Faiq Ismayilov
Baku,BA
Summary
Results-driven IT Systems Administrator specializing in Windows Server and Active Directory management. Implemented network security strategies and optimized system performance to enhance operational efficiency and ensure data integrity. Strong problem-solving skills support effective collaboration with teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Administrator
GoldenPay MMC
12.2025 - Current
- Configured and maintained Windows servers to enhance operational efficiency and security posture.
- Implemented backup solutions to safeguard critical data and applications.
- Deployed patch management systems across a variety of platforms.
- Deployed software updates to servers in accordance with patch management procedures.
- Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
- Oversaw storage management, data migration, and backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline deployment of software updates and patches.
- Created user accounts and managed access rights for users.
- Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
Systems and Network Administrator
Sabah Investment Group
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Implemented network security strategies utilizing Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls, ensuring secure VPN tunnels
- Configured and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks and other network devices.
- Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server operating systems.
- Maintained active directory user accounts, groups and security policies.
- Managed network services such as DHCP, DNS, IIS.
- Executed regular data backup operations to protect critical information against loss.
- Managed storage solutions, data migration, and backups to maintain system integrity and availability.
- Installed and supported hardware and software for desktops, servers, and printers, ensuring operational readiness.
- Deployed desktop applications using GPOs or other deployment methods.
IT Systems Administrator
Landau School
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed Windows server environments, enhancing performance and reliability to support business operations.
- Maintained active directory user accounts, groups, and security policies to ensure secure access and compliance.
- Configured storage solutions, including SANs and NAS devices, to optimize data storage and retrieval processes.
- Deployed desktop applications using GPOs or other deployment methods.
- Installed, configured and maintained Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 Operating Systems.
IT SPECIALIST
Landau School
08.2021 - 12.2022
IT/Help Desk Engineer
Maxtexno
11.2020 - 06.2021
IT/Help Desk
Notary Office
08.2019 - 05.2020
IT Support
Remote
01.2019 - 11.2019
Education
Master`s degree - Digital Government
The Academy Of Public Administration
Baku, Azerbaijan07-2022
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
The Academy Of Public Administration
Baku, Azerbaijan07-2020
Skills
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- Windows Server
- Azure cloud
- Virtualization
- Veeam Backup & Replication
- Manage Engine Patch Deployment
- VPN
- Routing
- Switching
- Cisco
- Monitoring (Zabbix/PRTG)
- Palo Alto
- Fortigate
- LDAP
Websites
Certification
• Express Course in Network and Systems Administration, Easy Solution Technologies, 10/01/23 - 11/01/23
• Express Course in VOIP Telephony, Easy Solution Technologies, 11/01/23 - 12/01/23
• Network Security, Network Training Center, 10/01/24 - 11/01/24
• Express Course in VOIP Telephony, Easy Solution Technologies, 11/01/23 - 12/01/23
• Network Security, Network Training Center, 10/01/24 - 11/01/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Vocal
- Playing guitar
- Swimming
Languages
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
- Russian, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Azerbaijan, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Turkish, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Timeline
System Administrator
GoldenPay MMC
12.2025 - Current
Systems and Network Administrator
Sabah Investment Group
08.2024 - 12.2025
IT Systems Administrator
Landau School
01.2023 - 08.2024
IT SPECIALIST
Landau School
08.2021 - 12.2022
IT/Help Desk Engineer
Maxtexno
11.2020 - 06.2021
IT/Help Desk
Notary Office
08.2019 - 05.2020
IT Support
Remote
01.2019 - 11.2019
Master`s degree - Digital Government
The Academy Of Public Administration
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
The Academy Of Public Administration