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Education
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Certification
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Sabir Awan

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented System Administrator with over 7 years of expertise in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting IT infrastructure. Proven ability to lead IT projects, deliver comprehensive end-user support, and optimize system performance in dynamic environments. Skilled in implementing solutions that drive operational efficiency and align with business objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

BUHLER CONSULTING SERL
02.2023 - Current
  • Successfully installed and configured various Windows Servers versions, including 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
  • Demonstrated effective business and technical leadership across multiple projects and interdepartmental initiatives. Worked in multisite environments.
  • Ensured prompt and precise communication, issue resolution, and escalation when necessary.
  • Proficiently deployed Windows Servers and established Active Directory configurations.
  • Managed Active Directory Domain Services, including Domain Controllers, DHCP, and RODC, within a Windows environment.
  • Skillfully created and administered domains, sites, OUs, users, groups, and permissions.
  • Deployed, installed, configured and worked with various technologies, Microsoft Azure, AD.
  • Optimized backup performance through settings configuration and storage optimizations.
  • Monitored backup jobs, troubleshooted issues, and generated reports.
  • Conducted regular backup testing, data integrity checks, and validation of recovery objectives.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in restoring lost or accidentally deleted files by leveraging backup solutions.
  • Effective scheduling to guarantee the prompt and effective rollout of vital updates and patches.
  • Administered Microsoft 365 core services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive), supporting ~500–1000 users and maintaining uptime, performance, and license compliance.
  • Implemented security features such as MFA, Conditional Access, and DLP policies via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Purview, enhancing identity protection and data governance.
  • Managed user lifecycle tasks including account creation, license assignment, mailbox management, and group policy changes via Microsoft 365 Admin Center and PowerShell.
  • Supported hybrid identity setup using Azure AD Connect, resolving synchronization issues between on-prem Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Utilized M365 audit logs and service health dashboards to monitor platform health, analyze trends, and assist in compliance reporting and troubleshooting.
  • Provided Tier 2 support for Microsoft 365-related incidents, including mail flow troubleshooting, Teams policy issues, and SharePoint permission escalations.
  • Created and maintained PowerShell scripts to automate recurring tasks such as bulk user updates, license reporting, and mailbox configurations.
  • Collaborated with IT and security teams to roll out new features, apply compliance configurations, and support platform adoption across departments.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

KAMARO
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Installed, configured, windows servers 2008, 2012, VMware & Citrix servers.
  • Provided technical assistance for analysis, testing and integration of all software product development.
  • Resolved issues relating to systems and application by troubleshot and provided proper resolutions.
  • Performed cross platform audits of Active Directory objects and user permissions.
  • Configured, deployed & Managed Polices through Group Policy Objects in AD hardware, software diagnostics, maintained servers, firmware application versions.
  • Ensured accuracy, communication, resolution, escalation capacity management.
  • Strong communications with release management and change management teams for coordinating the packages upgraded.
  • Performed system monitoring, verifying the availability of server resources, systems and key processes.
  • Created and maintained system documentations for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.
  • Policy Objects to create a secure Windows Infrastructure.
  • Provided third level help desk support for problems relating to Active Directory.
  • Actively participated in regular project meetings and implemented new projects & Coached team members.
  • Developed organizational units in Active Directory and managed user security with group policies.
  • Maintained user, group, and computer accounts at enterprise level.

SYSTEM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

JUPITER ALLIANCE
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Installed windows servers 2003,2008, 2012, Configured 200 Windows XP and Windows 7.
  • Installed domain controllers, additional domain controllers, Created root domains.
  • Created OUs, objects, administered user accounts, created users from templates.
  • Created users, security groups in AD, Joined computers to the domain.
  • Created, Managed GPOs, security filters, Managed Administrative templates.
  • Installed, configured, troubleshot DHCP, DNS roles, forward lookup zones.
  • Troubleshot, resolved the cause of hardware, software malfunctions of desktops.
  • Imaged and Migrated Windows desktop using Norton Ghost imaging technology.
  • Identified and resolved PC related hardware and software issues.
  • Provisioned, configured hardware, Tested, supported various hardware issues.

Education

Infrastructure Analyst Diploma -

NetSoft College of Technology
Mississauga, ON

MBA Degree -

North Park University

Accounting Diploma -

CDI College

Skills

  • Cloud Architecture
  • Azure Solutions
  • AWS Management
  • Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Strategy
  • DevOps Practices
  • Systems Integration
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Disaster Recovery
  • IT Governance
  • Network Security
  • Virtualization
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Hybrid Cloud Solutions
  • OS Migration
  • Cost Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Standards
  • Data Analytics
  • ITIL Framework
  • Cloud Migration
  • Storage Solutions
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Mobile Device Management
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • SAP
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Excel
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Intune
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • IBM Domino
  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • SaaS
  • Vendor Mgmt
  • Stakeholder/Scope/Risk/Quality Management
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Devops
  • AI and ML
  • Networking
  • VMWare
  • Citrix
  • Unix
  • Linux

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure system administrator
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure virtual desktop specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure SQL Solutions
  • Microsoft Certified: Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7 Administrator

Skills Highlights

  • Cloud Architecture
  • Azure Solutions
  • AWS Management
  • Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Strategy
  • DevOps Practices
  • Systems Integration
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Disaster Recovery
  • IT Governance
  • Network Security
  • Virtualization
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Hybrid Cloud Solutions
  • OS Migration
  • Cost Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Standards
  • Data Analytics
  • ITIL Framework
  • Cloud Migration
  • Storage Solutions
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Mobile Device Management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

BUHLER CONSULTING SERL
02.2023 - Current

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

KAMARO
01.2019 - 10.2022

SYSTEM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

JUPITER ALLIANCE
07.2016 - 10.2018

MBA Degree -

North Park University

Accounting Diploma -

CDI College

Infrastructure Analyst Diploma -

NetSoft College of Technology

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