Bashir Shaikh

Linux/Unix System Administrator with 5 years of experience managing 2500+ Linux servers and 200+ AIX servers across enterprise environments. Proficient in RedHat (v6–9), VMware, automation via Bash scripting, performance monitoring tools (Zabbix, OPManager), and security hardening. Strong expertise in LVM, SFTP, FTP, SSH, and user privilege management via PAM360.

Linux System Administrator L2 - SVN SYSTECH INDIA PVT LTD (Client: TCS)

(2023-10 - 2026-04)

• Manage Linux & AIX servers in production & non-production environments.
• Perform user & group administration, permissions & access controls.
• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and server health.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues and hardware alerts.
• Apply patches, security updates, and kernel upgrades using Satellite and manual methods.
• Manage storage, partitions, mount points, and file systems.
• Configure SSH key-based authentication, sudo privileges, and user access.
• Implement security hardening in compliance with standards.
• Monitor logs (syslog, audit, secure) for performance/security events.
• Document SOPs and configuration updates.
• Administer AIX servers, user management, file systems, and LVM.
• Participate in incident, problem & change management processes.

Linux System Administrator - Assemblage Ent Pvt Ltd.

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

• Installed and configured RHEL 7/8/9 systems and performed upgrades.
• Automated backups and system tasks using Bash scripting.
• Deployed templates and configured services (Apache, MySQL).
• Configured network bonding and static IP settings.
• Worked with LVM, created PVs, VGs, and file systems.
• Installed software via YUM/RPM and created offline repositories.
• Used rsync and tar for backup; configured FTP, SMTP, SCP, RSYNC.

Linux Admin - Teams Computer

(2020-11 - 2022-12)

• Installed software and packages using YUM and RPM.
• Managed VMware-based Linux virtual servers.
• Configured and managed partitions, logical volumes, and file systems.
• Implemented security measures including firewalls and access controls.
• Resolved user access, password, and network issues.
• Created and managed groups, performed file system operations, and daily reporting.

B.Sc - Birla College, Kalyan (2009)

HSC - Maharashtra State Board (2006)

SSC - Maharashtra State Board (2004)