JOHNSON JOSE
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Experienced IT professional with a strong background in systems and infrastructure management, specializing in server administration, vulnerability management, and server security.
Proven ability to deliver positive outcomes through a proactive approach and a strong work ethic.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
Passionate about solving complex challenges and driving continuous innovation, with a particular focus on enhancing security within information technology and cybersecurity teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Windows Server Engineer
Barclays Bank
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Increased operational efficiency by documenting server management procedures and best practices.
- Implemented security protocols for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance standards.
- Oversee the platform threat landscape, actively participating in server patch management and vulnerability remediation to enhance system security and compliance. (45000+ Servers)
- Manage incidents, problems, and change workloads, ensuring seamless configuration management, technical project delivery, and continuous service improvement.
- Provide comprehensive lifecycle management for all Windows Server OS instances, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted regular system audits to ensure operational efficiency and prevent downtime.
- Represent the platform across the technology organization, building relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicating complex technical issues.
Supervising Associate
EY
07.2014 - 09.2022
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation strategies for Windows Servers and supported applications, ensuring robust system security (35000+ Servers Globally)
- Develop and deploy automated scripted solutions to address large-scale security fixes and implement global configuration changes across Windows servers.
- Design and maintain Group Policies (GPO) and ensured compliance with standard Minimum-Security Baselines (MSB).
- Support external security audit requirements, maintained standard encryption levels, managed server access, and ensured Active Directory (AD) organizational unit security.
- Perform cleanup of stale objects and optimized Active Directory environments to maintain system integrity and security.
Senior Systems Engineer
CGI
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Build, tune, and monitor the system to ensure optimum level of performance
- Coach and develop the skills of other less experienced staff
- Develop and maintain document library and procedural documents for daily administration tasks
- Change Management/ Implementation: Review and implement changes to meet customer/infrastructure needs
- Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
Dy. Manager
Reliance Communications
07.2007 - 05.2011
- Administration of Windows IT Infrastructure- Reliance IDC
- Providing OS level support for Windows Servers remotely which include AD, DHCP DNS etc
- Handle data center activity and schedule the plan for the hardware maintenance
- Responsible for technical and procedure document creation
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Systems Engineer
Accelfrontline ltd
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Administering Backup-Restoration Activities (Windows, Solaris, UNIX and Linux Servers)
- Managing Tape Libraries and off-site backup Medias
- L2 Desktop Support and Handling the escalations from the first level desktop support team and help desk
- Co-ordination with call center-based Helpdesk for the fast resolution to meet SLA
Systems Engineer
Mannai Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Short Term contract associated with Doha Asian Games 2006 held in Qatar for establishing IT Infrastructure deployment at multiple venues across the country
- Responsible for planning, co-ordination and implementation of Servers, Desktops, Printers and Networking Equipment
- Short Term contract associated with Doha Asian Games 2006 held in Qatar for establishing IT Infrastructure deployment at multiple venues across the country
- Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.
Systems Administrator
Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology
06.2004 - 09.2006
- NT Domain / Server & Desktop Administration: Users, group and permission management for Staff and Students
- Maintenance and Deployment of structured cabling and LAN
- Installation & Configuration of various Software, Computer Peripherals, Printers, Audio Video Systems & Networking Devices
- Handling vendors for best deals & managed 3rd Party Facility Management Vendors
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Information Technology
Bharathiar University
India04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
Mahatma Gandhi University
India06.2000
Skills
- Vulnerability Management, Server Security, GPO
- Server Administration(Windows Server 2012,2016, 2019, 2022)
- Server virtualization ( VMware, Azure, Hyper-V)
- Patch management ( WSUS, SCCM, Chef, Tanium)
- Technical documentation ( JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow)
Certification
- MS Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900
- MS Azure Administrator AZ-104
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - MCSA
- VMware Certified Professional - VCP 5.1
- ITIL Foundation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
Rightstowork
Australia
Timeline
Senior Windows Server Engineer
Barclays Bank
02.2023 - 04.2024
Supervising Associate
EY
07.2014 - 09.2022
Senior Systems Engineer
CGI
08.2011 - 07.2014
Dy. Manager
Reliance Communications
07.2007 - 05.2011
Systems Engineer
Accelfrontline ltd
02.2007 - 06.2007
Systems Engineer
Mannai Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2006
Systems Administrator
Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology
06.2004 - 09.2006
- MS Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900
- MS Azure Administrator AZ-104
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - MCSA
- VMware Certified Professional - VCP 5.1
- ITIL Foundation
Master of Computer Applications - Information Technology
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
Mahatma Gandhi University
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