Result-driven System Engineer with 9+ years of experience supporting and optimizing IT infrastructure for enterprise environments, especially within the Banking sector. Expertise spans Cloud Services (Azure), Database Administration (SQL Server), System Security (Microsoft Defender & Sentinel), and Disaster Recovery Planning. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex issues, driving operational excellence, and ensuring system scalability and resilience. Passionate about applying automation and cloud-first strategies to modernize IT operations.
- Monitored system and infrastructure security using Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, enhancing cybersecurity posture.
- Ensured high availability of banking production systems, escalating and resolving critical incidents swiftly.
- Automated system health checks and compliance reporting using UNIX Shell and SQL scripts.
- Managed AIX system backups, verifying successful executions and restorations.
- Oversaw LAN infrastructure health, supporting routers, switches, and hubs.
- Executed and monitored batch processes (daily, monthly, yearly) ensuring SLA compliance.
- Provided Level 1 and Level 2 IT support, achieving a high incident resolution rate.
- Administered server backup operations using EMC Networker across enterprise environments.
- Conducted data restoration activities ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
- Managed tape handling and secure data archiving processes.
- Investigated and resolved backup failures, collaborating with cross-functional IT teams.
- Supported application infrastructure, assisting development teams in transition and deployment activities.
- Automated batch monitoring and database job tracking across SQL Server environments.
- Deployed patch management and implemented security compliance updates.
- Coordinated domain account maintenance and security policy enforcement.
Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft Azure, VMware, Nutanix
Infrastructure Management: Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012), Active Directory, AIX, Linux/UNIX Systems
Database Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server (2008/2012), SSMS, T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Developer
Backup & Disaster Recovery: EMC Networker, Backup Management, Data Restoration, Disaster Recovery Strategy
Monitoring & Security: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Grafana, Endpoint Protection, Threat Detection
Automation & Scripting: Shell Scripting, SQL Scripting, PL/SQL, Control-M Automation
ITSM Tools: ServiceNow, Footprints
Programming Skills: C, C, Java, HTML
Compliance & Governance: Change Management, Incident Response, ITIL practices
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) v6
• Tech Mahindra Certified Infrastructure Support Professional
• Incident Management | Problem Resolution | Change Management (ITIL)
• Cloud Migration Support | Disaster Recovery Testing | SQL Performance Tuning
• Infrastructure Hardening | Proactive Monitoring | SLA Management