Shaukat Ali

Sr. System Administrator

iConnect L.C • Freelance

Aug 2020 - Present • 6 yrs

Key Responsibilities & Duties 1. Server Administration Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) environments Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and domain services Perform server hardening, patch management, and performance tuning Monitor server health, capacity, and resource utilization Troubleshoot and resolve complex server-related issues 2. Network Administration Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and routing Monitor network performance, availability, and security Troubleshoot network connectivity and latency issues Implement secure remote access solutions Maintain network documentation and topology diagrams 3. Virtualization & Infrastructure Deploy and manage virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) Perform physical-to-virtual (P2V) and virtual-to-virtual migrations Optimize virtual environments for performance and redundancy Manage storage systems and resource allocation 4. Cloud & Microsoft 365 Administration Administer Microsoft 365 / Office 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) Manage Azure / AWS infrastructure and services Implement identity management and security using Azure AD Plan and execute cloud migrations and hybrid environments 5. Security & Compliance Implement security best practices and server hardening Manage antivirus, endpoint protection, and firewall policies Enforce access controls, MFA, and least-privilege permissions Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments Respond to security incidents and remediation efforts 6. Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Design and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions Perform regular backup verification and recovery testing Develop and maintain business continuity plans Ensure data integrity and minimal downtime during incidents 7. Monitoring, Maintenance & Optimization Implement monitoring tools for proactive issue detection Perform routine system maintenance