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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