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Josh Jacobsen

Professional Services Network Engineer

About Me

Welcome to my digital space! I'm a passionate IT professional with over 4 years of experience in network infrastructure and enterprise solutions. I specialize in designing robust, scalable IT environments that drive business success.

My expertise spans across Windows and Linux server environments, virtualization technologies, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity implementations. I believe in the power of automation and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional IT services.

Technical Skills

🖥️ Systems Administration

Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), Active Directory, Group Policy

☁️ Cloud Platforms

AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Solutions

🌐 Networking

TCP/IP, VLANs, Firewalls, VPN, Load Balancing, DNS/DHCP

📦 Virtualization

VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes, Proxmox

🔒 Cybersecurity

Security Policies, Compliance, Incident Response, Penetration Testing

🔧 Automation

PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines

Professional Experience

Senior Systems Administrator - TechCorp Solutions

2020 - Present

Lead a team of 4 IT professionals managing enterprise infrastructure for 500+ users. Implemented cloud migration strategy reducing operational costs by 35%. Designed and deployed automated backup solutions achieving 99.9% uptime SLA.

Network Administrator - DataFlow Industries

2018 - 2020

Managed multi-site network infrastructure spanning 3 locations. Implemented SD-WAN solution improving network performance by 40%. Established comprehensive security protocols and compliance frameworks.

IT Support Specialist - StartUp Dynamics

2016 - 2018

Provided tier-2 technical support and maintained Windows/Linux server environments. Deployed monitoring solutions and automated routine maintenance tasks. Achieved 95% first-call resolution rate.

Certifications & Education

🏆 Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • CompTIA Security+ (2024)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • ITIL Foundation v4

🎓 Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
    State University (2016)
  • Associate Degree in Computer Networks
    Community College (2014)
Contact Information
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Email
hello@example.com
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Phone
(281) 123-4567
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LinkedIn
/in/josh-jacobsen
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Location
Texas, USA
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