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  • $35 hourly
    My name is Brent and I have over two and a half decades of progressive IT experience in all realms of Information Technology and related fields. I have held positions ranging from a help desk professional, to IT manager and CIO of medium sized businesses. I’ve managed teams and groups, coordinated large projects with many vendors and moving pieces with million-dollar budgets, and planned and implemented countless small to very large projects. Some of my skills include: Advanced Networking including advanced routing, cabling, 802.1x, 802.1ad, wireless, VLANs, and more Firewall and intrusion prevention across multiple brands including Sophos, WatchGuard, SonicWall, Fortinet, Juniper, and others Security and network hardening experience including RBAC, NAT and port protection, PKI infrastructure and certificates, and more Physical security, access control, and cameras system design, setup, and management Microsoft Active Directory Domains including DNS, group policy, RDP (Remote Desktop), and all other Microsoft Server features Expert in management of Microsoft software packages including SQL, Exchange, Office 365, and more including database management Experience designing failover and load balancing systems at the software (SQL, Exchange, many others) and hardware levels (VMWare, Raid, SAN, Datacenter, etc) SAN and storage products from many vendors including iSCSI and Fibre Channel Virtualization infrastructures including VMware, Hyper-V, and more Programming skills in several languages, and vast scripting experience in PowerShell, scripting (Powershell, VBScript), and others Vast experience with Server and Storage hardware from Dell, HP, Cisco, Nimble, NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC, Synology, and more Advanced operating knowledge of operating systems including Microsoft Server, Windows, and Mac OS Experience with VOIP from many different vendors including Cisco, Mitel, and old PBX systems Experience designing and operating data centers including layout, power design, and cooling management Experience managing and implementing cloud solutions from AWS, Azure, and more Vendor and Contract Management including contract renegotiations, licensing, and large project management Some of my certifications include: Cisco: CCNA, CCNP CompTIA: A+ Microsoft: MCP, MCSA, MCSE 2003, MCPS, MCNPS, MSBS, MCTS:Vista, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Application Platform, MCTS: Exchange Server 2010 Configuration, MCITP: Server Administrator 2008, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator 2008, MCITP: Exchange Messaging Administrator 2010 VMWare: VSP 4.1, VTSP 4.1, VCP 4.1/5.0/5.5, Exchange on VMware Accreditation Citrix: CCA XenApp 6, CCA Netscaler, CCA Access Gateway
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    IT Management
    Backup & Migration
    Network Engineering
    Load Balancing
    Data Recovery
    Storage Area Network
    Firewall
    Disaster Recovery
    Data Center
    Windows Server
    System Administration
    Microsoft Active Directory
    Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
    Microsoft IIS
  • $65 hourly
    Highly skilled Systems Administrator with experience in troubleshooting, security implementation, automation, and network infrastructure design. Proficient in Windows, Linux, and MacOS environments, as well as virtualization, cloud computing, and backup and recovery. Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering efficient IT solutions. Committed to maintaining optimal system performance and security while adhering to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Server Administration
    Network Penetration Testing
    Information Security
    Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
    Citrix Hypervisor
    SaaS
    Microsoft Office
    Hardware Troubleshooting
    Technical Support
    Customer Support
  • $40 hourly
    Microsoft 365 Administration & Management: Comprehensive management of Microsoft 365 environments, including setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance for services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. Office 365 Application Support: Expertise in managing and optimizing the use of core Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote) to improve team collaboration, productivity, and efficiency. Identity and Access Management: Implementation and management of secure identity solutions, including Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) integration, user account management, and role-based access control (RBAC). Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Security Enhancements: Configuration of MFA for secure login processes, deployment of conditional access policies, and implementation of data loss prevention (DLP) strategies to protect sensitive information. Data Backup & Recovery: Configuration and monitoring of cloud-based data backup solutions, ensuring data retention and secure recovery for Microsoft 365 services.
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Data Entry
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Data Backup
    Microsoft Office
    Managed Services
    Office 365
    Adobe Creative Cloud
    Microsoft Teams
    System Administration
    Canva
    Microsoft Excel
  • $100 hourly
    I'm currently a Senior Product Owner with over seven years of experience within backend development, product management, and analytics. Moreover, the majority of my time has been spent within the supply chain and logistics industry where I have worked with customers in AAI, CPG, AeroSpace, TechHealth, etc My specializations include but are not limited to: Product Management Inventory Management Supply Chain / 3PL Logistics / eCommerce SQL DBA SQL Server Reporting Services Data Modeling Scrum Processes (Agile) Feel free to reach out and we can setup sometime to discuss how to solve your business needs!
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Google Cloud Platform
    Penetration Testing
    Inventory Management
    HTML5
    Microsoft Azure
    Warehouse Management
    Node.js
    Azure DevOps
    ServiceNow
    SQL Server Reporting Services
    Database Management
    C++
    Microsoft Active Directory
    JavaScript
    Microsoft Excel
    SQL
  • $45 hourly
    Senior Systems Administrator with a decade of versatile expertise in Information Technology, spanning roles in MSP and corporate environments. Skilled in designing and implementing tailored IT solutions for SMBs ranging from 1 to 600 computers. Proficient in a wide array of technologies including Hyper-V, ESXi, Office 365, Exchange, Azure, Cisco Meraki, and PowerShell scripting. Strong track record of infrastructure upgrades, network administration, and implementing robust backup solutions. Holds multiple certifications including VMware Certified Associate and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Complemented by a BSc in Game Programming & Development and an AASc in Information Technology.
