**Senior IT Consultant | Microsoft 365 | Azure | Windows Server | Network & Technical Support**
Need a reliable IT professional who can take ownership of your Microsoft 365, servers, network, cloud infrastructure, security, websites, and day-to-day technical issues?
I'm a **Microsoft-certified IT Systems Administrator and IT Consultant with 8+ years of hands-on experience** supporting business IT environments, remote users, servers, cloud platforms, networks, email systems, and critical business applications.
I help small and mid-sized businesses keep their technology **secure, reliable, organized, and running efficiently**.
### ๐น MICROSOFT 365 & CLOUD
โข Microsoft 365 administration
โข Exchange Online & Outlook
โข Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
โข Microsoft Teams
โข SharePoint & OneDrive
โข Intune / endpoint management
โข User accounts, licenses & permissions
โข MFA and security configuration
โข Microsoft 365 migrations
โข Email migration and troubleshooting
โข SPF, DKIM & DMARC
โข Email delivery and mail-flow issues
### ๐น WINDOWS SERVER & SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
โข Windows Server administration
โข Active Directory
โข Group Policy (GPO)
โข DNS & DHCP
โข File and Print Servers
โข Remote Desktop Services / RDWeb
โข Server troubleshooting
โข Server performance optimization
โข User and permission management
โข Windows security and maintenance
### ๐น NETWORKING & SECURITY
โข Network troubleshooting
โข Firewall configuration
โข VPN configuration and troubleshooting
โข Site-to-site VPN
โข Remote-access VPN
โข VLANs, routing and NAT
โข DNS and connectivity issues
โข Port forwarding
โข Fortinet / SonicWall
โข UniFi / TP-Link / Netgear
โข Network security and troubleshooting
### ๐น VIRTUALIZATION & BACKUP
โข Microsoft Hyper-V
โข VMware
โข Virtual machine deployment
โข Storage troubleshooting
โข Veeam
โข Backup monitoring
โข Backup troubleshooting
โข Disaster recovery
โข Server migration
### ๐น WEBSITE & SERVER SUPPORT
โข IIS / Apache
โข SSL certificate installation
โข DNS and domain configuration
โข Website troubleshooting
โข PHP / MySQL environments
โข WordPress / Drupal technical support
โข Hosting and server migration
โข Web server configuration
โข HTTPS and connectivity troubleshooting
### ๐น REMOTE IT SUPPORT
I provide remote technical support for businesses and their employees, including:
โข Windows troubleshooting
โข Microsoft 365 issues
โข Outlook and email problems
โข Printer/scanner issues
โข Network problems
โข VPN problems
โข Software installation
โข User access issues
โข Performance problems
โข Server and application troubleshooting
### MY APPROACH
I don't believe in simply applying a quick fix and moving on.
My approach is:
**Understand โ Diagnose โ Resolve โ Test โ Document โ Improve**
I investigate the root cause, implement a practical solution, verify that the environment is working correctly, and document important changes.
This helps prevent the same problem from coming back.
### WHY WORK WITH ME?
โ 15+ years of IT experience
โ Microsoft-certified professional
โ Strong Microsoft 365 & Windows Server background
โ Cloud and networking experience
โ Remote support experience
โ Comfortable with both technical and non-technical users
โ Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
โ Security-conscious approach
โ Clear communication
โ Available for both one-time projects and ongoing support
Whether you need help with a **Microsoft 365 issue, Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, network, firewall, VPN, email, website, backup, or general IT support**, I can help.
I'm interested in building long-term relationships with businesses that need a reliable technical partner rather than someone who simply fixes one problem and disappears.
**Send me your requirements and I'll help you determine the best way forward.**
Microsoft 365 Copilot
IT Support
System Administration
Windows Server
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Active Directory
Network Administration
Technical Support
Office 365
Microsoft Exchange Online
DNS
DHCP
Qaisar N.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
4.9
216 jobs
Hi, Iโm Qaisar a senior System & Cloud Engineer + Full-Stack Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience helping businesses build, migrate, automate, and scale their technology with confidence.
I work with startups and growing companies that want reliable systems, secure infrastructure, and software that actually works in production not fragile setups or demo-only solutions.
๐น What I Do Best
Cloud, IT & Systems Administration
Google Workspace setup, administration & complex migrations
(Workspace โ Workspace, cPanel/IMAP โ Workspace, Google โ Microsoft 365)
Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server & Active Directory
Email deliverability & security: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, DNS
VMware virtualization, server optimization & infrastructure planning
Backup & disaster recovery with Veeam
Firewalls & networking: pfSense, MikroTik, VPNs, VLANs, load balancing
๐ Result: Secure, downtime-free environments with clean migrations and zero data loss
Full-Stack Development & AI Automation
Build production-ready SaaS apps, dashboards & internal tools
Automate manual workflows using AI & event-driven automation
Integrate AI into real business systems (not experiments)
Tech Stack
Frontend & Backend: React, Node.js, TypeScript, Express
AI & Automation: OpenAI API, LangChain, RAG pipelines, n8n, Agentic AI
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Pinecone
DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, cloud deployment & server management
Integrations: REST/GraphQL APIs, Webhooks, CRMs, ERPs, Slack, MS Teams
๐ Result: Systems that save time, reduce tools, and scale cleanly
โ What Clients Like About Working With Me
Clear communication & honest timelines
Strong planning before execution
Deep technical knowledge across IT + software + cloud
Long-term mindset systems built to grow, not break
โGet it doneโ attitude with real ownership
๐ข About My Team
I run Sysconnects, a small, focused team delivering cloud engineering, full-stack development, and AI-driven automation.
