Linux Systems Admin / Security Specialist

Don Kanter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donkanter

Edmonds, WA 98026 · Tel: 858-***-****

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Summary

Seeking long-term role as Linux Systems Administrator/Systems Security Specialist.

Education

Coleman University, Bachelor of Science in Network Security, 2010 Coleman University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking, 2010

Experience

Media Temple / GoDaddy Full Remote, WA

CloudTech Managed Services Engineer 12/2016 - 10/2020 Our Managed Services team is responsible for providing expert-level support to our customers. We assist our customers with a number of system administration and infrastructure architecture services. I take pride in doing a great job for customers and accommodating every request possible as quickly as possible. A summary of the services I currently provide for our customers are as follows:

- Apache / Nginx & PHP FCGI / FPM Performance Tuning (i.e. LAMP/LEMP/Hybrid Reverse-Proxy Tuning)

- MySQL Server Performance Optimization & Database Administration

- Server Performance Analysis, Investigative Analysis

- Proactive Services Monitoring & Emergency Response Action

- Website Backups & Emergency Data Restoration

- Intrusion Prevention Services & Custom Firewall Configuration

- Server Security Compliance Configuration (i.e. Apache/Nginx, TLS, SSH, Application, Ports, Services)

- Malware Investigation/Removal

- Website Clones / Script & Database Reconfiguration

- DNS Configuration/Implementation

- Mail Service Configuration/Troubleshooting/Solutions

- Application/CMS Problem Analysis and Investigation

- Application Solutions Consultation & Custom Server Administration

AT&T Mobility Lab Operations / Kforce (contract position) Redmond, WA Mobility Lab Network Support Engineer 6/2015 - 4/2016 Our LabOps team provided network engineering, operations support, product implementation and integration support for mobility and remote labs including interconnect, interoperability and core troubleshooting in support of applications, services and device development and integration testing and 3G/4G LTE certification environments.

HostGator.com - Web Hosting Houston, TX

Linux Systems Administrator / Migrations Administrator 7/2013 - 3/2015

Provided Linux systems administration related services primarily with cPanel/WHM, and website content as well as database migrations, website and DNS troubleshooting. Other responsibilities included handling various customer support issues via ticket-based system. Responsible for monitoring networks and systems across several EIG brands. Responsibilities included monitoring with various tools and incident response management which included contacting key personnel during outages via Everbridge, assigning roles for response teams, as well as incident reporting, resolution documentation, and post-mortem documentation.

CARI.net - Internet Service Provider & Datacenter San Diego, CA NOC Engineer Windows & Linux Administration 10/2012 - 7/2013 Provided systems support for clients hosting dedicated servers, cloud servers and on shared hosting servers primarily supporting cPanel/WHM and Plesk. Resolved systems security issues, ToS/abuse issues, software and hardware related issues. Other responsibilities included server builds, OS imaging and configuration, hardware inventory tracking/orders and handling a variety of other client cases/tickets.

The I.T. Guy, Inc. - Independent Contracting San Diego, CA Computer/Network Technician 5/2008 - 10/2012

Conducted my own small business while attending college. Provided computer repair, network implementation, administration, security, maintenance and consulting services for residential and small business clients.

Nautical Enterprises DBA H&S Yachts San Diego, CA

Yacht Rigger / Marine Electrician 10/2007 - 5/2008 Rigged and installed/configured marine electronics on new yachts/sailboats. Performed electronic component upgrades, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance for existing clients. Assisted team with sail rigging, yacht commissioning and customizations.

Volunteer Experience

Computers 2 San Diego Kids (C2SDK) http://www.c2sdk.org/ - Refurbished computers for underprivileged kids. The Ranger Group http://www.therangergroup.com/ - Setup computer network for inner-city elementary school. Difference Makers International www.differencemakersinternational.org/ - Created contact database for charity. Mira Mesa HEROES http://www.miramesaheroes.org/ - Implemented network for senior center and assisted in community cleanup projects.

References

Jason Wetzel - Principal Product Development Engineer, AT&T Mobility Labs Christopher Arndt - Lab Special Projects Consultant, KForce / AT&T Mobility Labs Dan Brumbaugh - Former Linux Administrator Supervisor, Hostgator/EIG]

*Media Temple/GoDaddy references and contact information for the above references are available upon request.

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