Linux System Administrator Resume Example
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-livingston-005945137/
- https://github.com/Treelovah
- https://kryptsec.com/
- Information Security
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Leadership
- CPP, Bash, Python, Java, C, PHP
- Application testing
- Skilled in Apache
- System monitoring
- Network development and administration
- System upgrades
- Hardware knowledge
- Infrastructure planning
- Business analysis
- Technical analysis
- Linux
I am a Enthusiastic Linux System Administrator with over 3 years of successful experience and am looking for a job in the Cyber Security field.
I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I poses clear understanding of System Security, basic Networking concepts, and training in Unix and Web App Security and am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Info-Sec Industry.
Some of my strengths are in CPP, Bash, and Python with system security backed by training in my current degree -- Applied Computing Technology, and my certification in System Administration from the prestigious Linux Foundation.
I would consider myself a motivated Linux System Administrator with proven knowledge in various open-source operating systems. Committed to improving network uptime and system availability.
I have an in-depth appreciation with performance optimization and technical improvements with an understanding of cost-effective decision making and usability.
During my free time over the past two years, I have started an International Cyber Security Community called KryptSec with over 1,000 members and growing. We have participated in hackathons and are ranked in the top 100 teams on the well known HackTheBox platform that holdsover 240,000 active members. Of those members, I currently am ranked in the top 300.
Argonne National Laboratory - Lemont , IL
- Installed and allocated mass storage deployments, maintaining integrity of 12 terabytes.
- Tuned system performance to optimize efficacy of new and existing hardware components.
- Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.
- Engaged end-users and answered questions via email, phone, website live chat and in forums.
- Uploaded new software, rolled out updates and applied patches to Linux servers upon release to thwart System and Application threats from penetrating networks.
Erm Protect - Coral Gables , FL
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities on over 50 student labs
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures for those students
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans in post-op reports
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Weaverville , NC
- Founded and managed ML Techi LLC, growing revenue from $0 to $15,000 in first year and to $35,000 within 3 years.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software and devised solutions with average que length of 60 computers
- Maintained technology equipment performance by configuring, diagnosing and repairing hardware
Caci International Inc. - Southern Pines , NC
- Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software and devised solutions that increased productivity
- Engaged over 200 end-users daily and answered questions via email, phone, website live chat and in forums
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
- Automated manual tasks that saved approximately 25 hours of company time per week
- Received the Linux System Administration Certification from the Linux Foundation.
- Founded an International Cyber Security Community that has grown to be over 1,000 members.
- Created Pen-Testing challenges for our community hosted on our community website.
- Created hackable Virtual Environments for students at Colorado State University to learn and grow with their pen-testing skills.
- Supervised team of 13 staff members at Geek Squad.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing with Colorado State University.
- Certified Linux System Administrator (Verifiable)
I have taken the liberty of writing all of my programming assignments from my University courses in CPP. They are posted on my github account, please ask for more.
I thoroughly enjoy learning and growing my knowledge in CPP. I believe knowing a core language like C/CPP helps any programmer have a more in-depth knowledge of advanced programming concepts. I find the history of C and cpp fascenating and enjoy reading any and all material I can find on it.
I also tutor students in programming and use fundamentals of C and CPP for beginner programmers to help students get a grasp of core concepts.
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School Attended
- Colorado State University
Job Titles Held:
- Linux System Administrator
- Information Security Consultant
- Owner
- Hardware Technician
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : : Applied Computing Technology , Expected in 05/2021
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