I’m open and seeking for a fully remote System Administrator/Systems Engineer role supporting regulated, mission‑critical environments where I can lead Windows/SQL migrations, manage AD/Azure/M365, improve release/change processes, and strengthen platform reliability.
Syazwan Shuhaimi
@syazwanshuhaimi
Experienced system administrator specializing in Windows, Azure, and SQL migrations.
What I'm looking for
I am an IT professional with 10+ years' experience across banking, national cybersecurity, and oncology labs, specializing in Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure/Microsoft 365, VMware, and SQL Server. I have led Windows Server and SQL migrations, redesigned AD OU structures, operationalized MISP for threat intelligence sharing, and acted as the trusted code promoter for regulated, mission‑critical releases.
I focus on reliability, secure change management, and automation—building documented standards, DR procedures, and governance for SharePoint and service management tools. I am seeking a fully remote System Administrator/Systems Engineer role where I can continue improving platform resilience and support regulated environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Application Support Team Lead
Anonymous
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Lead L2/L3 application and platform support for lab systems; delivered Windows Server 2016→2022 and SQL migrations with documented build standards and DR procedures.
Desktop Support Analyst
Anonymous
Apr 2020 - Apr 2023 (3 years)
Provided enterprise desktop support across multi‑site users, authored SOPs and knowledge base to reduce repeat tickets and supported Microsoft 365/Azure and endpoint security services.
System Administrator
CyberSecurity Malaysia
Jan 2015 - Apr 2020 (5 years 3 months)
Deployed and operated MISP for threat‑intel sharing and administered core infrastructure (AD, Linux/SUSE, network/security), conducting security audits and patching cycles to improve operational security.
Incident Handler
CyberSecurity Malaysia
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 (2 months)
Responded to security incidents: triage, containment, recovery, and produced post‑incident documentation to support lessons learned and remediation.
Network Security Officer
MEPS / PayNet
Sep 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years)
Operated encryption and key‑management systems and maintained network security controls in a regulated financial environment to ensure compliance and data protection.
Data Center Operations Officer
MEPS / PayNet
Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Monitored data center infrastructure and coordinated vendor maintenance to protect uptime and ensure operational continuity.
Customer Service Executive
VADS Berhad
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)
Provided frontline technical support for telecom customers, resolved service issues and escalations, improving resolution times and customer satisfaction.
Technician Intern
Nurkamal Network
Jul 2009 - Oct 2009 (3 months)
Assisted with small‑office networking and hardware sales during internship, supporting installations and customer interactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
German-Malaysian Institute
Diploma, Network Security
2007 - 2010
Completed a Diploma in Network Security at the German-Malaysian Institute from 2007 to 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Sandbox
Tandem
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SharePoint
Gmail
FileZilla
Freshservice
Solarwinds
Wireshark
Linux
Windows
Windows Server
OpenBSD
FreeBSD
Azure Active Directory
Microsoft Office 365
OpenSSL
Palo Alto Networks
FortiGate NGFW
Cisco ASA
Sophos
OpenVPN
VirtualBox
Apache HTTP Server
ArcSight
Juniper
SQL
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Visio
FreshDesk
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
Skills
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