Unix Administrator Resume Sample

Unix administrators are hired to integrate business needs into networking system. They plan and configure networking system. Their main role is to design, develop, test, modify, and document system programs with business needs specifications. They provide support for projects by installing, and maintaining servers and other networking systems. These professionals are expected to carry out multitudinous duties including hardware/software installation, setting up LAN/WAN networks or carry out troubleshooting to avoid hindrances in the operations. Moreover, they also act as a catalyst in solving end-user problems over the call or assist in writing short scripting modules for the server. To demonstrate your excellency for the job, highlight key programming skills and experiencing of configuring networking system on Unix in your resume as the sample given below.

Unix Administrator Resume

Martin D. Dickson
1410 Neuport Lane
Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 770-182-8276
Email: martin.dickson@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Hardworking, extremely dedicated and organized Unix Administrator with over 6+ years of experience in managing software/hardware installations, performing networking configurations and writing shell scripting programs. Capable of resolving user issues over the phone, and preparing concise project reports. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Summary of Skills:

Sound knowledge of UNIX system management tools, server maintenance, and handling client/server environments
In-depth information about software installation, hardware configuration, and setup of LAN/WAN networks
Hands-on shell programming experience and ability to collaborate with developers to write patches during OS upgrades
Ability to troubleshoot workplace/client systems using specific commands on the console to solve unanticipated issues
Clear about the basic programming concepts and good expertise in programming languages like C++, JavaScript, Python, etc.
Capable of working in stressed environments, completing assigned tasks within deadline to make projects live as per the agreement and adept at preparing user-manuals
Team player with excellent leadership qualities and sound communication skills

Work Experience:

Unix Administrator
Cognizant, Dalton, GA
June 2016 – Present

Assisting in configuration of servers, including updates, patch-ups, hardware setup of connection with LAN
Managing patching for RedHat operating systems across multiple environments by writing scripting programs in JavaScript or python
Integrating data sources in client projects, updating server systems, and solving redundancy issues to ensure 24/7 operations
Responding to service desk issues regarding end-use problems related to network configurations, and ensuring resolution in limited time
Supervising a team of 5 Unix administration interns for managing system infrastructure, and all related processes
Interacting with on-site engineers to perform network installations at clients' sites, and providing support over phone by solving their queries
Participating in monthly meetings to discuss various system analysis techniques to determine functional specifications

Unix Administratorr
Qvine Corporation, Dalton, GA
November 2013 – May 2016

Operated basic server commands, including ifconfig, stacktrace or ping when server was inaccessible and worked to restore service in minimal time
Resolved networking issues on Unix/Linux systems and revoked user access from accounts once the employee has resigned from the company to maintain confidentiality of company data
Coordinated with the team to set up and manage administration tasks, including running disk check commands, backup/restore of servers, and prepared accurate reports on systems
Worked closely with the database team and granted them access to servers on private cloud as needed
Regularly assessed the company systems to provide a detailed statistical report regarding system availability or maintenance & upgrade schedules
Collaborated with software vendors to ensure software applications have been correctly installed in the Unix systems

Internship

Unix Administrator (part-time)
Diligent Consulting Inc., Dalton, GA
August 2012 – October 2013

Coordinated with the development team to perform daily backup operations
Applied appropriate OS patches and upgraded tools/utilities to configure or add new services as necessary
Performed daily monitoring of networking system to verify integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes
Ensured compatibility with LAN applications and peripheral hardware to provide the end users with a stable working environment
Perform hardware and software installation on the office systems
Worked under the supervision of senior administrators to resolve wide-system problems on market data servers and delivery networks – LAN and WAN for the clients
Attended training sessions to understand feasible UNIX solutions to maximize system performance, learn basics of shell scripting, and implementation of entire system upgrade strategies

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Dalton State College, Dalton, GA
2012

Certification:

CompTIA A+, 2013
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, 2014

Reference:

On request.