Keith McKee

About Me

I’m a strategic IT leader with over 8 years of experience managing and implementing enterprise infrastructure. Specializing in virtualization, cloud strategy, cybersecurity compliance, and network modernization, I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to complex IT challenges.

Technical Skills

• Virtualization Platforms: VMware ESXi/vCenter, Hyper-V, Proxmox, XCP-ng, VxRail (vSAN), Citrix, Windows RDS
• Cloud Architecture & Optimization: Microsoft Azure (AVD, Hybrid AD, NSGs, storage accounts), AWS EC2, Cloud FinOps
• Storage & Server Infrastructure: Dell PowerVault, EqualLogic, HCI systems, RAID arrays, server provisioning, PXE boot environments, TrueNAS
• Networking: Layer 2/3 switching (Cisco IOS, Brocade), VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, DHCP snooping, ACLs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing
• Security & Firewalls: Sophos XG, pfSense, SonicWall, SNAT/DNAT rules, VPN/IPSec, firewall policy design, endpoint protection (Sophos, CrowdStrike)
• Email & Messaging: Microsoft Exchange Server (on-prem and hybrid), Exchange Online, spam filtering solutions (Mimecast, Barracuda)
• Identity & Access: Active Directory, Group Policy Management (GPO), Azure AD, SSO, MFA configurations
• Automation & Containers: PowerShell, scripting for deployment and administration, basic Bash, Docker, Linux Containers (LXC)
• Monitoring & Management: ConnectWise Automate, ITGlue, RMM platforms, SNMP/NMS tools
• Database Platforms: Microsoft SQL Server administration, backup/recovery, performance tuning
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Veeam, Datto, Acronis, snapshot strategies, BCP planning

Featured Projects

• AVD Rollout: Migrated 100+ users to Azure Virtual Desktop with high availability and DR design.
• FSLogix Migration: Implemented FSLogix user profiles across RDS, VMware Horizon, and Citrix for streamlined user persistence and login performance.
• Server Virtualization: Transitioned clients from legacy physical servers to fully virtualized infrastructures using Hyper-V and VMware platforms.
• Network Refresh: Led complete infrastructure overhauls, replacing outdated networking equipment with Layer 3 Brocade and Cisco switching, improved backbone design, and OSPF/BGP implementations.
• Firewall Modernization: Migrated environments from SonicWall, Fortinet, and WatchGuard firewalls to Sophos XGS with unified SD-WAN configuration and dual-ISP failover.
• Exchange Migrations: Managed Exchange on-prem to Office 365 migrations, as well as Exchange hybrid deployments to support phased migration and mail flow continuity.
• Cloud VDI Transformation: Replaced traditional desktops with cloud-based AVD deployments, enhancing flexibility, security, and disaster recovery.
• Application Hosting: Migrated and load-balanced production EMR platforms using fault-tolerant KEMP and NGINX Proxy Manager appliances.
• Access Control: Collaborated with low-voltage contractors to implement PDK access control systems across multiple locations.
• MFA Rollout: Deployed Duo Security for company-wide multi-factor authentication across VPN, Office 365, and internal systems.
• PACS Migration: Conducted medical imaging (PACS) migrations using DICOM routers and modality-aware configuration, ensuring seamless transitions for radiology teams.