Aled Jones

Systems Engineer at UNT System

Lewisville, Texas, United States

About

In my most recent and current role as a Senior Systems Administrator, I am responsible for managing the district's servers, virtual and cloud infrastructure, along with various software systems. I also provided technical support to end-users and conducted troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of IT systems. I also oversaw the implementation of new technologies and software systems, as well as the integration of existing systems. In addition, I have also held roles in network administration and IT support, where I have gained experience in network management, user support, system backups, and disaster recovery. Overall, my years of experience in IT systems administration have equipped me with the skills and knowledge needed to manage and support complex IT systems and networks, and to provide high-quality technical support to end-users.

Experience

  • System Engineer III at University of North Texas System
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Senior Systems Administrator at Dallas Independent School District
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    As a Senior Systems Administrator, I was responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of computer systems, networks, and servers. I designed, implemented, and maintained these systems to ensure they met the needs of the organization. I also managed complex hyperconverged virtual environments and cloud infrastructure and servers, which included virtual machines running on the hypervisor. This involved understanding the latest virtualization technologies and ensuring that the systems were running optimally. Collaboration was a key part of my role, as I worked with other IT teams and stakeholders to plan and implement new technologies or upgrades to existing systems. I ensured that changes were implemented smoothly and with minimal disruption to the business. In addition to my technical responsibilities, I stayed up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices myself, to ensure that the systems I managed remained secure, efficient, and scalable. Overall, my role as a Senior Systems Administrator involved a combination of technical expertise, collaboration with others, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

  • Systems Administrator Managed Hosting at SoftLayer, an IBM Company
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Systems Support Specialist at Imaginary Forces
    May 2012 - Jul 2017 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Systems and User Support

  • Senior Network Engineer at Poten & Partners
    May 2008 - Oct 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Network Infrastructure and Systems Support