Sr. System Administrator/ Team Lead
Al Barakah Holding
Total years of experience :15 years, 6 Months
• Managing multiple Microsoft Azure Tenants.
• Managing multiple Microsoft Office365 tenants (Hybrid & Fully Cloud).
• Managing Google Workspace for a different business identity.
• Managing and maintaining HCI VMware infrastructure and virtual machines.
• Experience in managing Microsoft Servers like Azure Ad Connect server, Azure Active Directory, RADIUS, NPS, SFTP, Active Directory, DNS, MS LAP, File Server, Exchange Servers, Hyper-V, WSUS, etc.
• Server upgrade, LDAP service account rotations, On-demand patching, Vulnerability management, Daily server health check, Certificate renewals, AD users, and group management.
• Deploy and manage Azure Compute and Resources.
• Assist clients with Windows and Mac Setup, Upgrade, Reset, Device Enrolment, and Management.
• Mac and Windows Data Migration using Migration Assistant, backup tool code 42 and OneDrive.
• Troubleshoot issues concerning Emails, OneDrive, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Experience in managing different types of storage like SAN, NAS.
• Managing and Maintaining Endpoint Security like Trend Micro and crowd strike.
• Configuration and maintenance of Mimecast Email security gateway.
• Installed, configured, and managing Veeam backup and replication for physical, virtual, and M365 servers (On-premises and cloud).
• Experience in migration of Active directory servers, Endpoint protection, Files servers, etc.
• Implemented and managing MDM & MAM through Intune which includes forcing policies and patch management.
• Implemented Keeper connection manager for secure instant access to RDP, SSH, Storage etc. endpoints through web browser with Active Directory, SSO and LDAP integration.
• Experience in managing Hyper-V infrastructure.
• Maintaining all licensing requirements and renewals along with SLA renewals.
• Working parallel with the SOC Team to fulfill security and vulnerability issues related to Infrastructure, data theft and breaches.
• Managing and maintaining more than 100 plus servers (physical, virtual, and cloud Environments).
• Managing and maintaining 800-plus users on multiple sites.
• Collaborated with helpdesk teams in diagnosing and resolving issues (ZOHO administration console).
• Managing multiple Microsoft Azure Tenants.
• Managing multiple Microsoft Office365 tenants (Hybrid & Fully Cloud).
• Managing Google Workspace for a different business identity.
• Managing and maintaining HCI VMware infrastructure and virtual machines.
• Experience in managing Microsoft Servers like Azure Ad Connect server, Azure Active Directory, RADIUS, NPS, SFTP, Active Directory, DNS, MS LAP, File Server, Exchange Servers, Hyper-V, WSUS, etc.
• Server upgrade, LDAP service account rotations, On-demand patching, Vulnerability management, Daily server health check, Certificate renewals, AD users, and group management.
• Deploy and manage Azure Compute and Resources.
• Assist clients with Windows and Mac Setup, Upgrade, Reset, Device Enrolment, and Management.
• Mac and Windows Data Migration using Migration Assistant, backup tool code 42 and OneDrive.
• Troubleshoot issues concerning Emails, OneDrive, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Experience in managing different types of storage like SAN, NAS.
• Managing and Maintaining Endpoint Security like Trend Micro and crowd strike.
• Configuration and maintenance of Mimecast Email security gateway.
• Installed, configured, and managing Veeam backup and replication for physical, virtual, and M365 servers (On-premises and cloud).
• Experience in migration of Active directory servers, Endpoint protection, Files servers, etc.
• Implemented and managed MDM & MAM through Intune which includes forcing policies and patch management.
• Implemented Keeper connection manager (PAM) for secure instant access to RDP, SSH, Storage etc. endpoints through web browser with Active Directory, SSO and LDAP integration.
• Mentoring Junior staff and Support Team.
• Maintaining all licensing requirements and renewals along with SLA renewals.
• Working parallel with the SOC Team to fulfill security and vulnerability issues related to Infrastructure, data theft and breaches.
• Managing and maintaining more than 100 plus servers (physical, virtual, and cloud Environments).
• Managing and maintaining 800-plus users on multiple sites.
• Collaborated with helpdesk teams in diagnosing and resolving issues (ZOHO administration console).
Installation & Configuration of more than 10 Esxi 6.5 Host/ Vcenter Server 6.5 Appliances.
•Managing Esxi Host & VMs through Esxi Web Client and VCenter Appliance.
•Configuring and Managing Virtual Networking’s from Standard /Distributed Switchs.
•Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage Datastores like iSCSI, VMFS, NFS
•Managing Cloning, Migration, Templates, Snapshots, Vmotion of VMs.
