Collins Tadjou
Columbia,MD
Summary
Results-oriented I.T. professional with directional focus in information security and application management with Devops method. Possessing expertise within the Linux and Windows operating systems experience with servers and workstations. Vulnerability and asset management, with tools such as PRTG, Varonis, Qualys, BCM Management Console, Active directory, Splunk and Azure AD.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Outsource IT Solutions Group
06.2021 - Current
- Installed, configured and updated Linux machines with RedHat and Centos
- Create a process for system updates to minimize risk of application failure
- Collaborated with the Cyber Security team to bring about a quick standardized process for remediating vulnerabilities and discrepancies discovered on our production servers and workstations
- Managed and monitored and tested individual and group user access privilege and security
- Perform basic software patching and security upgrades to operating systems and software packages
- Build and STIG RedHat systems on the unclassified side but also in closed rooms based on the NIST800-171 with Scap, Openscap, Stig Viewer
- Analyzed audit data so business can stay in compliance with different regulatory bodies
- Used Cron jobs and Ansible playbooks to automate vulnerability reports, remediation and day to day tasks in Linux systems
- Perform regular system backup with Veeam
- Configure Key base authentication with SSH
- Create and configured file shares in Hyper-V and LVMs in RedHat
Low Voltage Technician
Centry Electronics
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Telecommunications, Access control, security systems, and Data center
- Installed and repaired enterprise access controls, analog, digital CCTV and network configurations
- Planned security installations by surveying locations, laying out equipment and reading wiring plans
- Trained associates on proper operation of security systems to prevent false alarms
- Restored malfunctioning devices to original functionality and replaced as necessary
- Determined appropriate tools and equipment needed to perform repairs on commercial and residential systems
- Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction
- Configured rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing
- Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices
- Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous computers in network, related systems administration and maintenance protocols
- Handled hardware and software problems and network emergencies
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration
- Provided on-call support for network engineering duties
- Installed and configured telecommunications equipment by following industry standards.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Server Management (Windows Server)
- Virtualization (VMWare, Virtualbox, Hyper-V)
- Scripting (Bash, Python)
- Ticketing System (Service Now, Jira)
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Problem Solving
- Intrusion Detection
- Incident Response
Certification
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- OSHA30-hour Construction Safety and Health
- Crestron Training
- CompTIA Security+
Languages
French
English
Timeline
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Outsource IT Solutions Group
06.2021 - Current
Low Voltage Technician
Centry Electronics
07.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
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