Craig James Wessel
Systems Administrator | Bend, Oregon | Security, Hardware & Networking Specialist
About Me
Hey there! I'm Craig, an experienced Systems Administrator focused on enterprise security, hardware management, and network infrastructure. I have a proven track record in maintaining robust, scalable IT environments that prioritize uptime and security.
Experience
- Nosler, Inc - IT Support Specialist - August 20222 to January 2024
- Pacific Office Automation - Network & MITS Technician - October 2024 to April of 2025
Education, Certifications, and Training
- AAS Degree - CIS: Networking & Security
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
Core Skills
- IT Support & Troubleshooting
- Windows & Windows Server
- macOS & Linux/UNIX
- Network Security
- Firewall & VPN Management
- Server & Hardware Maintenance
- Auditing & Equipment Inventory
- Active Directory
- System Monitoring
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Documentation & Resolutions
- Virtualization & Containers
- Cloud Infrastructure
Awards and Accomplishments
- Identified, quarantined, and removed malicious DNS hijacking software, preventing internet access from 3 computers on a corporate network, including an executive laptop.
- Anticipated unstated managerial requirements regarding SMTP credentials on network copiers during a major migration from Exchange 2010 to MS365.
- As a 2 man team with my manager, we successfully migrated an on-prem Exchange 2010 instance to MS365, completing the project ahead of schedule in late December of 2023. Along the way issues were resolved like scheduling assistant not working and PowerBI & PowerQuery Issues.
- Successfully deployed in various network settings with various firewalls, High Availability failover for both firewalls and internet service providers
Professional Development in the Community
- Former co-organizer of Deschutes Tech Guild a meetup group for technologists, IT professionals, developers, and tech enthusiasts, based in Central Oregon.
- Former board member and IT director at Sisters Opportunities for Unified Living a registered 501(c)3 that is working for workforce housing for workers with physical or intellectual disabilites in the community of Sisters, Oregon.
Contact
Email: [email protected]