GarminSenior Windows System Administrator
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2022Salem, Oregon, United States• Implement new technologies and verify efficacy.
• Knowledge of Windows server operating system security and hardening. • Ability to author and implement advanced scripting to automate technical tasks.
• Identify, select, negotiate with, and evaluate new vendors. • Familiar with enterprise password storage/retrieval systems.
• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systems.
• Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations.
• Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server-based technologies.
• Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changes.
• Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated.
• Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems.
• Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded.
• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of standards and procedures.
• Communicates in written and verbal form effectively in a large team or departmental setting.
• Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed.
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators.
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems.
• Performs and plans minor version upgrades.
• Uses tools and scripting to efficiently manage technology.
• Identifies interdependencies in system and application components.