Senior Linux/Cloud Engineer

Security conscious Senior Systems Professional specializing in UNIX/Linux and Open Source

 

Technical Expertise: Fifteen years of proven, technical experience in UNIX, Linux, as well as network design and implementation and administration of Firewall and VPN solutions.  Ability to use various System Tools to perform necessary Server Administration procedures and implement Security settings on various Linux platforms as well as OpenBSD and FreeBSD UNIX platforms.  Experienced in environments ranging from small business to large enterprise with HA redundancy.

 

Team Leader: Proven leadership skills and professional attitude.  Provides guidance, support, and leadership to fellow staff and team members.

 

Technical Analytics and Project Planning:  Demonstrates professional ability to plan, prepare, organize, and lead major projects, ranging from network related procedures to software application agendas.  Provides training and prepares user-friendly documentation for end users and fellow staff.

 

Databases and Programming Language knowledge includes MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, JavaScript, PHP, Perl and Bash scripting.

 

Networking, Firewall/Security, & Monitoring includes TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP,  LDAP, NFS, iSCSI, SSH, SSL, SMTP, SNMP, Nagios, syslog, Apache, MailScanner, Spamassassin, Samba, Cisco ASA, HP Proliant, Extreme, BorderWare, iptables, pf, iparp, netstat, nmap, wireshark, sar, tcpdump, tftp

 

Cloud Technologies and Virtualization include Amazon Web Services (AWS), OpenNebula, RHEL KVM, VMware, XEN

 

Professional verbal and written communications skills

 

Technical Experience

 

Operating Systems / Platforms / Hardware

 

RHEL3-6 · SLES 9-10 · Debian · CentOS · OpenBSD · FreeBSD

Backtrack · CAINE · Knoppix

 

IBM iSeries · IBM xSeries (3550 Servers) · Dell 2850/2950 · Extreme/Cisco/HP Network Switches

Cisco ASA 5500 Series ·  NetApp · EMC / Hitachi SAN · VMWare VSphere/ESXi

 

Applications

 

    Apache · Samba · Squid · MailScanner · Postfix · Sendmail · CUPS · GnuPG · MySQL · OpenLDAP

Citrix · Lotus Domino · RSASecureID · Cisco VPN Client

 

Professional Experience

 

Bridge2 Solutions

Senior System Engineer ¨ Nov 2012 – Present

 

Senior System Engineer maintaining existing infrastructure and integrating new systems and technologies.

 

Key Projects & Accomplishments

       

  ØMaintains over 400 Linux servers in a virtual environment of VMWare VSphere, Xen, KVM, OpenNebula utilizing local and shared storage

        ØInstalls, configures and maintains Apache, Tomcat, Java, ActiveMQ, Mule, Talend, MongoDB, solr, zookeeper

        ØSetup and configure Netapp FAS 2250 and HP Blade c3000 and c7000 enclosures

  ØCollaborates with Architects, Development teams and Project Managers regarding server builds and planning, software deployments, and other issues to improve the environment customer experience

Ø       Setup and maintain Amazon Web Services (AWS)  ec2 instances

Ø       Writes Bash/Python scripts where needed to assist in automtion of processes and procedures

Ø       Setup and configured Puppet to facilitate build processes for developers

Ø       Works with other System Engineers regarding infrastructure, security and best practices

Ø       Implemented and configured Multi-Master OpenLDAP for use across entire Linux infrastructure, simplifying user setup, maintenance, and access

Ø       Works closely with Security Team to ensure compliance regulations are met

Ø       Performs necessary upgrades and maintenance to various systems and appliances as required

 

 

Angelica Textile Corporation

Senior System Administrator ¨ Oct 2007 – Nov 2012

 

Senior System Administrator performing installation, setup and maintenance of Linux/UNIX and Windows platforms, security applications and devices, and a variety of network switches.

