Resourceful System Administrator consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. 12 Years of progressive IT experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Administrator
IDE Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Role:
System Administration and Management:
Oversee the planning and deployment of Windows Servers (2008, 2012, and 2016), ensuring smooth installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of services including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WDS, WSUS, IIS, File Server, and Print Server.
Execute Windows patching strategies through SCCM, adeptly troubleshooting issues related to connectivity and synchronization.
Automate user management tasks and generate insightful AD user reports utilizing PowerShell scripts, such as tracking last logon time and identifying unused devices.
VMware Administration:
Lead the planning and implementation of VMware virtual environments, including the installation of ESXi Server and Vcenter Server.
· Proficiently manage ESXi Clusters, ensuring high availability (HA), fault tolerance (FT), and Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) functionality.
Office 365 Management:
· Administer license allocation efficiently while maintaining oversight of mail flow rules within Exchange Admin Center (EAC).
· Enhance domain security through the setup of protection mechanisms like DKIM and TLS enforcement with external domains.
Intune Management:
· Configure enrollment processes and device compliance policies, ensuring seamless integration across various platforms including Android, iOS, and Windows.
· Develop and manage app protection policies to safeguard organizational data on mobile devices.
Azure Virtualization:
· Oversee the creation and management of VMs and networks within the Azure environment.
· Implement user access controls utilizing Azure Firewall to maintain network security.
Backup Management:
· Deploy and maintain backup solutions such as Veeam Backup and Replication, Datto, and Windows Backup, ensuring data redundancy and recovery readiness.
Network Security:
· Administer Checkpoint Firewall and manage network Rules, Ports, Sites on network switches.
· Conduct vulnerability assessments using both open-source and commercial tools, analyzing scan reports and recommending mitigation strategies.
· Perform regular audits of network and security device configurations to ensure compliance with security standards.
Asset Management:
· Maintain comprehensive records of support, warranty, lease, and maintenance agreements, along with software contracts and licenses.
· Manage inventory of software and hardware components, ensuring accurate asset tracking and lifecycle management.
IT Monitoring:
· Conduct daily system monitoring to ensure the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, and critical processes.
· Review system and application logs, verifying the completion of scheduled tasks such as backups, and perform security monitoring to detect and mitigate potential intrusions.
· Utilize RMM tools like N-able, Kaseya, and Orion for efficient system monitoring and management.
System Administration:
· Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization to maintain system efficiency.
· Manage data center environments, ensuring equipment functionality and monitoring.
· Research and recommend innovative approaches for system administration tasks, emphasizing automation and scalability to improve operational efficiency.
System Administrator
Zentest Software Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 10.2023
Active Directory: Adding users, schema troubleshooting using AD tools, Site replication issues, Disaster recovery, helping with AD reports, Group policy management etc
Building Servers and Network infrastructure according to the client’s requirements such as
Communication Security: Managing Firewall (Sophos and Cyberoam) that restricting all files uploading internet sites
Managing network area with different VLANs
Installing and setting up separate network with separate servers as per requirement
Maintaining and Reviewing list of individuals with access to this network
All access to USB ports and other storage media
Restricting printing right using GPO
Working with Virtual environment for offshore users
Managing File Server configured in NAS
Working with Office 365
Working on Sophos XG firewall
DNS / DHCP: Helping resolve issues with DNS traffic, name resolution, DNS records, Zone Troubleshooting, DHCP address pool allocation, DHCP Database related errors and network load balancing
Managing, maintaining, and creating VMs in VMware Esxi hypervisor/host
Troubleshooting VMware host issues like PSOD, Performance, Updating using update manager or sometimes manually
Migrating servers P2V in VMware Esxi using VMware vCenter converter.
System Administrator
U&D Square Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 05.2019
Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
IT Consultant
Unisys Global Technologies
09.2014 - 04.2016
System Administrator L1
IT Impulse Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 09.2014
Customer Support Executive
PC Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 01.2013
Desktop Support Engineer
Bright Career Consultancy, Pune
08.2010 - 02.2012
Education
PG Diploma Information Technology - Information Technology
MIT School of Management
Pune
04-2023
Skills
Windows Administration
Microsoft 365 Management
Intune Management
SharePoint Administration
Azure Virtualization
Backup Management
Network Security
Asset Management
IT Monitoring
Firewall configuration
Certification
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.
Microsoft Certified Professional.
Timeline
System Administrator
IDE Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
System Administrator
Zentest Software Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 10.2023
System Administrator
U&D Square Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 05.2019
IT Consultant
Unisys Global Technologies
09.2014 - 04.2016
System Administrator L1
IT Impulse Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 09.2014
Customer Support Executive
PC Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 01.2013
Desktop Support Engineer
Bright Career Consultancy, Pune
08.2010 - 02.2012
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.
Microsoft Certified Professional.
PG Diploma Information Technology - Information Technology
MIT School of Management
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