Youbraj P

Infrastructure Architect

Vector • Temps plein

Jul 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 10 mos

Designed, deployed, integrated, and decommissioned Azure-based and on-premises Windows Server environments, including VM provisioning, AD DS configuration, storage planning, and security hardening. Worked hands-on with Entra ID (Azure AD), including hybrid identity configuration, AD Connect sync, Conditional Access policies, and secure onboarding/offboarding of users and servers. Implemented Azure IDAM and configured servers from scratch both on-premise and cloud covering OS deployment, roles/features, domain integration, GPOs, file/print services, IIS, security baselines, and performance tuning. Managed enterprise WAN/LAN infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi systems across Cisco, SonicWall, UniFi, Fortinet, WatchGuard, Datto DNA, and Sophos platforms. Designed, deployed, and maintained cloud workloads in AWS including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, security groups, and network connectivity to hybrid environments. Resolved 95% of critical L3 escalations without vendor support, reducing downtime and improving SLA performance of Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, networking, VPN and servers. Improved infrastructure reliability to 99.9% uptime by modernizing monitoring, DR, and patching processes of IT and OT environments supporting production, engineering, and business workloads for multi-site customers. Automated patching, provisioning, and reporting using PowerShell/Bash, reducing manual workload by 10–15 hours weekly including server provisioning, user lifecycle, SharePoint automation, patch deployment, reporting, and security checks. Led AWS & Azure/M365 migrations for 100,000+ users with zero downtime and complete data continuity. Delivered multi-site network redesigns improving performance and reducing tunnel failures by 70%. Achieved 99% backup success rate and full RTO/RPO compliance across Datto BCDR and Azure & AWS Backup systems Reduced critical vulnerabilities by 50% via baseline hardening, Conditional Access, EDR/MDR, and CE/CE+ practices.

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Veritas • Temps plein

Jan 2020 - Jun 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mos

AWS exposure included managing EC2 instances, configuring IAM policies and user access, setting up S3 storage buckets, and assisting in hybrid-cloud operations integrating AWS services with Microsoft 365 and on-prem environments. Demonstrated strong networking expertise across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN technologies, routing protocols, VLANs, and network troubleshooting, ensuring reliable connectivity and swift resolution of user-impacting incidents. Proficient in endpoint management across Microsoft 365, delivering optimal performance, compliance, and user experience through structured policies, device hygiene, and proactive monitoring. Hands-on experience managing and supporting Windows, Linux, and AWS instances ensuring secure configuration, system integrity, and minimal downtime for end users. Conducted routine and emergency patching, system maintenance, and update cycles for both onpremise servers, Azure VMs , Linux Servers and AWS Instances and Services , enhancing infrastructure security posture and operational stability. Successfully managed Microsoft 365 user lifecycle administration, including license allocation, permissions governance, MFA rollout, and identity management aligned with organizational policies. Utilized Linux CLI for network diagnostics, process management, troubleshooting boot issues, and optimizing server performance. Managed and configured common Linux services such as SSH, Apache/Nginx, Samba, FTP, and background services using systemd. Configured and maintained S3 buckets, including lifecycle policies, versioning, replication rules, and secure access using IAM roles and bucket policies. Supported hybrid-cloud environments by integrating AWS workloads with on-premise systems using VPN/Direct Connect-like configurations. Assisted in setting up and managing AWS Backup and snapshot policies to enhance data resilience across critical workloads.