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Location:
Zelienople, PA
Posted:
June 20, 2025

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Keith Eichler

Motivated, responsible, and hard-working Systems Administrator with 20+ years of training and experience in hardware installation, systems design and troubleshooting. A dedicated team player willing to put forth the necessary time and effort required to complete projects within deadlines. Comfortable with working remotely, has flexible hours, and is willing to possibly relocate.

Work Experience:

05/2005-08/2023 Director of MIS/IT

Sr. IT Systems Administrator 08/2023-11/2024

Knichel Logistics Inc.

Successfully managed a hybrid network environment for over 50 employees, ensuring optimal connectivity and support for both onsite and remote agents.

Administered and optimized computer networks and computing environments, including hardware and software solutions, facilitating seamless communication across multiple offices and remote users (Slack, Zoom, TeamViewer). Performed data backups and disaster recovery operations.

Diagnosed and resolved complex hardware and software issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing system reliability through proactive troubleshooting.

Configured, monitored, and maintained email applications and virus protection software. Continuously upgraded and adapted procedures by keeping up to date on current data updates.

Operated master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access, use, documenting (Visio).

Monitored network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.

Developed and executed comprehensive network security protocols, achieving an 80% reduction in cyber threats through advanced solutions such as MXDR, SOC+SIEM, and SentinelOne.

Conferred with network users and customers about how to solve existing system issues or compliance and training.

Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software & SaaS Platforms.

Performed routine network startup and shutdown procedures and maintain control records.

Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.

Led the successful migration to Azure, VDI, and Microsoft 365 environments, optimizing operational efficiency and reducing costs.

Recommended changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements for compliance (POA&M, NIST, CMMC

Education:

Graduating – 07/2025

Data Scientist / Data Visualization

Unique System Skills LLC

Graduated – 01/2000

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree Information Technology

Pittsburgh Technical College

Graduated – 05/1991

Computer Application Specialist Program

Data Consultants, Incorporated

Skills:

Networking

Troubleshooting & Problem solving & Documentation

Organization

Teamwork

Technical Support (PC, MacOS)

User account management

Backup and recovery planning

System security policies and procedures, on Prem & SaaS

System performance monitoring and optimization

Compliance with industry regulations

Project management, TMS, EDI

Database Administration

Operating System Administration

Monitoring and Performance Tuning Load Balancers (Fatpipe), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), Switches (Juniper, Adtran, Cisco, Dell)

Adaptability and Flexibility

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Expert in 3PL TMS Platforms, McLeod, QuantumEdge, etc.

Courses & Certifications:

04/2025

Python

Data Science with Python

03/2025

Tableau

Tableau Data Visualization

02/2025

Configuration Automation with Puppet

CentOS 8 Linux - Puppet

01/2025

Enterprise Linux 8 Certified Engineer

Red Hat Linux - Ansible

01/2025

Enterprise Linux 8 System Administration

Red Hat Linux

01/2025

Introduction to OpenShift Containerization

OpenShift

01/2025

Big Data Analysis and Machine Learning with R

R (Programing language)

12/2024

Python Intermediate

Python

12/2024

CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

Linux

12/2024

AWS SysOps Administrator (SOA-C02)

AWS

12/2024

AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

AWS

12/2024

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Microsoft Azure

Prior Related Work Experience:

05/2003-06/2003

Lead Deployment Engineer

Global Technologies Inc.

Contract Job - Responsible for guiding Deployment Engineers during the replacement and installation of hardware and software for PNC Bank branches.

10/2002-11/2002

Contract Specialist

The Parx Group

Contract Job to relocate workstations to the new offices and test connectivity to the new servers for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK Pharmaceuticals).

10/1999-04/2002

Network Administrator

MHF Incorporated

Performed as Network Administrator, Communications, Internet Application Developer, Help Desk Support, and performed a multitude of tasks ranging from basic systems management to inter-company internet-base connectivity. Server mgt: Novell Netware, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, MS SQL 7

Accomplishments:

01/2000 Richard Caliguiri Renaissance Award

Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and perseverance,

Pittsburgh Technical College

Eagle Scout Award

Boy Scouts of America

National Eagle Scout Association



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