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Results-driven Linux Engineer with expertise in system automation.
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I am a results-driven Linux Engineer with extensive experience in Linux administration, OpenShift, and system automation. My expertise lies in managing large-scale Linux environments, automating infrastructure tasks, and optimizing system performance. I am passionate about hardening infrastructure, enforcing compliance, and streamlining operations with automation tools.
Throughout my career, I have successfully automated Linux account management and system provisioning using Ansible and CyberArk SSH integration. I have led migrations from Red Hat 7 to 8 and 9, developed Ansible Playbooks, and built CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. My work has consistently focused on enhancing security and compliance, particularly in managing OpenShift clusters and optimizing Oracle Databases.
With a strong foundation in configuration management and a commitment to continuous improvement, I am dedicated to leveraging my skills to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful solutions in dynamic environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Linux System Administrator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Automated Linux account management and system provisioning using Ansible and Red Hat Identity Management. Led migrations from Red Hat 7 to 8 and 9, developed Ansible Playbooks, and maintained CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for OS patching and configuration management.
Linux System Administrator
Angel Loving Care
Apr 2016 - Jan 2023 (6 years 9 months)
Designed and deployed Red Hat Satellite 6 for centralized Linux management. Developed Ansible Playbooks for user management and SSH key rotation. Managed OpenShift environments and automated firewall rule updates using Ansible and Terraform.
Linux System Administrator
Fundamental Information Systems
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)
Managed RHEL production environments, ensuring stability and compliance. Automated NFS share configurations and integrated LDAP for access control. Worked with DBAs to optimize Oracle Database 12c performance.
Linux System Administrator
Daily Planet
Dec 2009 - Aug 2015 (5 years 8 months)
Developed automated Linux hardening pipelines using Ansible and GitHub CI/CD. Managed OpenShift workloads and enforced security policies with SELinux and RBAC. Configured Red Hat Satellite for automated patching.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Linux System Administrator, Linux Administration
2023 -
Automated Linux account management and system provisioning using Ansible, Red Hat Identity Management, and CyberArk SSH integration. Led Red Hat 7 to 8 and 9 migrations, developing Ansible Playbooks and leveraging Red Hat Satellite for patching and compliance. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions & Azure DevOps to streamline OS patching, package deployment, and configuration mana
Angel Loving Care
Linux System Administrator, Linux Administration
2016 - 2023
Designed and deployed Red Hat Satellite 6 for centralized Linux system management, patching, and configuration drift monitoring. Developed Ansible Playbooks to automate user management, SSH key rotation, and password policies with CyberArk integration. Implemented kernel tuning and system performance enhancements using Sysctl, AuditD, and SystemD services. Automated firewall rule updates using Ans
Fundamental Information Systems
Linux System Administrator, Linux Administration
2015 - 2016
Managed RHEL production environments, ensuring system stability, performance tuning, and compliance. Automated NFS share configurations and access control using Ansible and LDAP integration. Configured Red Hat Satellite for automated patching and system provisioning, reducing manual intervention. Worked with DBAs to optimize and secure Oracle Database 12c, enforcing encryption and CIS benchmark co
Daily Planet
Linux System Administrator, Linux Administration
2009 - 2015
Developed automated Linux hardening pipelines using Ansible and GitHub CI/CD, enforcing compliance with CIS benchmarks. Troubleshot NFS mount issues, disk utilization problems and system performance bottlenecks in production environments. Configured Red Hat Satellite for automated patching and package management, reducing security vulnerabilities. Automated SSH key rotation, user provisioning, and
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