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Robert Palmer

@robertpalmer

Seasoned Systems Engineer specializing in Azure, VMware/VDI, networking, and security compliance to streamline mission-ready IT.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a challenging Systems Engineering position across Cloud, Virtualization/VDI, Networking, or Hybrid Data Centers—especially where I can apply Azure, VMware/VDI, and security compliance experience to improve service delivery and impact.

I’m a seasoned IT professional with 35 years of experience, consistently staying current as IT evolves—especially with AI integration, containerization, and mass-adoption of cloud technology. I bring a strong systems-engineering mindset focused on practical delivery, security, and reliability.

In my recent roles at Filius Corporation, I executed software development and integration using PowerShell to support U.S. Air Force operations. I audited forward-deployed production environments using ACAS, prioritized remediation based on vulnerability findings, and ensured deployments met stringent Department of War STIG requirements.

Previously as a Data Center Engineer & Manager at The Citadel, I managed hybrid Microsoft 365-connected data center operations with Azure AD—enabling migrations to Exchange Online and SharePoint Online and supporting Mobile Device Management via Intune. I also administered Windows Active Directory for 10,000+ clients, led virtual cluster infrastructure (VMware ESXi and Hyper-V) running 200+ VMs, and managed NetApp SAN, backups, and disaster recovery. I mentored five junior staff members while driving timely milestones and expectations with stakeholders.

I thrive at the intersection of Cloud, Virtualization/VDI, Networking, and Hybrid Data Centers—building automation, improving monitoring, and strengthening security posture. Whether it’s server virtualization for large environments, storage migrations around major capacity goals, or high-availability design, I aim to make complex systems dependable and easier for teams to use.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Systems Engineer

Filius Corporation

Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Executed PowerShell-based software development and integration to meet Department of War requirements supporting U.S. Air Force operations, streamlining application and process installation automation. Audited forward-deployed environments with ACAS to prioritize vulnerability remediation and ensured deployments/upgrades met STIG requirements.

PowerShell ACAS Security Auditing STIG Compliance Windows Server Linux VMWare Azure

Systems & Network Engineer

Filius Corporation

Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Directed daily user operations and security controls for a Department of War data center, maintaining integrity of data and systems. Managed Windows and Linux configurations and security initiatives (ACAS scans, system audits), and administered VMware clusters and Omnissa Horizon VDI infrastructure.

Windows Administration Linux Administration ACAS Security Scans Security Audits VMware VSphere Omnissa Horizon System Hardening

Data Center Engineer & Manager

The Citadel

Nov 2012 - Sep 2019 (6 years 10 months)

Managed a hybrid Microsoft 365-connected data center using Microsoft Azure AD to enable migration to Exchange Online/SharePoint Online and Mobile Device Management with Intune. Administered Active Directory for 10,000+ clients, managed a Broadcom VMware ESXi and Hyper-V virtual cluster (200+ VMs), led NetApp SAN backup/DR management, and mentored five junior staff.

Azure AD Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online Intune Active Directory VMware ESXi Hyper V NetApp

Systems Administrator

The Citadel

Jun 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 5 months)

Managed configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for Windows and Linux servers supporting organizational IT infrastructure. Built high-availability infrastructure, supported virtual server computing transitions, and provided rapid after-hours/weekend incident resolution.

Windows Server Linux Administration High Availability Virtualization Systems Monitoring Automation Script Support Incident Response

Network Administrator

The Citadel

Aug 1992 - Jun 2011 (18 years 10 months)

Designed and implemented campus network solutions to improve connectivity and reliability across facilities. Conducted patching and backups, managed enterprise WLAN and switching/printer systems, monitored performance, and implemented security controls to reduce exposure to network vulnerabilities and cyber attacks.

network design Network Security Enterprise Networking Vulnerability Management Patch Management Troubleshooting Backup Vendor coordination