sam joseph
@samjoseph1
IT Support Engineer and cybersecurity master's graduate delivering reliable IT solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am an IT Support Engineer and recent Master of Science in Cybersecurity graduate with over four years of hands-on experience in Windows environments, VMware virtualization, Microsoft 365 administration, backup and storage (Veritas NetBackup/EMC Networker), and endpoint management. I have a strong customer-service mindset, routinely providing L1 support, troubleshooting hardware and software, managing assets, and resolving incidents within SLA-driven environments.
I specialize in security operations, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring while automating processes to improve efficiency; notable achievements include increasing backup success rates from 98% to 99.99%. I hold CompTIA A+, CCNA, and ITIL v4 certifications and seek roles where I can apply my virtualization, networking, and security skills to protect and optimize enterprise IT systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Service Delivery Engineer
Zen & Art
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Provided L1 support for Veritas NetBackup and VMware across 8 data centers, increasing backup success rate from 98% to 99.99% while ensuring SLA-driven incident resolution and end-user Microsoft 365 support.
Engineer (VMware, Windows)
Business Solutions International
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Installed and supported VMware ESXi (6.x/7.x) and Windows 10/11 environments, managed HA/DRS clusters on HPE servers, and delivered 1st-line network and AD/Azure AD support for a government client.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
2023 - 2024
Master of Science in Cybersecurity with coursework in digital forensics, penetration testing, cyber operations, and information security management.
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering with coursework in network security, computer networks, distributed systems, and operating systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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