Marquel Sykes
Linux System Administrator | Proficient in RHEL | CI/CD | Containers | Docker | AirForce Veteran
- Role
- Linux System Administrator at Mts Class
- Location
- Alexandria, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marquel Sykes
Security-cleared Build and Automation Engineer with over 8 years of experience…
Experience
Linux System Administrator
Feb 2021 — Present · Laurel, MD, US
Proficient in Linux system administration, including hardening systems according to DISA\'s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)- Skilled in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities identified by CTOs, IVAMs, and DISA STIGs in Linux environments- Experienced in utilizing Linux Native Security tools for system security and monitoring- Capable of installing, configuring, and operating AIDE across multiple Linux machines- Able to manage SELINUX and SELINUX policies across various Linux software baselines- Familiar with Linux native firewall (iptables/firewalld) and system services (systemd)- Proficient in Linux scripting languages (Bash/Python) for task automation using tools like Ansible- Experienced in planning and deploying complex toolsets on Linux platforms, including Java/Tomcat/TomcatEE/Glassfish installations and support- Skilled in Docker container deployment and container management (build, test, and update) on Linux systems- Experienced in NFS/CIFS deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting on Linux servers- Familiarity with version control systems like Gitlab, Git, and configuring Gitlab pipelines in Linux environments- Competent in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Docker and Docker containers on Linux hosts- Ability to work effectively in a small team using Agile methodology for Linux system administration tasks- Collaborative approach in working with engineering staff to diagnose and resolve Linux system issues- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and supporting protocols in Linux networking environments- Self-motivated and capable of working independently on Linux system administration tasks- Basic knowledge of Virtualization (preferably VMWARE) and relational databases (Oracle and/or MySQL) in Linux environments- Effective communication skills to interact with peers, management, and customers regarding Linux system administration matters.
Education
Virginia Union University
Associate of Science - AS
Virginia Union University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Associate's degree, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
ECPI University
Associate of Arts - AA, Cybersecurity
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