QASIR ZAFAR

Dulles, VA ***** / 703-***-**** / adcg2k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

I am an accomplished IT specialist with over 15 years of experience in supporting systems, users, and data-center operations across multiple platforms. I’m proficient in performing migrations of on-premise systems and services to the cloud, including migration of acquired companies and their respective IT infrastructure while limiting user downtime. I have significant experience remediating vulnerabilities throughout the technology environment

(cloud/On-Prem) and proven ability to create, test and deliver solutions tied to business growth and organizational development. My accumulated knowledge has helped me become a skilled problem identifier, troubleshooter, and trainer, comfortable with managing employees, users, systems and projects.

SKILLS/

TECHNOLOGY

• AWS • Azure

• Powershell scripting • SCCM

• Mimecast • O365

• Zscaler • Alien Vault

• Absolute(computrace) • Windows Servers all formats

• Nessus • MS Office Suite

• Cyber Security • Active Directory

• Windows operating systems • VMWare/vSphere

• Evidian Wiseguard (SSO) • Novell 6.5

• Intune • RightFax Administrator

• Axios Assyst • ArcServ Backup

• NetApp Netbackup • Mcafee endpoint encryption

• Sentinel One

EXPERIENCE April 2017 - March 2020

Systems Administrator /Infrastructure Engineer

Cognosante Falls Church, VA

• Assisted the Director of Network and Systems Engineering with day-to-day operations

• Migrated SaaS applications from ADFS to AzureAD for Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Implemented/administered Mimecast, security and archiving solution for all in/out bound mail

• Implemented/administered AT&T Cyerbersecurity (Alien Vault) for threat detection and response

• Administered Absolute (Computrace) for the security of all corporate devices

• Coordinated and supported integration planning, tracking and process of newly acquired companies.

• Implementation and migration for company (Cognosante) networks, on-prem and cloud infrastructure, AWS and Azure

• Implementation and migration for Jlodge (acquisition) infrastructure and cloud presences Goggle Cloud to O365

• Implementation and migration BTS (Black Turtle Services - acquisition) migration of infrastructure and O365 across tenant

• Administered O365 and Azure in all aspects, and created Powershell script to automate reports

April 2016 - April 2017

Sr. Systems Administrator

Business Information Technology Solutions (BITS – Now Cognosante) Falls Church, VA

• Responsible for setting up AWS presence and EC2 instances for various projects

• Responsible for configuring Azure virtual machine and network

• Developed active directory forest and domain on-premises and Azure Active Directory

(AD)

• Created and maintained Group Policies based on policies and guidelines provided

• Developed a corporate image to deploy to all workstations set security baselines for image

• Assisted in configuring Cisco switches and firewalls

• Effectively communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of all system and infrastructure needs August 2009 – January 2015

Sr. Site Service Manager / Systems Administrator

PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL Centreville, VA

• Managed personnel and systems to ensure optimum support for business

• Lead all technical operations for the Centreville and Bethesda locations

• Provided technical expertise to I/S projects and initiatives and participated in technical operations projects, including ADS user and workstation migration, Exchange 2003 migration, Windows 7 Deployment of System Network Security and Novell remote upgrade package deployment

• Provided 3rd level local support to all end-users

• Worked with business groups and technical teams locally and at corporate headquarters to determine technical solutions required for software distribution to the user base

• Maintained a reliable quality systems environment for assigned PAREXEL locations, including capacity and performance management, systems troubleshooting and data communications

• Responsible for system-wide operations and maintenance of the server room, as well as emergency procedures relating to server room breaches of security and environment and Disaster Recovery

• Performed new user training to integrate new employees into PAREXEL September 2004 - July 2009

IT System Specialist

• Diagnosed and resolved complex end-user hardware/software problems including modems and remote access software

• Provided Level 1 and 2 support to users locally, remote offices, as well as telecommuting users

• Involved in deploying Windows XP to 350 end-users and provided training on different functions of the OS

• Performed duties of License Administrator, responsible for maintaining records regarding licenses, warranties, and service agreements for the organization's hardware and software

• Ensured that the Lotus Notes database was up-to-date, accurate, and audit-ready

• Performed PC/printer support as required

• Performed system/hardware upgrades and moves

• Developed desktop/laptop software images and standards EDUCATION Bachelors of Science - Information Systems

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