Senior Systems Engineer with 14 years of experience in system virtualization and network security. Motivational team leader with ability to align cross-functional teams with business objectives to achieve key metrics.
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RAJAEE HAJJAJ
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ALEF Education Consultancy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior server engineer
2019.08 - 2023.08 (4 years)
Job overview
- Forecasted future needs of ICT networks to support planning and expansion.
- Deploying and managing Zabbix monitoring server for ALEF HQ and G5-G12 schools infrastructure
- Designing and deploying Grafana dashboards for 1200+ servers
- Python Scripting, Selenium automation
- Managing, Installing, and configuring VMware Vcenter and ESXI Hosts for more than 140+ sites
- Deploying and managing Veeam Backup & Replication service
- Configuring and managing servers of different operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, including installation, fixing issues, and upgrading
- Hardware management of different consoles Dell OpenManage, IMC supervisor, IDrac, CIMC & iLo
- Interpreted complex system design and architecture specifications to configure and integrate computer hardware.
- Responsible for maintenance and security remediation of 1200+ Virtual machines CentOS ,Ubuntu and Windows server
- Responsible for maintenance of the HQ Datacentre and provisioning newly requested servers.
- Upgraded workstations and network hardware with new technology in line with performance and budget objectives.
Nation Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
ICT Systems engineer
2017.08 - 2019.07 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.
- Responsible for print server which configured to allow installing printers via group policy
- Designing and configuring Wireless network that contains 420 access points
- Analyze and review ICT systems by scheduling and conducting quality audit inspections
- Develop, conduct, and provide technical guidance and training for ICT Team, and staff
- Designing, Configuring, and managing different backup methods of data and hardware
- Cisco & HP VLAN Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Installing & Configuring Hyper-V and VMware and creating Virtual machines
- Designing File and shared data with departmental access level
- Designing, implementing, and managing Active Directory
- Responsible for Disaster recovery, closing security loopholes and access levels
- Providing 2nd and 3rd line support of all IT infrastructure
- Obtaining quotes and preparing IT cost estimation for Technologies and services required
- Developing inhouse utilities to assist staff and support team to do task easier and faster
- Supporting IPTV and CCTV servers
MDS Data Systems, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Computer Engineer
2015.02 - 2017.06 (2 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Servicing & Troubleshooting of Desktop Systems, Hardware Devices (e.g Printers, Scanners and Copy Machines)
- Active directory users and computers operations
- Providing 1st and 2nd level line support
- Troubleshoot network issues and Cisco IP phones
- Back-up and restore desktop computers through imaging
- Expertise in using the available systems at the DOF and Abu Dhabi Customs
Khalidia International Shipping LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Systems Administrator
2012.01 - 2015.02 (3 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources
- Managing Group Policies, User Quotas, Monitoring Performance, Security Policies
- Installing, Configuring & Administering Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 7 & 8.1 / 10
- ESET NOD32 server operational actions, and MacAfee firewall
- Coordinating and planning purchases/sales for expansion of IT projects
Qtes LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Systems Administrator
2008.11 - 2011.01 (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Provide L1, L2 and L3 support
- Responsible for Symantec back-up server, Symantec endpoint protection
- Monitor performance and reliability of servers and work groups
- Providing technical support to users face to face and over the phone
- Managing Group Policies, User Quotas, Monitoring Performance, Security Policies
- Configuring and maintaining Routers and Switches.
Education
H Sun Screen Technologies Hyderabad
MCSE, ISA server, exchange server, CCNA
University Overview
CMTES Hyderabad
MS-SQL
University Overview
Pearson VUE
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
University Overview
Edureka UAE
Microsoft Azure Architect
2021.04 - 2021.08 (4 months)
University Overview
Sikkim Manipal University
BSc from IT
2003.09 - 2008.06 (4 years & 9 months)
University Overview
Skills
- Hardware
- Data protection measures
- Enterprise Wi-Fi management
- Process management
- Networks: Configuring Routers, Switches, Access points
- Software: HPSM, VMware, Symantec backup server, Symantec endpoint protection, ESET NOD32 server, Sophos, Ansible , Acronis, Manage engine
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Security remediation of 3000+ vulnerabilities appearing within the schools and HQ infrastructures that appeared over the past 3+ years and ongoing
- Website hosting in AWS using Apache server built on WordPress
- Kubernetes clustering using Kubeadm , Manifests , Secrets and Configmaps
- Expertise in automation process using Ansible, Jenkins and Zabbix over Windows and Linux servers and data synchronization
- Deploying Wireless Radius authentication server over local infrastructure through Local windows server or Azure based Radius server
- Systems integration with Slack messaging like alerts from Sensu-go, Zabbix and Pandora FMS o Monitoring sites and network using Pandora FMS , Fortimonitor
- Assists with technology planning through ongoing research and expansion projects
- Configure and manage cloud backup solutions (Acronis, Azure Blob, AWS S3 Bucket)
- Designing, implementing, and managing Active Directory users and computers plus apply policies
- Managing operations of Nutanix servers.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Edureka
Microsoft Azure Architect
2021.04 - 2021.08 (4 months)
Senior server engineer
ALEF Education Consultancy
2019.08 - 2023.08 (4 years)
ICT Systems engineer
Nation Hospital
2017.08 - 2019.07 (1 year & 11 months)
Computer Engineer
MDS Data Systems
2015.02 - 2017.06 (2 years & 4 months)
Systems Administrator
Khalidia International Shipping LLC
2012.01 - 2015.02 (3 years & 1 month)
Systems Administrator
Qtes LLC
2008.11 - 2011.01 (2 years & 2 months)
Sikkim Manipal University
BSc from IT
2003.09 - 2008.06 (4 years & 9 months)
H Sun Screen Technologies
MCSE, ISA server, exchange server, CCNA
2007
CMTES
MS-SQL
2006
Pearson VUE
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
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