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Courbevoie, Fr

Manage CPU/GPU High performance cluster, including hardware and software stack and filesystem.Working with cluster users to determine needs and develop solutions to meet those needs.Automate systems administration tasks utilizing open source configuration management tools.Tune operating systems and applications to increase performance and reliability of services.Diagnose system operational problems quickly and effectively.Document system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks.Coordinate with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems.Experienced using Red Hat Cockpit to monitor and manage cluster nodes. Installed and maintained container-based software to run complex nuclear rod calculations. Red Hat Package Management (RPM) and YUM package installation and maintenance.

Valley Forge, Pa, Us

Developed organization-wide administration policies to encourage continuity across multiple systems and facilities.Installed Red Hat Linux using kickstart and applied security policies for hardening the server based on the company policies.Set up network environments using TCP/IP, NIS, NFS, DNS, SFTP and DHCPSet up user and group login ID's, printing parameters, network configuration, password, resolving permissions and access related issues via ACLRed Hat Package Management (RPM) and YUM package installation, maintenance and patch management.Managed backup and disaster recovery through strict data control and retention policies, personally handling recovery tasks when issues arose.Used ansible for configuration management, patching, and provisioning.Maintained a flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls.

Developed organization-wide administration policies to encourage continuity across multiple systems and facilities.Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.Install, configure and support Apache/Tomcat web servers.Created, cloned Linux Virtual Machines, templates using VMware Virtual Client migrating servers between ESX hosts.Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.Resolved vulnerabilities by making improvements to network security.Experienced using Red Hat Satellite server to deploy, monitor, update and manage systems.Maintained smooth operation of multi-user computer systems through collaboration with hardware and network engineers.

Virginia State University, Va, Us

Oversee IT infrastructure and respond to urgent technical issues.Monitor and report server issues as well as perform Desktop and server upgrades.Maintain and update software as needed in Windows 7, Linux, and Mac OS.Respond to all incoming contacts (phone/email/online/ in-person) regarding a multitude of technical issues.Document technical incident/request specifics in the Incident Management System.Resolve technical incidents using experience, available documentation, and tools.Create documentation for resolutions of technical incidents.