Russ Jackson
About Russ Jackson
Russ Jackson is a Senior Systems Administrator at BLUE ORIGIN with over 20 years of experience in Microsoft-focused system administration and engineering.
Title and Current Role
Russ Jackson holds the position of Senior Systems Administrator at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been working in this role from 2021 in Kent, Washington, United States. In this capacity, he manages and maintains the company's systems infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations and high availability of IT services.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Russ Jackson has been an integral part of BLUE ORIGIN since 2018. Initially joining as a Systems Administrator III, he served in this role until 2021 before being promoted to Senior Systems Administrator. His responsibilities involved the upkeep of system infrastructure, implementation of IT policies, and the integration of new technologies to enhance organizational efficiency.
Career Journey in IT
Russ Jackson's career in IT spans over two decades with various roles. He has worked as a Sr. Systems Administrator at Flow International and Sr. Infrastructure Analyst at Simpson Lumber Company. He held the position of Infrastructure Manager - Business Technology at Simpson Lumber, where he developed and led IT strategies. Earlier, he worked as a Network Administrator at HO Sports and Sr. Systems Administrator at HomeStreet Bank.
Educational Background
Russ Jackson graduated from the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business, Information Systems. His academic training has equipped him with foundational knowledge in business and IT, contributing to his extensive expertise in system administration and infrastructure management.
Skills and Expertise
Russ Jackson specializes in Microsoft system and infrastructure management, including VMware, Active Directory administration, and System Center. He is known for his troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, as well as his rapid learning and implementation of new systems. His deep understanding of Microsoft-focused system administration and engineering has been honed over more than 20 years in the industry.