Brad Swink
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Resourceful Senior Network Administrator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in network security, cloud computing, and disaster recovery strategies. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Administrator
Potter Electric Signal Company
Hazelwood, Missouri
04.2024 - Current
- Company wide role out of SAML using DUO MFA for several SAAS and on premise applications.
- Managed company wide Veeam environment and moved company from outdated tape backups to immutable cloud based backups.
- Assisted in development of business continuity plan company wide.
- Eliminated satellite physical file servers using a combination of OneDrive and Azure Files.
- Led a company wide network restructure effort to standardize networks including standardized VLAN structure and Wifi networks.
- Perform day to day management of all company server infrastructure including VMware, Hyper-V and Azure.
- Instrumental in implementing better security practices for active directory including tiered accounts, fine grained password policy, and automated removal of stale objects.
- Implemented Green Field azure environment, configuration of all vnet, routing tables, VM deployement and Entra AD-DS for legacy applications
Systems Administrator
Duvari Staffing
Fenton, MO
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Troubleshoot issues with Entra ID Hybrid join and intune.
- Software deployment via Intune
- Create custom Entra ID roles for PIM.
- Create intune policies for security compliance
Senior Systems Engineer
Maxcess
Eureka, MO
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Create operating system images and task sequences in MCM for deployment company wide with WDS role.
- Create automated deployment rules for patching of endpoints.
- Package and deploy software via MCM collections.
- Directed company-wide Bitlocker deployment to over 2000 endpoints.
- Planned and implemented use of DFS namespaces and replication.
- Set up replication between different geographical regions to reduce latency and create redundancy.
- Assisted with company wide network segmentation project into IT/OT networks. Implemented firewall rules and ACLs to isolate traffic
Project Engineer
Acropolis Technology Group
Clayton, MO
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Experience with both Hybrid 365 and on premise exchange environments
- Extensive experience with Azure MFA and conditional access policies
- Designed and implemented complex wifi environments using Fortinet and Ubiquiti access points
- Designed and implemented refresh projects with Fortinet firewalls. Deployed advanced configurations, high availability clusters and NGFW feature sets
- Configured client side VPN connections including MFA and health checks for clients
- Designed and implemented server lifecycle upgrades and migration to hyper-v clusters
- Experienced with file migrations using DFS.
- Configuration of physical server equipment including RAID setup, networking configuration and remote access.
Onsite Systems Engineer/Project Engineer
Gadellnet
Saint Louis, MO
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Troubleshoot network and server infrastructure both remotely and on customer premise.
- Work with server and networking teams to resolve high priority issues such as network outages or server failures.
- Perform TTUs of new ISP circuits.
- Network deployments using Meraki and HP/Aruba equipment.
- Server migrations and new host deployments.
- Microsoft Teams and teams phones deployments.
- Large workstation deployments.
- Server Room cleanup/organization projects.
- Configured synology and datto devices for file sharing/backup.
- Perform audits of customer sites and write up recommendations for sales engineering.
- Assist with onboardings, including identification and documentation of existing network topology and server infrastructure and business processes.
Small Business IT consultant
Swink, Fiehler & Co
Saint Louis, MO
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Assist a variety of small/medium size customers in different industries with technical support, project planning and implementation.
- Recommend hardware and software solutions based on customer needs.
- Manage customer servers, networking equipment, desktops, and SIP phones.
- Setup and manage Office 365 for clients, manage migrations from other email systems.
- Install/configure 3CX IP phone systems, yealink and SNOM handsets, door phones and IP speakers.
IT Support Manager
Election Administrators
Saint Louis, MO
12.2011 - 11.2015
- Responsible for handling day to day operations of all IT systems including AD DS, exchange server, spam filter, file servers, Hyper-V machines, printers, faxes, firewall/VPN, employee laptops/desktops, DNS and FTP for various websites.
- Train new technical support employees and delegate tasks within the support department, and train employees in other departments on new software or business systems, and how to provide level 1 support during peak times.
- Research and recommend, then implement any changes to company IT infrastructure.
- Recommended then performed migration from Exchange 07 on SBS to Exchange 2013 on Server 2012 R2.
- Recommended and installed a self-hosted remote desktop solution superior to goto meeting which saved money and provided more effective customer service.
- Implemented group policies for privileges, home drives, and network printers.
Education
AAS - Computer Information Systems: Computer Support
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO01.2012
Skills
- SAML and MFA implementation
- Backup management
- Network architecture
- Virtualization technologies
- Entra ID administration
- Office 365 proficiency
Timeline
Senior Network Administrator
Potter Electric Signal Company
04.2024 - Current
Systems Administrator
Duvari Staffing
11.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Systems Engineer
Maxcess
10.2021 - 11.2023
Project Engineer
Acropolis Technology Group
11.2019 - 10.2021
Onsite Systems Engineer/Project Engineer
Gadellnet
11.2016 - 11.2019
Small Business IT consultant
Swink, Fiehler & Co
11.2015 - 11.2016
IT Support Manager
Election Administrators
12.2011 - 11.2015
AAS - Computer Information Systems: Computer Support
Jefferson College
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