James Stanley
Atlanta
Summary
Senior IT Infrastructure Professional with 11+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise hardware and software integration initiatives that improve operational efficiency across national organizations. Skilled in optimizing complex systems, strengthening security posture, and resolving high-impact technical challenges in 24/7/365 environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, align technical strategy with business objectives, and deliver scalable, secure infrastructure solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Center Systems Administrator
Alogent
02.2024 - Current
- Architected and standardized enterprise monitoring and capacity management frameworks, implementing real-time data center observability, executive dashboard reporting, vendor governance, and structured change control processes that reduced incident response times and ensured SLA compliance.
- Spearheaded successful implementation of preventative maintenance initiatives, including problem management, backup policies, and patch management, resulting in improved system security and reliability.
- Directed enterprise disaster recovery strategy, developing and operationalizing comprehensive recovery plans, technical runbooks, and testing protocols to ensure 24/7/365 business continuity readiness.
- Oversaw administration for critical infrastructure systems such as Azure Active Directory, SQL Management Studio, VMware, vSphere, Imperva Web Application Firewall, load balancing platforms, vulnerability management systems, and enterprise security tooling.
- Designed and implemented identity governance and access management automation using PowerShell, enhancing provisioning efficiency, enforcing least-privilege access, and reducing manual administrative overhead.
- Managed a large-scale enterprise infrastructure exceeding 400 servers, including multi-domain controller architecture, disaster recovery environments, and dedicated testing platforms supporting continuous operations.
- Engineered advanced automation frameworks leveraging PowerShell and batch scripting, enabling large-scale server lifecycle management and operational efficiency across distributed systems.
Senior Systems Engineer
Park 'N Fly, Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Led cross-functional initiatives overseeing hardware and software integration for enterprise deployments, driving vendor evaluation, strategic sourcing, and nationwide site implementations.
- Directed technical enablement programs for on-site and remote personnel, establishing standardized deployment methodologies, advanced troubleshooting protocols, and operational validation procedures.
- Architected and governed enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) ecosystems, including Meraki MDM, Emteria MDM, and Workspace ONE, ensuring secure, scalable lifecycle management of Android and iPad OS devices across distributed national locations.
- Designed and administered a customized service desk platform, implementing workflow automations and scripting enhancements that significantly improved ticket resolution efficiency and end-user experience.
- Engineered and maintained a distributed infrastructure of 80+ Windows Server environments, deployed across remote operational sites, enhancing reliability, uptime, and business continuity nationwide.
- Oversaw mission-critical enterprise systems, including Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), and SQL Server, ensuring security compliance, identity governance, and data integrity.
- Developed and enforced identity and access management frameworks using PowerShell automation, streamlining user provisioning, group policy enforcement, and access control governance.
Information Technology Specialist
U. S Army
El Paso
12.2014 - 12.2018
- • Engineered, operated, and maintained infrastructure equipment and devices essential for training and field operations.• Coordinated and executed classified data management protocols to strict compliance with security policies.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership during high-pressure situations, executing rapid and effective responses to cybersecurity incidents and contributing to the overall resilience of military networks.•Facilitated secure communications through maintenance of cryptographic key management systems, guaranteeing integrity of sensitive military communications.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Information Technology / Networking Administration
DeVry University
11.2019 - 01.2023
Skills
- AWS
- Azure
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Windows Server Administration
- Linux Server Administration
- VMware vSphere
- Citrix
- VDI
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Load Balancers
- High Availability Architecture
- Disaster Recovery
- Backup & Recovery
- NAS Administration
- Network Architecture
- Network Administration
- Cisco Meraki
- Firewall Administration
- Endpoint Security Administration
- Identity and Access Management
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- Network Monitoring
- Intrusion Detection
- Network Segmentation
- Security Policy Enforcement
- Threat Mitigation
- Secure Remote Access
- Enterprise Wi-Fi Management
- PowerShell
- Python
- Bash / Shell Scripting
- Ansible
- Patch Management
- Server Lifecycle Management
- Infrastructure Automation
- Monitoring & Alerting Administration
- SQL Server Administration
- Database Replication
- Power BI
- Data Automation
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Enterprise Communication
Websites
Certification
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
- Google IT Support
- AWS Cloud Technology Consultant
- CompTIA A+ - CompTIA
- Linux System Engineer: Network Bonding, IPv6, Routing, and Virtual Systems Fundamentals
Timeline
Senior Data Center Systems Administrator
Alogent
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Information Technology / Networking Administration
DeVry University
11.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Systems Engineer
Park 'N Fly, Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2024
Information Technology Specialist
U. S Army
12.2014 - 12.2018