Systems Administrator Linux

ADIL MUNEER

Linux Systems Administrator

Jamaica, NY ️ ****.*********@*****.*** 347-***-****

Summary: Experienced Linux Engineer with 5 years of proven success in managing, deploying, and automating Linux systems across cloud and on-premises environments. Proficient in leveraging automation tools such as Ansible and Bash scripting to streamline workflows, enhance system reliability, and reduce operational overhead.

Technical Abilities

Operating Systems: (RHEL- 7,8,9, CentOS).

Virtualization & Storage: Experience with VMware vCenter, PXE booting, and SAN/NAS storage for scalable virtualization solutions.

Networking & Security: Proficient in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, iptables, SELinux.

Automation & IaC: Proficient in automating workflows and managing infrastructure using Ansible-playbooks.

Active Directory & Azure: Experienced in deploying and securing Microsoft Active Directory with LDAP.

Monitoring: Administration: Skilled in Nagios and VMWare.

Scripting & Programming: Bash Scripting and Ansible Playbooks.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized tools like Google Analytics, JIRA, and Confluence for data analysis and performance optimization.

Networking & Web Authentication: DNS, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, secure web applications, UDP.

Project Management & Collaboration: JIRA, ServiceNow, and Microsoft-Teams.

Documentation: Strong in SharePoint for technical documentation, and Wiki.

Product Management & Agile: Experienced in product road mapping, visioning, and lifecycle management using Scrum.

Cloud Platforms: Adept at managing cloud environments in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for optimized resource allocation and performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Linux Systems Administrator

Costco December 2019- Present

Extensive experience with Linux system administration, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and OS patching.

Extensive experience in Linux systems, including setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and patch management.

Experience with VMware vCenter, PXE boot, and scaling server environments to meet business demands.

Experienced in working with network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, firewalls, and best security practices (SELinux, Firewall).

Utilized Jira and Confluence for tracking issues, managing projects, and maintaining documentation according to best practices.

Managed Active Directory and ensuring compliance with security protocols and access control standards.

Automated repetitive processes using PowerShell and Ansible, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual intervention.

Designed and improved functionalities in distributed environments, boosting performance and reliability.

Resolved network-related issues, such as DNS, DHCP, and SSL, reducing downtime by 25%.

Created automation playbooks that streamlined collaboration between infrastructure and application teams.

Led initiatives to design and implement enterprise-scale security services, increasing system resilience.

Managed AWS and Azure cloud environments, focusing on security, scalability, and fault tolerance.

Proactively monitored server performance and health, resolving issues with tools like Nagios to ensure optimal uptime.

Administered Apache and NGINX web servers, improving performance and availability for high-traffic websites.

Hands on experience with Bash to automate system tasks, enhancing efficiency and handling routine maintenance seamlessly.

Hands-on experience managing large-scale VMware environments 5000+ servers with comprehensive post-installation support.

Ensured compliance with IT regulations by participating in audits and maintaining strict security protocols.

Deployed and maintained infrastructure on AWS and Azure, implementing disaster recovery and backup strategies.

Managed code changes and collaborated with Git and GitHub, ensuring proper versioning and integration.

Leveraged Ansible for efficient cloud infrastructure provisioning and resource management.

Managed server storage and backup solutions, using rsync and Bacula for data backup, and ensuring fast recovery times for disaster recovery processes.

Implemented and maintained firewall rules using iptables, ensuring robust network security, access control, and intrusion prevention.

Monitored Linux system performance implemented changes to ensure optimal performance and resource allocation.

Configured and maintained servers on Linux platforms for secure remote access, enabling employees to work from home securely.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2019)

University of Abbottabad, Islamabad.

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