yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

tel: (xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

objective 

 

senior-level administrator with exceptional windows and linux experience eager to contribute extensive talents toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing technological performance and productivity.   relocating to seattle.

technical expertise  

 

operating systems:  linux; windows nt/2000/2003; open/net/free bsd; tru64; sunos; osx desktop/server

 

programming / languages:  perl; shell scripting; cgi; ruby; html; javascript

 

protocols / services:  mysql; ms sql 2000 and 2005; smtp (postfix, qmail, sendmail); http (apache, iis); snmp; dns; ssh; pop3; imap

 

systems & tools:  e-dmz eguardpost; south river technologies groupdrive; vmware esx server; convera retrievalware; loglogic logging servers; radware wsd

professional experience 

 

san diego union-tribune, san diego, ca, 2003 to present

senior network systems engineer & linux administrator

         fortify and maintain security of network infrastructure and associated systems by reviewing and implementing security policies, performing security audits, and maintaining pertinent logging information.

         manage and maintain network servers via system performance monitoring, determining system requirements, implementing system changes, and swiftly resolving issues as the occur.

         critically evaluate software/hardware products and services from prospective vendors.  

         exhibit outstanding versatility as linux and windows administrator, and cams (newspaper archive system) administrator.

         diligently optimize performance of cams which operates on windows 2003 cluster and ms sql 2000 database server and is paramount to daily business operations.

         oversee linux- and windows-based production web servers running apache, tomcat, and iis6.

         leverage strong multi-tasking expertise to maintain redhat enterprise 4, smtp relay servers, ironport anti-spam solution, and vmware esx infrastructure used to run business-critical virtual servers.

         play an active role in upgrading company s aging technology, and continuously research and evaluate new products and services.

         sought, selected and currently maintain new centralized logging system with appliances by loglogic and enterprise instant messaging solution which runs on linux and openfire.

         deliver backup support for hp eva san solution which enables business-critical enterprise storage.

         researched, installed and maintain vendor secure remote access solution and southriver groupdrive system which is used enterprise-wide to securely share files.

         apply dynamic leadership and technical talents to oversee it portions of several projects.

         nominated on three occasions for a company performance award and selected as winner for creating photo management system which successfully resolved issue experienced by photo department.

 

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professional experience continued

 

 

anonymizer inc., san diego, ca, 2000 to 2003

network / systems administrator

         proficiently steered server administration for linux, sun solaris and bsd and exercised dynamic troubleshooting expertise to maintain and monitor user accounts, log files, and break-in attempts.

         configured and maintained all mail servers (postfix), dns, web and proxy servers.

         installed, configured and maintained linux-based firewall and netsaint to facilitate 24x7 network monitoring and security.

         employed perl scripting for cgi-based web interface to automatically and effectively configure linux box and anonymizer proxy server.

         tasked with setting up and maintaining office network of 20+ desktops encompassing windows 2000, linux and macintosh operating systems, installed new physical servers, and upgraded/maintained existing physical servers.

         adeptly set up and maintained multiple co-location facilities and t1 loop including router configuration.

         functioned as project lead on enterprise-level anonymizing service; employed excellent communication and interpersonal skills to direct, supervise and motivate team members to complete initiative on time and within budget.

         frequently assessed new technologies and provided budget recommendations with a constant eye on ensuring cost control.

 

a+net internet services, san diego, ca, 1999 to 2000

web administrator

         expeditiously provided unix administration of web servers utilizing freebsd and solaris 2.6.

         maintained both dns and mail server (sendmail), and exercised strong organizational skills to migrate user accounts and websites between servers, and administer web servers and log files.

         delegated tasks to 3 employees in design and maintenance of company s registrar business providing domain name sales.

         relied upon to deliver efficient and accurate support regarding name registration to high-level customers.

education  & professional development

 

b.s. degree in electronic engineering technology, itt technical school, 1999

 

training:

 

implementing storageworks eva san solutions                                    2008

vmware infrastructure 3: deploy, secure and analyze                             2008

implementing and administering internet information services (iis) 6.0     2005

java programming                                                                                2004

retrievalware 7 for system administrators                                             2004

retrievalware for developers                                                                 2004

enterprise javabeans and j2ee                                                            2004

jv4-javascript programming                                                                 2003

trucluster server configuration and management                                   2003

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

tel: (xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

are you currently seeking a dedicated and focused systems administrator with substantial experience in microsoft and unix/linux technologies?  if so, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i bring to you significant experience in system and network administration with specialization in linux technology. to complement these qualifications, i offer a strong blend of troubleshooting proficiency, resourcefulness, organizational strengths, analytical skills, and staff leadership talents which should prove instrumental as your systems administrator.

 

if selected to join your organization, you will find me to be a diligent and dedicated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. i would most certainly be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. please note that i am relocating to seattle, washington in approximately <insert number> weeks.

 

truly yours,

 

 

 

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