Dennis Adams
Mays Landing,NJ
Summary
Highly proficient and versatile Systems Administrator with expert knowledge in Windows, Linux, and information security; dedicated to providing business continuity through system availability. Skilled controller of hardware, software, and security services for various sized businesses. IT professional accomplished in designing solutions to achieve software compatibility and streamline system upgrades and installations. Strategic and analytical thinker who achieves consistent results known for maintaining reliable and consistent uptime figures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager IT Infrastructure & Systems
Resorts Casino & Hotel
Atlantic City, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Leveraged knowledge of emerging technologies to implement improved tools for system enhancements.
- Debugged issues in existing systems and implemented corrective actions.
- Performed maintenance to provide security and back up.
- Updated key systems: SCCM, Cyberark, Veeam, VMware Horizon, VMware V-Sphere.
- Improved scripting and automation for O365, Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Implemented policies and procedures meetings to elevate CIS scores.
- In process of upgrading old VNX storage with Pure storage. Also moving SMS environment to new NAS storage.
- Implemented and upgraded reporting services from SCCM.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
Network Administrator II
South Jersey Industries
Folsom, NJ
03.2013 - 10.2022
- Administer and oversee the implementation, organization, and troubleshooting of the network, hardware, and underlying communications protocols for a 750+ person publicly held energy services holding company.
Owner/Operator
Digital Signature LLC
Mays Landing, NJ
03.2013 - 12.2018
- Small business owner working with business and personal clients consulting, collaborating, and supporting their IT needs.
Business and Operations Manager
Vita Bella Pizza
Seaville, NJ
01.2008 - 09.2012
- Managed day to day operations of family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria.
Education
Information Technology - <ul><li>A+ (Hardware and Software)</li><li>Network+</li><li>Security+</li><li>MCITP</li></ul>
Atlantic Cape Community College
Computer Engineering Major -
Pennsylvania State University
Skills
- Windows
- Linux
- Information security
- Hardware
- Software
- Security services
- Designing solutions for software compatibility
- System upgrades
- System availability
- Uptime management
- Cisco CCNA Certification
- Computer Systems Installation
- System Testing
- CompTIA Security Certification
- Network Security Management
- Data Backup
- CompTIA Network Certification
- System Upgrades
- Software Management
- CompTIA A Certification
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- MCITP Certification
Websites
Telecom
- Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX)
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
- Cisco Expressways
- Calabrio
- EFAX
- Jabber
Citrix & VMware Horizon
- Xenapp
- Netscalers
- WAF
- GSLB
- VDI
Backups
- Rubrik
- AVAMAR
- Synology
- Veeam
Computer
- VMWare
- Pure
- Nimble
- Rackspace
- Cisco UCS
- Servers (Windows and Linux)
- O365 admin
- Database
Applications
- SFTP
- RSA Secure ID
- AD Audit
- Varonis
- Netmotion
- System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Tenable IO
- Sentinel One
- Attivo Cloud
Network
- CISCO switches/Routers/Fabric Interconnect
- Fortinet Firewall
- Palo Alto Firewall
Certificationsandskills
- Cisco CCNA Certification
- Computer Systems Installation
- System Testing
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Network Security Management
- Data Backup
- CompTIA Network+ Certification
- System Upgrades
- Software Management
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- VoIP Systems
Other
- DHCP
- DNS
- AD
- Certs
- GPO
References
Available Upon Request
Ticketing Systems
- Footprints
- ServerviceNow
- Trakc-IT!
- Solarwinds Web Helpdesk
Timeline
Manager IT Infrastructure & Systems
Resorts Casino & Hotel
05.2023 - Current
Network Administrator II
South Jersey Industries
03.2013 - 10.2022
Owner/Operator
Digital Signature LLC
03.2013 - 12.2018
Business and Operations Manager
Vita Bella Pizza
01.2008 - 09.2012
Information Technology - <ul><li>A+ (Hardware and Software)</li><li>Network+</li><li>Security+</li><li>MCITP</li></ul>
Atlantic Cape Community College
Computer Engineering Major -
Pennsylvania State University
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