SHEIKH ASAD JAWED

Address: Jubail, KSA

Contact No: +966*********

Email: ac8iug@r.postjobfree.com@gmail.com

Skype ID: sheikh.asad

OBJECTIVE

To enhance my working capacities, professional skills, business efficiencies and serve the organization in best possible way with sheer determination and commitment by utilizing my technical experience and troubleshooting skills.

Career Summary (6 years’ Experience)

Quality-driven Linux and Windows System Administrator with more than 6 years of experience proactively taking measures to reduce and combat security threats, boost system reliability, and minimize unnecessary expenditures.

Hands on experience at:

-Experienced on various Linux servers such as: Oracle, Redhat, CentOS, SUSE & Ubuntu and services like: DNS, DHCP, LVM, FTP, Samba, Shell Scripting, LAMP.

-Firewall, VPN, App control advance, Bandwidth management.

-Antivirus Server

-Backup and restore technologies such as; Veritas Backup exec & Dell Quest.

-Windows AD server (Windows PowerShell Administration and Scripting)

-Windows Exchange Server

-Office365 Migration from on-prem Exchange and Administration

-Storage Devices (SAN/NAS)

-Load Balancer

-VPN services

-Partially managing VMware ESXi and AWS cloud EC2 sysops.

Projects

WEB Server Implementation along with DMZ

Duration: 1 month

Year: 2017

Cold DR Site implementation between two Sites

Duration: 1 month

Year: 2017

Security Controls & Tweaks according to the organization policies

Duration: 1 month

Year: 2017

Automated Data Backup & Restoration solution

Duration: 7 months

Year: 2018

Cloud Office 365 Migration from on-prem Exchange (Minimum Hybrid)

Duration: 2 months

Year: 2018

Achievements

Appreciation Certificate:

Gulf Packaging Industries Ltd. – Year 2017

Awarded by an Appreciation certificate for the continuous improvement and dedication of work in IT department.

EDUCATION

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Computer Science

2009

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Networks

LAN (L2 & L3 Switching), WAN/MAN (Routing)

Servers/Storage

DNS, DHCP, FTP, LAMP, NFS, Samba, SSH/Telnet, SAN/NAS/Tape devices

Tools

Shell Scripting, VMware, VirtualBox, LDAP Browser, Team viewer, Open SSH, OpenVPN, send mail utility, Spiceworks, Daemon Tool, Net Extender

Backup

Symantec Backup Exec, Quest, MAXSYNCUP, rsync, Clonezilla, Norton Ghost

Others

Amazon Web Services, Rackspace Exchange E-mail server, Office365, Procurement, SAP/ERP Systems (Basic Knowledge), Asterisk Call Center Solution (Basic Knowledge), Avaya PBX IP Office Manager

Security

SonicWall Firewalls, McAfee Antivirus EPO, Surveillance System

CERTIFICATION / TRAINING

CCNA

2008

Linux System Administration

ITIL Foundation (IT Service Management)

2008

2018

GCC WORK EXPERIENCE

Gulf Packaging Industries Ltd. Linux Administrator Apr 2016 – (Present)

Job Responsibilities are

To install, configure & maintain Linux server for production environment.

To implement and secure the web server based on Linux with complete LAMP Stack.

To take environment backups of Linux servers with Clonezilla imaging as well as with Norton Ghost for Windows servers and systems.

To provide Level-3 Helpdesk support.

To configure and manage WUG monitoring software.

To configure and manage centralized Scanners with NFS sharing and FTP Utility.

To manage and implement self-generated SSL installed Spiceworks Desktop application for web-based ticketing system with weekly reporting and various plugins configuration.

To manage the Avaya PBX with IP Office manager.

To partially manage File Sharing server, Print Server, Active directory & Exchange server.

To configure and manage automatic backup technologies with Bare-metal restore, virtual standby & backup to virtual implementation.

To install, configure and maintain various SAN/NAS/Tape devices.

To maintain & renew Windows, Office365 and different applications licensing.

To manage centralized McAfee EPO based antivirus server with advance Access protection & DLP for new security threats and apply latest patches.

To manage VPN & firewall devices, it’s security updates, Bandwidth Management, Advance application rules, Policy based routing, NAT, Links Failover and maintain specific network & user accesses for remote users connected through VPN.

To research for latest solutions and implement them by using existing resources to save the cost and add value with advance technologies.

To maintain the IT Policy document and revision periodically, generate KPI document and report to management. Also train junior colleges to maintain the segregation of duties, employee backup, task sharing and distributed work load.

PAKISTAN WORK EXPERIENCE (more than 3 years)

ETILIZE PRIVATE LTD SYSTEM SUPPORT ENGINEER L-2 Jul 2015 – Dec 2015

Previous Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance of Cloud server at AWS.

Responsible for scheduling & maintaining Cron jobs.

Responsible for internal application modification at PHP.

Manage smart processing of daily task with the help of shell scripting.

Responsible for maintenance of e-mail server at Rackspace as well as local E-mail server using Sun JAVA.

Responsible for Database Administration at MySQL.

Responsible for monitoring server spaces and swap usage.

ETILIZE PRIVATE LTD SYSTEM SUPPORT ENGINEER L-1 Jul 2014 – Jun 2015

Job Responsibilities

To identify, troubleshoots and resolves hardware-, software- and network-related problems encountered by end-users of the District network, the Internet, PCs and new computer technology.

Testing of computers and ensuring that computer systems are functioning properly.

Responsible for configuration and installation of Windows workstations, various Linux flavors (server & client both) in response to the demands of a complex network design.

To install, certifies and troubleshoot network cabling infrastructure, including a wide variety of local area network equipment and software. Help in examination of network server equipment and maintenance.

To work with vendors in order to resolve hardware operating system issues, researches and test possible solutions.

Responsible for installing software and other tools for end users to perform daily tasks.

Responsible for configuration of VPN client at both Windows & Linux machines.

Responsible for ordering or buying of computer systems and network stuff that are required or alternatively, working in close liaison with the purchasing and supplies department. This is after carefully assessing the computer and other network stuff needs in the organization.

To train end-users using Linux features and its applications.

To give demonstration to new hires in the company, & design such mechanisms to make the troubleshooting & support processes easier & faster for junior support engineers.

To perform primary network system administration on network servers when needed.

Responsible for maintaining application services running on servers remotely & on physical machine as well.

Account management on local applications includes: creation, deletion & permissions of user accounts.

Responsible for CCTV system management includes: installation/configuration of DVR devices & provide videos of recorded incidents and events by date & time if requested by administration.

ETILIZE PRIVATE LTD ASSOCIATE SYSTEM SUPPORT ENGINEER Apr 2013 – Jun 2014

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for identification, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, software, network-related problems reported by end-users of the District network, the Internet, PCs and new computer technology. Testing of computers and ensuring that computer systems are functioning properly.

Responsible for installing, certifying and troubleshooting network cabling infrastructure, including a wide variety of LAN equipment and software.

Works with vendors to resolve hardware operating system issues, researches and test possible solutions and further involve in implementation of solutions.

Responsible for installation of software and other required tools for end users to perform daily tasks. Configuration of VPN client at both Windows & Linux machines.

T To train end-users using Linux features and its applications.

ETILIZE PRIVATE LTD DATA PROCESSING ENGINEER Feb 2012 – Mar 2013

Job Responsibilities

Responsible to produce quality Product Data.

Produce error free products and get it QC done in less than 2 days.

Work under the product groups described in the scope of pre-coding.

Produce one step coding products.

QC the post coded products by international coders.

*Reference will be furnished upon request

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