System Administrator CV Example
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Skills
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft
2023-06-01
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
RHCSA
2022-06-01
Languages
English (Native)
NC
Natalie Cooper
Senior System Administrator
10 years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure, Windows and Linux environments, and corporate networks.
Experience
Senior System Administrator
Anchor Grid Services, Full-time
2016-07-01 – Present
Chicago, IL, US
Hybrid infrastructure, identity, and endpoints — Entra ID migration, Ansible patch automation, and privileged-access control.
- Managed hybrid infrastructure, identity, and endpoint operations
- Led migration from legacy on-prem AD to hybrid Entra ID with conditional access policies and reduced login friction.
- Automated patch management windows via Ansible and WSUS orchestration, raising compliance from 71% to 97%.
- Implemented tiered privileged access and jump-host controls to reduce lateral movement risk.
System Administrator
Meridian OfficeTech, Full-time
2013-06-01 – 2016-06-01
Berlin, Germany
Server reliability and enterprise tooling — Zabbix monitoring, backup/restore drills, and Intune imaging.
- Maintained server reliability and enterprise tooling
- Consolidated Linux and Windows monitoring into Zabbix templates with service-level alert routing.
- Built backup verification jobs and quarterly restore drills for critical file and database systems.
- Standardized workstation imaging with Intune autopilot profiles for faster employee onboarding.
Junior System Administrator
Bridgepoint IT Services, Full-time
2010-05-01 – 2013-05-01
Toronto, ON, CA
Operational support and hardening — DNS/DHCP/GPO troubleshooting, PowerShell automation, and asset documentation.
- Provided operational support and infrastructure hardening
- Resolved tier-two incidents involving DNS, DHCP, and group policy conflicts across distributed offices.
- Authored PowerShell scripts to automate user lifecycle tasks and mailbox provisioning.
- Documented network topology changes and asset inventory updates for audit readiness.
Education
Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
Michigan State University
2012-09-01 – 2016-06-01
Bachelor's-level training in information systems at Michigan State University. Completed coursework in Windows Server, Linux Administration, Active Directory, capstone projects, and collaborative assignments that prepared for professional roles.
CV writing guide
- Demonstrate operational consistency with automation and documented procedures.
- Show identity, patching, and backup controls with measurable compliance improvements.
- Include examples of troubleshooting complex cross-system issues.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- CompTIA Server+