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Nico Abiola Dogble

Gainesville,VA

Summary

Certified Linux engineer with a passion for systems and task automation using Ansible, with over 5 years of hands-on experience in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers. Possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working collaboratively in a team environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Linux Engineer

Xylem Inc.
Morrisville, NC
08.2023 - Current
  • Build, deploy, harden, and maintain Linux systems, including patching through Red Hat Satellite, configuration management, daily system administration, troubleshooting, resolving customer-related cases through Salesforce, and collaborating with the release team on migrating Linux OS from RHEL7 to RHEL8.
  • Utilize GitLab for version control and collaboration while converting Bash script tasks into Ansible playbooks, effectively streamlining system configuration, deployment, and management processes for increased efficiency and reduced manual intervention.
  • Work closely with the principal automation engineer and security operations team to automate the host scanning process. Additionally, provide support to teams during disaster recovery efforts, ensuring prompt response and effective system restoration.
  • Collaborate closely with the Network Operations Center team to transition playbooks, providing documentation, comprehensive training, and guidance on their effective utilization, while also working with the security operations team to address OS vulnerabilities and ensure systems meet security requirements.

Linux System Administrator

Direct Line Global
Ashburn, VA, VA
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Conducted both standard and advanced installations and configurations of operating systems (RHEL 7, 8, 9 & CentOS 7, 8) using Kickstart or template-based approaches.
  • Performed various tasks including network cabling and conduits, rack and stack servers and networking devices, and also installed, label, patch, and troubleshoot network cables and patch panels to ensure reliable and efficient network connectivity.
  • Proficient in managing security through firewall and SELinux configuration, monitoring server performance, configuring storage using partitions and logical volumes, automating tasks through scripting languages (bash shell) or scheduling tools (Crontab & Anacron), and managing kernel modules and runtime parameters.
  • Experience in managing Linux (RHEL, CentOS) users/groups administration, permissions, and security, along with patching and maintaining numerous hosts using Ansible playbooks, as well as basic knowledge in MariaDB installation and administration using MYSQL language and handling basic installation, configuration, and management of containers and services using Podman tool.

Unix System Administrator

The TJX Companies, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, GA
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided comprehensive support, collaborating closely with web and application developers to build, configure, maintain, monitor and deploy both physical and virtual servers to the network, meeting their specific requirements.
  • Implemented LVM file system management for efficient storage allocation and flexibility in both physical and virtual server environments, while also implementing and managing NAS, SAN, and RAID solutions to enhance data storage, reliability, and availability across the server infrastructure.
  • Ensured timely patching and updates on servers to maintain security, stability, and optimal performance, while also troubleshooting technical issues and providing prompt support to developers, resolving any challenges related to server configurations, software installations, or user access.
  • Implemented and managed secure HTTP/HTTPS protocols on web servers, ensuring encrypted communication and secure data transmission, while optimizing server performance and maintaining high availability of web services.

Linux Specialist

ISOCEL Telecom
Cotonou,Benin, Benin
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Engaged in close collaboration with senior system administrators to troubleshoot and address user access, permissions, and security issues, while employing an automated methodology for the creation, installation, configuration, testing, and deployment of virtual and physical servers within the network.
  • Utilized YUM/RPM for efficient software package management, implemented RSA encryption to establish password-less remote connections, and successfully built and managed NFS and SAMBA servers for seamless file sharing between Unix and Windows servers.
  • Collaborated with Senior System Administrators in managing server patching and maintenance projects using Red Hat Satellite, while also configuring and maintaining local repositories to enhance system security, stability, and overall infrastructure management.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of server setups, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and infrastructure changes to facilitate efficient replication and maintenance of development environments.

Education

Bachelor - Private Law

Abomey-Calavi University
Abomey-Calavi
02.2019

Skills

  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
  • Ansible Playbook Development
  • Gitlab version control tool
  • Bash scripting
  • Redhat satellite Administration
  • Salesforce & Jira ticketing system
  • Solarwinds Monitoring tool
  • VMware ESXi
  • Red Hat Linux 7,8,9 & Centos 7,8
  • SANBA, NFS , AUTOFS, SMTP & NTP
  • Apache HTTPD installation & Configuration
  • SELinux security management
  • File system management
  • Linux Network TCP/IP & Firewall
  • Server Maintenance and Management
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • NAS , SAN & RAID tools
  • Microsoft office tools
  • Adaptable, collaborative, strong team player, detail oriented

Certification

  • Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA EX200 v9 Credential: https://www.credly.com/badges/a1740f0b-6bcc-47db-92c7-23e8b4438e39/public_url )
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE Credential: https://www.credly.com/badges/0527270f-cf81-448f-b2c8-daf2ba0bc6a9/linked_in_profile )

Additional Information

Work Authorization: Green Card holder

Timeline

Linux Engineer

Xylem Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Linux System Administrator

Direct Line Global
09.2021 - 07.2023

Unix System Administrator

The TJX Companies, Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021

Linux Specialist

ISOCEL Telecom
08.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor - Private Law

Abomey-Calavi University

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