Windows Systems Administrator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the windows systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct technical support for the planning, coordination, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to NetApp storage systems and the range of products and productivity tools that support the testing and production of those storage systems.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with SQL, working knowledge of clustering, monitoring, backups, and basic queries
• Working knowledge of networking and virtualization
• In depth experience with all Windows Server Operating Systems
• Strong working knowledge of Virtual infrastructure technologies including VMware and HyperV
• Strong Active Directory skills including, replication services, group policies and logon scripts
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and WINS services
• In depth experience supporting Microsoft products including SharePoint, Skype for Business, Office365
• Strong Grasp of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, File Services and Security

I would like to submit my application for the windows systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support to IT systems; including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to perform under general direction and/or independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
• Configuring and managing e-mail security devices
• Familiarity of customer IT Incident/Service Request Systems
• Solid understanding of Microsoft CRM & SharePoint support and architecture
• Solid understanding of backups, monitoring (SCOM, ELK preferred), and security best practices
• Some Experience with patch management tools like Shavlik, WSUS, or vCenter Protect
• Installs new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
• Strong working knowledge on Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Office 365 and VMWare vSphere (5.x and greater) including deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, performance planning, capacity planning and continuity planning

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the windows systems administrator position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledgeable in data access security and InfoSec standards
• Implementing standardization and automation
• Adept at managing time sensitive production system outages
• Skilled at communicating technical issues to a business user community
• Proven self-starter, with solid problem solving skills and a can do attitude
• Passionate about simple solutions
• Experiencing installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Clustering
• Experience administering and supporting Virtualization and Cloud Technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the windows systems administrator position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for NetApp and Brocade SAN storage solutions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of Open source software including content management systems and application middleware
• Skill in managing Microsoft 0365, including Exchange, Skype for Business, OneDrive, Azure Active Directory and SharePoint administration
• Skill in PowerShell and other scripting technologies
• Skill in managing all aspects of Active Directory Security (DNS, ACS)
• Skill in Group Policy administration
• Skill in Microsoft security administration
• Skill in managing Microsoft web-based services such as IIS and corresponding applications
• Skill in establishing and modifying security parameters for files, directories, databases, user accounts and SAN data

In response to your job posting for windows systems administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for monthly schedule preventive maintenance for nonemergency requirements including servers, storage devices, and SAN devices.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Amazon Web Services (IaaS)
• Server environment experience
• Fluent in business English and Lithuanian
• Innovative and adaptable, team player able to integrate and coordinate diverse activities
• Experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls
• Monitoring firewall traffic and configuring rule sets
• STIG reviews and implementation
• Working knowledge of the VPN and the Internet Protocol