Talent Ayin
Summary
Highly skilled Linux System Engineer with broad-based knowledge in system design, implementation, and administration. Demonstrated strengths in troubleshooting complex technical issues, managing data security, and optimizing system performance. Significant contributions made to previous employers include improving efficiency of existing systems and implementing new technological solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LINUX SYSTEM ENGINEER
Givaudan Flavors
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and maintenance of Red Hat-based Linux servers in production and staging environments.
- Automated critical system administration tasks with Bash scripting and Ansible, achieving a 40% reduction in manual workload.
- Configured and monitored system services via systemctl, ensuring high uptime across production environments.
- Built and deployed cron jobs that automated scheduled backups, updates, and routine maintenance.
- Architected LVM and RAID storage configurations to ensure reliable high availability.
- Implemented NFS and Samba solutions for seamless file sharing across enterprise systems.
- Led container deployment and management using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Delivered expert support for virtualization platforms including KVM and VMware.
- Configured DNS settings, managed DHCP server, and organized IP addressing and subnetting for network efficiency.
- Managed storage solutions, including RAID configuration, file share setup, storage spaces, and backup and restore procedures.
- Implemented security measures, including NTFS permissions, group policy object security policies, and Windows Defender configurations.
- Executed automation and virtualization tasks, utilizing PowerShell scripting, task scheduler, Ansible, Hyper-V configuration, and VMware administration.
LINUX ADMINISTRATOR
IFF
Dayton
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Installed, configured, and maintained Linux servers across live environments.
- Executed package installations and system updates using YUM/DNF.
- Monitored system performance in real time and executed targeted tuning strategies.
- Conducted continuous monitoring of system logs and performance metrics.
- Diagnosed and resolved system and network issues quickly and effectively.
- Established secure SSH access and reliable SCP file-transfer processes.
- Managed user accounts, permissions, and file-system structures.
- Supported development and rollout of backup and restore procedures to safeguard critical data and ensure quick recovery.
- Contributed to disaster recovery planning and high-availability architecture to ensure system resilience and minimize downtime.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Birth Isreal University Hospital
Irvington
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered Active Directory users and groups to enforce proper access controls.
- Managed Group Policy objects and Remote Desktop services.
- Oversaw core network services including DNS configuration, DHCP server management, IP addressing, and subnetting.
- Coordinated critical enterprise projects to enhance data backup and recovery processes, monitor network and server performance, and maintain service availability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Essex County College
Newark, NJ09-2016
Skills
- Active Directory Users and Groups
- Group Policy Management
- Remote Desktop Management
- DNS Configuration
- DHCP Server
- IP Addressing & Subnetting
- RAID Configuration
- File share Setup
- Storage Spaces
- Backup & Restore
- NTFS Permissions
- GPO Security Policies
- Windows Defender
- PowerShell Scripting
- Task Scheduler
- Ansible
- Hyper-V Configuration
- VMware Administration
- Azure Administration
Personal Information
Title: LINUX SYSTEM ENGINEER
Timeline
LINUX SYSTEM ENGINEER
Givaudan Flavors
01.2024 - Current
LINUX ADMINISTRATOR
IFF
01.2021 - 01.2024
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Birth Isreal University Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Essex County College