Resume
Wyatt Johnson
Infrastructure & Automation Engineer · Hickory, NC
I'm an infrastructure engineer in Hickory, NC. I came up through MSP support, systems administration, and client infrastructure work. In 2024, I started DustBowl.Games to build and operate my own cloud, DevOps, and Kubernetes stack.
Experience
Systems Engineer · BrightFlow Technologies
Design and maintain infrastructure, security, networking, and VoIP for small-business clients across the Carolinas.
- Design and maintain client infrastructure across a managed services portfolio
- Deliver cybersecurity, networking, and VoIP work
- Automate recurring operations for small-business clients
Systems Engineer · Columbia Basin IT
Handled Windows servers, networking, virtualization, cloud, and VoIP for an MSP, including L1-L3 support and an on-call rotation.
- Administered Windows Server (2012–2022), Active Directory, and Group Policy across client environments
- Managed firewalls, routing and switching, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, and site-to-site and multisite VPNs
- Ran Microsoft 365 and Azure, Hyper-V virtualization, and RAID server hardware with local + cloud backup/DR
- Maintained VoIP infrastructure (customer and provider side) and ISP networks with BGP and IP routing
Toolset Administrator · Kalleo Technologies
Administered RMM, patching, and application delivery across a large managed endpoint fleet. I also ran tool migrations and change control under ITIL. "Your ask is my command-let!"
- Managed RMM monitoring, patching, and application updates across a large endpoint fleet
- Designed and maintained patch compliance with consistent after-hours maintenance windows
- Administered and migrated multiple large toolsets under active change management
- Applied ITIL practices across the toolset stack and Microsoft 365 / Azure administration
Senior Systems Engineer III · Inline Computer & Communication
Handled network, remote access, disaster recovery, and client project scoping.
- Supported WAN/LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and network security
- Implemented and supported VPN, Terminal Services, and Citrix remote access
- Supported disaster-recovery solutions and drove RMM alert response through service tickets
- Scoped and quoted client projects end to end
IT Manager · Advantage IT Services
Led service delivery and engineering at an MSP, covering BCDR, virtualization, L3 networking, sales scoping, ITIL practices, and team training. Promoted from Systems Administrator.
- Engineered BCDR, on-prem Exchange, L3 networking (DNS failover, load balancing, WAN failover), and the UniFi stack
- Ran virtualization and containerization (Docker + K3s) and Linux-to-cloud migrations
- Led about 25 host upgrades a year, 2008 R2 and SBS migrations with domain decommissioning, and full UniFi deployments
- Drove sales scoping, pricing, and onboarding plus client cybersecurity awareness
- Applied ITIL and CIS controls; led the ConnectWise Manage migration and weekly team training
Education & Development
Cloud Engineering
2024 – PresentSelf-directed infrastructure design, DevOps, and Kubernetes work through DustBowl.Games.
Systems Administration
2019 – PresentHands-on management of small-business IT operations while expanding into infrastructure architecture.
Technician I / II
2018 – 2020Advanced through multiple technician positions at MSPs via self-directed technical skill development.
Certifications
My certifications and badges are verifiable and kept current on Credly.
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Infrastructure
Cloud & DevOps
Networking
Security & Compliance
Automation & Tooling
Data & Web