Ali Wardak
Sterling,VA
Summary
Hard-working data center operator with 4+ years of experience in the IT industry. Skilled at efficiently managing data and ensuring that all systems are running optimally, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. At Google, monitored over 1000s of servers across multiple sites to ensure maximum uptime. Developed a system for tracking server performance which reduced downtime by 25%. Highly knowledgeable in Linux/Unix-based systems along with Windows and Mac operating systems and computer coding languages
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Administrator
Apex Systems
Fairfax, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Planned, tested and supported high-availability infrastructures.
- Handled network configurations after hours and on weekends to alleviate downtime and maintain smooth operations.
- Researched, recommended, configured, and supported hardware and software for multiple departments.
- Configured various network devices such as firewalls, routers, switches to enhance the overall security posture of the organization's IT infrastructure.
Global Server Operation Engineer II / Leesburg, VA
Akkodis / Modis
09.2024 - Current
- Managed 24/7 operations of multi-platform systems.
- Provided tier-one LAN/WAN support.
- Collaborated on IT policies and procedures.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, improving system uptime by 25%
- Utilized troubleshooting methodologies to address data center challenges effectively.
- Conducted system audits and ensured compliance.
- Provided in-person and virtual support across multiple sites.
Security Operation Center Officer / Leesburg, VA
Allied Universal Security
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored security alerts and analyzed security events.
- Responded to security incidents, conducting initial analysis and escalation.
- Investigated alerts from security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
- Assisted in developing and delivering security awareness training.
- Collaborated with incident response teams.
Server Operator / Sterling, VA
GXO / EmployBridge
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Installed, maintained, and decommissioned servers.
- Followed SLAs for server storage device management.
- Ensured proper installation of racks, batteries, and rectifiers.
- Followed safety protocols and ensured smooth server operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- Networking
- Data center security
- Troubleshooting
- System administration
- Cloud computing, Data center automation
- Machine Learning
- ML and Regular Server maintenance and troubleshooting
- Virtualization
- Backup and recovery
- Cable installation and removal include cross connecting
- Computer operating systems: Linux/Unix/Windows, MacOS
- Computer language HTML
- Coding language Such as Java, Css, python and MySQL
- Project Management, Collaboration, Teamwork, leadership and adaptable
Timeline
Senior Network Administrator
Apex Systems
02.2025 - Current
Global Server Operation Engineer II / Leesburg, VA
Akkodis / Modis
09.2024 - Current
Security Operation Center Officer / Leesburg, VA
Allied Universal Security
12.2023 - 09.2024
Server Operator / Sterling, VA
GXO / EmployBridge
06.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Southern New Hampshire University
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