Jeremiah Cargill
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Georgetown, TX | 512-676-0060 | jeremiahcargill@gmail.com | GitHub: jeremiah9980
Professional Summary
Results-driven enterprise infrastructure architect and senior systems engineer with 20+ years of experience designing, deploying, administering, and modernizing enterprise-wide networking, virtualization, storage, cloud-aligned infrastructure, and operational platforms. Known for translating complex business and technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions that improve reliability, performance, resilience, and long-term operational efficiency.
Core Competencies
Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture - Multi-site systems, datacenter design, virtualization strategy, hybrid operating models, and enterprise platform planning.
Networking & Systems Engineering - Core infrastructure, firewalls, segmentation, connectivity, server platforms, and operational support.
VMware & Virtual Platforms - VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, lifecycle management, performance optimization, and availability-focused design.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code - PowerShell, Python, Terraform, pipeline-aligned infrastructure operations, and repeatable engineering practices.
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure - Azure, AWS, cloud-connected systems, migration alignment, and hybrid enterprise support models.
Storage, Backup & DR - SAN platforms, replication, resilience planning, disaster recovery design, and business continuity enablement.
Operational Leadership - Documentation, standards, cross-functional planning, technical mentoring, and architecture governance.
Business Alignment - Connecting technology decisions to stability, scale, security, and measurable business outcomes.
Technical & Functional Skills
Infrastructure & Virtualization: VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, high availability, load balancing
Cloud & Automation: Azure, AWS, Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, Python, REST API integration
Storage, Backup & DR: SAN platforms, replication, Veeam, Commvault, SRM, disaster recovery architecture, business continuity planning
Networking & Security: Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, QoS, enterprise segmentation, secure connectivity
Monitoring & Operations: Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, Wireshark, documentation, standards, supportability
Professional Experience
Senior Systems Engineer | Texas Mutual Insurance
2025 - Present
- Design, implement, and support Windows and Linux infrastructure across VMware and hybrid cloud environments with focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Serve as VMware and vCenter SME for an environment supporting 700+ virtual machines across the enterprise.
- Develop and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure workflows and Azure DevOps pipelines for automated provisioning and operational consistency.
- Support enterprise identity-aligned infrastructure through Active Directory, DNS, Okta, Adaxes, Secret Server, and certificate lifecycle integrations.
- Document infrastructure standards, automation workflows, and integration patterns to improve audit readiness and team effectiveness.
Senior Systems Administrator | SAM - Surveying and Mapping
2024 - 2025
- Operated and optimized large-scale server and storage environments with focus on reliability, capacity planning, and long-term operational health.
- Provided expert support and consultation across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Contributed to project delivery, SLA reporting, systems tuning, and technical mentoring in a national enterprise environment.
Senior Network Systems Engineer / Technical Director | Riverfront Technology Consulting Group
2019 - 2024
- Provided architecture and consulting leadership across cloud migrations, infrastructure improvements, virtualization, networking, and client modernization projects.
- Embedded directly with enterprise client technical teams, including long-term strategic engagement environments.
- Translated business requirements into technical scopes, project plans, and practical delivery strategies.
- Mentored engineering and service delivery teams while contributing to senior leadership decisions around growth, hiring, and service capability.
DevOps Engineer | Apex Systems / TRS
2018 - 2019
- Supported enterprise application platforms and infrastructure with emphasis on automation, deployment consistency, monitoring, and supportability.
- Worked across Microsoft and Red Hat ecosystems, partnering with developers, DBAs, QA, and operations teams to improve delivery quality.
IT Architect / IT Director / CIS Manager | Charta Group / Austin Foam Plastics
2002 - 2019
- Led enterprise architecture, infrastructure buildout, server consolidation, disaster recovery planning, and operational strategy across manufacturing and business platforms.
- Deployed VMware, SAN, Windows Server, Cisco networking, firewalls, and DR infrastructure across multi-site environments.
- Directed budgets, vendor management, standards, process improvement, and technical staff development while remaining hands-on in critical engineering efforts.
Selected Project Highlights
- Disaster Recovery & Resiliency: Designed and implemented DR-capable enterprise platforms with replication, VMware clusters, SAN architecture, and secure failover connectivity.
- Infrastructure Modernization: Led virtualization and storage modernization efforts that improved scalability, utilization, reliability, and supportability.
- Cloud & Hybrid Enablement: Supported migrations and hybrid integration patterns spanning Azure, AWS, Office 365, and on-prem infrastructure.
- Automation & Operational Engineering: Built infrastructure automation, pipeline-driven deployment patterns, and standards-based workflows that reduced manual effort.
- Network & Voice Systems: Implemented enterprise networking, firewall, VPN, QoS, and VoIP improvements across distributed business environments.
Education & Professional Development
Associate Degree, IT Network Administration - Micro-Computer Technical Institute
Certifications / Training: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, VMware training, Azure / AWS / GCP training, Meraki, O365, backup and monitoring platforms