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  • $150 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (10 jobs)
    Linux, UNIX, Proxmox, pfSense, Ubiquiti, Cisco, Arista, Cloudflare, Storage, NAS, SAN, DAS, Network, IoT, Raspberry Pi, WiFi, Data Center, Cloud, IT Transformation, IT Architecture, Monitoring, Grafana, HAProxy, Ubuntu, MAAS, LXC & Docker
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Unix System Administration
    Proxmox VE
    Ubuntu
    Network Administration
    Computer Network
    Linux
    Virtualization
    Information Architecture
    Storage Area Network
    System Administration
    Raspberry Pi
    Linux System Administration
    Enterprise Architecture
    Information Technology Strategy
    Network Monitoring
  • $80 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (22 jobs)
    With 15 years in technology consulting, I have five years of direct experience working for Managed Services Providers (MSPs) tech stacks, hand-in-glove on project backlogs, and service desk operations. I spent 12 years at SecureWorks, an MSSP, managing global cybersecurity and high-impact projects. Over the past decade, I also ran a mini-MSP serving medium-sized clients before shifting to SaaS (FixFinder) and consulting for other providers on UpWork. As a long-time UpWork client, I value transparency and honesty. I’ve often encountered freelancers who claimed they could handle everything but lacked depth. I understand the importance of hiring someone who can consistently and successfully tackle challenges without a steep learning curve. As a freelancer, I commit to billing only for the hours worked, never padding time entries or idling on your hard-earned money. I believe in scoping work clearly with clients from the start by determining requirements, organizing resources, and planning our approach to accelerate progress and reduce surprises. While I’m adaptable and can work with less initial information, I prefer to keep processes transparent and structured. My deep technical intuition, developed through professional services and ongoing support for my companies and others of all sizes, is complemented by a relentless work ethic. I’m adept at auditing systems, securing environments suitable for small to enterprise-level operations, and employing a business-savvy approach without overwhelming clients with technical jargon or excuses for not producing results. In my hands-on technical work, I focus on eliminating surprises, clearing obstacles, and resolving issues swiftly and thoroughly. I provide detailed reports on problems and strategize preventive measures to mitigate future complications. Whether leading a team or working independently, I tailor my approach to meet project demands effectively. Having managed numerous migrations for remote, on-site, and hybrid setups, I know the nuances of planning, communication, preparation, execution, and ongoing support. I aim to teach my methodologies, help organize our efforts, and ensure alignment at every step. I seek opportunities to build trust and mutual growth with introspective clients. Things I promise never to do: • Undermine you in front of your employees or clients. • Expose your environment to apathy and neglect. • Misrepresent problems, challenges, or progress. • Exaggerate my skills or abilities to gain profit. • Outsource any of my work to others. • Attempt to solicit your employees, clients, vendors, etc. My preference for client experience: • Mutual Effort in Scoping: Helps avoid misunderstandings and ensures a smooth project. • Realistic Expectations: Ensures quality work without undue stress, neuroticism, etc. • Respect for Expertise: Trusting experts to execute smooth transitions and avoid pitfalls. • Engagement: Active involvement keeps the project aligned and progressing. • Understanding of Complexity: Recognizing IT challenges helps manage expectations. • Appreciation for Effort: Acknowledging hard work creates a positive environment. • Ethical Practices: Valuing honesty and integrity builds a trustworthy relationship. Powered by #actualintelligence Vendors, tools, and platforms I have mastered, trained others on, supported in production, and migrated to/from. I also excel at quickly ramping up on similar tools: AFI.AI Airtable Aruba Autotask Avanan Azure Barracuda BitDefender BitTitan Bloomfire Box.com Bolt.new BreachSecureNow Calendly Carbon Black Cisco Security Citrix CloudAlly Cloudflare ConnectWise Confluence Crowdstrike DataDog Dell Servers DMarcly DNSFilter Docker Dropbox Duo MFA Datto RMM Famous Server Fortinet Google Cloud Google Workspace GoDaddy GitHub Hyper-V InTune Involv Intranet IT Glue JIRA Juniper SRX Kaseya Products Kernel Migrator Keeper KnowBe4 LastLine LastPass Lenovo LoadBalancer.org METRC Meraki MigrationWiz Mimecast Microsoft Defender Monday Mover MoveBot Ninja RMM N-Able N8N NoCoDB Okta Panda Pantheon PagerDuty Palo Alto Pillr Prismatic Product Board Remedy Replit Rocket Cyber Salesforce SendGrid SentinelOne ShareGate SharePoint SiteGround Snort Sonicwall Sourcefire Splunk StackPath Sucuri Taegis EDR Teams TeamWork Trend Micro Umbrella Ubiquiti Webroot WebTitan WPEngine WordPress Zapier Zoom --- 'No Feedback' Note: This happens when clients become unresponsive during consultations or contracts, not due to dissatisfaction. I end these on my side with positive feedback to keep my profile current. ---
