Linux System Administrator resume sample

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a System/Network Administrator HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS 7 years of experience as a System/ Network Administrator in large network environment Strong administration and troubleshooting skills on Linux/UNIX, Windows and LAN Very confident with Apache, sendmail, MySQL, DNS, DHCP, and samba on Linux Solid knowledge with Perl Python and Linux Shell scripting languages Proficient in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Switches Good understanding of network concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, RIP, and EIGRP Well organized with strong problem solving and good communication skills as well as ability to work both in teams and independently Graduate of Internet System Administration Program at Seneca College with GPA 4.0 TECHNICAL SKILLS Operating System: Red Hat Linux (6 yrs), SUSE Linux (2 yrs), Solaris (3 yrs), Windows 2003 (3 yrs), Windows XP (3 yrs), Windows 2000(5 yrs) Network: TCP/IP (6 yrs), RIP (4 yrs), EIGRP (4 yrs), VLAN (4 yrs), DNS (6 yrs), DHCP (6 yrs), LDAP Hardware: Cisco Catalyst 2900 switch (4 yrs), Cisco 3550 switch (3 yrs), Cisco 2500/2600s Routers (4 yrs), HP & Dell Server Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Script, JavaScript, HTML, C Application Server: Apache (6 yrs), Send mail (3 yrs), Nagios(1 yr), Samba (6 yrs), SSH (2 yrs), and FTP (3 yrs) Database: MYSQL ( 3 yrs) Tools: Norton Antivirus (5 yrs), Nmap (1 yr), Sniffer (3 yrs), IPTABLES, VNC (3 yrs), Microsoft Office 2000 (5yrs) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE System and Network Administrator ABC Company Mississauga, ON October 2008-October 2010 Installed, configured and upgraded Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows 2003 on HP Proliant DL320, Dell Poweredge 1950 server Installed, configured and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Apache, Mysql, and sendmail on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Set up and managed High-available Linux cluster server using Heartbeat software Installed and configured Nagios system; performed regular system and network monitor Provided Technical supports for internal users and resolved trouble shooting tickets Senior System/ Network Administrator ABC Company China June 2004 -February 2007 Responsible of network architecture, included more than 30 Linux and Solaris servers Installed, upgraded and patched Red Hat Linux, Windows 2000, Window XP, and Solaris Monitoring the health and stability of Linux and Windows System environments Analyzed network traffic using sniffer tools, optimized network performance and balanced

network load bandwidth Diagnosed and resolved problems associated with DNS, DHCP, VPN, NFS, and Apache Supplied technical support for more than 200 internal and external network users, which helped keeping good relationship with customers Junior Network Administrator September 2001 June 2004 Installed and upgraded Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000; maintained and managed network file system Installed and configured Cisco catalyst 2900 switches and Cisco 2600s routers as well as assigned VLAN to different departments Installed and maintained desktops, laptops, printers, fax devices, routers, switches, NIC, and applications software Provided technical support for end-user customers, diagnosed and resolved problems associated with network connection EDUCATION AND TRAINING Graduate Certificate of Internet System Administration 2007-2008 Seneca College, Toronto, ON, Canada Main courses: System Administration Installing and Configuring Linux, Network Administration on Linux, Security Issues on Linux, Server Administration on Linux, Scripting with BASH, Perl, and Python Certificate of Network Attack and Defend Technology 2005 National IT Security Center of China, Shenyang, China Main courses: firewall & virus & IDS, TCP&IP, Hack Technology, Information Security Policy, Encryption Technology CCNA Training Certificate 2003 Cisco Authorized Training Centre-Northeastern University, Shenyang, China Bachelor Degree of Computer Science 2001 ABC University, Shanghai, China