Global IT Infrastructure Engineer & IT Helpdesk Lead (Jan, 2022
–Present) at CFI Global Management
• System Administration: Installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Network Management: Managing switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs. Ensuring network connectivity, VLAN configuration, and bandwidth monitoring.
• Security & Compliance: Implementing security policies, managing antivirus/EDR solutions, patching servers, and conducting vulnerability scans.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Managing backup routines (Veeam, Datto) and regularly testing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• Automation: Writing scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks and streamline deployments
• Team Leadership: Supervising Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians, creating shift schedules, and conducting performance reviews.
• Ticket Management: Monitoring the ticketing system (Jira Service Desk, ServiceNow, Freshservice) to ensure tickets are assigned, updated, and resolved within the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Escalation Point: Handling "VIP" support requests or complex technical issues that junior staff cannot resolve.
• Asset Management: Tracking hardware inventory (laptops, mobiles) and software licenses. Managing the onboarding (setup) and offboarding (recovery) of user equipment.
• Process Improvement: creating and maintaining the Knowledge Base (documentation) to help users help themselves and speed up ticket resolution.
• Vendor Communication: Acting as the liaison with internet service providers, hardware vendors (Dell, HP), and software support teams.