Kadiatou Sow
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Unix/Linux System Administrator experienced in installing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, and 10. Enhanced system reliability and performance through effective shell scripting, user account management, and network configuration. Committed to optimizing system performance and improving network uptime, contributing to operational efficiency and reduced service disruptions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Linux System Administrator
Cherokee Federal
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Installed, configured, maintained and upgraded Linux operating systems and services.
- Maintained backups and recovery plans, ensuring availability and reliability of critical systems.
- Performed patch, update, security scanning and configuration to meet OS performance mandates.
- Reduced service backlog by efficiently resolving daily tickets, improving response times for user requests.
- Configured network components such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs according to organizational requirements.
- Deployed updates, patches and hotfixes on a regular basis to keep the system secure from vulnerabilities.
- Adjusted kernel parameters to enhance system performance and reliability.
System Administrator
Docgo
New York, New York
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Installed and configured Linux operating systems on physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Configured and maintained security protocols on Linux systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Deployed software packages using package managers such as apt-get or yum repositories.
- Troubleshot hardware related issues on Linux systems including kernel panics and boot errors.
- Configured network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, FTP, SSH and web servers.
- Managed storage devices like RAID arrays and SANs using LVM or other storage management tools.
- Troubleshot Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and voice systems, enhancing network stability and reducing connectivity issues.
Education
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Information Systems
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY06.2022
Skills
- Linux administration
- System security
- Network configuration
- Backup management
- Performance tuning
- User account management
Certification
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Timeline
Linux System Administrator
Cherokee Federal
04.2023 - Current
System Administrator
Docgo
02.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Information Systems
New York City College of Technology