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Ben
benogyan@gmail.com
Cloud / Linux System Administrator
26 years experience
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Summary

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.

Experience
Education
Bachelor's in REDHAT RHCE
Linux Academy 2018
Bachelor's in REDHAT RHCE
Linux Academy 2018
Bachelor's in REDHAT RHCSA Training
Linux Academy 2015
Bachelor's in REDHAT RHCSA Training
Linux Academy 2015
Bachelor's in Cape Coast
University of Cape Coast 1994
Bachelor's in Cape Coast
University of Cape Coast 1994
Certifications
Red Hat Certified System Administration
CompTIA Security+ Certified
AWS Certified Developer Associate . AWS Solution Architect
Certified Scrum Master
Red Hat Certified System Administration
CompTIA Security+ Certified
AWS Certified Developer Associate . AWS Solution Architect
Certified Scrum Master
Skills
Customer Service
2007
21
Windows
2024
19
Database Upgrades
2024
14
AWS EC2
2024
13
Disaster Recovery
2024
13
Git
2024
13
Shell Scripts
2024
13
VMWare
2024
13
Apache
2024
10
AWS
2024
10
AWS CloudFormation
2024
10
AWS S3
2024
10
Cloudwatch
2024
10
Database Backups
2024
10
Docker Containers
2024
10
Firewall
2024
10
NAS
2024
10
Terraform
2024
10
VPN
2024
10
Linux
2019
9
Compliance
2019
6
System Analysis
2019
6
Winstall
2022
8
Winstall
2022
8
CPC
2007
7
CPC
2007
7
Customer Service
2007
7
Risk Assessment
2019
6
Risk Assessment
2019
6
Configuration Management
2022
5
Configuration Management
2022
5
Linux
0
5
PC Hardware
2013
5
PC Hardware
2013
5
Troubleshooting
2022
5
Troubleshooting
2022
5
Windows
2022
5
Apache Webserver
2022
3
Apache Webserver
2022
3
AWS EC2
2022
3
DHCP
2022
3
DHCP
2022
3
Disaster Recovery
2022
3
Git
2022
3
iWeb
2022
3
iWeb
2022
3
NFS
2022
3
NFS
2022
3
NIS
2022
3
NIS
2022
3
RedHat
0
3
RedHat
0
3
Shell Scripts
2022
3
Software
2022
3
Software
2022
3
System Administration
0
3
System Administration
0
3
TCPDump
2022
3
TCPDump
2022
3
Version Control
0
3
Version Control
0
3
VMWare
2022
3
Audit
2019
2
Audit
2019
2
Compliance
2019
2
EMS
2019
2
EMS
2019
2
SOC
2019
2
SOC
2019
2
System Analysis
2019
2
Training
2017
2
Training
2017
2
Agile Methodology
0
1
Agile Methodology
0
1
BaSH
0
1
BaSH
0
1
Fiddler
0
1
Fiddler
0
1
Information Security
0
1
Information Security
0
1
Oracle
0
1
Oracle
0
1
Samba
0
1
Samba
0
1
Scrum
0
1
Scrum
0
1
Scrum Master
0
1
Scrum Master
0
1
Virtualization
0
1
Virtualization
0
1
VM
0
1
VM
0
1
Web Weaver
0
1
Web Weaver
0
1
Windows CE
0
1
Windows CE
0
1
Cloud Architecture
0
1
Solutions Architecture
2019
1