Manuchehr Mirkalonov - System Administrator - UKM Transport Inc

Summary

Results-driven Linux System Administrator with 3+ years of hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise-scale Linux environments. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex issues across networks, operating systems, and application layers. Adept in automation, performance optimization, and system security with a strong ability to deliver creative and efficient solutions. Recognized for excellent communication skills, user support, and the ability to standardize environments for seamless operations.

Overview

4

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

System Administrator

UKM Transport Inc

Brooklyn, NY

02.2022 - Current

Administered and supported Linux servers, clusters, and workstations, providing on-site and VPN-based support through Jira ticketing.
Automated provisioning of new servers with PXE boot and Ansible playbooks, reducing setup time and errors.
Implemented and maintained enterprise services including DNS, DHCP, LDAP, FTP, Samba, Sendmail, Apache, and Nginx.
Deployed and managed Docker containers and orchestrated workloads with Kubernetes.
Integrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to streamline software deployment.
Designed and executed AWS Autoscaling project: built VPCs, Subnets, Internet Gateways, Route Tables, Target Groups, Load Balancers, Launch Configurations, and Autoscaling Groups. Configured and optimized EC2 instances for scalability.
Administered MySQL and MariaDB databases, ensuring availability, backups, and performance tuning.
Hardened system security using SUDO, SELinux, iptables, and advanced log auditing.
Configured SAN storage solutions with LVM and managed RAID (hardware/software) for resilience.
Created and maintained collaborative directories with ACLs and SGID permissions.
Monitored and optimized system performance using Nagios, top, sar, netstat, and iostat.
Installed and managed virtualized environments with VMware ESX/ESXi, vCenter, and VirtualBox.
Developed disaster recovery strategies including scheduled backups, failover planning, and load balancing.
Coordinated system upgrades, patch management, and maintenance with minimal downtime.

Education

Piscataway High School

Piscataway, NJ

Diploma - Linux, Cloud Computing & Devops/System Engineering

ZiyoTek Institute of Technology

Vienna, VA

Skills

Operating Systems: RHEL/CentOS 7 & 8, Mac OSX, Windows
Servers & Cloud Platforms: AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, Apache, Nagios, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP, Exchange, LDAP, SAMBA, TCP/IP
Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, YAML, HTML; Ansible for configuration management; Cron for scheduling
System & Network Services: DNS, DHCP, LDAP, FTP, NFS/AutoFS, Samba, Sendmail, Apache, Nginx

Databases: MySQL, MariaDB
Monitoring & Performance Tools: Nagios, top, sar, netstat, iostat, tcpdump, nmap
Security & Compliance: SELinux, iptables, tcpwrappers, firewall management (Palo Alto, Nomadix), Symantec Antivirus
Storage & Virtualization: LVM, SAN, RAID (hardware/software), VMware ESX/ESXi, vCenter, Xen, KVM, VirtualBox

Certification

Currently pursuing AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certificate

Currently pursuing Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Continuing development in DevOps tools (Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible)

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Uzbek

Native or Bilingual

Tajik

Native or Bilingual

Software

Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Windows, MacOS

Interests

Cybersecurity and system automation trends
Networking with tech professionals and attending industry events
Continuous learning in Linux, Cloud, and DevOps
Exploring automation and scripting projects
Technology and system optimization
Outdoor recreation and fitness
Reading about innovation and entrepreneurship
Travel and cultural exploration
Fitness and weight training

Timeline

System Administrator

UKM Transport Inc

02.2022 - Current

Piscataway High School

Diploma - Linux, Cloud Computing & Devops/System Engineering

ZiyoTek Institute of Technology