When needed, I can scale quickly with experienced resources without sacrificing quality.
If you need one person who understands infrastructure and software, Iโm here to help.
Windows Administration
System Administration
Server Virtualization
VMware Administration
End User Technical Support
Server Administration
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Network Administration
IT Support
Google Workspace Administration
Google Workspace
Node.js
React
Full-Stack Development
AI Agent Development
Usama L.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs
An experienced System Engineer having multiple years of experience in designing, deployments, and troubleshooting on the following technologies and platforms:
-Tenant-to-tenant Migration
-Google Workspace to O365 Migration
-VMware vSphere
-VMware Converter (P2V)
-Virtualization
-Solutions Architecture
-Microsoft Exchange 2007 to 2019
-Microsoft Office 365, G Suite
-Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to 2019
-Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, O365
-MySQL
-Helpdesk
-Solarwinds
-Active Directory
-Group Policy Management
-Domain Controller
-Web hosting
-Kerio Control
-PfSense
-Fortinet
-Cisco FTD, Firepower
Certifications:
MCSE, MCSA, HCNA
Office 365
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft SQL Server
Server Virtualization
DHCP
DNS
Microsoft Active Directory
Muhammad A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Iโm a results-driven System and Cloud Engineer with over 9 years of experience delivering secure, scalable IT solutions for global clients. Specializing in Microsoft 365 tenant setups, Azure AD/Entra ID configurations, Intune device management, and cybersecurity, I help businesses optimize their cloud infrastructure and ensure robust data protection. My expertise includes seamless migrations, Conditional Access policies (MFA, location-based access), and creating detailed admin documentation for smooth handovers.
I have a proven track record of managing enterprise systems for 100+ clients across AWS, Azure, and VMware ESXi. Iโm passionate about automating processes, enhancing system security, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Active Directory
DHCP
System Maintenance
Office 365
System Administration
DNS
Network Administration
Microsoft Azure
Google Workspace
Veeam
ConnectWise Automate
Microsoft Office
Network Security
Email Support
Waseem A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
4.7
36 jobs
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With 12+ years of experience, I specialize in Windows, Linux, Network & Virtualization including VMware, Hyper-v, Proxmox and enterprise IT management to deliver secure, high-performance, and scalable infrastructures.
๐ป Services that, I Provide:
1๏ธโฃ Windows Server & Active Directory Management
๐น Active Directory installation, Group Policies, and Trust Relationships
๐น Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) โ Setup, Configuration & Management
๐น Failover Clustering for High Availability & Disaster Recovery
๐น DNS & DHCP โ Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting
๐น File Server & Print Server Deployment & Optimization
๐น PowerShell Scripting for Automation & Task Optimization
๐น Microsoft Exchange Server Administration
๐น Exchange Server โ Installation, Migration & Maintenance (2013, 2016, 2019)
๐น Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) & Certificate Services Administration
๐น Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) โ Deployment & Management
๐น SSL/TLS Configuration for Secure Communications
๐น Windows Print Server โ Installation & Configuration
2๏ธโฃ Linux & Web Server Administration
๐น Linux Administration โ RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS
๐น User & Group Management โ Permissions, ACLs & Access Control
๐น Package Management โ Yum, APT, DNF & Zypper
๐น Web Servers โ NGINX, Apache, IHS, OHS (Proxy & SSL Configuration)
๐น Middleware โ Tomcat, JBoss, GlassFish
๐น System Performance Tuning โ Optimization & Security Enhancements
3๏ธโฃ Network Administration & Engineering
๐นRouting & Switching (Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, Arista, Huawei)
๐นL2/L3 Network Design, NAT, VLAN, Trunking
๐นL4/L7 Firewall Policy Configuration (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Huawei USG)
๐นVPN (IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard), Load Balancing & HA
๐นSD-WAN Deployment & NSX / NSX-T Micro-Segmentation
๐นTP-Link Omada EAP, Switch, Router Setup & Integration
๐นNetwork Monitoring & Optimization using SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog
4๏ธโฃVMware, Proxmox & Hyper-V Virtualization Expertise
๐น VMware ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN & Horizon deployment and management
๐น High Availability, DRS, VLANs, firewall rules & AD integration in VMware
๐น Proxmox with LXC/KVM, Ceph storage & HA cluster configuration
๐น Hyper-V setup with clustering, Live Migration & Azure hybrid integration
๐น Veeam Backup for VMware & Proxmox with DR & secure backup planning
๐น iSCSI/Fibre Channel SAN, snapshot management & storage optimization
๐น Strong in VM hardening, disaster recovery & performance tuning
5๏ธโฃ Middleware, Messaging, Database & Storage Expertise
๐น Hands-on with Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere & IBM MQ for enterprise deployments
๐น Skilled in SSL/TLS, clustering, JDBC, JMS & thread pool tuning
๐น Strong in log analysis, performance tuning & system hardening
๐น Database admin for Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB & Firebase
