Sandeep Shrestha
@sandeepshrestha2
Linux-focused System Administrator with experience in security and infrastructure.
NepalWhat I'm looking for
I am a Linux-focused system administrator with a strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, server hardening, and networked infrastructure. I hold an MSc in IT (Cyber Security) and a B.E. in IT, and I have completed RHCE/RHCSA training plus CEH v11 certification.
I have professional experience deploying web applications on Apache and Nginx, managing VMware ESXi environments, administering MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL/Oracle databases, and operating NMS tools such as Observium, Cacti, and Nagios. I have performed penetration testing during my master's coursework using tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit.
I am committed to secure, reliable system operations, troubleshooting developer-facing system issues, and continuous learning in cybersecurity and Linux administration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Administrator
Shangrila Micro-System Pvt Ltd
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Deploys and maintains multiple web-based government applications on Apache/Nginx, troubleshoots developer system issues, and implements Linux hardening and network/security tooling since joining.
System Administrator
Classic Tech (ISP) Pvt Ltd
Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Managed Linux server infrastructure and networking for an ISP, performing system administration tasks, server hardening, and troubleshooting to maintain service availability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ICIslington College
Master of Science, Information Technology - Cyber Security
Activities and societies: Practiced penetration testing during master's coursework using tools such as Burp Suite, nmap, and Metasploit.
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology with focus on cybersecurity, graduating in June 2022.
Cosmos College, University of Pokhara
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Activities and societies: Part of college football and volleyball teams; volunteered in college programs.
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, graduating in December 2016.
LABA IT Training Institute (LABA-Nepal)
Certificate (CEH v11), Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking
Completed CEH v11 ethical hacking training from LABA-Nepal.
College of Information Technology / CIBT (Creators Institute of Business & Technology)
Certificate (Python), Programming
Completed Python training at CIBT (Creators Institute of Business & Technology).
Red Hat training (IT Security College of Computer Studies)
Certificate (RHCSA/RHCE), Linux Administration
Undertook RHCSA and RHCE (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) training focused on Linux administration.
Nepal Telecommunication (Internship)
Internship, Networking
2016 - 2016
Completed a networking training internship from 7 September to 8 October 2016 at Nepal Telecommunication, Jawlakhel.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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