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Sam Harris

Stafford,VA

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with proven expertise in system administration, data analysis, and technical leadership within federal environments, including the U.S. Department of State. Skilled in managing complex Windows and Red Hat Linux infrastructures, enforcing security compliance, and supporting mission-critical applications both on-premises and in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Experienced in leading technical teams, overseeing DevOps practices, resolving escalated technical issues, and driving Agile project execution. Adept at data retrieval, manipulation, and reporting using Power BI, SQL, and Excel to support operational decisions. Committed to delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT services while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in high-stakes government environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead

Alpha Omega Integration
  • Led a cross-functional team responsible for application operations, maintenance, and deployment, ensuring stability and performance of mission-critical systems.
  • Managed Agile sprint planning, daily task assignments, backlog prioritization, and facilitated resolution of blockers to meet project timelines and objectives.
  • Oversaw DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, configuration management, and environment provisioning across on-premises and cloud platforms.
  • Acted as the technical escalation point, providing guidance and hands-on support for critical incidents, system outages, and high-impact technical challenges.
  • Reported project status, risks, and delivery progress to senior management, while maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Data Analyst

Small Business Administration
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Retrieved, analyzed, and manipulated data from multiple databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) to support reporting and decision-making.
  • Developed interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and other BI tools for leadership and operational stakeholders.
  • Designed and optimized queries, joins, and data transformations to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.
  • Ensured data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with Department of State data management policies and reporting standards.
  • Documented data processes, maintained reporting pipelines, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver timely and actionable insights.

Systems Admin Lead

Alpha Omega Integration
02.2020 - 02.2023
  • Administered Windows Server (2016/2019), Active Directory domains, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and security groups across classified and unclassified networks.
  • Enforced system hardening, security patching, and compliance with Department of State standards, including FISMA, ISS guidelines, and account management policies.
  • Provided Tier 2/3 support for Windows systems both on-premises and in cloud environments (AWS, Azure), ensuring secure access controls and operational continuity.
  • Managed Active Directory functions including user provisioning, OU structure, delegation, permissions, and GPO enforcement for security and compliance.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for audits, supported ATO processes, and ensured adherence to federal security and operational policies.

Education

Project Management (SCRUM)

Management Concepts Inc
Washington, DC
02-2023

Information Technology Project Management

George Washington University
Washington, DC
04-2013

Skills

  • Project Management: Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Waterfall, Hybrid Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project
  • Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Serverless (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda), Windows and Active Directory, Centos, Red Hat, Fedora
  • Frameworks: NET, Java EE, MEAN/MERN, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Data: ETL/ELT, Data Warehousing, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL
  • Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Azure Monitor, App Insights
  • Domains: Government Systems, CRM/ERP Integration, Infrastructure Automation
  • Performance optimization
  • Agile methodology
  • Issue investigation

Timeline

Data Analyst

Small Business Administration
04.2023 - 05.2025

Systems Admin Lead

Alpha Omega Integration
02.2020 - 02.2023

Technical Lead

Alpha Omega Integration

Project Management (SCRUM)

Management Concepts Inc

Information Technology Project Management

George Washington University

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