01/22/2025 updated

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Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

United Kingdom
Only remote
BSc Computer Science - University of Hull
United Kingdom
Only remote
BSc Computer Science - University of Hull

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Michael Warburton - CV v4.docx

Active DirectoryAmazon Web ServicesApache HTTP ServerMicrosoft AzureCentOSCloud ComputingDebian LinuxDisaster RecoveryMicrosoft Exchange ServerInternet Information Services (IIS)Infrastructure ManagementNetwork SecurityLinux ServersProject ManagementWindows ServersNGINXWindows PowerShellRed Hat Enterprise LinuxRemote Desktop ServicesVirtualizationVMware VSphereVulnerabilityAdministrative OperationsIT ArchitectureVcenterCloud MigrationSafety Principles
IT Infrastructure Management
Extensive experience in managing infrastructure for continuity of service within critical environments. Well-versed in supporting teams to deploy new services and manage migration/roll out projects within agreed SLAs.

Cloud Technologies
Proficient in cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and VMware vSphere. Experience in cloud migration projects and implementing cloud-based IT solutions.

Windows Server Administration
Expert knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022, Active Directory Design and Management, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019. Skilled in Windows RDS (Remote Desktop Services) and PowerShell scripting.

Linux Server Administration
Proficient in Linux Server Administration, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS, and Debian distributions. Experience with IIS, Apache, and Nginx web servers.

Virtualization Technologies
Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and Site Recovery Manager. Skilled in implementing and managing virtual environments for improved efficiency and disaster recovery.

Network Security
Implemented CIS security hardening to Windows server estate via Active Directory group policies. Experience in securing server builds and remediating security vulnerabilities.

Project Management
Solid and proven ability in IT architecture design, implementation, and project management roles for major clients. Skilled in managing full project lifecycles in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
 

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2016

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

IT Contractor

Kulthea Ltd
Technical specialist supporting a wide range of technologies such as VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft 365, PowerShell scripting. Experienced with various business sectors and global companies, supporting infrastructure in multiple data centres across the globe.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

PokerStars (Flutter International)
Assisted with Cloud Transformation project, delivered new cloud-based IT solutions, migrated from on-premise to cloud services, and provisioned new servers in Amazon AWS EC2.

Technical Lead

Prosource IT
Led multi-national FedEx/TNT Active Directory migration project, planned server migrations across multiple domains, and investigated application dependencies.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

PokerStars (Flutter International)
Supported Microsoft Exchange hybrid migration, automated daily check tasks, implemented CIS security hardening, upgraded vCenter server, and supported 1st and 2nd line support teams.

Technical Specialist

Burberry
SME for Exchange and Microsoft 365, supported VMware ESXi farm, and worked on secure server builds and security remediation through Active Directory Group Policies.

Senior Engineer

IBM Global Technology Services
Planned and migrated end-of-life Windows server platforms, built Windows Failover Clusters for high availability SQL Always On.

Senior Technician

Lloyds Banking Group
Delivered and supported new IIS internet/intranet solutions on VMware and Microsoft Azure, used PowerShell for automation, and performed end-to-end troubleshooting.

European Windows Engineering Team Leader

Acxiom Ltd
Led Windows Engineering team across Europe, supported Wintel infrastructure including 750 Windows servers and VMware ESXi farms, maintained SLAs and technical documentation.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Acxiom Ltd
Held Technical Lead position for outsourcing deal, performed server inventory, assisted with migrations, deployed disaster recovery solutions, and provided technical support.

Senior Support Analyst

William Hill
Migrated legacy server farms, coordinated development and test environment migrations, implemented server patch management and hardening policies, and set up remote access solutions.

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