William Salazar

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About William Salazar

Transforming IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity for Healthcare and Enterprise OrganizationsI'm a results-driven IT Manager and Senior Network System Administrator with over 15 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Currently leading IT operations for a 300+ employee healthcare organization while serving in the South Carolina National Guard as a Network Communication Systems Specialist. WHAT I DO:I architect and manage enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and zero-trust security frameworks. My expertise spans cloud migration, network optimization, cybersecurity compliance, and team leadership—delivering measurable results that reduce costs while enhancing security and performance. RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS: Led enterprise digital transformation: Migrated 300+ employees to hybrid cloud (Azure/M365), achieving 40% performance boost and 25% cost reduction Elevated cybersecurity posture: Improved 405(d) compliance from 73% to 83% through comprehensive security framework implementation Reduced security incidents by 60%: Deployed zero-trust architecture with Microsoft Defender and SentinelOne EDR Achieved 99.9% uptime: Architected Hyper-V and Azure VM infrastructure with automated disaster recovery Enhanced team capabilities: Mentored staff to obtain multiple CompTIA and industry certifications CORE EXPERTISE:• Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Hyper-V, Azure VMs• Cybersecurity: Zero-Trust Architecture, SIEM, SOC Operations, 405(d) Compliance, HIPAA, NIST• Network Management: SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Peplink, VPN, Network Optimization• Systems Administration: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint• Security Tools: Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne EDR, Microsoft Purview, MFA, DLP• IT Management: Team Leadership, ITIL Framework, ServiceNow, Change Management, Budget Management CONTINUOUS LEARNING:Currently pursuing my Master's in Cybersecurity Studies at American Military University while maintaining multiple industry certifications including CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, and specialized certifications in JumpCloud, Peplink, and 3CX VoIP systems. SECURITY CLEARANCE:Active U.S. Government Security Clearance