Open To Work
Kevin McTighe
Butler
Summary
Senior Linux Administrator with proven skills in system security configuration, automation scripting, and network performance monitoring. Successfully implemented disaster recovery plans and streamlined processes to enhance infrastructure reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Linux Administrator
Prometheus Digital LLC
Radford
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored network performance to determine adjustments needed.
- Monitored Linux Servers, rapidly responding to faults and malfunctions.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Oversaw storage management, data migration, backups and drive replacements.
- Administered Linux servers to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Configured system security protocols to protect sensitive data and applications.
- Installed and updated software packages for efficient system operations.
- Monitored system performance and resolved issues proactively.
- Collaborated with development teams to streamline deployment processes.
- Created and maintained documentation for system configurations and procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting hardware failures and coordinating repairs.
- Provided technical support to team members on Linux-related issues.
- Assisted in developing disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime during system failures or outages.
- Developed automation scripts for routine tasks using shell scripting languages like Bash or Python.
- Collaborated with other members of IT team to develop solutions that meet customer needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented backup strategies for the Linux servers using technologies such as Rsync or tar archives.
- Performed daily health checks on all Linux servers to ensure optimum performance standards were met.
- Configured and managed software packages like Apache web server, MySQL database server and FTP services.
- Maintained user accounts, assigned privileges and monitored user access rights.
- Troubleshot network connectivity issues between multiple systems within the environment.
- Prepared detailed documentation related to system configurations, maintenance procedures and incident reports.
- Resolved escalated tickets reported by customers via helpdesk ticketing system or email correspondence.
- Monitored performance metrics such as disk space utilization, memory usage, CPU load.
- Ensured security and integrity of the server through regular patching and system updates.
- Created cron jobs to automate periodic tasks such as log rotation, backups.
- Evaluated new technologies that could improve existing infrastructure components or enhance overall operations.
- Installed, configured and maintained Linux operating systems in a variety of environments.
- Deployed new versions of applications on production servers by following best practices for change management processes.
- Participated in capacity planning activities by providing input on hardware requirements based on projected workloads.
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
- Managed storage solutions, including NAS and SAN, optimizing data accessibility and redundancy.
- Automated routine administrative tasks using scripting with Bash, and creating anisble playbooks to increase operational efficiency.
- Implemented and managed VPNs, enabling secure remote access for employees.
- Participated in the planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Installed security software to protect networks.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Implemented proactive monitoring solutions to enhance system reliability and performance.
Senior Linux Administrator
Koniag Government Services
Radford
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed Linux server installations and configurations for various applications.
- Oversaw system performance monitoring and troubleshooting issues proactively.
- Implemented security measures to protect servers from vulnerabilities and threats.
- Automated routine tasks using shell scripting and ansible to enhance efficiency.
- Provided technical support and guidance to junior administrators and staff.
- Collaborated with teams to design and deploy scalable server solutions.
- Documented system configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
- Created cron jobs to automate periodic tasks such as log rotation, backups.
- Evaluated new technologies that could improve existing infrastructure components or enhance overall operations.
- Installed, configured and maintained Linux operating systems in a variety of environments.
- Collaborated with other members of IT team to develop solutions that meet customer needs in a timely manner.
- Deployed new versions of applications on production servers by following best practices for change management processes.
- Maintained user accounts, assigned privileges and monitored user access rights.
- Assisted in developing disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime during system failures or outages.
- Monitored performance metrics such as disk space utilization, memory usage, CPU load.
- Troubleshot network connectivity issues between multiple systems within the environment.
- Performed daily health checks on all Linux servers to ensure optimum performance standards were met.
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
- Managed and maintained servers across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Stayed current with emerging technologies and trends, regularly upgrading systems to maintain competitive advantage.
- Installed, configured, and updated software and hardware components, ensuring system integrity and compatibility.
- Implemented and managed VPNs, enabling secure remote access for employees.
- Monitored network performance to determine adjustments needed.
- Submitted recommendations regarding infrastructure overhauls.
