Abdoulaye Diallo

linkedin.com/in/abdoulaye-diallo-dj

E-mail : ad2uxg@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 646-***-****

Address: **** ****** ******, ***** *** York 10460

Certified in Red hat System administrator with 12 months of experience in providing technical support and solving end-user issues. An ability to work in a challenging environment. Self-motivated to actively learn and implement new technologies and good practices. Easily get along with coworkers as well as be efficient on independent working. Core Competencies Operating Systems: Linux (RedHat/CentOS 7/8/9), Windows, Windows server 2019 Virtualization: VMWare ESXi, Oracle Virtual Box

Networking: SSH, TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, DHCP, FTP, switching and routing Web/Identity Management: FreeIPA, Active directory Containers: Docker, Podman, Skopeo

Ticketing system: Jira

Scripting: Bash, Python

Logging: Graylog. Free IPA

Monitoring tools: Nagios

Version Control: GitLab

Configuration Management : Ansible, Foreman

Automation : Cronjob, Ansible

Infrastructure as Code : Terraform

Coding language: Python

Education Yellow Tail Tech - Linux for Jobs

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) September 13, 2023 Certificate # 230-117-723

Bronx Community College Degree: Associate

Major: Cyber Security and Computer Networking September/2020 Work Experience Pro-Core Plus

Linux System Administrator February 19, 2023 – January 1, 2024

Linux system administrator at Procore-plus

Monitored servers to ensure proper system functions with Nagios and Graylog log management.

Deploy Containers via Docker, Podman

Performed day to day Linux administration tasks such as user account management, directory services, file system sharing and permissions.

Utilized logical volume manager (LVM), VDO and swap to create, modify, delete file systems.

Optimized system and application performance using techniques like shutdown, reboot, star, enable and stop services and tools to identify performance issues and solutions.

Edited system configuration files: network settings, kernel parameters, service configuration files, cron jobs.

Installed, configured, and maintained services such as NFS, Apache Web Server (http, https), SSH, using RPM, YUM and DNF.

Worked with DBA's, and Developers to deploy production ready applications.

Performed standard system administration tasks such as troubleshooting and problem resolution, patching, installing packages using rpm and yum, dnf, software and hardware upgrades. Work Experience cont. Pro-Core Plus

Linux System Administrator

Wrote shell scripts for various system tasks such as back-ups, collecting and sorting logs, installation and monitoring.

Configured IPtables firewall and hardening Linux systems for system security.

Managed disks and file systems using Administered Nagios monitoring tools for servers monitoring and incident alerts.

Monitored and maintained the disk space and backup systems, and implemented change controls, capacity planning and growth projections on the systems.

Performed troubleshooting existing user accounts, security objects and authorizations to resolve security conflicts by creating sudo rules, supporting users, setting up new accounts and password resets.

Involved in daily incident management and resolved the day-to-day problems raised by the users and incidents which are logged by monitoring systems.

Manage virtualized servers with VMware and Oracle Virtual Box.

Worked extensively with Network File System (NFS) for storage.

Kernel Upgrading during outage in production boxes.

Handling problems or requirements as per the ticket (Jira) created.

Experience creating, configuring and managing infrastructure with tools like Ansible, Terraform and Foreman.

Installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux on virtual machines (RHEL 7, 8 & 9) and CentOS.

Experience with modern control systems, Git, GITLAB.

Install, upgrade, and configure new Linux releases.

Build, deploy, and support the systems’ performance.

Maintain compliance and backups to avoid data loss.

Implement Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) web server configuration.

Build and monitor multiple servers at the same time using ansible or foreman.

Ensure the accessibility of server resources.

Manage anti-virus solutions.

Review application logs.

Ensure resource optimization and performance tuning.

Configuring cisco devices, implementing VLAN, configuring IPv4 and IPv6, implementing Ether channel, configuring telnet and SSH, configuring OSPF, implementing Network Address Translation

(NAT), configuring ACL, WI-FI configuration

Work Experience cont. AT&T Ohio, Columbus

Installation Technician at AT&T January 10, 2021 – December 1, 2022

● Conduct site surveys to assess installation requirements and evaluate network infrastructure.

● Install and configure internet equipment such as router, switch, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to AT&T standards.

● Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues, providing timely and effective solutions to customers.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate installations and resolve escalated technical issues.

● Educate customers on proper equipment usage and provide comprehensive technical support.

● Using fiber optics or copper cable to connect customers to the internet and configure their TVs. Languages: English, French

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