Linux System Engineer at Uber LLC with strong expertise in RHEL and Ansible automation, driving efficiency in system management. Demonstrated ability in security protocols and server performance monitoring, resulting in enhanced operational reliability and reduced service backlog. Skilled in provisioning and deploying secure, high-performance server environments. Bilingual in English and French, facilitating effective communication across diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Linux System Engineer
Uber LLC
San Francisco, California
02.2020 - Current
Configure and administer systems including RedHat 7, 8, CentOS 7, 8, and Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04.
Deploy servers within networks by implementing robust hardening techniques via Kickstart technology.
Setup essential network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, FTP, SSH, and web servers.
Automate critical Data backup processes through develop shell scripts.
Craft Ansible playbooks to streamline up to 90% of routine system operations.
Execute LVM commands for managing Physical Volumes and Logical Volumes effectively.
Create diverse file systems like NFS, SAMBA, ISCSI, CIFS, ext4, ext3, and XFS.
Conducte system maintenance by checking alert logs and troubleshooting application, network, and hardware issues.
Performe regular maintenance tasks such as patching, security updates, log reviews, backups.
Deploy DevOps tools such as Jenkins or Ansible to facilitate continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
Configure, manage, and monitor cloud-based service such as AWS EC2 using Ansible.
Linux System Administrator
7-eleven
04.2017 - 02.2020
Deployed Red Hat 7.8 and Ubuntu 20.02/22.0 servers using Kickstart technology while ensuring network integration.
Implemented core services including NFS, AutoFS, FTP, DNS, and DHCP to meet project demands.
Configured a SAMBA server for improved interoperability between Windows and Linux systems.
Partnered with security team to modify user applications and establish password policies.
Enhanced security protocols by managing group policy and UID/GID assignments.
Utilized monitoring tools such as top, sar, ps, and vmstat for system performance analysis.
Executed regular security scans and updates in line with OS performance requirements.
Streamlined deployment processes through tailored OS-specific automation.
Education
Associate Degree in Computer Science - Computer Science
Multinational School of Telecommunication – ESMT
Dakar,Senegal
09-2013
Skills
Linux administration
RHEL expertise
Provisioning and deployment of servers
Virtualization technologies
File system oversight
Automation with Bash scripting
Ansible management and configuration
User account management
Problem-solving skills
Security protocols implementation
Data backup and recovery strategies
Samba and NFS proficiency
Monitoring server performance
Security management
Certification
RedHat Certified System Administrator(RHCSA)
Timeline
Linux System Engineer
Uber LLC
02.2020 - Current
Linux System Administrator
7-eleven
04.2017 - 02.2020
Associate Degree in Computer Science - Computer Science