Amilcar Silva

Amilcar Silva

Remote Systems Engineer | Microsoft 365 | Intune | Endpoint Management | Azure

Katy, United States

About

I am a Senior Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience supporting enterprise and MSP environments. Most recently at NWN Carousel, I have focused on infrastructure and endpoint support, managing Microsoft 365 environments and supporting distributed remote workforce infrastructures. My work spans Microsoft 365 administration, Azure/Entra ID identity and access management, and Windows endpoint management. I have built and maintained secure, scalable endpoint solutions using tools like Microsoft Intune, PowerShell, VMware, and VEEAM, while troubleshooting complex infrastructure and connectivity issues for remote users.

Experience

Senior Solutions Engineer – Infrastructure & Endpoint Support

(MSP) NWN Carousel

Jul 2016 – Present

Supported over 100 client environments across healthcare, enterprise, and distributed remote workforce infrastructures. Administered Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, licensing, mailbox management, and user provisioning. Supported Azure / Entra ID identity and access management including MFA, Conditional Access, authentication troubleshooting, and account security administration. Managed Windows endpoint deployments, policy administration, endpoint troubleshooting, and system maintenance across enterprise environments. Assisted with endpoint compliance initiatives including patch management, endpoint security validation, BitLocker standards, and Microsoft Defender support. Provided Tier 2 and Tier 3 infrastructure support for endpoints, networking, virtualization, servers, and cloud-connected systems. Troubleshot complex hardware, software, authentication, profile, connectivity, VPN, and access-control issues for remote users. Supported Active Directory administration including GPO management, DNS troubleshooting, permissions, and user lifecycle management. Assisted with PowerShell-based administrative tasks, automation initiatives, deployment scripting, and operational improvements. Collaborated with engineering teams to implement infrastructure improvements, maintain operational stability, and improve service delivery processes. Created and maintained technical documentation, deployment standards, support procedures, and knowledge base articles. Supported VMware virtual infrastructure environments including servers, networking, storage, and backup operations using VEEAM.

Azure / Entra IDPowerShell

NOC Infrastructure / Systems Engineer

(MSP) Calian

Feb 2012 – Jul 2016

Delivered infrastructure and endpoint support across multiple client environments within managed services operations. Supported Windows-based systems, enterprise applications, networking infrastructure, and endpoint troubleshooting initiatives. Monitored enterprise infrastructure using SolarWinds, Meraki, and enterprise monitoring platforms to maintain availability and performance. Administered patch management, system maintenance, backup operations, and security-related updates. Assisted users with authentication issues, connectivity problems, software troubleshooting, and infrastructure support requests. Managed and escalated incidents while maintaining accurate technical documentation and customer communication. Collaborated with application support teams and infrastructure engineers to resolve critical service-impacting issues. Participated in infrastructure optimization efforts and supported deployment of new technologies and operational improvements.

SolarWindsMeraki NetworkingPatch Management

Education

Park University

Park University

B.S. · Computer Information Systems & Management

Aspen University

Aspen University

MBA · Information Technology

Certifications

Nutanix Certified Professional

Nutanix

CompTIA A+

CompTIA

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

VEEAM Certified Engineer (VMCE)

VEEAM

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

VMware

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Microsoft

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft

Microsoft MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services

Microsoft

Skills

MFAGroup PolicyActive DirectoryAzure / Entra IDOneDriveMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint OnlineExchange OnlineRemote Workforce SupportSCCM / UEMBitLocker EncryptionMicrosoft DefenderWindows AutopilotWindows 11 AdministrationMicrosoft Intune