Associate Systems Administrator Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the associate systems administrator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advance troubleshooting support and problem resolution of the entire Virtualization Infrastructure with various OS platforms such as Microsoft 2003, 2008 & 2012).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Solid fundamental knowledge of scripting/code development principles
• Basic proficiency with common Windows System administration tools
• Self-starter who is excited about technology, problem solving, and understands how to bring about efficient solutions
• Experience in problem analysis in the use of analytical tools
• Extensive analytical, data, and student systems experience
• Demonstrated experience administering Department of Education and California State financial aid programs
• Thorough understanding of PeopleSoft student systems or related vendor software
• Strong collaborative and team oriented interpersonal communication skills

Please consider me for the associate systems administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for tier III IT support for core services such as: File Share, Network Connectivity, VPN, Print Services, web services, eVault, Microsoft Exchange Services, etc.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of enterprise endpoint security applications
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux server platforms
• Experience identifying and analyzing common vulnerabilities and attack patterns
• Experience in various editions of ESX/VSphere and UCS platform administration, Windows Server operating systems including Administration and Clustering
• Experience with scripting such as Ant, Shell and Bash would be beneficial
• Previous experience working in a Research, Higher Education, or Healthcare environment
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of databases
• Experience with data quality, collection and reporting

I am excited to be applying for the position of associate systems administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the day to day support and maintenance for Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS and Linux/Unix environment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Sec+) and a Computing Environment certification
• Experience in Microsoft Active Directory preferred
• Experience with network and/or security infrastructure preferred
• Collect/analyze performance data and conduct trend analyses
• Resolve outages/issues
• It is preferred applicant has a working knowledge of Windows system administration and server backups
• Assist with installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of our Exchange Hybrid environment and Active Directory related infrastructure
• Interact with the various internal teams and end users to resolve reported issues via the ticketing system

Please consider me for the associate systems administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise on M365 tasks and support needs: M365 Administration Skills, Exchange 2010/2016 Hybrid mode Skills, Skype for Business 2015 Skills, PowerShell scripting knowledge.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Linux command line and scripting languages including but not limited to PowerShell, BASH, or Python
• Relevant Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware certifications
• SPIRIT data training upon hire
• Experience administering MS Active Directory, group policy, and account management
• Knowledge of VMware or other virtualization software
• Willingness to work as a contributing member of the team including other systems personnel, the operations staff, and campus tech leaders outside of ITS
• Experience programming and scripting complex or repeatable tasks
• Knowledge of firewalls, proxies, and network-based intrusion detection/prevention systems

Please consider me for the associate systems administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for tier 3 support to complex Microsoft Exchange and Skype operational systems and remediation of escalated problem reports.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated scripting skills using PowerShell and/or Visual Basic
• Proficiency with SCCM (reporting, installing software patches and creating software packages)
• Support for system clients such as SCCM, IEM, SEP, FireEye, and McAfee Encryption
• Proficiency with IBM Endpoint Manager (IEM) and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
• Manage and perform desktop system patching and OSD using SCCM
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows ACLs
• Understanding of a wide variety of desktop applications
• Remediate software version vulnerabilities and keep on top of changes to the environment