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Single Sign-On
    Malware Detection
    IT Infrastructure
    IT Compliance Audit
    IT Consultation
    IT Support
    Data Migration
    Firewall
    Cloud Computing
    Cloud Security
    Remote IT Management
    Microsoft Active Directory
    Office 365
  • $75 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    30+ YEARS OF PROBATE, TRUST ADMINISTRATION & ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE. Organized and dedicated legal professional with excellent attention to detail. I have an Advanced Certified Paralegal in Estate Planning (ACP) degree, more than 30 years of probate and estate planning experience in California, and a juris doctorate degree (non-bar). I am familiar with legal software programs (Clio, Smokeball, Casefox, Slack, Teams), calendaring, and research programs.
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Slack
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Themis Solutions Clio
    Case Management
    Legal Calendaring
    Legal Drafting
    Estate Planning
    Probate
    Legal
  • $115 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (10 jobs)
    When something critical breaks and you don’t have time to wait for escalations or for someone to claim responsibility; I’m the one who gets called in. I step into unfamiliar environments, without documentation, and restore function under pressure—whether that means recovering from ransomware, figuring out why an entire office lost internet, or bringing a data center I’d never seen before back online. I’m not here to sell buzzwords. I’m here to solve problems. 🧠 What I’m Good At • Isolating root cause in systems no one on-site fully understands • Cleaning up messes from half-complete “migrations” or rushed deployments • Working with incomplete info and still getting results • Recovering from lockouts, network outages, access failures, and bad updates • Making judgment calls when no one else wants to own the risk I work fast, communicate clearly, and don’t break things worse in the process. If something’s down, I’ll get it moving again. 🔧 What I Also Handle (And Handle Well) I’m not above routine work, it's often what leads to uncovering deeper issues anyway. I regularly take on: • Remote break/fix support for desktops, laptops, and servers • VPN and firewall access issues • Printer and peripheral weirdness • Shared folder failures and permission mismatches • Tracing ports, rebooting hardware, running site cables, replacing gear • Helping end users who “clicked something and now it’s gone” I’m comfortable working remotely or showing up on-site (US-based, travel-ready). I’ve supported business owners, staff, project managers, junior techs, and execs alike—and I don’t talk down to anyone. ⚙️ Environments I’m Familiar With • Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, O365, Azure AD, Exchange, IIS, etc. • Linux servers (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, etc.) • Virtualization, Containerization, Hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, HyperV, Docker, K8, Proxmox, UnRAID, TrueNAS, FreeNAS, etc) • Networking, Firewalls and Switches (Cisco/Meraki, SonicWall, FortiGate, PaloAlto, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Linksys, pfSense) • Remote access tools, RMMs, MDMs, VPNs, SSH, RDP, VNC • Local and cloud backup systems • Apache/Nginx, WordPress, and microservice-based stacks • Client networks with mystery switches, surprise VLANs, and rogue Wireless Access Points I’ve worked across verticals—SMBs, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, MSP clients —and I adapt fast. ✅ Why I’m Worth It • I don’t need to be micromanaged • I don’t play ticket tag • I write notes you can actually follow • I’ll ask questions when I need to—but not just to stall • I don’t over-promise or under-deliver If you're done dealing with guesswork, silence, or someone just reading from a checklist—give me access and I'll get it sorted. Need someone to step in and fix it? I’m ready. Whether it’s a remote job or field work, I bring the skills, judgment, and experience to handle it without drama.