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Microsoft Exchange Server
    Microsoft Windows PowerShell
    VMWare
    VMware Administration
    Veeam
    Microsoft Azure
    System Administration
    Information Technology
  • $55 hourly
    Helping clients for over 15 years with a variety of unique, industry-specific needs. Specializing in job-costing, e-commerce, inventory, and property management. QuickBooks Certified and skilled in integration with necessary software applications as well as custom reporting. Complemented by full-service IT support for enterprise software, networks, and infrastructure with options to suit any budget. With meticulous attention to detail and exceptional problem solving, no cleanup project is too messy. Passionate about reconciling to the last penny, books will be set up for future success and ease of maintenance. After consultation, one client was able to resolve an outstanding tax bill for over ten times the actual amount by properly reporting his commission.
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Point of Sale & Payment Systems
    IT Support
    IT Management
    Financial Report
    Bank Reconciliation
    Job Costing
    Accounting
    Accounts Payable
    Accounts Receivable
    Journal Entries
    Balance Sheet
    General Ledger
    Bookkeeping
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $33 hourly
    Work Experience Constructed, configured and maintained Windows Active-Directory based server environments utilizing VMware virtualization environment tools such as ESXI. Working knowledge and experience with Dell SonicWALL firewalls and Cisco ASA; including SSL VPN setup and configuration with Radius authentication (alongside Windows NAP server). Planned and built an internet radio station that broadcasted publicly on the Web. This included web server configuration (Linux CentOS), split brain DNS (Windows Server 2019), and firewall configuration (Cisco ASA 5500). Migrated business Windows Active directory and Exchange from 2007 small business server to ESXI hypervisor Windows serve environment.
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Network Engineering
    Microsoft Active Directory
  • $25 hourly
    I am a Technical Writer with over 15 years experience creating internal and external user focused technical documentation for a variety of products. I specialize in communication between Technical and Non-Technical audiences. In addition I have end to end experience with SaaS product’s software development life cycle and long term support. Writing Specialties: • Knowledge Bases • Administrator & User Guides • Integration guides • Help Desk Articles • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • How-To Articles • Onboarding manuals • API Documentation (OpenAPI, Swagger) • FAQs & Tutorials • Markdown, AsciiDoc Industry Experience In: • Information Technology • Cloud Computing • Software (SAAS) • E-Commerce • Telecommunications • Video Games • Contact Centers/Customer Service • Banking Platform and Technology Experience: • Knowledge Management: Salesforce, Zendesk, WordPress, Confluence, Antora • CRMs: Salesforce, Zendesk, Dynamics, Oracle Netsuite, Bullhorn, SugarCRM, ServiceNow • Communication & Collaboration: LivePerson, Slack, Discord, MS Teams, Zoom, Google Chat • Issue Tracking & Version Control: Jira, git, GitHub, GitLab • Phone Systems: Avaya AES, Cisco Broadsoft, RingCentral, Nice InContact • Operating Systems Administration: Linux(Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE…), Windows, macOS, Bash, • Command Line • Data: SQL, MongoDB(NoSQL), Yaml, json • Cloud Computing: Docker, AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean • Authentication: SAML, Oauth • Scripting & Programing: Bash Shell Scripting, RegEx, JavaScript, Python, Rust • API: Postman, Rest APIs
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    HelpDocs
    Knowledge Management Tool
    Technical Writing
    CRM Software
    Cloud Computing
    OpenAPI
    Swagger
    Regex Writing
    Software Documentation
    Linux System Administration
    SaaS Development
    Technical Project Management
    Technical Documentation
    API Documentation
  • $30 hourly
    CAREER FOCUS: NETWORK ENGINEER IT network professional skilled in working with multiple scripting languages and employing troubleshooting and problem solving skills to solve technical and security issues. Quickly and accurately apply learning in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in customer service and multitasking, as well as a strong team player.
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Automation
    Python
    Wireless LAN Controller
    Cisco
    Network Engineering
  • $30 hourly
    An expert network engineer with over 7 years of expertise in enhancing secure communication, optimizing operations, and ensuring robust network security. Skilled in proactive monitoring, traffic optimization, advanced security implementations, infrastructure upgrades, and seamless integration of network solutions. # Cisco CCNP R&S and Cisco IOS – Proficient in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Cisco routing and switching solutions. # Extreme Networks and EXOS – Skilled in deploying and managing Extreme Networks switches and EXOS environments. # Cisco Umbrella DNS Security – Expertise in implementing cloud-delivered DNS security to protect against online threats. # Cisco Meraki MX and MR – Experienced in deploying and managing Cisco Meraki firewalls and wireless access points. # Fortigate Firewalls – Advanced knowledge of configuring and maintaining Fortigate firewalls for robust network security. # Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) – Proficient in managing policies, site-to-site VPNs, and remote access VPNs. # Network Monitoring Tools – Expert in SNMP-based monitoring tools such as OPManager, PRTG, and SolarWinds. # Unifi Products – Skilled in deploying and managing Unifi products, including access points, switches, and firewalls. # Core Networking Protocols and Services – Strong understanding of VLANs, Active Directory (AD), DHCP, DNS, Syslog, FTP, NTP, and RADIUS/TACACS. Certifications: # CC – Certified in Cybersecurity, ISC2 # CNSS – Certified Network Security Specialist, ICSI - International Cybersecurity Institute # CCNP Routing and Switching # CCNA CyberOps # ITIL v3 Foundation # CCNA Routing and Switching
    Featured Skill Network Administration
    Linux
    Microsoft Visio
    Network Traffic Analysis
    ITIL
    Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
    Fortinet
    Network Monitoring
    Cisco Certified Network Professional
    Extreme Networks
    Cisco Meraki
    Cisco
    Network Security
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