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
Imam D.
Karachi, Pakistan
$35/hr
5.0
65 jobs
I provide reliable Cloud, ERP, VPN, Firewall, Backup, Remote Access, and IT Infrastructure solutions for businesses.
I help companies set up, secure, manage, and troubleshoot their IT systems including servers, cloud hosting, VPN, firewalls, backup solutions, RDP access, Proxmox infrastructure, ERPNext hosting, accounting software, and monthly IT support SLA.
My services include:
• Cloud server setup and management
• Dedicated and standard server configuration
• Proxmox infrastructure deployment and support
• Hetzner cloud support
• OpenVPN and remote access setup
• Fortinet firewall configuration and troubleshooting
• RDP users and CAL services support
• ERPNext hosting and rental-based ERP/accounting software
• Accounting and inventory software support
• SSL security setup
• Veeam and Nakivo backup configuration
• Backup storage and file server solutions
• Windows and Linux server support
• IT troubleshooting and end-user support
• Monthly IT support SLA for businesses
I focus on secure, stable, and business-ready solutions. My goal is to provide clean deployment, proper documentation, reliable troubleshooting, and long-term support for clients.
If you need help with cloud hosting, VPN, firewall, remote access, ERP hosting, backup, or complete IT infrastructure, I can support you from planning to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
Let’s discuss your requirement and build a reliable solution for your business.
Backup & Migration
Windows Server
System Administration
Ubuntu
Linux
Technical Support
Server Administration
Cloud Computing
Proxmox VE
Virtualization
Veeam
Backup Administration
IT Support
Windows 10 Administration
Windows 11 Administration
Tech & IT
Microsoft Windows
Server
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
System Installation & Upgrades
Muthu K.
Kumbakonam, India
$12/hr
5.0
15 jobs
CERTIFICATIONS:
AZ-104: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
AZ-140: Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (In Progress)
AZ-900: Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
MS-900: Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals
💻 System & Cloud Administrator | Windows, Linux, VMware & Microsoft 365
I am an experienced System Administrator with strong expertise in Windows Server, Linux, and VMware administration, helping businesses build secure, reliable, and scalable IT environments. I also hold Microsoft Azure Administrator, Fundamentals and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certifications, which back my ability to manage modern cloud infrastructures effectively.
✅ What I bring to the table:
Administration and optimization of Windows & Linux servers
VMware vSphere / vCenter management, deployment & troubleshooting
Active Directory, Group Policy, and Identity Management
Azure & Microsoft 365 configuration, migration, and support
Backup, recovery, and system security best practices
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PROFILE: Azure Network Engineer | Cloud Engineering
💼 Azure Cloud Specialist | Azure Networking | AVD | VMware | Microsoft 365 |
💼Azure Network & Cloud Specialist | AZ-700 Focus | Enterprise & Hybrid Environments
I am a System & Cloud Administrator specializing in Microsoft Azure, with strong hands-on experience in Azure networking, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft 365, VMware, and hybrid environments.
I help businesses design, secure, and operate scalable cloud infrastructures, with a strong focus on network architecture, performance, and security.
🔹 Azure & Cloud Expertise
**Azure Compute – Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, App Services
**Azure Storage – Blob Storage, Azure Files, Managed Disks
**Azure Networking (Core Focus)
* * VNets & Subnets
* * NSGs & UDRs
* * Hub-Spoke architecture & Azure Landing Zones
* * Load Balancers (L4/L7), Application Gateway (WAF)
* * Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door
* * VPN Gateway & ExpressRoute
* * Service Endpoints, Private Link & Private Endpoints
* * Azure Load Balancer and Azure Traffic Manager
* **Monitoring & Security** – Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud
🖥️ IAM Specialist – (Azure Entra ID Focus)
* Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
* Have experience in Design/Development in IAM
* Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, Identity Governance
* Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
* Integration with SaaS apps and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID)
🖥️ Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
* Host pool design & deployment
* FSLogix profile configuration
* Scaling plans & session optimization
* Secure access using Conditional Access & MFA
🏢 Hybrid & Enterprise Infrastructure
* Windows Server 2012–2022 (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO)
* Linux (Ubuntu, Debian)
* Microsoft Entra ID & Entra ID Connect
* Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
* VMware vSphere / vCenter (HA, DRS, templates, snapshots)
🔄 Backup, DR & Automation
* Azure Backup & Azure Site Recovery
* Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR)
* PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates, Bicep
🎓 Certifications
* **AZ-104** – Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
* **AZ-900** – Azure Fundamentals
* **MS-900** – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
* **AZ-140** – Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (In Progress)
* **AZ-700** – Azure Network Engineer Associate (Pursuing)
🚀 Why clients hire me
✔ Strong **Azure networking & security** mindset
✔ Real-world **production experience**, not just theory
✔ Clear communication and ownership of tasks
✔ Solutions designed for **performance, reliability, and scalability**
If you’re looking for an Azure Cloud Specialist who understands networking, identity, and enterprise workloads, I can help you build and maintain a secure, high-performing environment.
👉 **Invite me to your job or send a message to get started.**
Veritas Backup Exec
Microsoft Azure Administration
Server & Virtualization Software
VMware Administration
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Windows Administration
Server Administration
Veeam
Microsoft SCCM
Citrix Hypervisor
FortiGate Firewall
VMware vSphere
Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
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
Aqeel Asghar M.
