Ademola Adeyanju

Ademola Adeyanju

$30/hr
Microsoft 365 & Intune Endpoint Security Specialist
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
38 years old
Location:
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Experience:
7 years
ADEMOLA ADEYANJU- |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/oniademola/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Systems Administrator and Endpoint Engineer with 7+ years of experience managing Active Directory, O365, MDM, and enterprise infrastructure. Proven expertise in troubleshooting complex systems, scripting automation (PowerShell/Python), and ensuring high availability for critical services. Adept at security compliance, change management, and leading cross-functional IT projects in 24/7 environments. TECHNICAL SKILLS • Systems Administration: Active Directory, LDAP, Group Policy, File/Print Servers, Exchange, SharePoint, Citrix • Cloud & MDM: Microsoft Intune, Azure AD Hybrid, O365, Defender ATP, Conditional Access • Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Graph API, Power Automate, WSUS • Security & Compliance: NIST, Zero Trust, BitLocker, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response • Infrastructure: Load Balancing, High Availability, Windows Server, Mobile Device Enrollment • Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Mentorship, On-Call Support, Project Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Endpoint Engineer CloudVanguard IT, | March 2020 – Present • Active Directory & LDAP Management: Administered hybrid Azure AD environments, resolved synchronization issues, and optimized Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for 500+ users. • O365 & SharePoint Administration: Configured permissions, resolved access issues, and migrated legacy data to SharePoint Online. • Mobile Device Management (MDM): Deployed and managed 1,200+ devices via Microsoft Intune, including iOS/Android enrollment and kiosk mode configurations. • Infrastructure Troubleshooting: Resolved critical incidents related to Exchange, file servers, and print queues, reducing downtime by 40%. • Security & Compliance: Enforced BitLocker encryption, Defender ATP policies, and Conditional Access rules to meet NIST/FINTRAC standards. • Patch Management: Automated Windows/Linux patching via PowerShell scripts, reducing deployment cycles from 30 days to 7 days. • 24/7 Support: Participated in on-call rotations, resolving high-priority tickets within SLA deadlines. Endpoint Security Specialist Paid Inc, | June 2017 – February 2020 • Active Directory & User Management: Managed user provisioning, group policies, and LDAP authentication for 300+ employees. • Exchange & O365 Support: Troubleshooted mail flow issues, configured shared mailboxes, and resolved MFA-related access problems. • File/Print Server Maintenance: Monitored DFS replication, resolved permission conflicts, and optimized print server queues. • Incident Response: Investigated security breaches, performed forensic analysis, and documented root causes for critical outages. • Citrix & Remote Access: Assisted in Citrix XenApp deployments and resolved session connectivity issues. • End-User Support: Resolved 500+ tickets related to AD, O365, and MDM while mentoring junior technicians. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS • Bachelor of Science, Computer Science | IUKL • MBA, Business Administration | Cardiff Metropolitan University • Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate • ITIL 4 Foundation • CompTIA Security+ RELEVANT PROJECTS 1. Active Directory & O365 Migration for Healthcare Client • Challenge: Migrate 200+ users from on-prem AD to Azure AD Hybrid with zero downtime. • Solution: Automated user provisioning via PowerShell, configured Seamless SSO, and deployed Conditional Access policies. • Outcome: Achieved 99.9% uptime, reduced login issues by 50%, and enabled remote workforce scalability. 2. Enterprise Patch Management Automation • Challenge: 45-day patch cycles left systems vulnerable to exploits (e.g., CVE-). • Solution: Built PowerShell scripts to prioritize Critical/High patches and integrated with Intune/Win32 apps. • Outcome: Slashed deployment time to 7 days, achieving 100% patch compliance for Windows/Linux servers. 3. Zero Trust Implementation for Financial Sector • Challenge: Secure banking workstations against ransomware and unauthorized access. • Solution: Deployed Intune policies (BIOS-level security, WDAC allowlisting) and MFAenforced Conditional Access. • Outcome: Blocked 3 breach attempts in Q1 2024 and achieved NIST 800-171 compliance.
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