Kenny Housch

Experienced System Administrator and IT Professional with a strong background in system administration, network and security, virtualization, cloud computing, server management, and technical support.

System Administrator

Ever Ag | Brentwood, TN

2002-2024

• Configured and managed on-premises servers leveraging virtualization technologies, successfully executing server migrations to both new and existing environments
• Administered new client-server environments in AWS, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability
• Successfully migrated and managed multiple on-premises server environments to AWS, optimizing performance and ensuring seamless transitions
• Oversaw both on-premises and cloud-based backup solutions and developed strategies for disaster recovery
• Administered and maintained AD, Exchange, Office 365, IIS, SQL, DHCP, DNS, and RDS Farms ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security
• Managed firewalls for optimal security which included routine configuration, VPN configuration, port filtering and rules, real-time monitoring, patch updates, and troubleshooting to defend against threats and vulnerabilities
• Led ransomware incidents by directing incident response efforts, mitigating risks, and successfully restoring and recovering compromised data to ensure business continuity
• Delivered daily remote advanced support to clients, troubleshooting and resolving system and network issues, while managing escalated tickets to ensure timely resolution and high user satisfaction
• Implemented API installs and troubleshot issues in IIS and SQL, collaborating with developers to resolve challenges

Motlow State Community College

Associate of Science

1998-2001