system configuration management tool: Ansible: Creating Playbooks and Ad hoc commands to update Systems Configuration

• Version Control Software: Git and Github
• Monitored the servers with scripts regularly and performed troubleshooting steps
• tested and installed the latest software on server for end-users.
• Developed long-term Linux/RHEL strategies for the enterprise environment to stay current with technology and provide the required functionality to the organization
• Installed and configured various services like DHCP, NFS, NAS, Apache, NIS, SSH, HTTP, LVM,
• Package Management: DNF, YUM, RPM
• Developed Linux shell scripts to accomplish redundant tasks to simplify day to day Linux administration such as user accounts, logon scripts, directory services, file system shares, permissions, etc.
• Installed, Configured and Administered RedHat Clusters.
• Disabling, Enabling, Starting Services needed for Security: Systemd
• Monitored Performance using tools such as SAR, TOP, HTOP, FREE, VMSTAT, IOSTAT, PCP
• Terraform: Provisioned VPN, EC2, Security Groups
• Containers: Docker / Podman (Rootless Containers) HAIVISION 06/2017
• 06/2019 System Analyst / Linux System Administrator Implementing distributed platform for compute and storage infrastructure by providing custom services for deployment in a large high-performance cloud environment. Performed routine maintenance, support, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows devices in virtual environment. Coordinated routine patching and upgrades to ensure PCI/SOC audit compliance. Monitor alert system to identify, diagnose and resolve problems or escalate where deemed fit through ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Implemented standard methodology for Linux operating systems validated method of
• procedure for system upgrades and maintenance.
• Assisted in provisioning of configuration management and security compliance for
• Virtual infrastructure software and hardware
• Ensured that management, operational, and technical security controls adhere to formal and well-established security requirements authorized by NIST SP 800-53 R4 during system
• provisioning.
• Assisted ISSO in the creation of standard templates for required security assessment and authorization documents to include risk assessment plans, contingency plans, and security
• authorization packages for Linux and Windows systems.
• Analyzed, prepared, and presented quarterly resource usage on infrastructure devices,
• allowing product teams to make informed decisions.
• Performed vulnerability assessment to ensure risk assessed, evaluated, and proper actions
• taken to limit impact on the network systems. Smart Think Cloud/Information Security Analyst 06/2013
• 03/2017 Ensure implementation of appropriate security controls for information systems based on NIST Special Specification 800-53, FIPS 200, and system categorization using NIST 800-60 and FIPS 199. Played a leading role in designing and integrating marketplace vulnerability management, threat management, monitoring as well as data protection processes. Performed cloud security evaluations for A&A and Continuous Monitoring processes while explaining security controls requirements, guidance, and identification of cloud architecture best practices.
• Developed test plan for assessment and documented security controls across multiple systems.
• Developed Security Assessment Report (SAR) detailing the results of the assessment
• along with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Developed System Security Plans (SSP) to provide an overview of system security requirements and described the controls in place or planned by information system
• owners to meet the requirements.
• configuration to ensure security policies met requirements.
• Prepared recommendation reports for system owners to remediate identified
• Vulnerabilities during the Risk Assessment Process.
• Conducted a security awareness program to educate employees on current threats and
• vulnerabilities. Automax Global Services PC Maintenance and Repair 01/2008
• 05/2013
• Maintained PC hardware and peripherals.
• Documented hardware changes in the hardware database.
• Assisted the Systems Administrators and other department members when needed.
• Planned, installed, supported, and maintained user computers, both hardware, software, and all peripherals.
• Traveled to non-headquarters operational locations for system duties.