consultation work. What I can help you with: • Microsoft 365 Administration User management, licensing, admin roles, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and tenant setup or troubleshooting. • Exchange Online & Outlook Mailbox issues, shared mailboxes, Outlook errors, SMTP authentication, mail flow, email access problems, and practical Exchange Online administration. • Intune & Device Management Windows device enrollment, compliance policies, app deployment, endpoint security configuration, and device troubleshooting. • Entra ID & Access Control MFA, Security Defaults, Conditional Access review, SSO, user lifecycle management, SCIM provisioning, and access troubleshooting. • Email & DNS Configuration MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, GoDaddy, Cloudflare, cPanel, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 email setup, and mail flow troubleshooting. • Endpoint Security Microsoft Defender setup, security policy configuration, alert review, device protection, and basic Microsoft 365 security hardening. • SharePoint & OneDrive Document access, sync issues, permissions, cleanup, library structure, and basic migration planning. • Windows Server & AD Support Active Directory, Group Policy, permissions, Windows Server troubleshooting, and user/ device support. • Network & Firewall Support FortiGate firewall configuration, VPN setup, DNS checks, and basic network troubleshooting.

  • Information Security
  • System Administration
  • Compliance
  • Windows 11 Administration
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Windows Administration
  • Security Operation Center
  • Security Patch Installation
  • Antivirus & Security Software
  • Server Administration
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
  • Veritas NetBackup
  • Single Sign-On
  • User Identity Management
  • Mobile Device Management
  • Microsoft Exchange Online
  • Office 365
  • GoDaddy
German L.

Bogota, Colombia

$35/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer with knowledge for identify, propose and develop solutions that help to the company and the work group in general. I have a high knowledge in different operating systems )Windows and Linux) versions on desktop and servers ambient. I also have knowledge on MS SQL, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, active directory, virtualization VMWare and Hyper-V, VozIP and Firewalls as well as good knowledge on blade systems, NAS systems and SAN systems manage. Excellent relations with team mates and people in general, selftaught person and very flexible to changes.

  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell
  • Python
  • Java
  • Backup Administration
  • SQL
  • Storage Area Network
  • Microsoft Exchange Online
Sumant B.

Gurgaon, India

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

🤝 Microsoft Partner Program Consultant | Solution Designations | Azure Marketplace | Expert MSP Audit Support As a Microsoft Partner Program Specialist, I help Microsoft partners streamline and grow their practices by managing their end-to-end partnership journey with Microsoft. I assist partners in: Setting up and optimizing their Microsoft Partner Center profiles Publishing solutions on Azure Marketplace and AppSource Achieving Microsoft Solution Designations (Data & AI, Digital App Innovation, Infra, Security, etc.) Preparing for Advanced Specializations and Azure Expert MSP Audits Streamlining operations and aligning incentives (CPOR, PAL, MCI, etc.) With experience helping 20+ Microsoft partners achieve Advanced Specializations and Expert MSP status, I ensure your partnership runs smoothly, compliantly, and strategically — unlocking maximum visibility and incentives from Microsoft.

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Business Operations
  • Education, Certifications, & Awards
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Microsoft PowerApps
Manish K.

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

$40/hr
4.1
64 jobs

A self-motivated, quick learner and capable Technology Consultant with a solid technical and managerial background and a proven record in consultation, planning, preparation, implementation, management & maintenance of various result-oriented IT solutions. With extensive knowledge and strong analytical skills complemented by excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction and experience in planning, preparation and designing customized solutions to address specific customer requirements, improve overall productivity, and dramatically increase efficiency. I have about 15+ years of planning, preparation, deployment, support and consultant experience on Microsoft infrastructure solutions including but not limited to Active Directory, ADCS, ADFS, ADRMS, Exchange, SfB, System Center, Private Cloud, Public Cloud, Virtualization, Azure, O365 & security solution.

  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Microsoft SCVMM
  • Network Security
  • Microsoft SCCM
  • Private Cloud
  • Cloud Security
  • ISO 27001
  • Cloud Implementation
  • Information Security Audit
  • Fortinet
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server

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