Craig M. Jones
Menifee,CA
Summary
IT Professional with a proven track record of implementing strategic IT initiatives that enhance business operations and drive profitability. Highly adaptable to new technologies, leveraging existing experience to achieve rapid integration in diverse environments. Strong communication and collaboration skills facilitate effective leadership and teamwork across various groups.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer
CVS Health
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Duties consist of converting internal applications from server stack to AKS, Deployed through Azure DevOps. Setting up Pipelines for deployment of
- Converted internal Marketing Apps to AKS
- Developed ADO pipeline structure
DevOps Architect / Contractor
Church Of Latter Day Saints
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Duties consist primarily of creating Azure modules for Terraform Enterprise, Managing deployments for Mormon Education web applications. Guided DevOps operations on Outreach Web App Team.
- Created Dynamic URL Rewrite for Application Gateway in Terraform
- Up-Skilled team on Terraform best practices.
- Built out learning system for LDS Education.
Azure Architect
Vail Resorts
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Primary duties include creating Roadmaps, Policies, Procedures and workflows for IaC Implementation Strategy. Spearheading Azure workload migrations. Trained infrastructure team on how to use Github, Branching, Terraform and Code Deployment. Developed CICD Workflows for Terraform Deployments. Containerization with Docker through AKS.
- Set Action Plans and Policies for CSAA Initiative
- Drove CIS v1.4 Initiative for Infrastructure
- Set IaC Practice Standards and Procedures in adherence to SOX compliance
- Architected Three -Tiered Cyber Security Infrastructure.
Azure Architect
Lithia Motors / Driveway
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Primary duties include building out Infrastructure as Code in a Complex environment, Working with numerous repos and their respective pipelines in Azure DevOps and GCP. Duties also entail setting up Kubernetes Clusters and managing with helm charts and Cloud Run. Team specialization in security and compliance scanning. Setup Javascript workloads on AKS. Working with COE to integrate AWS.
- Obtained CIS v1.3 and v1.4 Compliance for Organization
- Setup Private Link Modules for CIS
- Migrated All Existing Docker/Cron Job workloads to AKS
- Built out AKS Clusters and Setup CI/CD Deployments
- Setup Front Door for External Inbound Connections
Azure Architect
Teksystems/Radix
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Primary Duties include facilitation of Development teams by creating controls and pipelines through GiHub Actions. Managing Azure IAC, Terraform, designing and implementing a migration path. Managing teams of DevOps Engineers and aligning work in an Agile methodology. (SCRUM/Kanban)
- Migrated Infrastructure from Heroku to Azure
- Setup Vercel Javascript with Azure Backend
- Setup Hub/Spoke with Front Door
- Setup AKS Clusters with Istio Mesh
- Setup APIM for Migration
- Deployed Workloads to AKS with CI/CD
Azure Architect
SeneGence International
11.2018 - 10.2022
- Primary Duties include Administration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance and growth planning for Azure Infrastructure, VMware, EMC Storage, Securing the Infrastructure and responding to IT Security findings with remediation plans, Working directly under the VP of IT as the sole Sr Systems Admin/Architect. Direct, Communicate and Manage groups efficiently. Patch Management and Software Deployment for Server and Workstation Endpoints. Supporting Dev Team as DevOps Engineer. Management of AKS Clusters with Docker and Helm. Install and setup Ansible for IAC.
- Setup Enterprise VMWare VCenter Cluster with Hyperconverged Backend
- Vmware Datacenter migration/consolidation. Migrated 800 High Availability Hosts, consisting of 400+ VMs across multiple locations to the DataCenter for Centralization Project.
- Setup react Javascript on AKS
- Migrate Tanzu workloads to AKS
- Reduced Security Threats to get first PCI certificate.
- Setting up, Managing, Administrating and Securing APIM
Sr Systems Engineer
LERETA LLC
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Primary Duties include Administration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance and growth planning for Exchange Environment, EPO and McAfee Antivirus, Managing VMWare Infrastructure of over 1000 VMs with Cisco UCS and VXRails Clusters over multiple regions worldwide. Spearheading migration from on-premise to Azure Cloud.
- Migrated Cross-Forest Exchange Infrastructure
- Installed and Setup SolarWinds Monitoring
- Setup Provisioning for Servers through VMWare vCenter Infrastructure
- VMWare Vcenter Cluster Upgrade and re-design.
Sr Systems Engineer
Accent Computer Solutions
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Manage, Configure, Patch, Protect, Backup and Monitor 9000 endpoints. Provide 3rd Tier support for Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, SQL, Mac/Linux Server and software issues. Migrate clients from legacy Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 and Office 365. Upgrade and migrate Active Directory Forest and domains. Manage 10,000+ Mailboxes in DAG/CAS Array and Stand-Alone Server configurations.
