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Gerald Mtetwa

@geraldmtetwa3

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IT systems engineer specializing in cloud, Windows/Linux administration, networking, and IT security.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a mid-level technical role focused on cloud and infrastructure engineering, strong security practices, automation, and opportunities to lead projects and improve system reliability.

I am an IT Systems Engineer with over three years of experience administering and supporting enterprise IT systems, with a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. I have a strong track record managing Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, and ensuring reliable remote access across multiple sites.

My hands-on experience includes cloud infrastructure architecture on Google Cloud Platform, automation and monitoring using Grafana, network troubleshooting (VPN, LAN/WAN), firewall configuration, and VoIP/PABX systems. I have contributed in roles from system administration to junior project management and volunteer cloud engineering, maintaining uptime and compliance in complex environments.

I am security-focused and certified (CCNA, Ethical Hacker, DevNet Association, (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity) with familiarity in ITIL practices and incident/service management. I deliver practical, documented solutions that improve reliability and operational visibility for production and client systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Junior Cloud Engineer

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Saylcoms Smart Technologies

Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)

Architected and implemented secure Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, automated provisioning and managed monitoring/alerting with Grafana to improve operational visibility.

Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure as Code Grafana Virtualization Linux Automation)Alerting

Junior Project Manager

Huawei Technologies

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)

Monitored network performance and proactively troubleshot issues to maintain uptime across Development, QA, and Production environments while maintaining network documentation.

Troubleshooting Documentation LAN WAN Technical Support Incident Management

System Administrator

Ministry of Health and Child Care

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)

Administered Windows Server (2012–2019) and virtualization platforms, provided cross-site Windows and Linux support, and resolved VPN, LAN/WAN and firewall issues to ensure secure remote access and uptime.