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Disaster Recovery
    Backup & Migration
    Incident Management
    Cybersecurity Management
    Wireless Communication
    IT Support
    End User Technical Support
    Tech & IT
    Remote IT Management
    Firewall
    IT Infrastructure
    Cloud Services
    Server Administration
    Network Engineering
  • $17 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I have been a licensed realtor since 2017. I have plenty of experience working with clients and helping them with the sale and purchase of real estate. I’ve also have assisted other realtor with their business. I managed a real estate company for 4 years and have experience overlooking other agents.
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Receptionist Skills
    Computer
    Manage Google Shopping
    Manage Ecommerce Site
    Manage eBay Site
    Manage Amazon Site
    Survey
    Phone Communication
    Scheduling
    Customer Service
    Google Assistant
    Phone Support
    Real Estate
  • $250 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Leveraging over a decade of expertise in cloud consultancy, my experience with Microsoft cloud solutions has established me as a pivotal asset for transitioning firms into the digital age. Specializing in cloud infrastructure, my recent role as a Cloud Architect at ProSearch equipped me with a robust command over IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions, ensuring scalable and secure architectures tailored to diverse industry needs. My proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Office 365 has enabled seamless migrations and transformative strategies that resonate with aerospace, legal, investment management, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors - spanning SMB, SME, and Enterprise environments.
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Microsoft Certified Professional
    Microsoft Azure Administration
    Compliance
    Cloud Implementation
    Cloud Security
    IT Management
    Strategy
    Cloud Management
    IT Infrastructure
    Cloud Architecture
    Office 365
    Microsoft Azure
    Information Security
    Computing & Networking
  • $95 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi, I’m Francine Otterson, founder of Service Desk West, Inc. I help small and mid-sized businesses take the stress out of technology with reliable IT support and practical solutions tailored to how you work. With over 20 years of experience in IT support, network management, and user training, I’ve seen how overwhelming tech can be—and how transformative it is when your systems just work. Whether it’s: • 🔧 Troubleshooting desktop or device issues • 🌐 Managing networks and telecom systems • 🔐 Securing data and protecting your business • ☁️ Streamlining cloud collaboration and data flow • 👩‍🏫 Training teams on Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint & OneDrive …I’m here to make technology work for you—not against you. I love helping business owners and teams feel confident, capable, and supported every step of the way. If you’re ready to stop struggling with IT and start using it as a tool for growth, let’s talk.
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    Training & Development
    Data Management
    Data Backup
    Desktop & Laptop Support
    Telecommunications
    Network Administration
    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft SharePoint
    Office 365
    Microsoft Outlook
    System Administration
    Network Engineering
    Computing & Networking
    Computer Network
  • $99 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    How do you get the most return for your IT investment? Through careful planning and execution that gives you everything you need, when you need it, and no fillers. It takes leverage to move mountains, and we help you make it happen with IT service that's built specifically for your needs. Our clients benefit from information and understanding - knowledge is power. I handle marketing and business development for Datacate, management of key client accounts, and supervise our community initiatives. Helping clients understand and assess their technology needs and arrive at a solution that ticks all the boxes is one of the most satisfying aspects of my work. Our team's rich pool of knowledge and talent means that we can solve any problem.
    Featured Skill Managed Services
    VoIP
    Network Engineering
    Information Security
    Cloud Services
    Email Management
    Network Administration
    Windows Server
    Google Workspace Administration
    Microsoft 365 Copilot
    Cybersecurity Management
    IT Support
    System Administration
    Computing & Networking
    Computer Network
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