Delaney Carda

Network & Systems Administrator · Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure that holds up when a problem crosses every layer.

I run multi-site, security-conscious environments across networking, servers, identity, endpoints, cloud, and storage, and I take projects from planning through production support. I'm open to infrastructure roles and to a limited number of consulting projects.

Get in touch Ways to work together
  • 9+ yearsprogressive IT experience
  • HIPAA & SOC 2regulated environments
  • Brea, CAworking remotely
  1. NetworkSonicWall, Ubiquiti, VPN/WAN, VLANs, routing, DNS/DHCP
  2. Servers & virtualizationWindows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, Group Policy
  3. IdentityActive Directory, Entra ID, directory sync, access control
  4. EndpointsIntune, Autopilot, PDQ, zero-touch provisioning
  5. CloudAzure VMs, VNets, VPN Gateway, Microsoft 365, Exchange
  6. Storage & recoveryQNAP, Acronis, backup and disaster recovery design
  7. SecurityZscaler ZIA/ZPA, ESET, Sentinel, Netwrix, audit logging

The seven layers I work across, and where a fault can hide.

How I work

Most outages and slowdowns don't stay inside one system. I'm at my best when the cause could be in the network, the server, the identity, the device, or the cloud, and someone has to trace it end to end.

Cross-layer troubleshooting

I follow a problem through every layer it touches, from the firewall to the endpoint to the cloud tenant, instead of stopping at the first plausible cause.

Modernization that ships

I lead initiatives such as Intune and Windows Autopilot rollouts, Azure connectivity, and server and data migrations from design through production support.

Compliance-ready by default

Hardening, segmentation, privileged-access reviews, audit logging, and documentation are part of the build, which makes HIPAA and SOC 2 evidence easier to produce.

What I deliver

Recurring kinds of work from my current role, each carried from planning through production support.

  • Hybrid identity and Azure connectivity

    Active Directory and Entra ID synchronization, plus Azure VMs, VNets, and VPN or NAT gateways connected to on-site networks.

  • Endpoint modernization

    Intune and Windows Autopilot for enrollment, configuration, app deployment, and zero-touch provisioning.

  • Migrations

    Server and data migrations across Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and Microsoft 365 environments.

  • Security and monitoring

    Zscaler, ESET, SonicWall, Microsoft Sentinel, and Log Analytics set up for visibility and audit trails.

  • Storage and recovery

    Backup and disaster recovery designs built on QNAP and Acronis/Ubistor.

  • Compliance support

    Hardening, segmentation, privileged-access reviews, and evidence collection for HIPAA and SOC 2, with PowerShell-generated reporting.

Ways to work together

Whether you need a long-term infrastructure hire or a specific problem solved, the approach is the same: understand the environment, plan carefully, and see it through to stable production.

Hiring for a role

I'm interested in Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, and Network Engineer roles in hybrid Microsoft environments, especially multi-site or compliance-driven organizations.

  • 9+ years of progressive experience, remote-ready
  • Hands-on across networking, Azure, identity, and endpoints
  • HIPAA and SOC 2 experience
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Need a project done

I work full time, so my availability for consulting is limited. I take on a small number of well-defined, short projects, typically evenings and weekends, where I can make a real difference.

  • Intune and Windows Autopilot rollouts
  • Azure setup, hybrid connectivity, and Entra ID / Active Directory cleanup
  • Microsoft 365 administration and migrations
  • Multi-site network design: firewalls, VPNs, VLANs
  • Backup and disaster recovery design
  • HIPAA and SOC 2 readiness: hardening, access reviews, audit evidence
  • PowerShell automation and reporting
Email about a project

How a project works

  1. Understand

    We review your environment, goals, and constraints.

  2. Plan

    I propose a scoped approach with clear deliverables and a timeline that fits my availability.

  3. Implement

    I build and test the change, with minimal disruption to your users.

  4. Hand off

    You get documentation and a stable production system your team can support.

Experience

Eight years at one company, growing from desktop support into full infrastructure ownership.

Network Administrator

Paratus Partners, LLC
Aug 2019 to present
Brea, California · Remote

  • Design, administer, and troubleshoot multi-site networks, including SonicWall firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, routing, NAT, DNS/DHCP, Ubiquiti switching, and Azure connectivity.
  • Administer Windows Server and hybrid identity: Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, directory synchronization, and file services.
  • Engineer Azure infrastructure including VMs, VNets, VPN Gateway, NAT Gateway, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Lead Intune and Windows Autopilot modernization, from enrollment and security requirements to zero-touch provisioning.
  • Manage Microsoft 365 and Exchange, VMware, and Hyper-V, plus security platforms including Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, ESET, SonicWall, Sentinel, and Netwrix.
  • Design storage, backup, and recovery solutions with QNAP and Acronis/Ubistor.
  • Automate administration and compliance reporting with PowerShell.
  • Support HIPAA and SOC 2 work through hardening, segmentation, privileged-access reviews, audit logging, and evidence collection.

Desktop Support Technician

Paratus Partners, LLC
Jul 2017 to 2019
Brea, California · On-site

  • Supported workstations, accounts, applications, printers, and business-critical call-center systems in a healthcare administration environment.
  • Diagnosed hardware, software, network, server access, and VoIP issues.
  • Assisted with Active Directory, permissions, Group Policy, and SonicWall firewall, VPN, routing, and switching work.
  • Handled system deployment, maintenance, and data recovery while following HIPAA-conscious practices.
  • Joined infrastructure projects that grew the role into networking, server administration, and security.

Core technologies

The tools I use day to day.

Microsoft & cloud

  • Azure
  • Entra ID
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft 365
  • Exchange
  • Intune
  • Autopilot
  • Windows Server

Network & virtualization

  • SonicWall
  • Ubiquiti
  • VPN/WAN
  • VLANs
  • Routing
  • DNS/DHCP
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

Security, storage & automation

  • Zscaler ZIA/ZPA
  • ESET
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Log Analytics
  • QNAP
  • Backup & DR
  • PowerShell
  • PDQ

Common questions

Are you open to full-time roles?

Yes. I'm interested in systems administrator, infrastructure engineer, and network engineer roles, especially in hybrid Microsoft environments. My current work is remote, and I'm based in Brea, California.

How available are you for consulting?

Limited. I work full time, so I take on a small number of well-defined, short projects, mostly outside business hours. A clear scope and timeline in your first message helps me tell you quickly whether it's a fit.

Do you work in regulated environments?

Yes. I support HIPAA-regulated environments and SOC 2 initiatives, including security configuration, access reviews, audit logging, and infrastructure documentation.

What's the best way to reach me?

Email works best for project inquiries. For roles, LinkedIn or email are both fine.

Let's talk infrastructure

Hiring for a systems or infrastructure role, or need help with a hybrid Microsoft environment, migration, or compliance project? Tell me what you're working on. For project work, include your timeline and scope, since my consulting availability is limited.

Email delaneycarda@gmail.com Message me on LinkedIn