Bilal Ahmed

About Bilal Ahmed

Highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect with expertise in administration, troubleshooting, automation, and networking across Linux/Unix systems. I bridge the gap between development, operations, and network teams, ensuring seamless workflows, secure connectivity, and efficient deployments. With a strong background in network infrastructure and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, routing, switching), I design and maintain secure, high-performing environments across cloud (AWS, Azure), virtualization platforms (HP, Dell, Cisco UCS), and on-premises infrastructure. My technical competencies include Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Apache, Nginx, Bash, and Python scripting for automation and monitoring, with proven experience in configuring network services, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and optimizing infrastructure for scalability and performance. At Honeywell, I managed Infrastructure as Code pipelines (Terraform, Jenkins), implemented AWS IAM roles and security policies, deployed Red Hat GlusterFS storage, and utilized Red Hat Satellite 6 for RHEL lifecycle management while ensuring network reliability and compliance. Previously at Scivantage, I built and maintained databases, monitoring solutions, web servers, and network configurations on Linux while developing automation scripts that streamlined operations and reduced downtime. Recognized for my adaptability, problem-solving skills, and cross-functional collaboration, I deliver secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructures that meet business and mission-critical objectives.

Experience

1. Linux Systems Engineer

   Honeywell Technologies

   Aug 2018 — Present

   Strong communication skills to build relationships across business and technology groups• Proficient in DevOps methodologies and infrastructure management using AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and Red Hat technologies10 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator• Experienced in system architecture planning, deployment of on-premise and cloud platforms, and managing infrastructure as code• Skilled in lifecycle management from deployment to decommissioning, maintaining OS patching, troubleshooting/break and fix, and eliminating infrastructure downtime• Ability to construct Terraform templates according to AWS requirements• Proficient in Ansible Plays and different utilities within the Ansible architecture structure• Installed and configured Ansible Core/Engine and AWX/Ansible Tower to manage and deploy projects/templates within different environments• Familiarity with AWS services such as IAM, EC2, EBS, S3, Glacier, ELB, and CloudWatch• Proficient in managing AWS Identity Access Management for user roles and security policies• Experience in launching and configuring Amazon EC2 cloud servers using AMI and custom AMI• Skilled in testing TerraformCLI templates before implementation and infrastructure configuration management using Ansible• Experience in implementing infrastructure pipeline using Jenkins, GIT, and Terraform for deployment on cloud platformsExperienced in maintaining and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, GlusterFS storage solutions, Identity Manager, Satellite 6, and other Red Hat products• Ability to provide quality focus, team leadership, and passion for cybersecurity.

Education

• City University of New York-College of Staten Island

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2016 — 2020