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Nico Abiola Dogble

Gainesville,VA

Summary

Motivated Linux System Administrator with proven knowledge in various open-source operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7,8,9 & CentOS 7,8) over 5+ years hands-on experience. Organized and dependable Administrator successful at managing multiple priorities, detail-oriented team player with a strong organizational skills willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Linux System Administrator

Direct Line Global
Ashburn, VA
09.2021 - Current
  • Troubleshoot issues related to software, and networking in LINUX (7,8,9)/CentOS (7,8) using Jira ticketing system.
  • Develop and document procedures for system configuration deployment.
  • Participate in rotating on-call support duties.
  • Basic installation, configuration and management of containers and its services using Podman tool.
  • Manage Linux (RHEL, CentOS) users/groups administration, permission and security.
  • Build, Install, configure, test and deploy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7,8,9/CentOS 7,8 virtual and physical servers to network: OS installation and configuration- standard and advanced (KICKSTART).
  • Task automation of infrastructure and application provisioning using Crontab & Anacron tools.
  • Setup, configure, and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NFS, CIFS, LDAP, NTP, SMTP, HTTP/HTTPS, VSFTP and SAMBA servers in multi-platform LAN/WAN.
  • Monitor and Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7,8,9 Server performance turning.
  • Monitor and track equipment performance using Jira service management.
  • Install and update software packages from RedHat Network, configure remote repository, or for local file system.
  • Monitor log management on UNIX/Linux servers, including processes, crash and swap management, with password recovery.
  • Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes.
  • Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems.
  • Manage Advanced file system using VDO and Stratis tools.
  • Provision, create, and manage storage group in PURE and NetApp environments.
  • Perform file system management using NAS, RAID and SAN tools.
  • Manage security, including firewall and SELinux configuration.
  • Manage kernel module and runtime parameters.
  • Basic MariaDB installation and administration using MYSQL language.
  • Troubleshoot and manage guest systems via VMware infrastructure (ESXI, vSphere).

Unix System Administrator

The TJX Companies, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Managed Unix (RHEL, CentOS) users/groups administration, permission and security.
  • Built, Installed, configured, tested, troubleshot and deployed LINUX 7&8/CentOS 7 virtual and physical servers to network using KICKSTART files.
  • Troubleshot and managed guest systems via VMware infrastructure (ESXI, vSphere).
  • Monitored log management on UNIX/Linux servers, including processes, crash and swap management, with password recovery and performance tuning.
  • Created, troubleshot and mounted NFS File systems on different OS platforms.
  • Installed, configured SAMBA LINUX servers and mapped to Windows machines.
  • Configured volume groups and logical volumes, extended logical volumes for file system growth needs using Logical Volume Manager (LVM) commands.
  • Provisioned, created, and managed storage group in PURE and NetApp environments.
  • Performed file system management using NAS, RAID and SAN tools.
  • Configured, Administered and Troubleshot Apache HTTPD and VSFTPD services.
  • Performed routine account maintenance upon customer request, including DNS updates, HTTPD changes on Linux systems.
  • Connected to Single Sign on LDAP/AD server and configured Auto-mount.
  • Monitored and troubleshot submitted tickets using ServiceNow ticketing service.
  • Participated in rotating on-call support duties.

Linux Specialist

ISOCEL Telecom
Cotonou, Benin
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managed Linux (RHEL, CentOS) users/groups administration, permission and security.
  • Built, Installed, configured, tested and deployed LINUX 7&8/CentOS 7 virtual and physical servers to network.
  • Managed and installed software packages using YUM/RPM and created repository files for offline servers.
  • Created Linux Kickstart servers and processes to automate and standardize installation process, reducing Installation time by 35% and post-installation errors by 50%.
  • Utilized ssh-keygen within RSA encryption to make password-less connection from remote Linux cloud server to local machine.
  • Used SCP and SFTP to transfer data between servers (Production and Development).
  • Configured distributed file systems and administering NFS server and NFS clients and editing auto-mounting mapping as per system/user requirements.
  • Created, troubleshot and mounted NFS File systems on different OS platforms.
  • Installed, configured SAMBA LINUX servers and mapped to Windows machines.
  • Configured volume groups and logical volumes, extended logical volumes for file system growth needs using Logical Volume Manager (LVM) commands.
  • Provisioned, created, and managed storage group in PURE and NetApp environments.
  • Performed file system management using NAS, RAID and SAN tools.
  • Configured, Administered and Troubleshot Apache HTTPD and VSFTPD services.
  • Performed routine account maintenance upon customer request, including DNS updates, HTTPD changes on Linux systems.
  • Connected to Single Sign on LDAP/AD server and configured Auto-mount.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired network system related problems.
  • Troubleshot Red Hat Enterprise LINUX 7&8/CentOS 7 software and configuration related issues using ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Monitored log management on UNIX/Linux servers, including processes, crash and swap management, with password recovery and performance tuning.
  • Troubleshot and managed guest systems via VMware infrastructure (ESXI, vSphere).
  • Participated in rotating on-call support duties.

Education

Bachelor - Private Law

Abomey-Calavi University
Abomey-Calavi
02.2019

Skills

  • Red Hat Linux 7,8,9
  • LDAP/AD Server client Configuration
  • SANBA, NFS , AUTOFS, SMTP & NTP
  • KICKSTART installation
  • Apache HTTPD installation & Configuration
  • STRATIS & VDO tools
  • SELinux security management
  • Multi-User System Management
  • Logical Volume Management (LVM) and Troubleshoot
  • File system Management and Troubleshoot
  • Debugging Network Configuration
  • Virtual Machine Operation
  • Network Firewall Management & Configuration
  • Permissions and Access Control
  • System Monitoring
  • Server Maintenance and Management
  • Adaptable, collaborative, strong team player, detail oriented
  • system backup & recovery
  • Jira & ServiceNow ticketing system
  • VMware ESXi and KVM

Additional Information

Work Authorization: Green Card holder

Certification

  • Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA EX200 v9)

Credential: https://www.credly.com/badges/a1740f0b-6bcc-47db-92c7-23e8b4438e39/public_url

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
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Quote

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

Linux System Administrator

Direct Line Global
09.2021 - Current

Unix System Administrator

The TJX Companies, Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021

Linux Specialist

ISOCEL Telecom
04.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor - Private Law

Abomey-Calavi University

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