Mike J.

🌟 IT Solutions Expert | Networking | Systems Administration | Cybersecurity | Cloud 🎓 Certified IT Professional | 15+ Years of Helping Businesses Secure & Scale Technology Hello, I'm Mike! 🙋🏻‍♂️ With over 15 years of IT expertise, I specialize in helping businesses secure, optimize, and scale their IT infrastructure. From networking and cybersecurity to cloud migrations and system administration, I design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT solutions that align with your business needs. While I am new to Upwork, my extensive industry experience ensures that I bring a wealth of knowledge and proven strategies to every project. I am committed to delivering exceptional results and building strong, trust-based relationships with my clients. Need a network overhaul, cloud migration, security hardening, or systems administration support? I provide customized, results-driven IT solutions tailored to your unique needs. Industry Certifications: 📜 Cisco CCNP, CCNA 📜 CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+ 📜 Extreme Certified Professional 📜 Microsoft Certifications 📜 Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops 📜 Meraki Solutions 📜 SonicWall Network Security Administrator 📜 Linux Foundations Key Skills & Expertise: 🛠 IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration ✅ Server Administration: Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, File Share, Exchange, Group Policy, Remote Desktop ✅ Storage Solutions: Nimble, Dell ✅ Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux ✅ Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware ✅ Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS ✅ Microsoft 365 Administration: Office Apps, Teams, Copilot, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Defender ✅ Microsoft Licensing: 365, SPLA, Non-Profit, Education ✅ Email Migrations 🌐 Networking & Security ✅ Networking: Cisco, Extreme Networks, Aruba, HP, Dell ✅ Wireless: Meraki, Extreme Networks, Cisco, Ubiquiti ✅ Firewalls & Security: SonicWALL, FortiGate, WatchGuard ✅ VPNs & Access Control: SSL/Site-to-Site/IPSec, Encryption, MFA/2FA, Zero Trust (Zscaler) ✅ Cybersecurity Solutions: SentinelOne, Huntress, Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender, Sophos, OpenDNS ✅ Email Security: Barracuda, Proofpoint, Microsoft 365, SonicWALL ✅ Vulnerability Assessment: Internal & External ✅ Physical Perimeter Security 📊 IT Monitoring, Backup & Recovery ✅ Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, LibreNMS ✅ Backup & Disaster Recovery: Veeam, StorageCraft, Acronis, Carbonite ✅ Business Continuity & High Availability: Incident Response, Redundancy Planning 📞 Unified Communications & VoIP ✅ VoIP Solutions: Mitel, RingCentral, Zoom, Dialpad, Microsoft Teams, GoTo Connect, Sangoma, Yealink ⚙️ IT Management & Automation ✅ Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM): N-Able, Kaseya, ConnectWise ✅ Mobile & Endpoint Management: Intune, Meraki Systems Manager ✅ Asset Lifecycle & Patch Management ✅ Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Batch Scripting 📜 Compliance & Governance ✅ Industry Regulations & Compliance: SOC, NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA ✅ Managed Services & Security Provider Expertise 🎯 Project Management & Training ✅ Project Management & Engineering ✅ User & Security Awareness Training: Phishing/Vishing Simulations, Password Management, Malware/Ransomware awareness, KnowBe4 Sector Experience: ☑️ Business & Professional Services: Law Firms, Accounting, B2B, Advertising & Marketing ☑️ Finance & Real Estate: Banking, Investment Services, Mortgage, Insurance ☑️ Public Sector & Education: Government, Law Enforcement, Social Services, Public Schools ☑️ Healthcare & Non-Profit: Healthcare, Non-Profit, Emergency Services ☑️ Retail & Hospitality: Retail, Hotels & Resorts, Fine Arts ☑️ Technology & Manufacturing: IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Manufacturing, Automotive ☑️ Trade & Logistics: Plumbing, Construction, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Freight, Warehousing Let’s connect and take your IT infrastructure to the next level—securely, efficiently, and strategically!