Lee Smith
28 Westcliff Avenue, Cromer, Norfolk | 07340371050 | lsmithx2@gmail.com
Full Clean Driving Licence
Professional Profile
A highly accomplished Senior Systems Administrator & Network Engineer with over 15 years of experience. Specialist in greenfield network deployments and multi-site infrastructure management. Proven track record in designing entire enterprise networks from the ground up, implementing high-performance Proxmox virtualization clusters, and securing complex environments with Meraki and Ubiquiti hardware.
Technical Skills
Networking: Ubiquiti (UniFi/UISP/EdgeRouter), Cisco Meraki, MikroTik, DrayTek, SD-WAN, VPN.
Virtualization: Proxmox VE (Ubuntu, Debian, Windows Server).
Infrastructure: Cat5e/6/6a Cabling, Rack Builds, Patch Panels, IP CCTV.
Systems: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Web Servers (Apache/Nginx).
Professional Experience
Naked Kitchens / Norfolk Oak Mar 2016 – Present
IT Systems & Network Manager
- Ground-Up Network Build: Engineered and deployed the entire company network infrastructure, including full site-wide structured cabling and server room architecture.
- Multi-Site Deployment: Managed infrastructure and tech setups for high-end showrooms in London and Cambridge.
- Infrastructure Management: Configured and maintained a high-availability environment utilizing Ubiquiti EdgeRouters and Cisco Meraki Firewalls.
- Proxmox Virtualization: Orchestrated the migration of physical assets to a virtual environment running Ubuntu, Debian, and Windows Server instances.
- Network Security: Isolated production, office, and IP CCTV traffic via secure VLAN segmentation.
Anglian Radio Aug 2015 – Jun 2017
IT Consultant / Field Support
- Provided mobile IT support and hardware setups across various regional offices, including Norwich and Ipswich.
- Managed workstation deployment, local network troubleshooting, and basic IT infrastructure maintenance for broadcast environments.
North Norfolk Radio Limited May 2015 – Jun 2017
Street Team Member / Driver
- Provided logistical support and equipment transportation for community broadcasting events across the region.
Fibreserv, Holt 2010 – 2020
Managing Director
- Directed network server management for client website hosting and deployed Point-to-Point (PtP) wireless links.
Kongskilde Industries A/S Mar 2014 – Jul 2015
Trainee Parts Assistant
- Managed order processing and technical support for agricultural components using internal inventory systems.
County & Coast Jun 2010 – Jul 2011
IT Manager / Web Developer
- Managed multi-site network infrastructure and secure web development projects.
Education & Training
Higher Diploma (Level 2): IT | City College Norwich
NVQ & BTEC Level 2: Business & Admin | PDM Training
Functional Skills Level 2: English, Maths, & ICT
GCSEs: Including English & Maths | Cromer High School
Interests
Mechanical restoration of cars and motorcycles; home-labbing with Proxmox; tracking emerging networking and cybersecurity developments.