Open Source System Administrator
Resume:
Akinbiyi Akinsanya
Henrico, Virginia 23238
***********@*****.***
Objective:
Dedicated and detail-oriented Junior Linux Administrator with a strong foundation in Linux systems administration and a passion for open-source technologies. Seeking to contribute my skills and knowledge to a dynamic IT team, while gaining valuable experience and further enhancing my expertise.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
December 2012
Certifications:
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
CompTIA Security+
LPIC-1: Linux Administrator
Skills:
Linux Systems Administration
Shell Scripting (Bash)
Server Installation and Configuration
User and Group Management
Package Management (apt, yum)
File System Management (Ext4, XFS)
Network Configuration (IP, DNS, DHCP)
Security and Permissions
System Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Ansible Playbook Automation
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6, 7, 8
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Work Experience:
NEXTGEN DATA CLOUD., Fredericks, MD
June 2020 - Present
RedHat System Administrator
Projects: Server Migration,
Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers (CentOS and RHEL servers) in a virtualized environment.
Monitor system performance, identifying issues, and performing routine system updates and patches.
Create and maintain user accounts, groups, and permissions in accordance with company policies.
Assist in writing and maintaining Bash scripts to automate system tasks and improve efficiency.
Various System Administrator tasks: user management, File system management, Permissions and Ownership of files and Directories, Working with Vendor to setup applications, Sudo Files configuration, Kernel Tuning, Troubleshooting service failure such as network, SSH, etc...
Collaborate with the senior team members in diagnosing and resolving system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Conduct regular backups and data recovery procedures to protect critical data.
Assist in the documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and system configurations.
Install and decommission of servers using VMware EXSi 6.7/7.0 (VMware Vsphere) for Virtual Servers and HP iLO 5 (HP OneView) for physical RHEL servers.
Reading Grafana Monitoring dashboard, Unitrend Backup report, and Deploying VMware EXSI 6.7/7.0 Snapshots
Data migration using SCP and RSYNC with a combination of automated tasks using AT.
and CRONTAB
Setting SSH keyless communication between servers
Setup SSSD communication between AD and Rhel servers and allow AD groups to access RHEL servers.
Resolving File/directory with permission issues by setting up proper ACLs.
Experience with ticketing tools i.e., ServiceNow. Technical Support Specialist
Bestway Tax Services LLC
Richmond, Virgnia
October 2017 – June 2020
Provided technical support to end-users, addressing hardware and software issues on Linux-based workstations.
Troubleshot and resolved user-reported problems, escalating complex issues to higher- level support when necessary.
Assisted with hardware and software installation and maintenance, ensuring a smooth IT environment.
Assisted in the development of knowledge base articles and user guides to enhance user self-help resources.
Collaborated with the IT team in evaluating and recommending software and hardware upgrades.
Joined Windows 2010 machines to Active Directory.
Create AD users and AD groups and Assign group policies to AD Groups.
Perform data Backups for workstations and servers, troubleshooting windows OS errors.
Participated in on-call support rotation to address urgent issues outside of regular business hours.
Monitor workstation and servers on a cloud platform.
Troubleshoot technical issues for Local Area Network (LAN) and other systems. References:
Available upon request
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