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Shijas Sh

@shijassh

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Experienced Senior IT System Administrator with 13 years of expertise.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values innovation and growth.

I am a dedicated Senior IT System Administrator with over 13 years of experience in managing and optimizing IT infrastructures. My journey has equipped me with a robust skill set in server administration, cloud integration, and network security. I have successfully implemented various technologies, including Azure services and Office 365, enhancing operational efficiency and security for my organization.

Throughout my career, I have been responsible for the administration of Active Directory, Exchange servers, and virtualization technologies. My proactive approach to monitoring and troubleshooting has led to significant improvements in system performance and reliability. I take pride in my ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively, ensuring that IT solutions align with organizational goals and user needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior IT System Administrator

Current

Reputed Company

Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Administered and monitored complex IT infrastructures, including Azure, Active Directory, and Exchange servers for over 10,000 users. Led implementation of security solutions like EDR, PKI, and Proofpoint integrations, alongside managing virtualization platforms and cloud synchronizations.

Azure Active Directory SCCM ProofPoint Office 365 Windows Server Networking ITIL PowerShell

System Administrator

American Baccalaureate School

Dec 2013 - Nov 2014 (11 months)

Managed server monitoring, storage, and backup strategies using tools like SolarWinds and Backup Exec 2012. Administered Active Directory, Office 365, and Hyper-V environments, while providing comprehensive IT support for Mac and Windows clients.

Solarwinds HP Storage Manager Backup Exec SharePoint Office 365 Hyper V Active Directory Cisco ASA

Onsite System Administrator

Romco Trading LTD

Aug 2009 - Nov 2013 (4 years 3 months)

Installed, troubleshooted, and monitored Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, SCCM, and Exchange 2010. Managed SQL2005 databases, implemented backup strategies, and configured network devices and firewalls.

Windows Server Active Directory SCCM SQL Server Backup Exec HP EVA8000 Kerio Control Firewall OpManager

Lead System Administrator

Marfic Software Solutions Pvt LTD

Jun 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Led system administration for NASDAQ clients, overseeing server monitoring, patching, and log management for Windows Server 2003. Managed network infrastructure including Barracuda and Juniper devices, and administered various backup and antivirus solutions.

Windows Server NASDAQ Servers Barracuda Juniper Cisco Backup Exec Nagios

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BNM Institute of Technology, Visveswaraiah Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in various aspects of computer science and engineering principles.

Vidya Institute of Science & Technology (VAST)

CCNA Certification, Networking

Activities and societies: Received 4 Appreciation letters from John Chambers (President & CEO of Cisco).

Certified from Cisco Networking Academy, gaining strong hands-on experience with routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, IGRP, and EIGRP. Acquired skills in configuring and administering NAT, DHCP, PPP, ISDN, and DDR, as well as STP, RSTP, VTP, VLAN, and inter-VLANs.