Joe Joseph

Innovative IT Infrastructure professional with 16 years of diverse technical and managerial expertise. Proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, optimizing systems, and aligning IT solutions with strategic business goals. Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering organizational growth and achievement.

Networking:
VLAN configuration
Routing and switching
Firewall management
VPNs (e.g., GlobalProtect, OpenVPN)
Network performance monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG)

Server Management:

Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS)
Linux Server Administration (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu)
Virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
High Availability (HA) and clustering
Cloud Computing:

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)
Microsoft Azure (VMs, Azure AD, Storage)
Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, Kubernetes)
Hybrid cloud and cloud migration strategies
Storage and Backup:

SAN/NAS management
Backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Acronis, Veritas)
Disaster recovery planning and execution
IT Security:

Endpoint protection (e.g., CrowdStrike, Symantec)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Vulnerability assessment and patch management
SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, LogRhythm)
Database Management:

SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Performance tuning and backup
Automation and Scripting:

PowerShell, Bash, Python
Automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
Monitoring and Performance Management:

Tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Datadog
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools
Endpoint Management:

SCCM, Intune, Jamf
Software deployment and patching
Unified Communication:

VoIP systems (e.g., Cisco, Avaya, MS Teams)
Video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Webex)
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Time management and prioritization
Documentation and reporting
Certifications (Highly Recommended):
Networking: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+
Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional
Virtualization: VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Security: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Server Administration: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
DevOps: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Terraform Associate