SPSS
Linux System Administrator
- Monitored and intercepted electronic data transfers, preventing data theft and malware spread.
- Led server maintenance activities for company systems to keep critical functions operational.
- Requisitioned hardware and software to meet changing organisational needs.
- Implemented software and hardware upgrades to boost system speed.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
- Showcased strong analytical and problem-solving skills, addressing complex technical issues efficiently.
- Tested installations and updates on test servers before deployment to live environments.
- Led training sessions for team proficiency in system management and troubleshooting.
- Engaged in development and enhancement of IAM solutions, leveraging strong technical foundations.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders, offering technical guidance and support for implementations.
- Managed Linux-based systems to achieve optimal performance and reliability for critical business operations.
- Worked with vendors to evaluate and integrate new hardware and software solutions.
- Designed and implemented scalable, efficient IT infrastructure in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Worked closely with security team to establish and enforce security policies for identity and access controls.
- Identified and mitigated potential risks within IT infrastructure through proactive security measures.
- Established and maintained documentation for system configurations for accuracy and accessibility.
- Managed system upgrades and migrations, achieving seamless transitions and minimal disruptions.
- Managed cloud and on-premise resource allocations, minimising wastage.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting procedures to sustain system configurations and software installations.
- Maintained high availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, testing, implementation and support.
- Worked with systems users to determine areas in need of improvement and gather requirements for updates.
- Organised regular systems testing and maintenance to minimise breakdowns and help-desk queries.
- Analysed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Audited systems to identify deficiencies and optimise operational speeds.
- Controlled access to computer network, setting up accounts and access levels.
- Developed recommendations for overhauling and updating systems to better meet new demands.
- Fielded inquiries from team members with access problems, hardware issues and security concerns.
- Optimised system security and performance with proactive changes.
- Researched new networking management techniques and technologies and recommended optimal updates.
- Configured, tested and maintained network equipment.
- Consulted with network engineering staff to evaluate hardware and software requirements for new system development.
- Standardised job tasks and trained junior team members on best practices and standards for optimum systems operations.
- Backed up data daily to prevent undue information loss and coordinated disaster recovery plans.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies to quickly resolve issues.
- Established and improved IT governance processes to keep pace with changing demands.
- Followed recommended update schedule for applications to keep software secure and functional.
- Investigated problems with hardware and software to trace faults.
- Monitored network performance to identify problems and target solutions in advance of major incidents.
- Managed cloud-based services for system with over [Number] users across public and private access points.