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Ron Brown

Systems Administrator & Operations Lead
📍 Norfolk, NE 📞 (402) 750-5926 ✉️ ron@ronbrown3.com

Professional Summary

Systems Administrator with an AAS in System Administration, a BS in Software Development, and 2 years of enterprise IT experience. Hands-on background in managing hybrid cloud environments, Active Directory/Entra ID identity security, network infrastructure, and operational leadership.

Technical & Operational Skills

Cloud & Identity

Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft 365 MFA / SSO AWS

Systems & Virtualization

VMware ESXi Hyper-V Docker Linux Windows Server Veeam Backup

Networking & Security

TCP/IP DNS / DHCP VLANs Firewalls & VPNs ACLs Zabbix / LibreNMS VoIP LTE Infrastructure

Scripting & Operations

PowerShell Bash Python ITSM / Ticketing Team Leadership Workflow Optimization Supply Chain & Inventory

Work Experience

System Administrator
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe | Lower Brule, SD
July 2022 – April 2024
  • Led migration from on-premise Active Directory to a hybrid Entra ID environment, enforcing MFA, SSO, and secure cloud access controls.
  • Automated system telemetry, patch management, and server administration tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripts, maintaining high uptime across multi-site infrastructure.
  • Deployed enterprise backup and disaster recovery jobs using Veeam Backup & Replication to meet regulatory data compliance standards.
  • Co-designed and deployed community-wide LTE wireless infrastructure and access points to expand public networking.
  • Configured and launched a centralized IT ticketing system to track and resolve hardware, software, VoIP, and network incidents.
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Norfolk, NE
April 2024 – Present
  • Manage daily floor operations, team scheduling, inventory tracking, and supply chain procurement under high-volume conditions.
  • Reduced food gap costs by 2% by implementing a new portion control and inventory auditing workflow.
  • Train and direct staff to maintain operational, health, and safety compliance.

Certifications & Education

Microsoft Certified

In Progress
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Targeting Completion: 2026

Bellevue University

BS in Software Development
Graduated: Feb 2023 | Bellevue, NE

Southeast Technical College

AAS in System Administration (Cum Laude)
Graduated: Dec 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD