Open To Work
Danish Noorani
IT
Los Angeles,California
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Summary
Senior Systems Administrator with 8+ years of experience managing Microsoft 365 and enterprise IT environments. Strong background in Intune, endpoint security, identity and access management, and PowerShell automation. Experienced in implementing SOC 2 controls and improving operational efficiency using automation and AI-assisted tools to streamline administration and security tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
System Administrator – Endpoint & Security
BOE Software Inc
Torrance, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Administer Microsoft Intune to manage and secure 400+ enterprise endpoints, enforcing compliance policies, security baselines, and Zero Touch (Autopilot) provisioning.
- Implement identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and LAPS, strengthening least-privilege access and reducing administrative risk.
- Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across Windows and macOS devices using Action1, improving endpoint security and compliance posture.
- Maintain and support SOC 2 compliance efforts using Vanta, SolCyber, and KnowBe4, including audit preparation, control validation, and remediation tracking.
- Handle incident response, access requests, and change management, ensuring secure and reliable IT service delivery.
- Perform email and security investigations using Microsoft Purview and audit logs to identify suspicious activity and support internal security reviews.
- Manage full user lifecycle, including secure onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning, and device deployment.
- Develop PowerShell and Power Platform automation to streamline administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual workload.
- Support and manage enterprise SaaS applications integrated with Entra ID SSO, improving security and simplifying user access.
Sr. Helpdesk Support
Wedgwood LLC
Redondo beach, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported IT operations and end-user support for over 800 employees in a large enterprise environment.
- Administered Active Directory, including OU structure, Group Policy, and full user and computer lifecycle management, while maintaining security best practices.
- Managed both cloud and on-prem infrastructure, including Exchange, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint in a hybrid setup.
- Led the migration of over 2,000 Exchange mailboxes to Microsoft 365, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Implemented and maintained security tools including Mimecast for email security and SentinelOne for endpoint protection.
- Managed endpoint systems, including 1,000+ iOS devices using Cisco Meraki MDM, macOS integration with Active Directory, and patch management using KACE K1000.
- Configured and supported Cisco Meraki network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and SD-WAN.
Business support Analyst
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Beach, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided IT support for a 24/7 hotel supporting 250+ staff across front desk, food & beverage, events, and corporate offices.
- Supported and maintained Opera PMS and Micros POS systems critical to hotel revenue and guest services.
- Administered Cisco network and VoIP infrastructure supporting guest rooms and staff communications.
- Led Windows 10 deployment across hotel systems, coordinating upgrades with department leaders.
- Developed and supported POS systems across 27 revenue centers.
- Managed 300+ endpoints, ensuring system reliability for daily hotel operations.
IT Support Specialist II
Commerce Casino & Hotel
Commerce, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided IT support for a 24/7 casino and hotel, supporting gaming, hotel, and POS systems critical to operations.
- Supported casino management systems used for player tracking, promotions, and cage operations.
- Administered Oracle Micros Simphony POS and Opera PMS, including system upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Assisted with Nutanix virtualization environment, supporting VM operations and backups.
- Supported Cisco Meraki wireless and device management infrastructure.
- Managed and supported 300+ endpoints across casino and hotel departments.
- Maintained endpoint security using Symantec Endpoint Protection.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security Engineering
University of San Diego
San Diego, CABachelor of Science - Computer Information Technology
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CAAssociate in arts degree - General Studies, Fine & Applied Arts
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, macOS Management, Autopilot (Zero Touch), Device Compliance Policies, Conditional Access, Patch Management
- Cloud & Identity: Microsoft Azure, Office 365, AWS (Foundational), Cloud Security
- Security & Compliance: SOC 2 support, Vanta, SolCyber, KnowBe4, Microsoft Purview, Audit Logs, Email and Security Investigations
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Cisco Meraki, Wireless Networking, Network troubleshooting
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python (Foundational)
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft | Issued Dec 2025 | Expires Dec 2026
- CompTIA Security+ ce CompTIA | Issued Aug 2024 | Expires Sep 2027
- ITIL 4 Foundation AXELOS | Issued Apr 2021
Timeline
System Administrator – Endpoint & Security
BOE Software Inc
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Helpdesk Support
Wedgwood LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Business support Analyst
The Resort at Pelican Hill
01.2019 - 01.2021
IT Support Specialist II
Commerce Casino & Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Technology
Cal State Northridge
Associate in arts degree - General Studies, Fine & Applied Arts
El Camino College
Master of Science - Cyber Security Engineering
University of San Diego