Chris King
About Chris King
Chris King is an Infrastructure Systems Administrator at Interpublic Group (IPG) in Omaha, Nebraska, where he has worked since 2018. He has previous experience at PayPal and Kiewit, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems/Information Security from Bellevue University.
Current Role at Interpublic Group
Chris King has been employed at Interpublic Group (IPG) as an Infrastructure Systems Administrator since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for various tasks including ProofPoint administration and mailbox restores from O365. His work involves managing split-horizon DNS, utilizing both on-premises Microsoft DNS and Azure DNS. He operates out of Omaha, Nebraska, where he has continued to develop his skills and expertise in infrastructure management.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Chris King worked at PayPal in La Vista, Nebraska, from 2011 to 2013. Initially, he served as a Customer Solutions Agent for one year before transitioning to the role of Compliance Analyst for another year. His experience at PayPal provided him with a foundation in customer service and compliance processes within a financial technology environment.
Experience at Kiewit
From 2013 to 2018, Chris King held the position of Systems Administrator at Kiewit in Omaha, Nebraska. During his five years at Kiewit, he gained valuable experience in systems administration, further enhancing his technical skills and knowledge in managing IT infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Chris King studied at Bellevue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Information Security from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Fremont Senior High School, graduating with a diploma in 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in IT systems and security.
Personal Projects and Skills
In addition to his professional roles, Chris King maintains a personal homelab environment. This includes Ubuntu Linux servers, Docker application deployments, and an open-source gateway/firewall. He also utilizes off-site backups through a third-party vendor as part of his homelab management, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and practical application of his skills.