Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Azure Specialist with extensive experience in cloud management, automation, and IT infrastructure. Skilled in Microsoft Azure, network administration, Linux/Windows servers. Proven ability to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable solutions that optimize business operations.
• Analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting issues using Wireshark • Managing network devices, including switches (Cisco, Dell), firewalls (SonicWALL), and access points (Ruckus) • Overseeing both on-premise servers in Hyper-V and cloud servers in Microsoft Azure • Administering Cloudflare services to enhance security and performance • Managing backup solutions and data replication with Veeam and Nakivo • Automating system processes and configurations using Ansible • Monitoring system health and performance with Nagios • Managing Microsoft Intune for device and app management • Administering Microsoft Office 365 and Exchange Server environments • Managing NetMotion VPN servers for secure remote access • Serving as the first point of contact for 24/7 support of trading systems and traders on a rotational basis • Administering PBX 3CX systems for effective communication management
• Administering Windows and Linux servers across on-premise and cloud environments • Developing automation scripts in Python, SQL, and PowerShell to streamline processes • Monitoring and maintaining Linux server landscapes using Nagios and Checkmk • Acting as the primary point of contact for user support and issue resolution • Providing comprehensive support for network infrastructure, hardware, mobile devices, and telecom systems • Diagnosing and coordinating hardware/software troubleshooting and repairs • Creating detailed documentation and conducting user training sessions as needed • Managing project/task platforms to ensure efficient project execution • Overseeing website and domain management to ensure optimal performance • Administering Grants Management Systems for seamless operation • Managing software licensing and conducting hardware/software inventory control • Administering password management systems to safeguard access • Overseeing VPN infrastructure to ensure secure remote connectivity • Implementing and enforcing information security policies and best practices • Managing access permissions to maintain secure and compliant environments
• Collaborated with the team to design, build, implement, and support a robust CI/CD framework • Managed deployments, updates, and configurations across controlled pre-production and production environments • Utilized Ansible for cloud provisioning and configuration management • Actively managed, optimized, and monitored AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, and RDS, with a focus on backups, patching, and scaling • Leveraged CloudFormation to create templates and provision resources such as VPC stacks, security group stacks, and network load balancer stacks
• Designing and implementing the entire IT infrastructure from scratch for a newly established factory • Deploying and managing a virtualized environment using VMware ESXi / vSphere, optimizing server utilization and scalability • Building and configuring secure network architecture (LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, firewall policies) • Installing and maintaining Windows Server and Linux systems supporting both office and production environments • Implementing high-availability and redundancy solutions to ensure uptime for production-critical systems • Setting up and managing backup and disaster recovery systems, reducing the risk of data loss • Configuring and managing network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) • Integrating IT systems with ERP applications to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency • Monitoring infrastructure performance and resolving issues proactively, minimizing downtime • Establishing IT security policies, access controls, and system hardening procedures • Creating and maintaining technical documentation for systems, networks, and processes