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ELAVAGNON ZOGO

denver,CO

Summary

Linux System Administrator with Red Hat Enterprise Linux expertise, focusing on server deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Led initiatives to enhance deployment efficiency and implemented automation technologies to boost performance. Successfully applied CIS Benchmarks for RHEL 8 and aligned configurations with CMMC for RHEL 9 and Rocky 9. Committed to ensuring reliable and efficient server administration through advanced technical skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Specialist

Workplace IT
Denver, CO
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed IT systems utilizing Dell and Microsoft solutions to enhance efficiency and user experience.
  • Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Installed operating systems, applications, patches, and updates as required.
  • Documented repair procedures to streamline future technical support actions.
  • Provided technical support for users encountering hardware or software challenges.
  • Resolved hardware and software issues, achieving a 20% increase in system uptime, and improving user satisfaction rates.
  • Troubleshot hardware issues and worked with service providers to facilitate repairs for end users.

Linux System Administrator

Menzies Aviation
Denver, CO
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Executed administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS, achieving 99.9% uptime and reliability.
  • Provided technical support for Linux systems, troubleshooting server applications, and hardware issues.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux operating systems while performing regular upgrades.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation for system configurations and software installations.
  • Conducted patches, updates, and security scans to ensure optimal OS performance.
  • Implemented network security enhancements to address vulnerabilities effectively.
  • Administered user accounts and permissions, strengthening security compliance.
  • Configured and supported virtual environments using VMware and Hyper-V, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Automated routine administrative tasks using scripting languages like PowerShell and Bash, increasing operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated the installation and configuration of essential services, including SAMBA, NFS, SMTP, and Apache Web Server (HTTP/HTTPS).

Junior Linux System Administrator

CPI Card Group
Littleton, CO
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity problems between remote sites using SSH and SCP protocols.
  • Patched operating systems with the latest security updates to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Resolved disk space issues by managing file system quotas on NFS shares.
  • Created virtual machines using VMware ESXi hypervisor technology for testing purposes.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux-based systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Managed network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, and FTP servers.
  • Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained user accounts, security policies, and access control lists.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - UNIX-Linux/ System

Linux Academy
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science -

Benin Republic University
Africa

Skills

  • System administration
  • Technical support
  • Operating system installation
  • System monitoring
  • Documentation management
  • Package management
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • User account management
  • Automation scripting
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Application installations
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Security compliance
  • SMTP, TCP/IP, DHCP, NTP, and SSH

Certification

  • ComptiA A+: Accreditation ID: # 0731
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator: CERTIFICATION ID: 230-153-470

Languages

English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

IT Specialist

Workplace IT
09.2024 - Current

Linux System Administrator

Menzies Aviation
10.2022 - 09.2024

Junior Linux System Administrator

CPI Card Group
01.2021 - 08.2022

Certificate of Technical Studies - UNIX-Linux/ System

Linux Academy

Bachelor of Science -

Benin Republic University

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