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Wester Governors University

System Engineer - Linux May 2023 - present

Ensure the stable operation of computer hardware, software systems. Install, deploy, support and maintain virtual infrastructure. Install, deploy, support, and maintain Linux virtual machines and related templates to ensure new servers are created with the latest updates and hardened and secured to industry standards. Monitor all Linux systems and traffic to ensure maximum availability, performance, and response rates. Evaluate and analyze Linux systems and metrics to provide recommendations for service and security improvements. Lead for migrating from EOL Linux to Red Hat while increasing the security benchmark with minimal friction from App teams Implement and maintain security policies to ensure compliance with best practice security practices. Including regular auditing for compliance

Work collaboratively with a small team to roll out changes in a short time frame to replace software Develop and maintain playbooks and documentation for running services for automating frequent tasks. Lead the incorporation of Ansible Automation Platform for use in facilitating domain wide changes and patching in a tested, repeatable method for consistency Incorporated Active Directory into linux for single sign one and multi-factor authentication with access control list for a consistent logon across the organization Mentor and guide upcoming other engineers to help them learn how to do root cause and fix the root of problems

PVUSD | Phoenix, AZ

System Engineer January 2019 - May 2023

Ensure the stable operation of computer hardware, software systems. Install, deploy, support and maintain virtual and physical infrastructure. Install, deploy, support, and maintain Linux virtual machines and related templates to ensure new servers are created with the latest updates and hardened and secured to industry standards. Monitor all Linux systems and traffic to ensure maximum availability, performance, and response rates. Evaluate and analyze Linux systems and metrics to provide recommendations for service and security improvements. Manage backups and recovery point objectives within business standards for disaster recovery. Implement and maintain security policies to ensure compliance with best practice security practices. Work collaboratively with a small team to overhaul wireless infrastructure without affecting users and saving over 2 million dollars. Develop and maintain run-books and documentation for running services. Lead the deployment and maintenance of anti-virus and anti-malware across all 50,000 devices. Implement a hybrid infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Azure. Lead the incorporation of Ansible for yearly and monthly tasks.

IT Specialist III July 2014 – January 2019

Ensure the stable operation of computer hardware, software systems. Install, deploy, support and maintain devices for end users Create and maintain high quality documentation of all relevant specifications, systems, and procedures. Documentation was used internally in the depart as well as distributed to end users. Diagnose, provide root cause analysis, remedy for deliverability issues, application, hardware, network, and OS issues. Train and work with end users to efficiently use available technology. Facilitate and assist tier 3 while on site. Assist tier 1 support while on site for escalated issues.

CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology April 2020 – April 2021

Western Governors University

Masters of Science in Cybersecurity Information Assurance Oct 2024 – Present

Western Governors University