OBJECTIVE

• A Unix/Linux Systems Engineer with exceptional experience looking for an opportunity that will not only utilize my knowledge but also give me an opportunity to grow in the knowledge of leading edge technologies

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Systems and Network Administration
• Experience installing and configuring Servers for use in an enterprise environment.
• System Security
• Backup and Recovery
• Server Administration and Repair
• Mixed - Platform Environments
• Technical Infrastructure (LAN/WAN/VPN/NOC)
• Proven Hands-on experience in Unix/Linux Engineering especially Solaris 8 9 & 10
• Linux RedHat 5 6 & 7
• CentOS
• Fedora
• LAMP and LAMR Deployments
• Programming and Scripting
• Workstation
• Installation/Configuration
• Open-Source Tools
• User Training and Support
• Experience in Performance & User Management administration
• Skills in communicating verbally both in French and in English
• Knowledge of Microsoft word power point and publishers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Linux/Unix Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Introducing Solaris 10, RHEL 6, CentOS 6.4 servers to the network: OS installation and configuration - standard and advanced (net installation and jumpstart).
• Hardening, Patching (Solaris 10 Servers using 10-Recommended patches), and upgrades (release), on standalone servers (using single user mode), and on production servers (live upgrade)
• Managing Solaris and Linux OS file systems
• Disk management
• Manage Crash and Core Dump files; archive, compress files and send to vendor.
• Configure Apache and MySQL on Solaris 10 for virtual and web hosting; building and hosting websites; configure web hosting company DNS settings: install and configure Samba for quick publishing using a third party web page maker.
• User and security management
• Setup, configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS; NFS, CIFS, and samba servers in a multiplatform LAN
• Shell scripting (bash) to schedule and automate processes including full and incremental backups using tar, cpio and ufsdump; migrate and enlarge file systems on Solaris 10.
• Configuring Role Base Access (RBAC and SUDO)
• Managing swap configurations
• Scheduling of automatic repetitive Jobs utilizing Shell Scripts with Crontab.
• Constant hands on Unix network environment
• Perform multiplatform volume management using SVM, LVM, ZFS volume manager, NAS, and VERITAS volume manager; installed and configure a LAN wide NAS (Free NAS) used for creating LUNs and attaching to windows 2008 servers and to Solaris 10 servers using iSCSi.
• Monitoring and log management on UNIX and Linux servers, including processes, crash and swap management, with password recovery and performance tuning.
• Setup whole root zones/containers on Solaris 10 for application management, testing; migrating zone paths and complete zones to other platforms
• Virtualization (VMware Esxi 5 and Oracle Virtual Box)
• Setup a domain and an active directory on a Windows 2008 server; install and configure a samba server on a Solaris 10 and mapping to the windows 2008 server.
• Responsible for data management using native Solaris utilities for archiving, compression backup and restore.
• Review server platforms, installations, and configurations to ensure corporate and industry standards were followed
• LDAP server configuration
• Provide support in a 24/7 HA environment
• Working knowledge of firewalls and switches
• Supporting system users and troubleshooting system issues. Document solutions for future reference.
• Maintaining system accounting files and logs and systems error logs.
• Responsible in part for ticketing systems.
• Installing and maintaining the operating system and related software products.
• Participating in root-cause analysis of recurring issues, system backup and security setup, Provide 24X7 support in Production Testing and Development environments.

Confidential

Linux/Unix Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured both Solaris and Linux servers for new build environment.
• Installation and configuration of Solaris Zones
• Installed and configured databases on Unix/Linux platforms
• Configured Dell Power Edge 2950 servers for installation and configuration
• Experience in storage administration like Oracle Sun Unified ZFS Storage.
• Experience in adding Disks and creating Slices and File system Administration.
• Configuring and monitoring Disk mirroring, striping using LVM.
• Experience in NFS configuration & administration.
• Experience in kernel re-configuration & parameter tuning.
• Experience monitoring & troubleshooting with performance related issues
• Managing all rebooting & part replacement activities.
• Experience managing and upgrading of Linux and Solaris servers.
• Providing training to Junior Staff
• Experience in user Management & Administration.
• File system management.
• Ticket assessment on daily basis.
• Experience managing swap and other utilities.
• Job Scheduling and Automating process using CRON & AT.
• Experience installing of patches and packages.
• Configuring and managing network interfaces.
• Basic creation and troubleshooting on scripting like Shell/Perl.

Confidential

Help Desk specialist

Responsibilities:

• Trained staff on software, software configuration control and systems. Proprietary system includes Common Access Card active client software and Cisco VPN solutions.
• Provided basic first level telephone support to end-user community on hardware, software and network related problems, questions, and/or issues.
• Troubleshoot problems with operating systems, applications, remote access, email, and telephone and wireless issues. Windows 7, Windows Server 2003
• Did Master-Access card configuration, lock interrogation, troubleshooting and Programming.
• Used Active Directory (Windows Server 2003) to create, modify, reset and delete user account, reset and modify user passwords.
• Assisted in the research, evaluation, testing, selection, procurement, implementation and maintenance of new software/hardware/systems.
• Documented customer and software configurations and develop and/or update standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Maintained, backup and restore data as needed.
• Interviewed and trained new hires on remote surveillance and the skills necessary for their assignments.
• Coordinated refresher training on loss prevention, First Aid & CPR, Troubleshooting and access control