ISHMAEL

GARSHONG

Active Secret Clearance

ad2kq2@r.postjobfree.com

973-***-****

National City, CA 91950

SKILLS

Virtualization (KVM, VMware)

Containerization - Docker

Version control - GIT/GitHub

Linux installation - Kickstart

Package Management (RPM, YUM, DNF)

System Monitoring - Nagios

Network administration - (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)

Scripting/Automation - (Bash, Ansible)

Logical Volume Management

HTTP/LAMP STACK

ACAS and STIG Implementation Skills

Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION

Mohammed 1 University

Oujda, Morocco • 08/2011

Bachelor of Science: Environmental and Civil Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Linux+: 2023

CompTIA Security+: 2022

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA): In progress

REFERENCES

Available upon request

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Linux System Administrator with 5 years of experience installing and maintaining Linux servers, improving the server security, and providing technical assistance to colleagues and clients. Experienced in maintaining Redhat, CentOS, and Ubuntu distributions in different environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dellatech Global LLC - Linux System Administrator

Glenarden, Maryland • 11/2021 - Present

Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.

Manage and maintain a fleet of over 1,000 Linux servers, ensuring performance, security, and availability.

Monitor and test application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.

Install and upgrade Linux Redhat OS 7/8 using kickstart installation and virtualization technologies (VMware and KVM).

Job scheduling and Automating process using Cron and Ansible.

Configure and maintain network services such as DNS, DHCP, and VPN to ensure seamless connectivity and network security.

Work with Logical Volume Manager and create volume groups.

Perform Red Hat Linux Kernel Tuning.

Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.

Manage installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provide on-site direction for network engineers.

Conduct regular system backups, develop disaster recovery plans and performe routine security audits.

US Navy - Linux System Engineer

Twentynine Palms, CA • 07/2018 - 10/2021

Monitored and oversaw the administration of servers for day-to-day problems, patches, user administration, hardware failure, monitoring log files, backup, software upgrade, configuration changes, and documentation.

File sharing and back-up through rsync, scp, and ftp.

Configured directories to enable collaboration between groups.

Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.

Applied patches quarterly to meet audit requirements using Red Hat Satellite Server, YUM, and RPM tools.

Resolved configuration issues and problems related to OS, mounts, LDAP, user ids, Networking, and DNS issues.

Worked with the local development team, remote application team, and database team throughout the life cycle of the backup project to migrate the servers to a newer enterprise version.

Configured Linux network, basic troubleshooting process, Diagnosed and corrected network problems.

Utilized ACAS to perform vulnerability assessments and implement necessary patches to ensure compliance with security standards.

Implemented STIG guidelines for system hardening, ensuring adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements.

US Navy - FMF Hospital Corpsman - Third Class

Twentynine Palms, CA • 04/2014 - 06/2018

Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical support in high-pressure situations.

Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.

Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs to over 1500 Marines and Sailors.

Supervised 95 Sailors and civilian technicians in the completion of over 6,595 medical and dental procedures for active duty, reserve, retirees, and their dependents, worth $1.52M.

Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels, and employee medical training.

Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients.

Assisted 700 Marines in during physical therapy and training sessions helping them return to full duty, cutting downtime and expenses.

Implemented emergency airway management and heart monitoring at scenes and during transport.

Maintained treatment records and reports and cared for over 50 injured and sick members weekly.

Provided first aid for a range of conditions during long distance hikes and gun ranges.

Awarded 2 Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medals for outstanding performance beyond duty requirements.

.

Contact this candidate