Robert A. Babel

Killen, AL | [email protected] | 513.502.0759

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 up-time.
  • 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: 3.68)
  • 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)