Brenden Rice

Systems & Network Administrator with hands-on experience designing, securing, and supporting hybrid on-prem and cloud environments for enterprise organizations. Skilled in Azure AD, Intune, VPN architecture, and multi-site Windows Server administration. Proven record of driving infrastructure modernization projects — including Azure migrations, domain controller deployments, and enterprise print consolidation — while ensuring 99.9% uptime across 15+ sites. Recognized for solving complex technical challenges, improving efficiency, and aligning IT systems with business goals.

Network+, CompTIA, Jul 2023-Jul 2026

1. Azure Migration Leadership

• Migrated critical workloads (Dynamics GP, SharePoint 2013, CRM, and file shares) from on-prem servers to Azure VMs, ensuring secure cloud integration and minimal downtime.
• Gave the company its first true hybrid cloud environment.

2. Domain Controller & AD Infrastructure

• Deployed new domain controllers (TEMP-DC, MILITARY-DC2, VBB-DC1) and restructured Active Directory OUs/GPOs for 1,000+ employees.
• Standardized secure login and group policy enforcement across multiple sites.

3. Enterprise VPN Redesign

• Re-architected site-to-site VPN tunnels across Fortigate, Sophos, and Velocloud firewalls.
• Solved long-standing IKEv1/IKEv2 mismatches and subnet conflicts, restoring reliable connectivity for 15+ remote locations.

4. Intune & Entra Modernization

• Implemented Microsoft Intune & Entra ID for endpoint compliance, device onboarding, and remote management.
• Strengthened security posture by enforcing compliance policies and automating configuration.

5. Enterprise Print Server Consolidation

• Migrated 40+ Xerox and HP printers/copiers into Azure Universal Print.
• Configured Xerox accounting codes, scan-to-email, secure print release, and centralized printer policies — eliminating dependency on legacy on-prem print servers.

6. Cross-Site Wi-Fi & Network Upgrades

• Coordinated deployment of Meraki switches/APs and EnGenius Wi-Fi for new sites, ensuring VLAN design, DHCP scopes, and firewall rules aligned with security/compliance standards.

7. Security & Compliance Enhancements

• Rolled out Sophos VPN + RDP solutions for secure remote work.
• Applied new DNS/DHCP rules, SPF/DMARC records, and firewall adjustments to harden the environment against external threats.

8. High-Impact Support Resolution

• Provided Tier 1–3 escalation, resolving advanced issues with Microsoft 365, networking, and enterprise print systems that reduced recurring outages and downtime.

• Member, CompTIA IT Professional Community
• Member, Cisco Networking Academy
• Active participant, Microsoft Learn Community