Abdul A. Alimi

I work as a member of an enterprise support team, and I provide local site support for Red Hat Linux servers and workstations. Install new/rebuild existing Red Hat servers and workstations. Configure server and workstation hardware, peripherals, services, SAN storage, and local storage; perform backups and restoration in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. Write bash and Ansible scripts to automate system administration and maintenance tasks. Install vendor software and scientific open source packages. Apply Red Hat and other software patches/updates. Write and review IT policies and procedures for both use and security. Responsible for evaluating new hardware and software needs along with associated costs. Create and maintain computer system network topography diagrams. Work with management to ensure compliance with security protocols. Maintain documentation on the operations and configurations. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization. In addition, provide support for UNIX/Linux workstations and servers connected on the private LAN. Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and involve major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment. Provide quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.

• Oversaw Linux system administration and configuration maintenance, aligning with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x/8.x/9.x platform administration standards.
• Governed group policies, privacy, and data integrity, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
• Maintained infrastructure performance through monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting, addressing memory, CPU, networking, and disk I/O issues.
• Utilized PowerShell and Ansible for automation tasks and deployments, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with technical leads in implementing systems and software updates, including RHEL patches and platform updates.
• Documented processes, procedures, and configurations, ensuring transparency and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Provided system administration support, including troubleshooting platform and application issues.
• Liaised with applications teams and stakeholders as the platform technical lead, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
• Leveraged AWS and Azure cloud platforms for scalable and efficient infrastructure solutions.

• Managed Linux system administration tasks, incorporating Active Directory, GPO, and PowerShell for streamlined processes.
• Implemented and maintained AWS services for scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
• Collaborated with the network team to set up VLANs and optimize TCP/IP configurations.
• Utilized Ansible for automation of system configuration tasks.
• Integrated and maintained Office 365 services, including SharePoint for efficient document management.

• Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model.
• Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.