Muhammad Abdullah Javed

System Administration & Security Professional

Building reliable infrastructure with a security-first mindset.

Education & Certs

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of South Dakota Expected May 2026
CompTIA Network+
Issued: Dec 2025
Microsoft Certified: SC-200
Issued: Oct 2025
AWS Solutions Architect – Assoc.
Issued: July 2025
CompTIA Security+
Issued: June 2025

Experience

ITS Service Desk Assistant

University of South Dakota
2023 – Present
  • Identity & Access Support: Administered user accounts via RapidIdentity and Azure AD, handling password resets, account unlocks, and group membership requests while adhering to strict identity verification protocols.
  • Endpoint Security & Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues for Windows and macOS endpoints, ensuring devices were up-to-date with critical security patches and compliance standards.
  • MFA Implementation: Guided 300+ faculty and students through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) registration and troubleshooting, directly supporting the university’s initiative to secure user credentials.
  • Data Privacy Compliance: Processed sensitive access requests in alignment with FERPA and HIPAA regulations, verifying authorization levels to prevent unauthorized data exposure.

Projects

Enterprise Windows Server & Identity Management Lab

Developed a PowerShell automation suite to manage the user lifecycle, handling bulk account creation from CSVs. Deployed a hybrid operating environment, integrating Ubuntu clients into Active Directory for centralized authentication and configuring pfSense routing to segment network traffic.

AWS Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

Designed a serverless monitoring framework using AWS Lambda and CloudWatch to automate system event tracking. Implemented granular IAM policies and integrated WAF controls to enforce least-privilege access and secure cloud resources.

Azure Cloud Monitoring & Automation Lab

Configured Log Analytics to monitor real-time infrastructure health and performance. Automated maintenance and incident response tasks using KQL and Azure Logic Apps.

Technical Skills

Programming & Automation

Python Bash PowerShell Scripting Identity Automation GitHub Actions

Cloud & Security

AWS Azure IAM & RBAC Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender Logic Apps Active Directory Vulnerability Scanning

Networking

VLANs OSPF ACLs DHCP/DNS Routing & Switching Firewall Config Wireshark Cisco Packet Tracer

Platforms & Compliance

Windows Server Linux macOS NIST 800-53 CIS Controls HIPAA ServiceNow