Muhammad Salman Khan
Avenel,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Systems Engineer with 8 years' expertise in architecting, implementing, and optimizing robust IT systems. Proficient in server administration, virtualization technologies, and network configuration. Adept at enhancing security protocols and leveraging Active Directory for seamless user management. Experienced in Azure cloud solutions, driving efficient migration and resource management. Collaborative team player skilled in multidisciplinary coordination. Committed to staying updated with evolving trends to deliver innovative solutions. Recognized for troubleshooting finesse, ensuring high-performing, secure, and interconnected systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Administrator
OceanFirst Bank
03.2023 - Current
- Vulnerability scanning using Rapid7 INSIGHTVM vulnerability scanning tool and applying vulnerability remediation
- Apply Windows patches, software deployment and baseline policies using SCCM
- Upgrade Windows Server 2012 to 2019
- Use powershell for scripting and automation
- Administer VMWare VSphere
- Administer Active Directory
- Troubleshoot Group Policy
- Configured and installed Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches
- Migrated Juniper 2200 switches to Cisco Catalyst 9200.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Implement Active Directory remediation using CIS baseline policies
- Experience with Active Directory Domain and Trust
- Troubleshoot Active Directory replication issues
- Planned and executed 200 servers upgrade from 2012R2 to 2019
- Planned and implemented new Active Directory implementation in Google cloud and demoted on Premises Domain Controller
- Fulfill all commitments by timely delivering deliverables
- Performed as technical leader for Windows and VMWare platforms advancements and developments.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees
- Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies
- Monitored ticket resolution rates, confirming quick and effective technical service call outcomes
Systems Engineer (Contractor)
MHA, Inc
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Attend IT tickets in timely manner
- Monitor and Patch IT Infrastructure.
- Experience working on On-call schedule
- Configure and implement Active Directory Group Policy
- Implement Microsoft LAPS policy to Windows 10 Workstations to restrict local admin rights
- Renew SSL certificates on servers
- Used CrowdStrike for Vulnerability remediation
- Manage O365 and Azure portal
- Knowledge of Kerberos and SAML authentication
- Install Microsoft Defender agent on Azure VMs
- Experience with System monitoring and preparing weekly System Audit reports
- Manage VMWare Infrastructure
- Implement DMARC in O365
- Prepare and publish system health check report.
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions
- Suggested system updates or changes after conduct in-depth technical reviews
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use
- Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches
- Handled scripting tasks for debugging and automation using Python
Desktop Support Engineer
Orion Systems Integrators
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Handle day to day end user support
- Using Manage Engine Desktop Central for remote support, patch management and software deployment
- Manage Hyper-V Host machines and Hyper-V Clusters
- Manage O365 Exchange Admin Center
- Experience working on Azure AD and Azure VMs
- Setup MFA in O365
- Experience with Azure VMs migration
- Experience on Windows Server 2008 to 2019
- Experience provisioning Windows 10 Workstations
- Manage and troubleshoot File and Print Server
- Experience with Symantec and SentinelOne security tools
- Configured NAS, iSCSI and LUN configuration
- Recovered Veeam Backup server after disaster
- Migrated Veeam server to new hardware and upgraded to V11 to achieve backup reliability.
- Run Disaster recovery scheduled test activity
- Configured and deployed Group Policy
- Configured RAID and IDRAC on Dell production servers
- Configured iLO port on HP Proliant Servers
- Configured Windows and Mac machines
- Supported Windows and Mac Users
- Managing Active Directory tasks using PowerShell scripts
- Working knowledge of SonicWall Firewalls
- Configuring, upgrading, Installing and managing network switches
- Creating new user accounts in SonicWall SSL VPN
- Installed and configured local and network printers
- Asset management and remote management
- Managing and supporting File and Print Server
- Configuring VoIP phones and managing Vonage Phone system
- Managed SentinelOne Antivirus software
Network Engineer
Sysnet Solution
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Server build and patching
- Working experience on Active Directory and Exchange Server 2010 and 2013 and 2016
- Installed and configured Windows 10 Workstations
- Create, manage and configure new AD users and Groups in Active Directory
- Install, configure and manage DHCP and DNS in Server 2008R2 and Server 2012
- Created Map Drive and File sharing
- Assign group policies
- Configure Windows Security and Assign permissions
- Created new mailboxes in Microsoft Exchange 2010 and 2013
- Spam filtering in Barracuda email filter
- Migrated mailboxes from Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2016
- Created and configured new mailboxes in exchange server 2010, 2013 and 2016
- Installed and Configured ESXI 6.5 on Dell Server and configuring IDRAC and RAID
- Experience working on Microsoft Hyper-V Server
- Experience migrating Servers from VMWare to Hyper-V platform
- Created Security Groups, OUs and configuring group policy
- Installed network rack and setting up network devices including modem, router
- Firewall and switches
- Installed and configuring IP phones, switches, routers and wireless access points
- Installed and Configuring SonicWall Firewall
- Installed, configured and maintained office networks
- PC, Mobile and Mac Support
- Configuring Veeam backup and recovery
- Troubleshooting MS Office and Outlook issues.
Security Installer
Consulting, FBS Security
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Installed, maintained, configured, troubleshoot all areas of CCTV, Fire Alarm, Access Control and Security Alarm System for residential and commercial clients.
Security Installer
Care Security Inc
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Worked on a three month project in New Jersey where performed installations, maintenance and troubleshoot different security, alarm and control systems.
Installer
Insite Security
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Performed installations, maintenance and troubleshoot of security/alarm systems including cabling and reading blueprints.
Final Technician
Diversified Systems
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Planned, installed, site-survey, identified, and layed-out equipment and wiring
- Also perform equipment calibration and testing equipment maintenance as well as routers and access points.
Support Engineer
HP, Mushko Electronics
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Installed, configured, troubleshoot, maintained computer hardware and software components
- Provided on site and remote support to 500 users and maintained SLA.
Service Technician
Tyco Fire & Security (Pvt.) Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Site Survey, Planned, Installed, troubleshoot and maintained CCTV, Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
Preston University
Lahore, Pakistan11.2012
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Data Center Migrations
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Penetration Testing
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- TCP/IP Protocol
- Cybersecurity
- Switches and Routers
Certification
Azure Fundamentals
CCNA
Timeline
Systems Administrator
OceanFirst Bank
03.2023 - Current
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
07.2022 - 02.2023
Systems Engineer (Contractor)
MHA, Inc
04.2022 - 07.2022
Desktop Support Engineer
Orion Systems Integrators
02.2019 - 03.2022
Network Engineer
Sysnet Solution
09.2017 - 02.2019
Security Installer
Consulting, FBS Security
11.2016 - 01.2017
Security Installer
Care Security Inc
09.2016 - 11.2016
Installer
Insite Security
01.2016 - 03.2016
Final Technician
Diversified Systems
07.2015 - 10.2015
Support Engineer
HP, Mushko Electronics
11.2011 - 06.2014
Service Technician
Tyco Fire & Security (Pvt.) Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
Preston University
Azure Fundamentals
CCNA
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