Resume

Brett Ferringer

brettferringer@gmail.com
(814)538-0306

linkedin.com/in/brettferringer
https://brettferringer.com

Summary

Successful background maintaining core IT infrastructure for multiple companies with varying needs. Experienced Linux and Windows System Administrator with skills learned on the job and off the job.

Experience

Senior Systems Administrator

Enterprise Financial Services Group, Inc.

Aug 2022 - Present (1 year)

  • Manages all on-prem and cloud IT infrastructure of the company’s subsidiaries and external clients.

  • Creates and modifies virtual VMWare servers through vSphere including Linux, Windows Server, and FreeBSD servers.

  • Installs and maintains all Linux, Windows, and FreeBSD servers.

  • Manages NetScaler, Citrix DAAS, Citrix Workspace, and Citrix Cloud environment.

  • Responsible for maintaining SAN (HPE Nimble) and NAS (TrueNAS) servers.

  • Lead Veeam engineer who designs and implements enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and ransomware solutions for the company and its clients.

  • Manages all Windows active directory integrated forests, domains, DNS, DHCP scopes, OU's, Group Policies, e-mail accounts, access rights, and permissions for the company’s subsidiaries and its external clients.

  • Troubleshoots Azure related issues and engages vendors for issue resolution if needed.

  • Designs, builds, and maintains cloud architecture in Azure.

  • Responsible for securing and managing local and remote networks in Meraki and pfSense.

  • Administers a variety of systems: Microsoft 365 hybrid environment, Mimecast spam filtering, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Exchange.

     

    Business Systems Analyst 2

    F.N.B. Corporation

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 6 months)

  • Managed banking applications on Linux and Windows servers.

  • Identified needed business improvements and determines appropriate systems required to implement solutions.

  • Installed application updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.

  • Investigated system issues and implements resolutions to reduce downtime.

  • Provisioned new software for use, following established security policies.

  • Served as subject matter expert on 7 critical banking systems.

  • Supported day-to-day operations, monitoring and resolving client/server and application issues.

     

    Business Analysis Consultant

    PNC

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 6 months)

  • Designed and implemented dynamic content and web-server applications in SharePoint using best practices.

  • Automated tasks by utilizing SQL, Python, PowerShell, and batch scripts.

  • Solved design problems and implemented attractive design using creative methods.

  • Collaborated with technical and non-technical staff and contractors at various levels to complete projects.

  • Worked independently to design, develop and test code.

 

Education

Western Governors University

Masters, Information Technology Management

Jan 2023 - May 2023

 

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, AACSB International Accredited, Business Management, Human Resources

2011 - 2014

 

Licenses & Certifications

 

CompTIA Server+ Certification - CompTIA

2NFC5K7FXGB119GD

 

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft

H678-1762

 

Skills

     Systems Engineering • Microsoft Azure • Server Administration • Hypervisor • File Servers • Linux Server