Systems Engineer It Manager

JOHN D. SCHNELLER

Pequannock, NJ 973-***-**** **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/john-schneller-504167161/

SUMMARY

Senior Systems Engineer and IT Manager with over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure, security, networking, cloud solutions, and enterprise systems. Proven expertise in server support, WAN technologies, cybersecurity, and IT helpdesk leadership. Skilled in delivering scalable cloud, networking, and security solutions with a strong record of ERP migrations and enterprise IT management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking: Cisco IOS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IPsec, SSL VPN, DMVPN

Security & Firewalls: Palo Alto, SonicWALL, Checkpoint, VPNs, Okta

Cloud & Virtualization: Azure, AWS, VMware 6.5/6.7, Hyper-V

Microsoft Stack: Windows Server 2016/2019, O365, Exchange Online, Teams, Intune

Enterprise Technologies: ERP, EDI, Ecommerce AI integrations

Other Tools: Wireshark, ServiceNow, Backup Exec,

CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco: CCNP, CCNA (Routing & Switching, Security, Voice)

AWS: Solutions Architect.

Microsoft: Azure Certified Cloud Expert

Palo Alto: PCNSE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Systems Engineer / IT Manager Trish McEvoy Cosmetics Carlstadt, NJ 2022 – 2025

Designed and managed IT infrastructure at the corporate headquarters.

Led migration to a new ERP system in Azure cloud.

Implemented site-to-site VPN solutions using SonicWALL appliances.

Migrated all Windows servers to 2019.

Deployed AI integrations on Ecommerce site; implemented Copilot and Okta.

Configured secure EDI exchange with partners (Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy’s).

Senior Systems Engineer / IT Manager Metromedia Company New York, NY 1999 – 2022

Designed and managed Corporate Data Center operations.

Administered Microsoft Active Directory, O365, Exchange Online, Azure AD, VMware, Hyper-V.

Oversaw Cisco networking, telephony, and enterprise security solutions.

Directed nationwide LAN/WAN projects and IT security planning.

Coordinated IT operations, training, and system modernization.

Active Duty United States Coast Guard 1989 – 1994

Served in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Key West.

United Nations law enforcement training team.

Heavy Weather Captain and U.S.C.G. rescue operations.

EDUCATION

A.S. Information Technology – Excelsior College, Albany, NY

Network Administration Program – Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Contact this candidate