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Experienced System Administrator with expertise in Windows and Linux administration, Identity and Access Management (IAM), virtualization, cybersecurity, infrastructure monitoring, and cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Passionate about building secure, reliable, and modern IT infrastructure. Core Expertise Identity & Access Management (IAM): Okta, Keycloak, and Microsoft Entra ID Enterprise Infrastructure: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu), Active Directory, GPOs, and M365. Cloud-Native & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and automation via Ansible & Bash. Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and KVM deployment. Security & Monitoring: Wazuh threat detection, Grafana, Prometheus, and Cloudflare. I can help with system administration, IAM, security, infrastructure monitoring, and Linux or cloud-native environments, delivering reliable and secure solutions.

Top Rated Plus IT Professional with 15+ years of enterprise experience helping businesses design, troubleshoot, secure, and optimize networks, Microsoft 365 environments, Windows servers, VPNs, and cloud infrastructure. I have worked with leading organizations including Accenture, Hewlett Packard (HP), Cisco, and Australian Managed Service Providers such as BaseHost, MACIT, and Easy Internet Services, supporting businesses ranging from small offices to large enterprise environments. I specialize in helping businesses keep their IT infrastructure secure, reliable, and running efficiently through proactive support and practical solutions. Core Expertise Managed IT Services (MSP) Level 1–3 Help Desk Support Microsoft 365 Administration Active Directory & Entra ID Windows Server Administration Windows 10/11 & macOS Support User Onboarding & Offboarding VPN Configuration & Troubleshooting Printer & Peripheral Support Remote Desktop Support Email Migration & Administration Networking Cisco Routing & Switching Enterprise Wireless (Cisco & Aruba) VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP VPN & Site-to-Site Connectivity Firewall Configuration DNS, DHCP & TCP/IP Cisco Meraki Network Troubleshooting Network Documentation Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Teams Intune Azure Fundamentals Google Workspace Virtual Machines Backup & Disaster Recovery Automation Python for Network Automation Ansible Network Monitoring Scripts Configuration Automation Operational Reporting Process Automation Services I Offer ✔ Microsoft 365 Administration ✔ Windows & macOS Support ✔ Active Directory & Entra ID ✔ Network Troubleshooting ✔ VPN Setup & Support ✔ Cisco Networking ✔ Firewall Configuration ✔ Python Network Automation ✔ WordPress Support ✔ Technical Documentation ✔ Remote IT Support

Network & VPN Engineer with hands-on experience in VPN deployment, network monitoring solutions, infrastructure support, and troubleshooting. Skilled in OpenVPN, CloudConnexa, Fortinet, MikroTik, Zabbix, SolarWinds, and Cacti. I help businesses with: OpenVPN & CloudConnexa setup Remote access and site-to-site VPNs Zabbix, SolarWinds & Cacti deployment Network monitoring and alerting Firewall and routing troubleshooting Server and network infrastructure support Secure remote connectivity solutions Focused on delivering reliable, secure, and practical solutions with clear communication and quick support for clients worldwide.

🔹SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER | NETWORK SECURITY, PRIVATE CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE🔹 Senior Network Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, securing, and operating enterprise networks, private clouds, and IT infrastructure. I've built private clouds for clients of a global managed hosting provider with presence in 10+ data centers and over 2 Pbps of global uplink capacity, and delivered network and security solutions across a wide range of enterprise environments. Whether you're designing new infrastructure from scratch, upgrading and modernizing an existing network, hardening your security posture, or migrating workloads to the cloud, I bring senior-level engineering with a focus on clean design, security, and long-term reliability. 🌐 Network Engineering & Design Enterprise, data center, and multi-site network design and upgrades. Routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VXLAN Switching: VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG, VRRP, HSRP, QoS, EVPN-VXLAN fabric Load Balancing: HAProxy, NSX-T, NSX-V 🔐 Network Security & Firewalls Vendors: Fortinet (FortiGate), Palo Alto, Juniper SRX/vSRX, Sophos (UTM, XGS), SonicWall, Zyxel, pfSense, OPNsense Services: NGFW rules, NAT, segmentation, IPS/IDS, DDoS mitigation, Zero Trust ☁️ Private Cloud & Virtualization Hypervisors: VMware (ESXi, vCenter), Proxmox, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen Virtual networking & security: VMware NSX-T / NSX-V, pfSense, OPNsense, Sophos 🌩️ Cloud & Hybrid Networking AWS: VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN, Security Groups, hybrid connectivity Also experienced with Azure, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode 🔗 VPN & Secure Remote Access IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, SSL VPN, GRE, L2TP, DMVPN, SD-WAN Enterprise VPNs, hybrid cloud connectivity, secure remote workforce 📡 UniFi / Ubiquiti Deployments UniFi network design and deployment for offices and multi-site businesses UniFi switches, access points, gateways, Dream Machine 🧰 Vendors & Platforms Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ISR, ASR), Juniper (MX, vMX, EX, QFX, SRX), Huawei (CloudEngine), Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, SonicWall, Zyxel, Ubiquiti/UniFi, VMware ⚙️ Automation, Monitoring & Documentation Automation: Python (Netmiko, NAPALM), Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs Monitoring: PRTG, Grafana, LibreNMS, Zabbix, Cacti, FastNetMon Documentation & IPAM: NetBox, phpIPAM 🐧 Linux Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD 📜 CERTIFICATIONS Cisco: CCNP, CCNA 💼 SERVICES • Network Design & Optimization (Enterprise, Data Center Fabric, Private Cloud) • Firewall & Security Hardening (NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust) • Private Cloud Build & Migration (VMware, Proxmox) • Cloud & Hybrid Networking (AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN) • VPN & Secure Remote Access (IPsec, SSL, SD-WAN, WireGuard) • UniFi Network Design & Deployment • Network Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning • Network Automation & Monitoring (Ansible, Python, APIs)

