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Iain Stubbs

East London

Summary

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Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

IT System Administrator

Mars Technologies
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Outsourced as an IT System Administrator at The University of Fort Hare
  • Maintenance and configuration of corporate infrastructure – Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, Exchange Server 2016
  • Administer user accounts and licensing in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Maintain security of and access to network folders and applications
  • Administration and monitoring of virtual server environment
  • Up to 3rd level support for servers and desktops
  • Outsourced as an IT System Administrator at The University of Fort Hare
  • Migrating Exchange 2016 on-premises to Office 365
  • Enforcing Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for all user accounts
  • Implementing folder redirection of user documents to Microsoft OneDrive
  • Reduced company downtime by proactively managing server backups and disaster recovery planning.
  • Achieved faster network connectivity by installing high-performance routers, switches, and access points.
  • Enhanced data security through the deployment of firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Established strict access controls based on role-based policies, enhancing organizational compliance standards.
  • Resolved critical incidents swiftly via remote assistance or on-site troubleshooting, ensuring minimal business disruption.
  • Managed vendor relationships effectively for timely procurement of IT equipment while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Optimized software performance through regular updates, patches, and maintenance tasks to ensure seamless user experience.
  • Improved overall network efficiency by implementing system upgrades, optimizing server settings, and troubleshooting issues.
  • Streamlined IT support processes with effective ticketing systems and prioritization methods for rapid issue resolution.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and provided strategic recommendations to senior leadership for potential adoption in support of business objectives.
  • Facilitated smooth software upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Enabled remote work capabilities, setting up secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) access for all employees.
  • Achieved substantial cost savings by negotiating favorable terms with software and hardware vendors.
  • Enhanced decision-making, providing management with detailed IT system performance reports.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.

IT Network Administrator

RG Brose Automotive Components
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Maintenance and configuration of corporate infrastructure – Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange
  • Administration and monitoring of virtual server environment
  • Maintain security and integrity of the IT infrastructure through Group Policies, Firewall and Network policies, Corporate Anti-virus and Security Updates (WSUS)
  • Administer user accounts in Active Directory and maintain security of and access to network folders and applications
  • Administration and monitoring of network (LAN/WAN, wired/wireless, VPN)
  • Administer Backups & Disaster Recovery (Veeam Backup & BackupAssist)
  • Setup and monitor EDI communications (Odex & Dinet)
  • Maintain ICT documentation including diagrams, configs and procedures
  • Development and documentation of emergency and failover concepts
  • Manage and report on ICT expenditure and uptime
  • Up to 3rd level support to network infrastructure, servers, desktops, telecoms
  • Diagnosing & resolving issues fast
  • Ensuring 100% disaster preparedness
  • Driving reliability, stability of IT
  • Reducing downtime
  • Lifting ROI
  • Improving security
  • Reducing threats
  • Modernising IT, enabling the business

IT System Administrator

The Kempston Group
07.2006 - 09.2015
  • Company Overview: The Kempston Group is a diversified transport enterprise operating nationwide with a fleet of 3,000 vehicles
  • For more, please see www.kempston.co.za
  • Design, implementation, maintenance of server and network infrastructure
  • Installing, administering Active Directory, DHCP, DNS etc
  • System admin: access control, upgrades, backups, data restoration etc
  • Installing, configuring domain controllers, file, print & application servers
  • Security: WSUS, group policy, virus protection, firewall administration
  • Installing, configuring routers, switches, wireless access points, printers, etc
  • Up to 3rd level support to network infrastructure, servers, desktops, telecoms
  • Research into new technology, consultation, negotiation with vendors
  • The Kempston Group is a diversified transport enterprise operating nationwide with a fleet of 3,000 vehicles
  • For more, please see www.kempston.co.za
  • Migrated legacy servers to a VMware ESXi virtualised environment with an iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) backend; increased network security & scalability by implementing a >20 site MPLS WAN, by consolidating Internet breakouts, and implementing an AD integrated web filter with standardised Internet access levels
  • Served as the ‘go-to’ person to resolve crisis situations arising from virus outbreaks, or for restoring connectivity and ensuring recovery from critical server failures
  • Improved productivity by providing secure remote access to corporate systems; reduced communication costs by implementing a 13+ site VoIP solution providing free inter-branch calls

IT Technician

The PC Shop
05.2006 - 07.2006
  • Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair to computers, printers and peripherals

IT Technician

Computronics
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Workshop and on-site, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair to computers, printers and peripherals

IT Technician

ACS
09.2004 - 08.2005
  • On-site support, maintenance and sales of computer hardware and software
  • Network installation, maintenance and repair
  • Maintenance and component level repair to all makes and models of printers, plotters and fax machines

IT Technician

LRS
09.2002 - 08.2004
  • Performed on-site troubleshooting and repair to computers, networking equipment, printers, fax machines, monitors etc
  • Throughout the Eastern Cape

Skills

  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • System security
  • Remote support
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Network administration
  • Information security
  • Software installation
  • Database administration
  • Backup solutions
  • Server management
  • Help desk management
  • IT asset management
  • Configuration management
  • Patch management
  • IT infrastructure
  • Disaster recovery
  • Incident management
  • Active directory
  • Operating systems
  • Hardware installation
  • Quick learner
  • User support
  • Network firewall management
  • Virtual machine operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Permissions and Access control
  • Self motivation
  • System updates
  • System upgrades
  • Virus protection
  • New technology integration
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Resource allocation
  • Firewall management
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

IT System Administrator

Mars Technologies
01.2021 - Current

IT Network Administrator

RG Brose Automotive Components
06.2016 - 11.2019

IT System Administrator

The Kempston Group
07.2006 - 09.2015

IT Technician

The PC Shop
05.2006 - 07.2006

IT Technician

Computronics
09.2005 - 04.2006

IT Technician

ACS
09.2004 - 08.2005

IT Technician

LRS
09.2002 - 08.2004
Iain Stubbs