Jeffrey Payne IV
@jeffreypayneiv
Linux Systems Administrator specializing in RHEL automation and secure enterprise support.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Linux Systems Administrator with 7+ years supporting enterprise Linux infrastructure across hospitality, energy, financial services, and government environments. I build, configure, upgrade, secure, troubleshoot, and automate mission-critical Linux systems with a focus on operational reliability.
I’ve managed Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) servers and delivered infrastructure automation with Ansible playbooks and Bash scripting. I handle patch management and repository administration using Red Hat Satellite, perform in-place upgrades (including RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 with Leapp), and lead system hardening aligned to STIG and OpenSCAP.
I also support virtualized and containerized platforms—VMware environments, Docker containers on RHEL, and Kubernetes cluster operations—while monitoring health and performance with Grafana and enterprise monitoring tools. Across my roles, I remediate vulnerabilities found in Nessus scans, follow ServiceNow incident/problem/change processes with SLA compliance, and maintain clear documentation, SOPs, and server inventory records.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Linux Systems Administrator
United States Navy
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Performed enterprise Linux server build/decommission, patching, and in-place upgrades from RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 while validating application compatibility and system performance. Automated maintenance with Bash and Ansible, supported VMware environments, and maintained STIG/OpenSCAP compliance with vulnerability remediation driven by Nessus findings.
Linux Systems Support Technician
Td Lines
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 (11 months)
Supported enterprise Linux infrastructure in a logistics environment, including RHEL administration, user/SSH and sudo access management, and lifecycle provisioning and decommissioning. Assisted with patching via Red Hat Satellite and Ansible, investigated incidents through log/CLI troubleshooting, and supported Active Directory integration and vulnerability remediation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Linux Essentials, Linux
Completed the LPI Linux Essentials certification.
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
LPIC-1 System Administrator, Linux Systems Administration
Completed the LPIC-1 System Administrator certification.
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Information Security
Completed the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Cloud OPS, AWS Cloud Operations
Completed an AWS Cloud Operations (Cloud OPS) certification.
Fairmont High School
High School Diploma, High School
Earned a High School Diploma from Fairmont High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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