SHARIFA NABAWEESI

An accomplished Linux System Administrator with 5 years of experience in Linux System Administration in RedHat (RHEL 7/8/9) and CentOS 7/8 and DevOps technologies. Highly collaborative Linux system administrator with experience in installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers and network applications. In addition, I have deployed, configured, and maintained systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

With over 5 years of experience, I have a proven track record in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. My key responsibilities include:

• Administering Linux servers, performing regular maintenance, updates, and backups.
• Implementing robust security measures to protect systems from vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Configuring and managing networking components such as firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Utilizing automation tools like Ansible and Puppet to streamline deployment and configuration.
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system and network issues promptly.
• Monitoring system performance and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.

I have also supported mixed environments with both Linux and Windows servers, collaborated with development teams on application deployment, and provided technical support and training to end-users and junior staff. My experience is backed by certifications in Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+, AWS, and Kubernetes, making me well-equipped to handle diverse system administration and engineering challenges.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Makerere, Uganda, kampala
Graduated: May 2014

Certifications

CompTIA Linux+

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)