RICHARD CUGINI
Bridgeton,NJ
Summary
Resourceful Cloud Engineer experienced in evaluating and assessing client requirements and implementing infrastructure to solve identified problems. Harnessed code and cloud-native technologies to create scalable and user-centric systems. Strong negotiator with excellent value-driven solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Engineer
Unipoint LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.
- Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
- Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
Systems Administrator
Eclipse Advantage
11.2020 - Current
- Provide Tier 1, 2 and 3 support for over 2,000 users
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Managed the deployment of a new ticketing system
- Solarwinds
- Worked with vendors to acquire assets needed for deployment
- Provide oversight and management of help desk technicians and troubleshooting
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Management of company cell phones and mobile internet devices
- Management of Active Directory and equipment for end users
- Project lead on multiple new site startups where I deployed network and system equipment
Systems Administrator
General Floor
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Tier 1 and 2 desktop support for company users
- Oversaw the SEPM and WSUS servers
- Manage Active Directory and AS400 OS
- Oversaw VMware server stability and backups
- Oversaw the entire network infrastructure, setting up network routes and firewall rules on an F-series Barracuda firewall
- SIP phone solution management
- Developed and maintained company
- Intranet using the ASP.NET programming language
- Managed the company Exchange server, creating mailboxes and setting up access for relevant parties
- Deployment and maintenance of, deployed servers and assets
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Arraya Solutions Helpdesk Specialist
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for providing tier 1 and tier 2 support to both clients and in-house users
- Use a wide variety of remote software such as Bomgar, Remote Desktop Connection,
- ConnectWise and TightVNC
- Responsibilities include; Hardware and software remediation, remote and onsite troubleshooting, Office365 administration, active directory administration, group policy management, maintaining and installinganti-virus software, creating and maintaining documentation and security incident remediation,troubleshooting and maintaining Windows based file servers, print servers and Exchange servers,monitoring business critical systems, troubleshooting and basic maintenance on VMware vSphere
- Projects include; Configuring and deploying Symantec Endpoint Protection, researching and deploying acentral management system, assisting in onboarding new clients, implementing a password managercompany wide, DNS migration, and implementing MFA for Office 365.
Information Security Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Build and maintain a virtualized server environment running VMware vSphere 6.5
- Provide the DOD with various core services such as Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, and
- Microsoft Exchange
- Use tools such as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker to harden and STIG
- DOD systems and to ensure compliancy
- Provide the DOD with a secure operating environment by building and maintaining various
- Information Assurance tools such as SolarWinds, HBSS, Nessus Scanner, Security Center, and
- McAffee ePolicy Orchestrator
- Perform cybersecurity audits to ensure compliancy with Department of Defense policies
- Working knowledge in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and scripting languages such as PowerShell.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Rowan College At South Jersey
Cumberland CountySkills
- Operational Support
- Compliance with Security Requirements
- UNIX Shell Scripting
- Configuration and Management
- Best Practice Implementation
- Threat Management
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - 2026
- CCNA -2018
- SEC + -2018
- Net + -2018
Timeline
Cloud Engineer
Unipoint LLC
07.2022 - Current
Systems Administrator
Eclipse Advantage
11.2020 - Current
Systems Administrator
General Floor
01.2019 - 11.2020
Arraya Solutions Helpdesk Specialist
09.2018 - 01.2019
Information Security Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Rowan College At South Jersey
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