AWS Administrator
LanguageLine Solutions
Monterey
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed AWS cloud infrastructure and resource allocation for efficient operations.
- Monitored application logs stored in CloudWatch Logs for operational insights.
- Automated routine tasks using scripting languages to enhance efficiency.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Performed troubleshooting of various issues related to AWS services.
- Optimized system performance through regular monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Configured and maintained EC2 instances for application deployment.
- Implemented security best practices for cloud infrastructure protection.
- Provided technical support for cloud-related inquiries and issues.
- Created IAM users and roles with appropriate access control policies.
- Built custom AMIs from existing EC2 instances to be used as a base image.
- Migrated existing workloads into the AWS cloud environment.
- Monitored, configured, and managed EC2 instances for optimal performance.
- Installed and configured VPCs, subnets, gateways, NATs, VPNs, and security groups.
- Configured CloudFormation templates for automated deployment of resources.
- Implemented auto-scaling strategies to ensure high availability of services.
- Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
- Planned, tested and supported high-availability infrastructures.
- Spearheaded server infrastructure development, quality control, staging, and production operations.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
Senior Linux Admin / Project Lead
CSRA/BOC
Boyers
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time.
- Coordinated risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
- Trained junior team members in project management best practices.
- Provided guidance and direction to project teams.
- Assigned tasks to team members and monitored progress.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Reviewed technical documents such as design specifications, test plans, user manuals.
- Trained end users on system usage after implementation is complete.
Linux Administrator
Ansaldo STS
Pittsburgh
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Troubleshooted network issues and resolved them using Linux system administration tools.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Administered Linux servers to ensure optimal performance and security compliance.
- Managed system updates and patches for various Linux distributions.
- Monitored system logs to identify and troubleshoot issues promptly.
- Developed shell scripts to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with teams on network configuration and management projects.
- Implemented backup solutions to safeguard critical data on servers.
- Provided technical support for Linux-related inquiries from users and staff.
- Conducted system audits to assess compliance with internal policies and standards.
- Monitored performance of applications running on Linux systems and tuned them as needed.
- Managed user accounts on the Linux operating system, including creating new user accounts.
- Installed and configured software packages on Linux systems according to customer requirements.
- Configured, maintained, and secured various Linux systems for multiple users.
- Created backups of critical data stored on Linux systems using tar and rsync commands.
- Provided technical support for end-users experiencing problems with their Linux systems or applications running on them.
- Maintained log files of system events and monitored these logs for suspicious activity or errors.
- Participated in meetings between team members to discuss projects related to developing new features or services utilizing open source technology.
- Collaborated with other teams across departments in order to design solutions that meet customer needs.
- Developed documentation outlining procedures related to maintaining secure environments while administering a variety of different types of servers running different distributions of Linux operating systems.
- Installed security software to protect networks.
- Increased system security and performance with proactive changes.
- Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
- Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
- Submitted recommendations regarding infrastructure overhauls.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Spearheaded server infrastructure development, quality control, staging, and production operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Penn Technical Institute
Pittsburgh, PA06-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Unix System And Network Admin
Worcester Poly Technical Institute
Worcester, MASome College (No Degree) - Windows 2000 Certification
PTC
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Linux server administration
- Network performance monitoring
- System security configuration
- Automation scripting
- Data management strategies
- Cloud integration
- Technical support collaboration
- Infrastructure optimization
- Disaster recovery planning
- Change management processes
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Operating system upgrades
- Shell scripting
- Bash scripting
- Patch management
- Configuration management
- Linux system administration
- Automation tools
- System security
- Containerization
- Performance tuning
- Linux server management
- File system administration
Certification
ITIL Foundation certification in IT Service
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Senior Linux Administrator
Prometheus Digital LLC
10.2024 - Current
Senior Linux Administrator
Koniag Government Services
06.2022 - 10.2024
AWS Administrator
LanguageLine Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Linux Admin / Project Lead
CSRA/BOC
01.2013 - 01.2021
Linux Administrator
Ansaldo STS
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Penn Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Unix System And Network Admin
Worcester Poly Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Windows 2000 Certification
PTC