- Installed and setup Microsoft WDS for OS Distribution
- Migrated Countless clients to O365
- Created Processes for Backup and Recovery for Exchange Server, Active Directory and SQL Server
- Scripted Cryptolocker prevention code
- Managed VmWare Clusters Across 100+ Clients Worldwide
Senior Desktop Engineer
Eisenhower Medical Center
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Manage, Configure, Patch, Secure and update 3500 workstations. Develop LEAN processes for IT infrastructure management. Implement Automated workstation imaging system through LANDesk. Manage Active Directory, Antivirus, Encryption, Ironkey and Email Encryption systems. Implement, Manage and troubleshoot enterprise software distribution systems.
- Developed Enterprise Image Distribution System
- Developed Driver Management System
- Managed VDI Infrastructure through Horizon
- Developed Offsite Software Repositories and Distributions
- Installed and Managed Mobile Device Management Solution
Senior Desktop Engineer
Loma Linda University Medical Center
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Install, Configure, Troubleshoot and Administer 10000+ Workstations, Maintain and Administer Corporate AntiVirus, Desktop Encryption, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Write Batch files and scripts for custom functions.
- Maintain and configure Software Distributions and OS Deployments. Compliance testing hardware and software.
- Completed LanDesk LDMS 9.5 Upgrade
- Assisted in EPIC EMR cut-over
- Completed Hyper-V Image Repository
- Completed Virtual Test Infrastructure
NOC Engineer/Systems Engineer
Lumen21 / Cathay Bank
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Install, Configure, Troubleshoot and Administer 300+ Servers, Exchange 2010 DAG, CAS Array, Backup Systems, Cloud Backup, VMware Infrastructure, vCenter, Hyper-V, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. P2V, V2V, Application Delivery. eG Innovations, N-Able, SolarWinds and SCCM monitoring. Citrix XenDesktop, Quest vWorkspace, SQL 2008. Lumension, SCCM and WSUS patching.
- Ran Countless Physical to Virtual Migrations
- Built out International VMware Infrastructure
- Completed Enterprise Virtual Infrastructure re-design
- Completed Hyper-V Cluster with Live Migration
- Implemented Enterprise SCCM Install.
Sr. Systems /Network Engineer
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Held multifaceted responsibilities to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and telecommunications systems that supported a staff of 50 as well as 12,000 association members. Established new IT policies which defined acceptable use of IT assets within the company. Fulfilled administrative responsibilities including the addition and changes to user desktop, email and association management software. Installed and configured and monitored servers including RAID 1 and RAID 5 arrays. Administered, supported Exchange 2010 Server. Configured and monitored status of printers in organization in addition to performing firmware and print driver upgrades. Actively provided desktop configuration and phone support for software and hardware. Carried out full installation of Enterprise Wireless System, VPN endpoint routers, Switches, hubs and new workspaces.
- Completed Enterprise Wireless System with RADIUS for 3rd party SQL Database Authentication
- Completed Disaster Recovery with remote offload
Multiple Systems Engineer Roles
01.1998 - 01.2008
Education
No Degree - Information And Computer Systems
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Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Azure DevOps and cloud architecture Infrastructure as code PowerShell scripting Automated CI/CD pipelines Agile development methodologies Virtual network management Version control strategies GCP solution architecture Network security configuration Application gateway implementation Content delivery strategies Load balancing techniques Identity management practices RBAC in Azure AD Azure site recovery solutions Monitoring with Azure Sentinel Log analytics insights Automation with Power Automate API design and management Containerization with Kubernetes and Docker Serverless computing
Administration and Communication
Provide efficient administrative support for a wide variety of end users. Prioritize and organize workload to meet strict deadlines. Train and support team members. Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients alike.
Timeline
DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer
CVS Health
12.2024 - 09.2025
DevOps Architect / Contractor
Church Of Latter Day Saints
09.2024 - 12.2024
Azure Architect
Vail Resorts
09.2023 - 08.2024
Azure Architect
Teksystems/Radix
12.2022 - 03.2023
Azure Architect
Lithia Motors / Driveway
10.2022 - 09.2023
Azure Architect
SeneGence International
11.2018 - 10.2022
Sr Systems Engineer
LERETA LLC
10.2015 - 11.2018
Sr Systems Engineer
Accent Computer Solutions
03.2014 - 10.2015
Senior Desktop Engineer
Eisenhower Medical Center
04.2013 - 02.2014
Senior Desktop Engineer
Loma Linda University Medical Center
10.2012 - 03.2013
NOC Engineer/Systems Engineer
Lumen21 / Cathay Bank
07.2011 - 09.2012
Sr. Systems /Network Engineer
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors
04.2008 - 05.2011
Multiple Systems Engineer Roles
01.1998 - 01.2008
No Degree - Information And Computer Systems
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