Alex Whitfield
Staff Systems Administrator at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
- Role
- Staff Systems Administrator at Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
- Location
- Walnut Creek, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Staff Systems Administrator
Aug 2021 — Present · Alameda, CA, US
Designed and implemented current cloud-based identity provider, integrating SaaS inventory with SSO using SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect- Developed comprehensive access control, authentication, and security policies, including VPN and subnet configurations, device assurance, and behavior detection- Enabled multi-factor authentication across critical infrastructure and user endpoints and laid the groundwork for passwordless access- Automated user provisioning and ensured secure device compliance leveraging IDP and MDM controls- Trusted partner amongst outside stakeholders for integration needs (eg. proprietary, LMS, collaboration, HRIS, CRM.) with internal platforms while leveraging implemented security controls, supporting scalability and granular access- Led virtual desktop infrastructure deployment for secure 3rd-party access, reducing hardware needs- Established secure data-sharing solutions, encrypted email, and robust patching platforms- Oversaw and contributed to the remediation of security gaps for SOC2 Type 2 certification and streamlined IT operations with automation tools- Mentored Helpdesk staff, reducing Tier 3 support needs, enhancing overall efficiency- Introduced, implemented, and trained team on new tools including but not limited to email filtering, remote support, automation, and internal navigation.
Education
DeVry University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Network and Systems Administration
2011 — 2013
California State University - East Bay
BA, Psychology
2006 — 2009
Skills
- Cisco Ios
- Airmagnet Survey Pro
- Account Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Management
- Wireless
- Networking
- Cisco Systems Products
- Ipv4
- Wireless Technologies
- Data Center
- System Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Troubleshooting
- Cisco Technologies
- Leadership
- Social Media
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Windows
- Wireless Networking
- Windows Server
- Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
- Tcp/Ip
- Network Security
- Server Administration
- Customer Service
- Ipv6
- Dns
- Microsoft Word
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