BRYAN FRENCH
Yulee,FL
Summary
Results-driven Systems Engineer with extensive experience in enterprise security, identity and access management, server modernization, and virtualization technologies. Known for elevating security posture, strengthening operational resiliency, and executing strategic modernization initiatives that support organizational growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Engineer
Nassau County School District
Fernandina Beach, FL
2023 - Current
- Led district-wide modernization: ADFS, Domain Controller, and server upgrades (2012/2016→2022/2025).
- Administer Active Directory including GPO hardening, restructuring, and security improvements.
- Manage Azure AD, Conditional Access, and SAML/OpenID integrations for enhanced identity security.
- Led transition to Intune cloud management including compliance, baselines, and enrollment automation.
- Built and maintained SCCM/MDT imaging systems integrated with Intune/Autopilot deployment.
- Administer patching and remediation across Windows/Linux systems (WSUS-driven).
- Support endpoint security using CrowdStrike and vulnerability remediation through Tenable.
- Manage Proxmox virtualization environment, SAN/iSCSI HA connectivity, and enterprise backup systems.
Technology Service Technician II - III
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
2018 - 2023
- Monitor and maintain district-wide Extreme network switches, wireless access points, and all supporting infrastructure and APs.
- Troubleshoot network performance issues and implement effective resolutions.
- Assist with network updates, configurations, and device provisioning across multiple school sites.
- Delivered comprehensive support for Admin, Teacher, and Student Windows devices, including imaging and software troubleshooting.
- Identified and resolved local network connectivity.
- issues to enhance user experience.
Supported daily technology operations across multiple school locations to streamline processes.
Network Analyst II
Costco Wholesale
2008 - 2018
- Managed Cisco networking systems including switches, routers, ASA firewalls, and wireless APs.
- Administered Fortinet firewall policies and enterprise VPN environments.
I.S. Helpdesk CSR
Costco Wholesale
2007 - 2008
- Provided technical assistance across warehouses, depots, and corporate offices in US and Canada.
- Achieved a 75% First‑Level Resolution rate.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Active Directory and LDAP management
- Azure AD and Conditional Access integration
- Intune and Autopilot compliance
- Windows and Linux server administration
- SCCM imaging automation and deployment
- Proxmox and VMware virtualization
- Backup solutions: Veeam and ExaGrid
Certification
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Nassau County School District
2023 - Current
Technology Service Technician II - III
Duval County Public Schools
2018 - 2023
Network Analyst II
Costco Wholesale
2008 - 2018
I.S. Helpdesk CSR
Costco Wholesale
2007 - 2008
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Johnson County Community College