"Is your team losing hours to IT issues? I provide fast, reliable remote support resolving tickets, fixing network issues, and keeping systems running smoothly. I provide expert-level technical support for desktops, networks, and software. With over 10 years of experience, I have helped businesses streamline their IT operations. Let’s solve your tech challenges today!" Remote Desktop & Network Troubleshooting Office 365 / Google Workspace Setup & Support Microsoft Exchange & Active Directory Administration VPN Configuration & Security Support Software Installation, Maintenance & Support DNS, DHCP, and Server Management Firewalls, IDS, and antivirus systems IT Helpdesk & End-User Support

I am an IT professional with experience in several domains. I work approximately 25 hours per week for a manufacturing company, managing infrastructure, and allocate time to honing my skills within the freelance market. One of the managers I have worked with calls me a "Truffle Pig" meaning I enjoy rooting out problems and finding solutions. "Let's transform your IT challenges into opportunities. Message me to begin the conversation!" Key Skills: IT Infrastructure Management Cloud Deployment (VMWare, Hyper-V) Network Engineering (Cisco, EMC) Systems Administration (Windows & UNIX) Project Design & Implementation Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Below is an overview of my background and experience. I provide services as an IT Systems and Network Engineer and Administrator. With over 29 years of experience spanning a wide range of skills, including project design and implementation, I have experience working in both Windows and UNIX environments. My background covers general IT knowledge, with ongoing efforts to expand my skillset. I have worked with various vendors, particularly those specializing in medical and enterprise systems. My experience includes troubleshooting, research, and providing support across different teams. Project Highlights: • Led deployment of private cloud and IT system upgrades; served as subject matter expert. Functioned as Systems/Network Administrator for a public health district hospital, responsible for setup, automation, and monitoring of a private cloud environment. • Managed transition from legacy systems to new infrastructure; deployed and administered monitoring and management systems; handled special projects, including testing and deploying new systems, addressing longstanding issues, and overhauling monitoring and asset tracking systems. Oversaw transitions to a High Availability “A side/B side/C remote BDR” Data Center design, resulting in improved system reliability and reduced manpower needs. • Served as consultant for a public health district hospital to deploy a private cloud. • Deployed and configured a private cloud based on Cisco UCS/EMC VNX/Hyper-V/VMWare VSPEX reference platform for a regional hospital. Collaborated with employees and vendors to complete the project and was later retained to improve existing IT systems (including SNMP monitoring, Syslog, Helpdesk, security, and maintenance automation). These changes enhanced network reliability and reduced management effort. • Managed cloud-based application development projects as project manager and technical lead. • Acted as Systems Administrator/Engineer for deployment and integration of cloud-based applications with mobile and local systems. Researched, selected, and integrated cloud-based products to create an IT services management solution using Autotask, N-Able, QuickBooks, StoreGrid, and Channel Online for an MSP provider. The final implementation addressed quoting, ticketing, purchasing, billing, and time management, involving collaboration with consultants and technicians for integration and training. • Oversaw replacement of existing PACS/RIS solution with RAMSoft PACS/RIS solution. • Coordinated with multiple vendors and providers to facilitate hardware removal and installation, as well as software integration across eleven vendors. Completion occurred on schedule and within budget, with minimal impact on office operations. Managed HIPAA meaningful use EMR and specialty procedure management system upgrades and deployments. • Led upgrade and deployment of multiple VMWare server solutions for specialty medical offices. • Solutions incorporated various hardware and software, such as Windows Server, Small Business Server, SQL, Linux, VMWare, Proxmox, Cisco hardware, Qnap, HP, Dell, and StoreGrid. Supported medical software including GE Centricity EMR and Practice Management, GMed GGastro, Maximeyes, Paragon among others. Determined optimal upgrade paths, reducing project costs while meeting client requirements. Utilized VMWare and redundant servers to reduce costs by more than 30%, maintaining performance and reliability. Delivered a complete solution with email server and backup/disaster recovery at lower cost compared to competitor estimates. Identified and addressed key performance bottlenecks to ensure responsive, reliable local and offsite backup and disaster recovery systems.