About Me
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Zach Rushing
Cloud Services Administrator | IT Manager
Experienced IT Leader with 15+ years in infrastructure management, cloud solutions, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, security compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Education
B.A. Political Science
Georgia Southern University, 1996 - 2001
Certifications
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified System Administrator
VMware Certified Professional
VMware
Hardware A+
CompTIA
Core Competencies
- Leadership: IT team mentorship, stakeholder communication, vendor management
- Technical Expertise: Linux/Windows Server, VMware, AWS, Docker, SharePoint/Office 365, SSO/SAML/LDAP
- Project Management: SDLC, infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations
Technical Skills
TExtensive experience with enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and security compliance frameworks.
Infrastructure Management
Cloud Solutions (AWS)
Security & Compliance
Team Leadership
Experience
EIT Manager
Georgia Public Web / Accelercom
Sandy Springs, GA | 2022 - Present
Infrastructure & Security Leadership: Spearheaded server infrastructure development, reducing system vulnerabilities by 40% through STIG-compliant configurations (Retina/HBSS).
Cloud Integration: Deployed MS Office Cloud/SharePoint, enabling seamless SSO/SAML integration for 500+ enterprise users.
Team Development: Mentored 10+ technicians, improving Tier 3 resolution times by 30%.
Disaster Recovery: Orchestrated DR plans, minimizing downtime during critical outages.
Quality Assurance & Support Manager
Synamedia
Lawrenceville, GA | 2020 - 2022
Process Improvement: Reduced incident reports by 35% by refining IT policies and compliance protocols.
Vendor Relations: Negotiated hardware procurement contracts, cutting costs by 20%.
MDM Administration: Managed JAMF for 300+ endpoints, enhancing device security.
Tech Lead
Cisco/Synamedia
2015 - 2020
Project Leadership: Directed data migration projects (physical/web-based), ensuring 99.9% uptime.
Customer Satisfaction: Boosted CStat scores by 20% through improved training programs.
Senior Networking Engineer
Cisco Systems
2005 - 2015
Award-Winning Support: Earned "Pride of Ownership Award" (2011-2015) for maintaining a 4.5+ CStat score.
Training: Developed curricula for new platform deployments, reducing onboarding time by 25%.
Services
SComprehensive IT solutions for infrastructure management, cloud migration, and team development.
Infrastructure Management
Expert server infrastructure development and management with focus on security, compliance, and high availability. Specialized in Linux/Windows Server environments and VMware virtualization.
Cloud Solutions
Cloud migration and integration services for AWS, Office 365, and SharePoint. Implementing SSO/SAML authentication and ensuring seamless enterprise-level deployments.
Security & Compliance
STIG-compliant security configurations, vulnerability management, and compliance protocols. Experience with Retina, HBSS, and enterprise security frameworks.
Team Leadership
IT team mentorship and development, improving technical capabilities and operational efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
Disaster Recovery
Comprehensive disaster recovery planning and implementation to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity during critical incidents.
MDM Solutions
Mobile device management using JAMF and other enterprise solutions, enhancing device security and streamlining endpoint management.
Contact
CWant to discuss a project or opportunity? Feel free to reach out via phone or email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.