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Kent Kingsley

Waddell,AZ

Summary

Seasoned DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration, Ansible automation, and infrastructure deployment. Seeking an opportunity as a DevOps Engineer to contribute my expertise in optimizing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of systems for your key client. Proficient in Ansible AWX and Python, with experience using Terraform Cloud on hobby projects. I am eager to expand my skills in Terraform Enterprise and leverage my technical acumen and innovative solutions to enhance your team's performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Hydra Hosting
06.2022 - Current
  • Initiated and implemented an inventory-less blue-green deployment methodology for OpenNebula deployments, significantly reducing downtime and boosting system reliability.
  • Utilized Foreman, NetBox, Python, and Ansible for the design and implementation of an automated lifecycle management system to manage a fleet of 60 physical servers.
  • Created bespoke Zabbix and Graylog templates to improve system monitoring and enable tailored alert generation, enhancing visibility and insight into the infrastructure.
  • Developed a comprehensive "Master Playbook" for Ansible, overseeing every facet of infrastructure and operations, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
  • Crafted custom Ansible modules (Python) and playbooks to meet complex system requirements, demonstrating innovative problem-solving and agility.

Infrastructure Engineer

Hydra Hosting
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Pioneered the creation and implementation of a sophisticated multi-cloud orchestration system, integrating HashiCorp Vault, Ansible, Terraform, AWX, and GitLab for robust, scalable, and efficient IT operations.
  • Led the successful roll-out of company-wide VPN, Mattermost cluster, HashiCorp Vault cluster, high-availability databases (including MongoDB, MySQL, Percona), and Elasticsearch cluster integrated with Graylog for centralized logging.
  • Deployed a resilient Zabbix cluster for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring, ensuring system stability and optimal performance, contributing to decreased system downtime.
  • Devised custom Zabbix templates, Graylog pipelines, and alerts to enhance system visibility, proactive issue detection, and fast response to system or service anomalies.

System Administrator

Bishop Fox
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Designed and implemented an effective user synchronizing system via Azure Automation, positioning ADP as the central authority for user access, thereby improving system integrity and user management efficiency.
  • Managed a full-scale infrastructure migration to the AWS cloud platform, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity post-migration.
  • Developed a robust MDM solution for remote deployment of Windows and MacBook systems, integrating a suite of PowerShell/Bash scripts for system initialization and standard compliance.
  • Streamlined request process for ephemeral Kali Linux and emulated iOS devices by creating a sophisticated Jira workflow with Groovy and PowerShell, automating lifecycle management of resources.

Infrastructure Technician

Bishop Fox
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Introduced a 100% automated onboarding process for new hires leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Instituted an automated S/MIME renewal process via HashiCorp Vault, speeding up the annual issuance and distribution of employee S/MIME certificates.
  • Built a robust orchestration system leveraging Azure Automation, Groovy, Jira, and AWS, optimizing resource allocation and management.
  • Collaborated closely with the Senior System Administrator on system maintenance tasks and new hire onboarding, contributing significantly to team efforts.
  • Implemented Single Sign-On across all employee services, enhancing system security and operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2019

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
05.2016

Skills

  • Expert in Ansible, proficient in creating Playbooks, custom Python modules, managing dynamic inventories, and applying best practices
  • Familiar with Foreman, NetBox, Git, and AWX for robust host configuration, lifecycle management, and drift detection
  • Proficient in scripting and automation with Groovy, PowerShell, and Python
  • Comprehensive understanding of Linux system administration with focus on Ubuntu-based systems
    Experienced in using KVM and Terraform for efficient virtualization and infrastructure as code deployment
  • Proficient in various cloud platforms such as AWS, Google GCP, Digital Ocean, Linode, and Vultr
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux systems engineering with over 5 years of focus on virtualization and security, specifically with QEMU/KVM
  • Innovative problem-solver with proven ability to devise effective solutions
  • Adaptability to work in fast-paced startup environments, handling rapid growth and scaling demands with ease

Timeline

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Hydra Hosting
06.2022 - Current

Infrastructure Engineer

Hydra Hosting
11.2021 - 06.2022

System Administrator

Bishop Fox
01.2020 - 11.2021

Infrastructure Technician

Bishop Fox
10.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Arizona State University

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Truckee Meadows Community College

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