Systems Administrator · IT Operations Leader

Senior Infrastructure & IT Operations Leader

Engineering resilient infrastructure. Driving operational excellence.

At a Glance

  • Alton, IL (Open to relocation)
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Availability

Open to infrastructure, systems, and IT leadership roles.

Relocation

Based in Southern Illinois. Actively relocating for the right opportunity. Open to hybrid or on-site roles.

Core Competencies

Technical depth paired with operational leadership.

Technical Focus

  • Active Directory & Hybrid Identity Management
  • Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, Scale Computing
  • Automation & Scripting (Python, Bash)
  • Windows & Linux Server Administration
  • Network Security, SIEM, and Vulnerability Management
  • On-Prem Infrastructure Migrations
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
  • Patching, Hardening, and Compliance

Leadership Focus

  • ITIL v4 Managing Professional · CompTIA Project+
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • IT Service Delivery & ITSM
  • IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration
  • Budget Awareness & Cost Optimization
  • Cross-Department Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Project Leadership (Migrations, Infrastructure)
  • Information Security & Compliance Oversight

Professional Experience

Recent roles highlighting technical delivery and operational impact.

Systems Administrator

Alton Steel Inc. (ASI) · Alton, IL · Nov 2023 – Jan 2026 (Facility Closure)

  • Supported infrastructure operations for a multi-million-dollar steel manufacturing environment, collaborating across enterprise systems, industrial controls, and business-critical platforms.
  • Spearheaded full NinjaOne RMM and ticketing deployment with SLA workflows, patch automation, asset visibility, and documentation standards.
  • Administered Google Workspace enterprise-wide, including user lifecycle, access governance, security policies, mailbox administration, and hybrid identity coordination.
  • Managed hybrid identity (Azure AD + on-prem AD), including RBAC design, access control enforcement, and MFA rollout via Duo.
  • Was heavily involved in the VMware → Scale Computing migration, helping reduce infrastructure cost footprint while improving performance and resilience.
  • Contributed to post-ransomware disaster recovery stabilization by strengthening backup integrity, patch cadence, segmentation, and hardening strategy.
  • Led vulnerability remediation across servers, endpoints, and industrial systems while coordinating external audits and vendor security engagements.
  • Maintained 99.9% uptime across file servers, database systems, ICS environments, and NVR security platforms.
  • Automated administrative tasks using Python and Bash, reducing manual workload by approximately 30%.
  • Contributed to infrastructure planning, modernization efforts, and transition activities during facility closure.

Lead Help Desk Technician

Prairie Farms · Edwardsville, IL · Jan 2022 – Nov 2023

  • Supervised a 4-person team supporting 250+ locations, increasing user satisfaction to 95%+.
  • Designed and deployed an enterprise Active Directory domain for 2,500+ users.
  • Led rollout of osTicket across 250 locations to standardize service management.
  • Reduced help desk volume by 20% through SOPs, training, and a knowledge base.
  • Partnered with executives and department heads to align IT service delivery with business needs.

IT Help Desk Associate

Prairie Farms · Edwardsville, IL · Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Provided first-line and escalated technical support for enterprise users.
  • Delivered advanced troubleshooting for AS400 RPG programs, hardware, and network issues.
  • Supported onboarding and training initiatives to improve team efficiency.

Help Desk Technician

Hertz · Remote · Jul 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Resolved hardware, software, and networking issues for 500+ rental locations.
  • Managed Active Directory user account administration and escalations.
  • Maintained service delivery SLA performance and documented ITSM solutions.

Cloud Specialist / Intern

QPSI · Edwardsville, IL · Jun 2017 – Mar 2020

  • Transitioned QA operations to a paperless workflow, digitizing 20 years of files.
  • Coordinated migration of records to on-prem databases.
  • Supported leadership with process redesign to improve efficiency and readiness.

Leadership Highlights

How I align IT operations with business strategy.

Operational Excellence

Implement ITIL best practices, proactive maintenance, and compliance programs to ensure reliability across 100% of servers and systems.

Strategic Partnerships

Serve as the primary liaison with vendors, negotiate contracts, and coordinate third-party support to keep projects on track.

People-First Leadership

Mentor teams, delegate effectively, and create SOPs and training that reduce tickets while improving service quality.

Education & Certifications

Credentials that support both technical and managerial growth.

Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bachelor’s in Computer Science · 2015 – 2019

Certifications

  • ITIL v4 Managing Professional (2023)
  • ITIL v4 Foundations (2023)
  • CompTIA Security+ (2022)
  • CompTIA Project+ (2022)
  • CompTIA A+ (2022)

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