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Brian Clanton

Batavia,IL

Summary

Systems Engineer with over 12 years experience at TechPro, excelling in optimizing Windows server environments and enhancing security through automation with PowerShell. Adept at deploying network solutions and conducting security assessments, combining technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and working directly with customers providing exceptional IT consultation and support.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Engineer

TechPro
04.2010 - Current
  • Configured, troubleshooted, and resolved Windows server issues for local customer networks and data center resources.
  • Configured, deployed and troubleshooted network devices for customers' local network infrastructure.
  • Supported, managed and deployed Wyse thin clients to connect to TechPro cloud hosted customers.
  • Executed software updates and security patch assessments to optimize system functionality and strengthen cybersecurity.
  • Deployed and supported VOIP phone hosting solutions, programming custom Asterisk dial plans to enhance client communication systems and reliability.
  • Provided consulting services concerning ‘best practices' in setting up secure Windows Active Directory / NTFS topology.
  • Conducted security risk assessments for SMBs, ensuring PCI compliance and strengthening data protection.
  • Maintained and documented datacenter operations using 'Netbox', ensuring accurate records and efficient management.
  • Managed Nagios alerts for local client and data center resources.
  • Performed email migrations from multiple platforms to our on-premise Exchange environment.
  • Developed and administered skill assessment tests for junior technicians, analyzed results to evaluate technical troubleshooting abilities.
  • Managed and deployed two factor authentication services across customer base.
  • Deployed and managed EDR tool (Huntress) across customer networks as well as TechPro data center.
  • Developed and implemented custom PowerShell scripts for clients, technicians and accounting.
  • Provided consulting for IT best practices and quoted, configured and deployed new equipment based on customer needs.

Systems Technician

Dupage Library Systems
04.2006 - 04.2010
  • Provided technical support, PC/Laptop maintenance of all company desktops/laptops.
  • Tier 1 on call service

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lewis University
Romeoville
06-2006

Skills

  • Proficient in PowerShell, worked with Python, Batch and VBScript
  • Virtualization (VMware)
  • Windows Server domain support
  • Manage and deploy Citrix and Windows terminal services
  • Intermediate level Linux
  • Automation, primarily with PowerShell
  • Junos OS (Juniper switch and SRX Firewalls) and Check Point Firewalls (Gaia)

Interests

  • OSINT political investigating
  • One Wheel Enthusiast

Timeline

Systems Engineer

TechPro
04.2010 - Current

Systems Technician

Dupage Library Systems
04.2006 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lewis University
Brian Clanton