System Administrator Iii
Resume:
Bryce Richert
System Administrator III
Newcastle, WA
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System Administrator III
Business & Technology Engagement Technology Solutions Development Systems Design & Administration
Technology Leadership Bandwidth
Accomplished Director of IT and Business Operations with a proven track record in driving technology innovation, achieving ROI, and aligning IT strategies with business goals. Strong expertise in designing actionable roadmaps, enhancing systems administration, ensuring security and scalability, and managing financial resources, leading cross-functional collaboration and fostering stakeholder relationships to deliver successful infrastructure projects within budget and on time. Effective communicator and inclusive leader focused on achieving quality results, driving organizational performance, and implementing efficient systems and processes. Extensive experience in IT operations, security architecture, and compliance and offer the proven ability to resolve complex security issues and maintain data integrity, build high-performing teams, and drive business growth through technology leadership.
Strategic Planning/Execution IT Strategy and Infrastructure Systems Administration Business Planning & Analytics IT Management & Delivery Technology Utilization Optimization System Design & Implementation Roadmap Development & Optimization Risk Mitigation Relationship Building & Management People Leadership & Mobilization Lifecycle IT Operations Management Network Design Infrastructure Technologies Migrations Vendor Management Hardware & Software Implementations Network Storage Systems Performance Reports and Dashboards Team Leadership & Training Data Integrity & Security Budget Administration Hyper-V
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
•Infrastructure Planning and Deployment: Orchestrated the construction and implementation of the hospital infrastructure, including networks, applications, and security posture. Implemented single sign-on for streamlined access, reducing IT support needs and enhancing user experience.
•Virtualization and Server Consolidation: Consolidated 80% of hardware servers into virtualized Hyper-V environment, utilizing software-based networking and shared memory allocations across all seven OSI layers. This streamlined operations, improved resource utilization, and enhanced scalability for databases and user-accessible applications.
•Security Team Leadership: Leveraged best-of-breed systems, such as Splunk for log analysis and indexing, and Rapid7 Nexpose for scanning and remediation reports. Led the security team in proactive threat detection, remediation, and enforcement to maintain a robust security posture.
•Security Enhancement: Achieved a significant reduction in district-wide phishing click rate from 13% to 2% through proactive measures. Implemented regular phishing simulations and remedial training to educate and guide troublesome users, leading to improved security posture. Included USB phishing to address potential vulnerabilities comprehensively.
•Cyber Insurance Compliance: Spearheaded the implementation of multi-factor authentication for all users, both internal and external, to meet new cyber insurance security requirements. Enabled the district to maintain cyber insurance coverage, a significant accomplishment given the challenges in obtaining such coverage.
•Security Camera Deployment: Planned, deployed, and maintained 100 security camera systems throughout the district to enhance situational awareness in security and operational environments. Increased overall security measures and facilitated proactive monitoring and response to potential threats.
•Relocation Management: Directed and personally oversaw the successful relocation of the old hospital in 2015, establishing Snoqualmie Hospital at a new location five miles away. Managed all aspects, including imaging and installation of 400 endpoints, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime during the transition. Successfully completed the migration within eight hours, with only four hours of main applications downtime, ensuring seamless operations during the transition.
•VOIP Implementation: Led the planning, deployment, and management of 300 end-user VOIP systems while overseeing telco PRI's and SIP's. Replaced analog and digital-based systems with network-based VOIP, enabling unified messaging, simplified call trees, and increased flexibility in phone usage.
•SharePoint Online Migration: Successfully executed the migration of teams and SharePoint to the online platform and facilitated collaboration and knowledge sharing while ensuring data security and accessibility.
•Efficiency and Productivity Improvement: Implemented technology solutions that significantly reduced IT support needs, such as self-service password reset systems, resulting in improved efficiency and diminished workload for the IT team.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
Network Security & Virtualization Consultant
Self 2023-Current
•Conduct thorough assessments of clients' existing IT infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
•Design and implement secure and scalable network architectures to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
•Provide strategic guidance on technology investments, helping clients make informed decisions about hardware & software spend.
•Implement proactive security measures, including firewalls, encryption, and regular security audits, to protect client data.
System Administrator III
Public Hospital District #4, Snoqualmie, WA 2013-2022
Led the planning, design, and development of communications and IP network infrastructure, ensuring seamless transition from design to runtime server groups. Implemented strict security compliance measures to protect the integrity and accessibility of stored, processed, and transferred information.
•Maintained VPN tunnels and Access Control Lists in collaboration with vendors and Business Analysts (BAs).
•Streamlined operations and achieved cost savings by migrating manual scripts to automation tools such as X-keys and PowerShell.
•Orchestrated the migration of Exchange 2016 to 2019 online by utilizing Office 365, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption.
•Enabled business continuity by swiftly managing remote work policies and hardware installations during COVID-19 pandemic.
•Oversaw fiber deployment to external clinics by collaborating with stakeholders and reporting progress to executive leadership.
•Ensured smooth operations and optimal performance by leading teams in addressing network infrastructure, Active Directory, and migration needs.
•Enhanced connectivity and efficiency by implementing wireless network solutions, including Aerohive and Extreme platforms.
•Successfully managed firewalls, including full migration from SonicWall to Sophos.
•Collaborated with Business Analysts and vendors to maintain VPN tunnels, ACLs, and ensure seamless integration of systems.
•Diminished remedial security user training by spearheading the implementation of targeted training programs and collaborating with Human Resources team.
System Administrator II
Public Hospital District #4, Snoqualmie, WA 2008-2012
Oversaw all aspects of server management, application integration, and support, ensuring high availability and smooth operations. Led installation and uninstallation of servers, core wireline, plant cabling, and uninterrupted power supply to maintain reliable infrastructure.
•Provided tier 3 support and troubleshooting for various applications, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience.
•Managed Active Directory, ensuring smooth collaboration and access control for users.
•Played a key role in budgeting for IT equipment and managing vendor contracts.
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Key Strengths: Active Directory Exchange SharePoint Wireless Protocols Extreme Platforms PACS Imaging Telemetry Perimeter Security Active Directory SharePoint Microsoft Office Suite
Tools: Firewalls (Sonicwall, Sophos, WatchGuard) Print Servers PowerShell PRTG Diagnostics Rapid7 Nexpose & Metasploit Splunk
Networking: HP-E Switching Gen8-Gen10 380’s 40gig/10gig Networks WAN LAN Vendor VPN’s MS Clustering S2D with intensive hardware verification Hyper-V, Hyper V
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