MOSES AKPANG

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Indianapolis, IN

317-***-**** ad4u0f@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced Linux System Administrator skilled in TCP/IP networking, NFS, DNS, SSH, SAMBA, DHCP,HTTP, SSL, and HTTPS protocols. Skilled in installation, configuration, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8 & 9), CentOS, and Fedora servers, with expertise in file system management, multipath configuration, Apache web server, MariaDB/MySQL databases, and Bash scripting, automation using Ansible. Strong background in system hardening, containerization with Podman, local user management, patching with Red Hat Satellite, troubleshooting, performance tuning, monitoring using Zabbix, and virtualization using VMWare ESXi, Vcenter, and Vsphere. Key Skills

• Proficient in TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, SSH,

SAMBA, DHCP, HTTP, SSL, SSH, and

HTTPS protocols

• Installation and configuration of Red Hat

Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8 & 9),

CentOS, and Fedora Linux servers

• Deployment of Linux servers (RHEL 7,

8 & 9), CentOS, and Fedora to networks

• File system management including LVM

(Logical Volume Manager)

• Configuration of multipath on SAN

storage devices

• Installation, configuration, and

management of Apache Web Server

(httpd)

• Installation, configuration, and management

of MariaDB and MySQL databases

• Automation using Bash Shell scripting and

Ansible.

• System hardening techniques

implementation.

• Containerization using Podman

• Local user management

• Patching using Red Hat Satellite

• Troubleshooting and system performance

optimization

• Performance tuning and monitoring

• Virtualization using VMWare ESXi,

Vcenter, and Vsphere

• Monitoring servers using Zabbix

Professional Experiences

Linux System Administrator Jan 2024 - Present

Trust Again Services-Indianapolis IN

• Lead the deployment and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8 & 9), CentOS, and Fedora servers across multiple environments, including on-premises and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.

• Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Podman and Docker, orchestrating microservices deployment and management for scalable and resilient applications.

• Managed patching processes using Red Hat Satellite, creating custom channels and automating patch deployments to ensure systems are up-to-date and compliant with security standards.

• Optimized system performance through continuous tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning, utilizing tools like Nagios, Zabbix, and Grafana to monitor system metrics and proactively address performance bottlenecks.

• Implemented and maintained virtualization infrastructure using VMWare ESXi, Vcenter, and Vsphere, managing virtual machines, clusters, and resource pools.

• Conducted system audits and security assessments, collaborating with cybersecurity teams to remediate vulnerabilities and enhance overall system security posture.

• Mentored junior team members, providing technical guidance, training, and knowledge sharing sessions to foster skill development and team collaboration. RHEL System Administrator Jan 2020-Dec 2023

SCHAFER PC INC - Whitestown IN

• Managed the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

(RHEL 7, 8 & 9), CentOS, and Fedora servers in a large-scale enterprise environment.

• Implemented advanced file system management techniques, including Logical Volume Manager (LVM) for flexible storage allocation and multipath configuration on SAN storage devices for redundancy and load balancing.

• Automated routine tasks and system provisioning using Bash Shell scripts and Ansible playbooks, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual errors.

• Conducted system hardening measures, including applying security patches, configuring firewalls, and implementing access control policies to safeguard systems and data.

• Designed and implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies using tools like Bacula, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

• Collaborated with development teams to deploy applications, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance for web services running on Apache HTTP Server.

• Managed MySQL and MariaDB databases, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and backup/restore procedures.

Junior System Administrator Jan 2019-Dec 2019

FPR II LLC - PHOENIX, AZ

• Installed and configured Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7 & 8), CentOS, and Fedora servers on physical and virtual platforms, ensuring optimal performance and security.

• Assisted in deploying Linux servers to the network, including network interface configuration, firewall setup, and DNS resolution.

• Managed local user accounts, permissions, and group policies, ensuring adherence to security protocols and company policies.

• Utilized Bash Shell scripting for automation tasks such as log rotation, backup scheduling, and system monitoring scripts.

• Conducted routine system maintenance tasks, including package updates, kernel patching, and system health checks.

• Assisted in troubleshooting system issues, analyzing logs, and resolving technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.

• Implemented system monitoring using Zabbix, creating custom dashboards and alerts for proactive issue detection and resolution.

Education & Training

• DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS/POLITICAL SCIENCE - KWARA STATE - NIGERIA 08/2008

• Ongoing learning and professional development in emerging technologies, best practices, and trends in Linux system administration.

• Ongoing training in Redhat system Engineer and Amazon cloud (Ec2) Certification

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Credential: https://rhtapps.redhat.com/verify?certId=230-108-169

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