Robert Sluka

Incident Response · Cloud Infrastructure
Charlotte, NC
bsluka13@gmail.com
(631) 388-0122
LinkedIn Profile
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Work Experience

Flexible IT Jul 2024 – Present · Hauppauge, NY
Incident Response Specialist Active
Mar 2025 – Present
  • Monitor client environments across Azure and on-prem infrastructure for alerts and outages; remediate issues affecting servers, firewalls, and network appliances, coordinating directly with clients through resolution.
  • Manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) host pools across 36 client environments (140+ session hosts) using Nerdio, including VM resizing, autoscale configuration, and golden image updates.
  • Troubleshoot unhealthy AVD session hosts and resolve FSLogix profile issues to maintain reliable virtual desktop access for end users.
  • Developed and deployed a PowerShell script via Datto RMM to remotely uninstall problematic Windows security updates affecting a line-of-business application across multiple client environments.
  • Replace and upgrade servers, firewalls, and network hardware during scheduled maintenance windows; validate functionality through post-change testing with clients.
  • Serve as an escalation point for the support team on complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues; mentor junior technicians on troubleshooting methodology.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation on client environments, including cloud architecture and network configurations for team reference.
IT Support Specialist II Completed
Jul 2024 – Mar 2025
  • Provided technical support via phone, email, and in-person before promotion to Incident Response Specialist.
NAKA Technologies Aug 2022 – Jul 2024 · Central Islip, NY
Helpdesk Lead Completed
Aug 2022 – Jul 2024
  • Led a helpdesk team of seven technicians plus an offshore support team, assigning tickets, training new hires, and coordinating with upper management on team performance and efficiency.
  • Automated bulk updates to Exchange Online user custom attributes via PowerShell in preparation for migration to Exclaimer email signature management.
  • Managed new client onboardings, including onsite infrastructure walkthroughs, RMM agent deployment across client networks, and internal documentation.
  • Supported professional services projects including wireless surveys, network upgrades, server installations, and ProofPoint email security implementation.
  • Served as primary technical point of contact for managed services clients, leading weekly status meetings and resolving escalated issues.
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Education

University at Albany — State University of New York May 2022 · Albany, NY
Bachelor of Science, Digital Forensics
  • GPA: 3.76 / 4.0 · Summa Cum Laude · Dean's List
  • Minors: Informatics; Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity
  • Extracurriculars: UAlbany Cyber Defense Organization; Hackathons
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Certifications, Skills & Interests

Azure Sophos Firewall Unifi VoIP DNS DHCP Layer 2/3 Networking vCenter / ESXi Windows Server Datto BCDR PowerShell Scripting Exchange Online Identity Management