 

Key Projects & Accomplishments

       

        Ø              Lead Architect in planning RHEL/CentOS server integration providing the best configuration for the given project

        Ø              Provided management diagnostic reporting/troubleshooting/debugging using tools such as tcpdump/sar/strace

       Ø              Planned and Coordinated project eliminating unnecessary server/application waste, consolidating servers physically and virtually

        ØProvide 24/7/365 support of operations for corporate and over 30 plants across the US totaling more than 200 servers/switches

        ØInteracted with Oracle DBA in installing ad maintaining RHEL Servers to maintain peak optimization in a clustered RAC

Ø        Configured RHEL Servers for NFS and iscsi disks on both NetApp NAS and Dell EMC SAN technologies

        ØImplemented and maintained CiscoASA 5510 and 5520 nVPN/Firewall Appliance

Ø        Implemented and maintained Cisco and Extreme Network switches

        ØInstalled and maintained OpenBSD as perimeter Firewalls/VPNs

        ØInstalled and maintained SAMBA Server for file and print share via Cups

        ØInstalled and maintained Apache web server for website server and internal applications servers

       Ø              Installed Postfix, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, MailScanner mail gateway server on CentOS

       Ø              Installed and maintained Nagios monitoring server

       Ø              Installed and maintained centralized syslog server for various log reporting

        ØProvided assistance in migration to new AT&T PNT/MPLS network providing route and network support throughout the project

        ØCreate custom rpm packages using rpmbuild via spec files

        ØTroubleshoots and tunes Linux servers including kernel upgrading and kernel tuning

Ø        Created PHP/MySQL based reporting tool for Operations Department

 

Haverty Furniture Company, Inc.

System Administrator ¨ Jun 2005 – Oct 2007

 

Linux Administrator providing maintenance and support for 14 Linux Servers in a high availability environment.  System Administration and support for Windows servers in Citrix Farms as well as Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes Applications.

 

Key Projects & Accomplishments

 

  ØSetup and configured IBM Blade Center System Storage DS6000 for SLES 10 WebSphere project

        Ø     Setup and configured Novell SLES Outbound Mail Server with MailScanner and Postfix

         Ø     Performed Kernel Upgrades and Patch Management for IBM iSeries V5R4 PPC Power 5

        Ø     Squid Proxy Server Administration

        Ø     Apache Web Server Administration

        Ø     Configured and Maintained Linux Firewall Server using iptables

 

RDA Systems, Inc.

Team Leader ¨ Jun 2000 – Jun 2005

 

Promoted to give guidance and leadership and to provide planning, support, and implementation of Linux servers and Windows workstations and open source software applications.  Lead team projects administering many remote Linux Servers and managing network and security issues.

Key Projects & Accomplishments

 

Ø        Linux Administration and Implementation of user accounts, security, email, and network setup

Ø        Oversaw projects relating to areas of support and system administration

Ø        Provided assistance to in-house server implementation, configuration, and administration

Ø        Installed patches and updates to Linux servers and Windows workstations (rpm, apt, synaptic)

Ø        Creation of shell scripts (bash, Perl) to eliminate user confusion

Ø        Creation of scheduled tasks, such as nightly backups, to be run on servers via cron

Ø        Implement VNC on Windows and Linux machines for remote access

Ø        Planned and implemented the addition of new IP addresses on LINUX servers and Windows workstations, ensuring all connections and printing services were intact and running properly

Ø        Implemented Security settings via firewall settings and system monitoring tools

Ø        Close relationship to Project Management and Sales to completely fulfill the needs of all existing and potential clients by answering technically related questions and offering the best method to serve such needs

Ø        Proven ability to implement necessary projects to increase performance

Ø        Creation of custom reports and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction

Ø        Successfully implemented strategic planning of program releases streamlining the process saving time and money

 

 

Dove Business Systems, Inc.

Technical Support ¨ Sep 1998 – Jun 2000

 

Excelled to an essential part of the technical support department.  Handled all Y2K compliance issues and made necessary code changes in regards to customer issues.

 

Key Projects & Accomplishments

 

Ø       Changed and compiled code for all necessary files relating to Y2K compliance issues in C++

Ø       Made necessary code changes for reports and software applications as conditions arose

Ø        Closely worked with development team to ensure customer satisfaction and improve end product

 

Education & Related Studies

 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Engineering Studies

 

Georgia Perimeter College

Business Studies

 

Additional Current Studies

LPI Certification in progress

The Hacker Academy Member

Brainbench Linux Certified