•Managing DRS in Cluster to balance the load on Esxi Recourses.
•Managing Vsphere HA in Cluster for High availability of Services and applications.
•Installation and Configuration of MS server 2008 / 2012 Domain.
•Configuration of ADMX & ADML files in Group policy and replicate with all Domain Controller.
•Managing & Maintaining MS Windows 2008 / 2012 AD DS.
•Migration from windows server 2k8, 2k12 to windows server 2k16.
•Managing and maintaining office365
•Installing, Configuring and Managing of MS Exchange server 2013
•Taking Daily, weekly & Monthly Backup through Symantec Backup Exec 2014.
•Implementation and administration of DNS, DHCP, FTP Server Server.
•Installation & Configuration of SQL 2008 R2 Server.
•SQL Database Backup and restore.
•Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010/2013
•Configuration & Management of Microsoft Hyper-V 2012/2016
•Performing Migrations of Virtual Machines between Hyper-V Host.
•Performing Replications of Virtual Machines between Hyper-V Host.
•Perform Migrations of Virtual Machines from Different vendor to Microsoft Hyper-V.
•Managing & Configuring Virtual Networkings.
•Managing FortiGate 90D Firewall.
•Managing Network Connectivity between branch offices.
•Installation & Configuration of Dell PowerEdge R720 Severs.
•Installation & Configuration of Windows Terminal Server.
•Managing RIAD 5, 6, 10
•Installation & Configuration HP StoreEasy 1630 Storage servers.
•Managing WD NAS Server.
•Managing sites Server Replication.
•Managing Accounting Software like ERP.
•Troubleshooting related to Server, Desktop & Laptops having Windows and Mac Platform.
•Servers Monitoring Through Event Viewer, Performance Manager
•Providing Senior level help to Branch OR Remote offices
•Managing more then 250 users.
• Management and administration of IT infrastructure (Hyper-V and physical servers with multi-OS architecture).
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Managing Windows servers (DC, ADS, DNS, DHCP, GP, WSUS, SCCM etc.).
• Maintained design/architecture and deployment of Office 365 suite of products such as (Azure AD Connect, Directory Sync, ADFS, Exchange Online, Skype/Teams for business online, SharePoint online and One-Drive for business).
• Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media.
• Management and monitoring of VMWare vSphere 6.5, performing tasks such as installation, configuration, and maintenance of Virtualized infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with SAN/NAS and other network storage technologies and systems.
• Assists in the planning, design, documentation, and implementation of various systems to include desktop PCs, servers, network equipment, and software applications.
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Server and services such as MS Exchange, MS Certificate Services, WSUS, and Active Directory.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
Maintained and administered network (200+ network of Desktops and laptops), internet and email problems, resolved the issues regarding Windows Operating System (98 & XP), Desktop and Network Printers, Scanners and copiers either directly or via telephone. Management of Windows 2003 Server. Network documentation (IP Addresses, Server Information, Licensing, configuration files etc.). Tape drive backups.
Manage network and infrastructure architecture efforts. Advise customers on technology issues for sales and technical presentations. Develop IT policies and provided training for employees to grow skill sets and strengthen team morale.
•Installation and Configuration of MS server 2003 &2008 Domain.
•Managing & Maintaining MS Windows 2008 AD DS.
•Managing sites Server Replication.
•Implementation and administration of DNS & DHCP Server.
•Managing Accounting Software like Tally ERP, Web TDS etc.
•Creating standard process for group policy deployment.
•Installation & Configuration of SQL 2008 R2 Server.
•Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.
•Managing User and Server Levels Security for accessing Network resources
Monitored and managed 300+ desktops and laptops having a Windows 2000 Server environment with Cisco 2500, 3000, 4000 series routers, Cisco and D-link Switches. Troubleshooting network and system issues. Supported users for storing, retrieving, transmitting data and printing.
Managing & Maintaining MS Windows 2008 AD DS.
•Taking Daily, weekly & Monthly Backup through Nova Backup.
•Active Directory users and Computers management.
•Implementation and administration of DNS & DHCP Server.
•Deployment of OS through WDS.
•Patch management through WSUS.
•Managing Website Blocking on different platforms.
•Migration from MS windows server 2003 to MS windows server 2008.
•Monitoring Event through MS System Center Operation Manager.
•Configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook and Outlook express.
•Configuring and troubleshooting desktops, laptops and servers.
•Installation & Configuration Wireless Networking on Desktop & Laptop.
•Troubleshooting related to Server, Desktop & Laptops having Windows Platform