A highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in Linux installation, configuration, and system administration. Proficient in command-line operations, shell scripting, and system monitoring, with hands-on experience in network fundamentals, basic security practices, and virtualization technologies. Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting, performance tuning, user account management, and managing file systems. Strong knowledge of cloud computing basics, software package management, and backup and recovery solutions. Backed by certifications including LPIC-1, Linux Essentials, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Linux+, alongside a comprehensive understanding of networking protocols and cybersecurity analytics. Eager to apply my technical expertise and problem-solving skills to contribute to efficient, secure, and reliable IT operations. Fluent in collaborating with cross-functional teams, documenting processes, and delivering top-notch service. Passionate about continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest industry trends in Linux and IT infrastructure.CORE COMPETENCIES • Networking & Security: Proficient in OSI & TCP/IP Models, Routing protocols, Encapsulation, Framing, NAT, VLANs, Wireshark analysis, VPN configurations, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, and Vulnerability Management.• Logs & Detection: Experienced with SIEM tools (e.g., IBM QRadar, Splunk), Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), Log Management, Alarms & Reports, User/Process Monitoring, and incident investigation techniques.• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Knowledgeable in GRC frameworks, Risk Management, Business Continuity, and compliance with ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST standards, and Cyber Kill Chain methodologies.• Threat Intelligence & Hunting: Skilled in identifying Threat Actors, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) processes, Surveillance, threat tracking, and Social Engineering techniques.• Security Assessment & Strategy: Competent in CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Metrics, and Strategic Planning.• Systems Administration & Security: Experienced in managing Windows and Unix/Linux systems, Virtual Machines, Cloud environments, and implementing OWASP Secure Coding Practices, as well as expertise in debugging and handling buffer overflows.