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Amit Choudhary

Amit Choudhary

Linux System Administrator
Muzaffarnagar

Summary

Experienced Linux System Administrator with a strong background in server configuration, security, and optimization. Proficient in utilizing cPanel and Plesk to effectively resolve complex Level 2 issues. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining server stability, addressing abuse cases, and delivering exceptional technical support for web hosting environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4026
4026
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Systems Monitoring Team Lead

A2 Hosting, Inc.
Remote
02.2020 - Current
  • Monitor server stability and proactively resolve system issues (Apache, MySQL, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot and manage service-impacting incidents
  • Escalate critical events and coordinate resolutions
  • Handle disk failures, RAID alerts, and filesystem integrity checks
  • Manage JetBackup tasks and ensure data integrity
  • Document incidents, maintain playbooks, and investigate SLA breaches
  • Collaborate with support teams to resolve customer-impacting issues
  • Mentor and train team members, optimizing monitoring checks
  • Using monitoring tools like Check_MK to track server health.
  • Implement DDoS protection using firewalls, rate limiting, and mitigation services

Junior System Administrator

Lunarpages Internet Solutions
09.2014 - 01.2020

• Monitoring server performance and optimizing resource utilization (CPU, RAM, Disk, Network).
• Managing web servers like Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed.
• Managing shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers.
• Worked on help desks, escalation issues, and stabilization desks
• Applying security patches and OS updates.
• Handled abuse cases (exploits, spam, cron job abuses)
• Assisted customers via Live Chat and coordinated with Cage Technicians
• Managed server backups using R1Soft and monitored performance
• Trained new employees and mentored junior administrators
• Troubleshooting website-related issues (PHP errors, 500 errors, slow website loading).
• Using monitoring tools like Nagios to track server health.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Meerut Institute of Technology (UPTU University)
Meerut, UP

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -

Shri Ram Group of Colleges (C.C.S)
Muzaffarnagar

Skills

  • Linux Server Administration (CentOS, Ubuntu & RHEL)
    Web Hosting Control Panels (cPanel & Plesk)
    Web Servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed)
    Database Management (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
    Scripting (Bash)
    Virtualization (Virtuozzo, OpenVZ, KVM)
    Security (Firewalls - CSF, ModSecurity, Imunify360)
    Backup Solutions (JetBackup, R1Soft, Rsync)
    Monitoring Tools (Nagios, Check_MK)

Certification

RED HAT Certification

Timeline

Systems Monitoring Team Lead

A2 Hosting, Inc.
02.2020 - Current

Junior System Administrator

Lunarpages Internet Solutions
09.2014 - 01.2020

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Meerut Institute of Technology (UPTU University)

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -

Shri Ram Group of Colleges (C.C.S)
Amit ChoudharyLinux System Administrator