Celso Araujo is an accomplished IT professional with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology and extensive experience in cloud technologies, networking, and systems administration. He holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, AWS SysOps Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Cisco Certified Network Associate.

His career spans various roles, from Deskside Support Specialist to Senior IT Specialist at Parsons Corporation, where he has contributed to state-of-the-art technology projects, managed advanced systems, and guided cloud and on-premises application deployments. Celso has a proven track record in designing, building, maintaining, and automating AWS cloud infrastructure, implementing and troubleshooting VMware environments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity controls. He is also skilled in network security, data backup, and disaster recovery operations.

Senior IT Specialist | Parsons Corporation

Remote

March 2025 - Current

• Provided input on requirement analysis, design decisions, and project direction for state-of-the-art technology projects.
• Managed systems at an advanced technical level, demonstrating professional capabilities across network, hardware, systems administration, and compliance alignment with cybersecurity controls and frameworks.
• Developed technical designs in accordance with requirements and product direction.
• Implemented and tested cloud deployment configurations.
• Set up monitoring and observability for deployments to track key metrics, including utilization, availability, and cost.
• Provided accurate estimates for project requirements and enhancement requests.
• Contributed to solutions, approaches, and designs to meet customer requirements.
• Offered guidance to senior leadership on technologies to use, cost optimization techniques, and best practices for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises application deployment.
• Collaborated with Smart Mobility teams to provide clients with real-time Advanced Transportation Management solutions.

Senior IT Specialist | Parsons Corporation

Remote

January 2020 - February 2025

• Responsible for national IT infrastructure for the FAA TSSC program.
• Design and implement system requirements for new projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with software developers to select appropriate design solutions and ensure the compatibility of system components.
• Identify system data, hardware, and software components required to meet user needs.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, and scalability of system architecture.
• Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues that require advanced support.
• Design and monitor backup and disaster recovery solutions, including archiving and restores.

System and Network Administrator | St. Catherine's School

Richmond, Virginia

July 2015 - January 2020

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

Data Center Administrator | Strategic Solutions of Virginia

Glen Allen, Virginia

October 2013 - July 2015

• Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot VMware environments including ESXi, vSphere, storage, and networking.
• Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
• Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.

Deskside Support Specialist | Networking Technologies and Support, Inc.

Midlothian, Virginia

May 2012 - September 2013

• Install and perform repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
• Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
• Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
• Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.

Repair Technician | TechTurn

Ashland, Virginia

August 2011 - April 2012

• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Troubleshoot microprocessors or electronic instruments, equipment, or systems, using electronic test equipment
• Skilled at imaging systems running Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.