# Alexander Vinogradov Alexander Vinogradov is a remote worker on Himalayas, Systems & Network Engineer at PSK LLC, based in Russian Federation. Source: https://himalayas.app/@alexandervinogradov ```text Systems & Network Engineer | Windows Server, Linux & Active Directory | MikroTik, VPN & Zabbix | NOC Operations | Open to Relocation ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Russian Federation | | Authorized to work in | Russian Federation | | Salary expectations | 60k+ USD | | Job categories | Network Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Network Operations Center Engineer, Technical Operations Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator | | Skills | System Administration, Network Administration, Network Engineer, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP IP, Routing, Switching, VPN, Network Security, Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Network Monitoring | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/alexander-itos | ## What I'm looking for ```text I'm open to international remote opportunities and relocation to Europe, the United Kingdom, or the United States. I’d welcome the chance to contribute to an international team, take on new challenges, and continue growing professionally. ``` ## About ```text I work at the intersection of systems administration and network engineering, building IT infrastructure, maintaining critical services and troubleshooting issues across different technical environments. With 3+ years of hands-on experience in corporate IT, hosting, telecommunications and retail, I have delivered infrastructure projects independently and supported 24/7 network operations as part of technical teams. I currently reside in St. Petersburg, Russia. 💻 Key Projects & Experience • Corporate IT Infrastructure: Designed and deployed office IT infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, MikroTik networking, inter-office VPN connectivity and SIP telephony. Migrated file servers and ERP systems without data loss or idle time. • Carrier Network Operations: Monitored international IP backbone and DWDM networks, investigated incidents and coordinated service restoration with engineering teams and partner carriers, maintaining customer communications in line with SLA requirements. • Hosting & Linux Infrastructure: Administered Linux VPS environments using KVM and Docker, configured secure VPN connectivity and mail services, and implemented Zabbix monitoring. • Retail IT Infrastructure: Deployed workstations, POS equipment and CCTV systems, integrated devices into corporate networks, and developed scripts and documentation to standardise equipment rollouts. ⚙️ Technical Expertise Windows Server & Linux • Active Directory & GPO • TCP/IP & Routing • Cisco, Juniper & MikroTik • VPN & Network Security • VMware ESXi, KVM & Docker • Zabbix & Grafana • Infrastructure Monitoring • Incident Management • Bash & Python 🎯 Career Opportunities I am open to international remote opportunities and relocation to Europe, United Kingdom or United States. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to an international team, take on new challenges and continue growing professionally. Always happy to connect with fellow IT professionals, exchange ideas and explore new perspectives! ``` ## Experience ### Systems & Network Engineer (current) PSK LLC. Feb 2026 - Present ```text ● Designed and deployed office IT infrastructure from scratch, including servers, networks and core IT services ● Implemented Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy for centralised user and access management ● Designed and configured MikroTik LAN infrastructure and SSTP VPN connectivity between offices ● Migrated file servers and the 1C:Enterprise environment to new i ``` ### Network Operations Center Engineer RETNNET. Sep 2025 - Jul 2026 ```text ● Monitored international IP backbone and DWDM transport networks in a 24/7 NOC environment ● Investigated network incidents, isolated faults and supported service restoration ● Analysed network performance and troubleshot Juniper, Infinera and Accedian environments ● Coordinated incident resolution with engineering teams and partner network operators ● Managed B2B/B2 ``` ### Systems & Network Engineer Repliner. Dec 2025 - Jun 2026 ```text ● Administered Linux VPS infrastructure for several servers using Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, KVM and Docker ● Configured and maintained secure VPN tunnels using IKEv2/IPsec and WireGuard ● Deployed and administered HTTP/HTTPS proxy services using Squid and Nginx ● Deployed Postfix/Dovecot mail servers and configured SPF, DKIM and DMARC ● Implemented Zabbix monitoring wit ``` ### Technical Operations Engineer GS Labs. Feb 2025 - May 2025 ```text ● Provided L3 technical support for servers, client equipment and internal infrastructure in a 24/7 operations team ● Monitored infrastructure availability and performance with Zabbix and Grafana, investigating alerts and faults ● Tracked incidents and service requests in Jira; documented troubleshooting procedures and resolutions in Confluence ● Coordinated incident invest ``` ### Systems Engineer Ulybka Radugi. Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 ```text ● Deployed Windows/Linux workstations, POS terminals, fiscal devices and Android equipment across retail sites ● Configured network connectivity and integrated devices into the corporate domain ● Installed and maintained CCTV systems (DVR/NVR, Trassir), network cabling and patch panels ● Developed scripts and documentation to automate device rollout and standardise configur ``` ### Systems & Network Administrator CDYuTTiIT Pushkinsky District Education Centre. Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 ```text ● Administered server infrastructure, workstations and core IT services across the institution ● Deployed VMware ESXi virtual environments for technical training and practical exercises ● Installed and configured Windows, Linux and macOS, including multi-boot systems ● Configured, maintained and troubleshot PCs, Cisco routers and switches ● Installed structured cablin ``` ## Education ### Synergy University Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems and Technologies. 2023 - 2024 ```text Specialisation: Systems Development, Maintenance & Security Undergraduate studies (July 2023 – June 2024). Bachelor's degree not completed ``` ### Cisco Networking Academy Cisco IT Essentials ```text Jan 2021 · Expired Jan 2021 ``` ## Tech stack - PostgreSQL - Postfix - Jira - Python - C++ - Grafana - Zabbix - Ubuntu - Debian - CentOS - Linux - macOS - Windows - Windows Server - Confluence - Docker - NGINX - KVM - Juniper - VMware ESXi - Bash - WireGuard - Squid - Android - Cisco To contact Alexander, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Oleg User](https://himalayas.app/@oleguser): DevOps Engineer, GoMining - [Daniel Duka](https://himalayas.app/@danieelthe): System Administrator, Visotsky Consulting Inc. - [Владимир Панасовский](https://himalayas.app/@0002831): Lead Technical Support Specialist, Ural Bank for Reconstruction and Development - [Drwbog User](https://himalayas.app/@drwboguser): Systems Engineer, NTV (National Television Company) - [Monchik Dimonchik](https://himalayas.app/@monchikdimonchik): IT Lead, School 21 OPS - [Anton Hatouchyts](https://himalayas.app/@shmotko): System Administrator, Novacom Systems - [Клим Бутунин](https://himalayas.app/@klimbutunin): System Administrator / System Engineer, Stroyproekt LLC - [Nikita Letvinkov](https://himalayas.app/@nikitaletvinkov): Инженер технической поддержки L2, ООО «Лесно» - [DMITRIY TUMANOV](https://himalayas.app/@dmitriytumanov): Lead Software Development & Testing Specialist, JSC FCNIVT SNPO Eleron - [Ivan Oblakov](https://himalayas.app/@ivanoblakov): Системный администратор, СПб ГБУЗ "Городская поликлиника №32"