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
27 jobs
I help businesses simplify complex IT challenges by aligning technology with business outcomes. With 15+ years of hands-on infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, Windows Server, and endpoint management experience, I specialize in Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and IT operations.
𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 365/𝗜𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲 & 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
✅ Administration of Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams
✅ Domain & DNS: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, AWS SSO, IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC
✅ (Microsoft Entra ID/SSO, RBAC & PIM, ADFS, Azure SSO, MFA, SAML, OAuth, OpenID, AD, DFS, LDAP, PKI, SSL
✅ Security & Compliance: Defender for Endpoint & O365, DLP, Conditional Access, RBAC, SSPR, Sensitivity Labels, Azure Security Policies
✅ Tenant-to-tenant migrations: BitTitan, CodeTwo, MigrationWiz, SkyKick
✅ Hybrid Deployments: Exchange + Office 365, ADFS, Azure AD/Entra ID Connect
✅ Modern Workplace Management: Intune, Autopilot, Co-management, AVD, Windows 10/11, Windows 365/Cloud PC
✅Exchange → Microsoft 365 (on-prem, hybrid, or legacy Exchange)
✅Microsoft 365 Tenant-to-Tenant (cutover, staged, or cross-geo)
✅Google Workspace (G Suite) → M365
✅IMAP / POP mailbox migrations to O365
✅ RMM tools: Intune, Datto RMM, ConnectWise, NinjaOne, ManageEngine
✅ Endpoint management, application deployment & compliance
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
✅ Windows Server (2000–2025), STD, SBS & Essentials Deployment and Administration
✅ Active Directory (ADDS), DNS, DHCP, GPO, IIS, WSUS, NTFS, DFS, LDAP, PKI, DNS, GPO, DHCP, IIS, WSUS, SSL, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, Azure WAF, P2S/S2S VPN, File Services Management
✅ Domain Controller (DC) Migration & Active Directory Modernization
✅ FSMO Role Transfer, AD Health Checks & Infrastructure Upgrades
✅ Hybrid Identity with Entra ID (Azure AD), Entra Domain Services & Azure AD Connect
✅ ADFS, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Identity Management
✅ Remote Desktop Services (RDS), RRAS & Secure VPN Deployment
✅ PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, SSTP & IKEv2 Remote Access Solutions
✅ Hyper-V Virtualization, Live Migration, NLB, CAU & Hyper-V Replica
✅ Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), CSV & High Availability (HA)
✅ Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & DR Testing
✅ Azure Arc, Azure Site Recovery (ASR) & Hybrid Cloud Integration
✅ Windows Admin Center (WAC) & SCVMM Administration
Additional experience includes Vmware vSphere, vSAN, Proxmox VE, Veeam backup solutions, Omnissa Horizon VDI and enterprise ITSM platforms including Manage-Engine and Web Help Desk.
Why Clients Work With Me:
• Strong blend of technical expertise and business strategy, ensuring solutions align with operational goals, budgets, security, and compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience in deploying, modernize, troubleshooting complex Vmware, M365, Windows Server, Veeam and Azure environments.
• Clear communication, detailed documentation, knowledge transfer, and a client-first approach throughout every engagement.
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Certifications
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✅ MS - Server Virtualization with Hyper-V and System Center
✅ MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solution Expert
✅ Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
VMware Administration
VMware vSphere
System Administration
Server Administration
Windows Server
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
VMWare
Network Administration
Linux System Administration
Business with 10-99 Employees
Technical Support
Office 365
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Online
Microsoft SCCM
Microsoft Azure Administration
Muhammad Imtiaz A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
5.0
40 jobs
✅ Azure ✅ System Administration ✅ Veeam Certified Engineer ✅ 13+ Certifications ✅ 7+ Years.
Managed and Developed infrastructures with 5M+ Users. Highly Passionate and Always updated with new cloud patterns and best security practices.
What Value do I provide in my solutions?
✔️ Least privileged access to cloud resources
✔️ Zero Down Time server deployments and High Availability Infrastructures
✔️ Cost Optimized solutions without compromising operational excellence
✔️ Taking responsibility and quick action on critical production problems
Why Choose Me:
🔝 Top-Notch Skill Set: As a Cloud Engineer at DataDog and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect I am experienced in managing enterprise cloud infrastructures on-premises infrastructure, best security practices, analyzing scope, providing optimal recommendations, and developing accordingly
🤝 Client Satisfaction: Always available to explore and discuss new ideas and improvements, any updated needs of the existing infrastructure, and educate clients about their infrastructure to help them make better decisions.
🔍 Research-Driven Approach: Each project is a journey of exploration. I invest time in understanding each project's needs and requirements, meticulously researching to unearth insights and provide industry-standard solutions
Certifications:
Certified Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Certified Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
Certified CCNA
Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) 2023
Certified (ISC)² Candidate
Microsoft Certified Trainer 2022-2023
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Certified Azure Fundamentals
If you have read this far. I appreciate that you took the time to read through my profile.
If you want to develop a project, discuss it, or even if you want to further know about my skill set. Feel free to reach out.
Regards
M Imtiaz
Backup & Migration
Backup
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Active Directory
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Docker
DevOps
Veeam
Linux
Amazon ECS
Microsoft Azure Administration
Data Recovery
Azure DevOps
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