Linux System Automation Engineer
Resume:
Muhammad Umair
Senior Linux System
Administrator
**************@*****.***
The Colony, TX
Unites States of America
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Computer Science
University of North Texas
Associates Degree in Applied Science
Collin County College
CERTIFICATES
Active Top Secret Clearance (DoD)
Security+ CompTIA
Linux+ CompTIA
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
PROFILE
Linux engineer with 4 years of experience
working within a cross-functional team as an OS
administrator, responsible for managing and
driving key aspects of the full lifecycle of critical infrastructure in secure environments, adhering
to industry best practices and established
security standards. Seeking a role to further
develop expertise as a Linux administrator,
automation engineer, and process owner.
SKILLS
Proficient in Ticketing Systems such as
Solution Manager and Service Now.
Competent in Bash and Ansible, and familiar
with Python, C++, Jinja, React Native and other
languages.
Strong Administrative and Communicative
Capabilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NS2 SAP Contractor (RTS)
Linux System Administrator
06/2020 – present
•Led the project to domain join nearly 800+ RedHat Linux virtual machines to the central IDM instance,
streamlining account management and significantly
reducing man-hours dedicated to fixing customer
accounts.
•Collaborated with the DevOps team to utilize the
Lockdown playbook and ConfigOS to remediate open
vulnerabilities identified in ACAS and STIG scans, significantly enhancing security and contributing to the improvement of the company's CCRI score from an F to a B.
•Conducted automated and manual scans to STIG a
selective sample of servers, creating a road map for future remediation and contributing to the improvement of the account's security posture.
•Successfully built over 700 servers of various instance types with tailored specifications and configurations, ensuring optimal application and database performance.
•Led monthly Maintenance Windows for VM patching,
including comprehensive pre-checks and post-checks, ensuring system security and operational stability.
•Developed a BASH and Ansible script that reduced pre- check patching time by 3 hours, significantly enhancing efficiency.
•Managed and striped volumes for RAID use in databases, improving performance and reliability.
•Collaborated with application teams (SAS, HADOOP, Control-M), maintaining operational functionality and prioritizing customer needs.
•Supported DBAs with Oracle, HANA, and ASE databases, performing essential tasks to meet performance and operational requirements.
•Created automation scripts to eliminate redundant tasks, saving hours of repetitive work and boosting productivity.
•Implemented and managed Kerberos authentication for FSX/CIFS mounts, IDM, and application domains,
enhancing security and streamlining authentication processes.
•Utilized Nagios and CloudWatch to monitor VM health and metrics, maintaining optimal performance and
ensuring system reliability.
Resolve Tech Solutions
Resource Monitor
•Conducted regular meetings with Supervisors, Delivery Leads, and Customer Engagement leads to discuss ticket progress and account health, enhancing communication and ensuring timely issue resolution.
•Utilized Console data to correlate metrics and compile monthly reports, providing clear insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
•Analyzed project progress and facilitated inter-team communication to address roadblocks and bottlenecks, improving efficiency and ensuring timely project
completion.
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