Brent Wiggans
About Brent Wiggans
Brent Wiggans is a Senior System Administrator currently working for the Government of Canada since 2020, with a background in systems analysis and network management. He has held various roles in IT support and administration across multiple organizations, including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and PCL Construction.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Brent Wiggans has been serving as a Senior System Administrator at the Government of Canada since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining IT systems, ensuring their reliability and security. His expertise in system administration contributes to the efficient operation of government services in Ottawa, Ontario.
Previous Experience in Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Brent Wiggans held multiple positions at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO). He worked as a Systems Analyst, Network for four months in 2017, and as an End User Support Analyst for a total of ten months across two separate tenures from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved providing technical support and analyzing systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Certifications
Brent Wiggans has a diverse educational background. He studied Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Digital Forensics at Ryerson University, earning a certificate from 2021 to 2023. He also holds an Associate’s Degree in Computer Networking and Technical Support from Seneca College, completed from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained a Graduate Certificate in Paralegal from Centennial College in 2013 and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from the University of Toronto, completed in 2011.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Brent Wiggans possesses advanced technical skills in various areas of IT. He is experienced in configuring and troubleshooting hardware, including IP phones and mobile devices. His proficiency extends to network configuration and management using Cisco routers and switches, as well as data protection solutions using Veeam Backup and Replication. He is also skilled in managing virtual environments with Hyper-V, VMware, and KVM, and utilizes PowerShell for scripting and automation.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Brent Wiggans has accumulated diverse experience in IT and support roles. Before his current position, he worked as a Systems Administrator at PCL Construction for one year and as an IT Service Desk Analyst at OpenText for eleven months. His earlier roles include working as a Support Analyst at Limelight Software and various positions at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, showcasing his extensive background in technical support and system administration.