UNIX Administrator Resume Sample

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WasayJalil

Unix Administrator

Rock-solid Unix and Linux systems, kept secure

Phone:
+92 21 5550 0612
github.com/wasayjalil

Unix administrator with nine years managing Unix and Linux server environments for enterprises in Karachi. Administers Linux, Solaris and AIX systems, manages performance, storage, security and availability, and keeps business-critical services running around the clock. Led a Unix-to-Linux migration and hardening project that improved performance and closed security gaps across the estate. Handles provisioning, patching, shell scripting and automation, backup and recovery, and root-cause troubleshooting of the toughest system issues. Strong on the command line, system internals and the security and reliability the platform demands. Calm during production incidents and methodical on planned work and capacity. Documents the estate and mentors junior admins. Looking for a Unix/Linux administrator or systems-engineering role with an organisation running serious server infrastructure.

Work History

Karachi Enterprise Systems - Karachi, Pakistan

Unix Administrator April 2016 to Present 10 years & 3 months

Administer all the Linux, Solaris and AIX systems running the business-critical services around the clock.
Led a Unix-to-Linux migration and hardening project that improved performance and closed major security gaps.
Manage all the provisioning, the patching, the performance tuning and the storage across the whole estate.
Automate all of the routine administration with shell and Python scripting right across the estate.
Handle all the backup, the recovery and the root-cause troubleshooting of the major system issues.
Document the entire estate, enforce the security and mentor all of the junior administrators throughout.

Sindh IT Services - Karachi, Pakistan

Linux / Systems Administrator August 2013 to March 2016 2 years & 8 months

Administered the Linux servers, services and backups across a range of clients.
Handled the patching, monitoring and day-to-day system operations on the estate.
Learned the scripting, the hardening and advanced Linux administration on the job.
Gained the RHCE certification and then moved into a Unix-administrator role.

Sindh IT Services - Karachi, Pakistan

IT Systems Support June 2011 to July 2013 2 years & 2 months

Provided systems and Linux support across the servers and user services daily.
Handled the tickets, the backups and basic server administration day to day.
Learned the Linux, the scripting and systems administration properly on the job.
Then earned the move into a full Linux-administrator role from there.
Qualification

NED University, Karachi

BS in Computer Science (September 2009 to June 2013)

Computer science degree covering operating systems, networks and systems administration. The systems focus led directly into Unix administration. Built the technical foundation the role requires.

Red Hat

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) (January 2016 to June 2016)

RHCE certification covering advanced Linux administration, services and security. It is a benchmark credential for the role. Applied directly to Linux administration, hardening and automation.
Highlights

Migration and hardening

Led a Unix-to-Linux migration and hardening project that improved performance and closed security gaps across the estate. A modern, hardened estate runs faster and is far harder to attack.

Calm in production incidents

Stays methodical and finds root causes when critical systems fail and the business is waiting. Calm, structured troubleshooting restores service faster than guesswork.
Certifications

Red Hat Certified Engineer

Red Hat (June 2016 to Present)

RHCE certification covering advanced Linux administration, services and security. It is a benchmark credential for the role. Applied directly to Linux administration, hardening and automation.

Ansible & Infrastructure Automation

Red Hat (April 2019 to Present)

Certification in Ansible and infrastructure automation for Linux estates. It supports the scripting and configuration-management work that keeps the systems consistent and patched.
Key Projects

Estate Automation with Ansible

Unix Administrator (January 2019 to September 2019)

Rolled out Ansible across the server estate, automating patching, configuration and builds so systems stayed consistent and routine work no longer ate the team's time.

High-Availability Redesign

Unix Administrator (February 2020 to July 2020)

Redesigned the business-critical services for high availability with clustering and failover, so a single server failure no longer took the service down for users.
Technical Skills
  • Linux Administration
  • Solaris & AIX
  • Shell Scripting
  • Automation
  • Performance Tuning
  • System Security & Hardening
  • Patch Management
  • Backup & Recovery
  • Troubleshooting
  • Storage Management
Personal

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Nationality

Pakistani

Gender

Male

Notice Period

1 month

Date of Birth

1991-08-14
Personal Skills

Problem Solving

Composure

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Methodical Approach

Languages

English

Full Professional Proficiency

Urdu

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

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