๐น Backup, replication & failover strategies for high availability
๐น Expertise in TrueNAS, Nextcloud & Tailscale for secure storage
๐น Hybrid cloud setup with file sharing, sync & redundancy features
6๏ธโฃ System Hardening, Security Automation & AI Integration
๐น Hardening Windows/Linux systems with Firewalld, IPTables, GPOs
๐น Implementing NIST & CIS benchmarks, audits & patch compliance
๐น Python/Bash scripting for automation, log analysis & threat hunting
๐น AI/ML expertise in NLP, CNN, GNN, anomaly detection & automation
๐น Chatbot & LLM integration for support, task automation & fine-tuning
๐น PydanticAI for secure AI output validation & model optimization
๐น Simulation research in AI, VANET, 4G/5G using MATLAB & OMNeT++
๐ Why Choose Me?
โ 12+ years of enterprise IT experience in Windows, Linux & Cloud
โ Proven expertise in troubleshooting & optimizing IT infrastructures
โ Strong security focus โ Ensuring system stability & compliance
โ Efficient automation โ Using PowerShell & Bash scripting
๐ฌJust hit the CHAT button and DISCUSS your custom requirements.
Windows Server
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft Windows PowerShell
SSL Certificate
Linux System Administration
Network Administration
Firewall
Fortinet
Router
Cisco
VMware Administration
Proxmox VE
VMware NSX
Iftikhar A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs
With over 5 years of hands-on experience in IT administration and system engineering, I deliver reliable, secure, and efficient IT solutions for businesses of all sizes. From managing complex server environments to providing responsive help desk support, I bring the technical depth and professionalism that modern IT operations demand.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ:
I specialize in end-to-end IT infrastructure management, combining system administration, network engineering, and endpoint security into a seamless support experience. My background spans MSP environments, remote system administration, and enterprise-level IT support โ giving me the versatility to handle both day-to-day operations and complex technical challenges.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐:
๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Experienced with VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Windows Server environments. I
manage server deployments, performance monitoring, user environments, and system migrations with minimal disruption to business operations.
๐๐๐๐ค๐ฎ๐ฉ & ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ
Proficient in Veeam Backup solutions, configuring and managing reliable backup strategies to protect critical business data and ensure swift recovery when it matters most.
Network Administration
Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, VPN, and network security best practices to keep your infrastructure stable and protected.
๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ & ๐๐๐
Hands-on experience with RMM platforms and endpoint security tools including antivirus, anti-malware, and firewall management. I proactively monitor and maintain client systems to prevent issues before they escalate.
๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ & ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐
Comprehensive administration of M365 and Google Workspace environments โ user account management, email configuration, license management, security implementation, and end-user training.
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ค & ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ
Proven track record using platforms such as ServiceNow, Freshservice, Freshdesk, and Spiceworks to manage, prioritize, and resolve client issues efficiently and professionally.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ง, ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
Extensive experience with domain registration, DNS configuration, SSL certificate management, cPanel, Plesk, and full WordPress administration including performance optimization, plugin/theme management, and security hardening.
๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐:
- VMware ESXi | Microsoft Hyper-V | Windows Server
- Veeam Backup & Recovery
- Microsoft Active Directory | Microsoft 365
- Network Configuration (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
- VPN Setup & Site-to-Site Connectivity
- RMM Platforms (NinjaRMM, ScreenConnect)
- Endpoint Security (Sophos, Bitdefender)
- cPanel | Plesk | WordPress Administration
- 3CX VoIP | SAN/NAS Storage
- Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow, Freshservice, Spiceworks)
- Windows 10/11 | macOS | Linux
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐?
โ Reliable & Responsive โ I treat your systems as if they were my own, maintaining uptime and stability as top priorities.
โ Problem-Solver โ Complex issues don't intimidate me. I dig deep to find root causes and deliver lasting solutions.
โ Clear Communicator โ I keep clients informed every step of the way with transparent, jargon-free updates.
โ Detail-Oriented โ From documentation to configurations, accuracy and thoroughness define my work.
โ Client-Focused โ Your satisfaction and business continuity are always my primary goals.
Whether you need ongoing IT support, a one-time system migration, network configuration, or a fully managed MSP experience, I am ready to deliver the expertise and dedication your business deserves.
Let's connect and discuss how I can strengthen your IT infrastructure today.
Windows Administration
VMware vSphere
Microsoft Active Directory
Cisco
Ticketing System
cPanel
MikroTik
Windows Server
FortiGate Firewall
Network Administration
Firewall
IT Support
System Administration
VMWare
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