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Imran Syed

Vernon Hills,IL

Summary

Accomplished Linux Engineer with a focus on DevOps, leveraging automation tools like Ansible and Puppet to enhance operational efficiency. Led significant migration projects and developed automated workflows that improved system security and resource optimization across large-scale Linux infrastructures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Linux Systems Administrator (DevOps-Focused)

Epsilon
01.2019 - Current
  • Manage 8,000+ Linux servers in enterprise environment
  • Designed and implemented Ansible automation for network configs, DNS, NTP, Chrony, host files
  • Automated iDRAC management with AD integration and credential updates to enhance security and streamline operations
  • Developed automated OS deployment workflow via iDRAC ISO mounting
  • Led POC migration from VMware to Proxmox, building clusters and migrating workloads for improved resource management
  • Administer VMware ESXi including upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting
  • Drive system reliability through patching, monitoring, and issue resolution
  • Contributed to VMware core reduction initiative, optimizing infrastructure to lower licensing costs

Linux System Engineer

ION Trading
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed enterprise Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, OEL)
  • Deployed virtual infrastructure across VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox to support scalable application environments
  • Installed and supported Splunk, Oracle, Apache, Java to enhance system monitoring and application performance
  • Automated tasks using Puppet and shell scripting
  • Administered HP 3PAR storage and NetBackup
  • Collaborated with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot technical issues
  • Managed Active Directory integration to streamline user authentication and access control

Linux System Administrator

Meridian Technology Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Administered Linux servers, ensuring secure installation, timely patching, and seamless upgrades
  • Managed VMware environments, automating tasks with Puppet to enhance deployment speed
  • Implemented monitoring using Nagios
  • Performed troubleshooting across OS, applications, and hardware, resolving issues to maintain system reliability
  • Managed backup and recovery processes

Junior Linux System Engineer

Northside Imports
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with Puppet automation and Nagios monitoring to enhance system visibility
  • Supported Linux deployments and configurations to ensure system reliability
  • Performed system performance evaluation and troubleshooting
  • Oversaw user account management and permissions setup to maintain security compliance

Education

High School Diploma -

Stephen T. Mather High School
Chicago, IL
06-2004

Skills

  • Linux administration
  • Ansible automation
  • Proxmox virtualization
  • VMware management
  • Puppet configuration
  • Bash scripting
  • DNS management
  • NTP synchronization
  • iDRAC management
  • NetBackup solutions
  • Nagios monitoring
  • Splunk analytics

Timeline

Linux Systems Administrator (DevOps-Focused)

Epsilon
01.2019 - Current

Linux System Engineer

ION Trading
01.2017 - 01.2019

Linux System Administrator

Meridian Technology Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017

Junior Linux System Engineer

Northside Imports
01.2014 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Stephen T. Mather High School
Imran Syed