Alex Dahlen

Profile

Driven IT professional with a robust background in infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and Windows administration. I leverage my technical expertise to boost informational security, fortify technical defenses, contribute to strategic business growth and improve operational excellence.

Experience

Wenger Corporation

Owatonna, MN

IT Infrastructure and Security Lead

Sep 2023 - Present

  • Performing incident commander duties.
  • Identifying, and managing security tools and procedures to effectively handle threats and mitigate risks.
  • Recommending and implementing solutions to complex technical requirements.
  • Setting IT department standards, procedures, policies and techniques.

Systems Administrator

May 2022 - Sep 2023

  • Managed servers, desktops, applications, policies, and 250 users in a Citrix environment.
  • Assisted network segmentation and Zero-Trust initiatives.
  • Implemented security patches on several systems.
  • Designed and Implemented PowerShell scripts to reduce repetitive administrative tasks.

Freeborn County Minnesota

Albert Lea, MN

Systems Administrator

Jul 2020 - May 2022

  • Imaged desktops and installed programs through SCCM, Installing workstations.
  • Supported users through email, phone, and in person communications.
  • Administrated Windows Servers running SQL, IIS, SSL, File Shares, Active Directory.
  • Maintained high availability and security to law enforcement and first response systems.

Education

MBA in Information Technology Management

Southern New Hampshire University

May 2024 - Aug 2025

As an SNHU MBA student, I’ll master the skills necessary to lead teams, manage initiatives, and gain essential business acumen. With my specialization in information technology management, I’ll learn about the latest IT technology and its practical application in organizational management.

BSc in Computer Information Systems

Neumont College of Computer Science

Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

The BSIS program emphasizes network engineering, virtualization technology, server technology, systems integration and security. This program is focused on the administration of networks using a variety of technologies and operating systems. I also learned about the integration of mobile devices, cloud-based technologies, security frameworks, and the importance of making appropriate business-related decisions.
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Skills

    • Operating Systems
    • Linux Server
    • Windows Server and Desktop
      Technologies
    • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
    • Firewalls and Network Segmentation
    • Data Backup and Replication
      Data Management
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • PostgreSQL
    • MongoDB
      Data Governance
    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    • Privilegde Access Management (PAM)
    • Insider Risk Managemen
      Containers & Virtualization
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes K8s
    • VMware ESXi
    • Proxmox
    • QEMU
      Networking
    • Layer 2 Switching and vLANs
    • Layer 3 Routing
    • SD-WAN
    • VPN
    • Zero Trust
      Scripting
    • PowerShell
    • BASH
    • Python