Senior Systems Administrator | Cybersecurity | Cloud | Infrastructure
I am a Senior Systems Administrator with over 10 years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructures, ensuring system uptime, and implementing security best practices. Skilled in cloud computing, virtualization, automation, and cybersecurity, I thrive in high-demand environments where reliability and efficiency are critical.
KY Public Service Commission | 2024 - 2025
Spearhead the development of automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash, optimizing system processes and improving response time. Manage and maintain critical applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring seamless performance & scalability while reducing hosting costs. Leveraged coding skills to develop numerous bash scripts automating tedious tasks and implementing auto-install scripts for applications. Analyzes complex user requests within the agency for the development or modification of advanced computer systems. Conducts feasibility studies for proposed end-user platforms within the organization. Serves as the liaison between the agency and IT-related vendors on the development, design, and formatting of both internal and public-facing web-based dashboards, documents, screens, files, and programs. Writes specifications for systems developed internally or through IT vendors. AD Domain administration. Management of domain including defining OU structure, group policies, Domain Controller maintenance and troubleshooting, users, security groups, distribution groups, LDAP integrations with other systems, etc. Management of cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and on-prem ESXi environments, including patching, regular system administration, creation of new VMs/resources. Tests all phases of technology systems to ensure they meet end-user needs, agency requirements, and organizational goals. Develops procedures and quick-reference materials to assist users in operating agency systems. Develops, coordinates, and trains users in the operation of technology systems. Collaborates with systems analysts to implement digital solutions and identifies and resolves production issues as needed. Serves as the primary agency liaison, offering support to personnel involved in the implementation of IT systems.
Atlantic Bay Mortgage | 2023 - 2024
Resolve any/all escalations from the IT Helpdesk as needed. Successfully created a bash script to streamline the application of firewall rules, optimizing the firewall management process. M365 administration. Creation & modification of M365 Groups (dynamic, static) and SharePoint sites. Routine use of nearly all admin centers, including Teams, SharePoint, Security, Compliance, Entra ID, Azure, Exchange, Power Platform. AD Domain administration. Management of domain including defining OU structure, group policies, Domain Controller maintenance and troubleshooting, users, security groups, distribution groups, LDAP integrations with other systems, etc. Management of cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and on-prem ESXi/Nutanix environments, including patching, regular system administration, creation of new VMs/resources. Actively search and identify any possible ways to improve existing IT infrastructure, in terms of ease of management, stability, performance, OpEx, security, and end-user experience. Bring findings and recommendations to team lead & other departments. Manage Cisco Meraki devices and assist in network configuration changes as needed.
KY Public Service Commission | 2019 - 2023
Spearhead the development of automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash, optimizing system processes and improving response time. Manage and maintain critical applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring seamless performance & scalability while reducing hosting costs. Leveraged coding skills to develop numerous bash scripts automating tedious tasks and implementing auto-install scripts for applications. Successfully created a bash script to streamline the application of firewall rules, optimizing the firewall management process. Orchestrated the operation of Agency File server, web server, & print server, fostering smooth data accessibility and information sharing. Collaborated with the development team to integrate scripts with the web server application, optimizing performance and user experience. Expertly manage network closets, utilizing industry-standard tools to enhance network performance and ensure optimal connectivity. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and played a pivotal role in policy development and enforcement of I.T. procedures, techniques, and methods, bolstering data security and compliance measures and achieving compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Powerhouse Gaming | 2018 - 2019
Spearheaded Ethernet installations to wiring closets and deployed Ubiquiti Access Points, optimizing network connectivity and coverage. Efficiently installed upgrades based on user requests, enhancing performance and ensuring seamless gaming experiences. Employed troubleshooting skills to provide on-site break/fix support, resolving hardware and network issues to minimize downtime. Collaborated with the software development team, leveraging expertise to support software projects and contributing valuable insights. Ensured smooth server operations and proactive maintenance by administering and managing all servers hosted on LogMeIn, demonstrating proficient server administration and monitoring. Managed CentOS & Ubuntu servers, overseeing configuration, & CMS installation, troubleshooting application errors & webmail issues. Involved in CentOS server hardening & designing recovery plans, implementing security measures to fortify the enterprise infrastructure.
GEA | 2018 - 2018
Conducted data backups and executed disaster recovery operations, ensuring seamless data integrity and swift business continuity. Configured and monitored ERP application hosting on the AWS platform, utilizing cloud infrastructure tools to optimize performance. Provided user training on AWS deployments, facilitating seamless adoption and enhancing productivity and benefits of cloud solutions. Successfully created EC2 instances and ECS containers, streamlining small application deployments and enhancing scalability. Demonstrated expertise in VPC creation & management of multiple ELBs, ensuring smooth web traffic support and optimal performance. Maintained Cat5e & Fiber cables in the Network Closet, ensuring a robust and reliable network infrastructure to support the configuration of Cisco Catalyst 3750 switches, resulting in improved network efficiency.
InMotion Hosting | 2017 - 2018
Utilized MySQL expertise to export database dumps and created customized MySQL scripts for data sanitization, ensuring secure data sharing by removing sensitive variables like passwords and email addresses. Demonstrated Linux administration skills, creating bash scripts for task automation, deploying firewall rules and VPN connections, and enabling secure backend SSH2 connections. Proficiently applied firewall rules upon request, excelled in software debugging, and successfully planned disaster recovery strategies. Developed efficient bash scripts to automate Linux machine provisioning, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully led a VPN project, designing and implementing a user-friendly VPN account creation process for enhanced efficiency. Successfully made significant contributions to I.T. projects, resulting in notable improvements in company profits.
📧 Email: anthony@cybearnetwork.com
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonyharrod
🌐 GitHub: github.com/anthonyharrod