Kevin Phillips

About Kevin Phillips

In the fast-paced global IT infrastructure, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, security, and operational excellence. As a seasoned leader in IT Infrastructure Operations, I have built and managed high-performing global environments that drive business success. From architecting and deploying advanced identity solutions across Microsoft Cloud and On-Premises environments to fortifying security protocols and streamlining access controls, I ensure organizations remain resilient, agile, and ahead of the curve.My expertise spans Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Azure, and Microsoft 365, where I have led large-scale identity and access management (IAM) transformations, optimized user provisioning, and enforced enterprise security policies. I specialize in strengthening IT governance, enhancing compliance, and mitigating risks through robust security frameworks and proactive threat management.Beyond the technical realm, I excel at leading and empowering cross-functional teams, recruiting top talent, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Whether managing enterprise cloud services, optimizing infrastructure performance, or driving IT modernization initiatives, I am committed to delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing IT operations that exceed SLAs and industry benchmarks.At the core of my leadership philosophy is a strategic approach to aligning technology with business objectives—ensuring IT is not just a support function but a key driver of innovation, efficiency, and growth.My area of expertise includes- Network Security & Optimization- Policy Management & User Provisioning- Security Protocols & Access Controls- Identity & Access Management- Technical Leadership & Mentorship- Active Directory & Azure AD- Global IT Infrastructure Management- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration- Cloud Solutions ArchitectureIf you want to talk about innovation, process excellence, and creativity, feel free to connect with me via phone or email.

Experience

1. Sr Identity Engineer

   CB5 Solutions LLC

   Nov 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   In my current role, I design and implement advanced identity solutions that seamlessly integrate Microsoft Cloud (Entra) and On-Premises (Active Directory) environments. I troubleshoot and resolve complex IT challenges, ensuring high availability and security across identity management systems. Collaborating with cross-functional IT teams, We optimize identity frameworks to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability. I develop and enforce industry-leading best practices for policy management, user provisioning, and access controls, strengthening cybersecurity and safeguarding critical infrastructure.The values I have driven during this role include the following- Streamlined group policy deployment, cutting total policies by 75% to enhance login efficiency and simplify enterprise management- Establish Attribute Matches for on-premises Active Directory for import and synchronization with Azure Active Directory.

Education

• Intense School inc

  ITIL Foundation, ITIL Foundation

  2008 — 2008

• Intense Schools Inc

  CNA, Cisco Network Assistant

  2006 — 2006

• Microsoft

  Microsoft Operations Framework , Microsoft Operations Framework

  2005 — 2005

• New Horizons Computer School

  MCSE, Microsoft Certification

  1998 — 1998

• MBDI

  Professional Business Development

  2008 — 2008

Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Active Directory
• Itil
• Microsoft Technologies
• Microsoft Exchange
• Enterprise Software
• Managed Services
• Sharepoint
• Management
• Pre-Sales
• Data Center
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Servers
• Disaster Recovery
• Windows Server
• Customer Service
• Account Management
• Storage
• System Deployment
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Contract Management
• Sales
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Hybrid Cloud
• Operations Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Windows
• Powershell
• Dhcp
• Troubleshooting
• Awesomeness
• IT Operations
• Business Process
• Microsoft Products
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Service Management
• IT as a Service (Itaas)
• Service Delivery