Robert A. Babel
Experienced Systems Administrator with 9+ years of IT support and infrastructure experience, specializing in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization, and enterprise system troubleshooting. Seeking to contribute technical expertise to maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure supporting operational and production environments.
Technical Skills
- Windows Server and Active Directory Administration
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox
- Linux Server Installation and Administration
- Enterprise IT Support and Infrastructure Management
- Hardware Design, Build, and Life-cycle Management
- Windows Desktop Deployment and Management
- Network and Systems Troubleshooting
Professional Experience
Russell County Board of Education | Seale, Alabama
Systems Administration Consultant | Remote (2024–Present)
System Administrator / Network Administrator (2021–2024)
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for server, network, and infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal operational disruption for critical systems.
- Administer Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, user provisioning, and Group Policy management for enterprise environments.
- Manage virtualization platforms, including VMware vCenter and Proxmox, supporting multiple production and administrative systems.
- Maintain system availability through patch management, system upgrades, monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting.
- Diagnose and resolve network, authentication, and infrastructure issues affecting daily operations and service availability.
- Support reliable IT services for hundreds of users, maintaining stable connectivity and system performance.
Mando America | Opelika, Alabama
Technical System Support Specialist (2019–2021)
- Provided IT support in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring technology systems supporting production remained operational.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network issues affecting user workstations and operational systems.
- Maintained Windows desktop environments and enterprise applications used across the facility.
- Worked with infrastructure teams to support system stability, network reliability, and production uptime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting systems that supported manufacturing operations and plant personnel.
Russell County Board of Education | Seale, Alabama
Technical System Support Specialist (2017–2019)
- Delivered technical support for end users across multiple locations.
- Installed, configured, and maintained desktop systems, printers, and network equipment.
- Assisted with Active Directory account management, workstation deployment, and system imaging.
- Diagnosed and resolved workstation and connectivity issues to maintain daily operations.
Education
- B.S. Information Technology | Concentration in Cyber Security
University of North Alabama | Expected Graduation December 2027 (GPA: 3.77) - A.A.S. Information Technology
Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 4.0)
Certifications
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- CompTIA Security+ ce
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Network+ ce
- CompTIA A+ ce
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
- CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP)
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
- IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
- TestOut Server Pro 2016: Identity
- FCC Amateur Radio License (KD8SOY)
Accomplishments
- NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars – Team MVP (2018)
- President’s Award & Top Graduating Scholar, Chattahoochee Valley CC (2019)