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Nikhil H. Datar

Senior Linux Administrator
Nagpur

Summary

Over 7 Years of experience in Linux administration with overall 11+ years of IT experience. Working on Docker and Ansible servers and Cyber Security with Multi-Certified (RHCE, MCSA, CCNA) Systems Administrator with strong experience managing Servers Infrastructure.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Server Infrastructure Engineer

Paynext Pvt. Ltd
Nagpur, Maharashtra
08.2025 - Current
  • Working on Linux servers (Oracle Linux and Ubuntu).
  • Implementing security protocols, configuring firewalls, managing access, applying patches, and responding to threats.
  • Continuously monitoring system performance, hardware, software, and network health to ensure uptime.
  • Creating/deleting user accounts, managing permissions, and assigning access rights.
  • Performing regular updates, applying patches, and ensuring system integrity.
  • Managing SFTP server.
  • Managing data backups, and developing disaster recovery plans.
  • Writing scripts (Bash, Python) to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Working with developers, managers, and other IT teams to support applications and infrastructure.
  • Managing Trend Micro Antivirus Server.

Senior Linux Administrator

Altius Customer Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 07.2025
  • Responsible for overseeing system performance and maintenance.
  • Working on Linux Servers (Centos, Rock Linux, Ubuntu)
  • Managing Samba, FTP Servers and create delete modify Linux users.
  • Managing containers on docker as well as automate tasks using ansible.
  • Monitoring Server daily operation and managing disk space on server.
  • Managing Server Hardening and Patching.
  • Configuring and managing Squid proxy server.
  • Scheduling task by crontab and basic shell scripting for automating tasks.
  • Monitoring Servers zabbix, greenbone Security Assistant & Syslog Server
  • Experience of SSH and password less authentication.
  • Monitoring intrusion alert on Wazuh server and server logs.
  • Installation and management of Escan Antivirus Server & Clamav

Senior System Administrator

Virtual Galaxy InfoTech Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur
10.2017 - 10.2021

Handled server installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.

Worked on Linux servers (RHEL 7, 8, and CentOS 7, 8).

Managing the Active Directory database on Windows Server 2016 (creating, deleting, and modifying domain users' accounts) and Group Policies.

Configuring and managing Samba server, DNS server in CentOS 7.4.

Install and configuration of Zabbix Monitoring tool.

Implemented automation with the help of shell scripts, cron jobs.

Managing server hardening and patching.

Managing Kaspersky Antivirus Server.

Monitoring the server's daily operation and managing disk space on the server.

Created virtualized systems with VMware and VirtualBox on servers.

· Managing and resolving Server hardware issues Servers (Lenovo X240 M5, System X 3650M).

Maintained 500+ Windows computers and peripherals, including all configuration and monitoring.

System Administrator

Ascent Business Solutions, IT Park Nagpur
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Management of Linux and Window’s Servers
  • Managed Active Directory database (create/delete/modify domain user’s account), Group Policies management as per company policy on Windows Server 2008 R2 Server and Linux server patch management.
  • Managing Samba, FTP Servers and create delete modify Linux users
  • Microsoft Outlook configuration, backup, troubleshooting.
  • Installation of Antivirus, Patches & Updates from Backend side & frontend both.
  • Perform 24x7 on call duties on a rotation basis as a Technical Support & Remote

Network & Security Administrator

Value Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Ahmadabad
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Management of Linux and Window’s Servers
  • Configured & Managed DNS, DHCP & Active Directory and Linux Servers.
  • Managed Active Directory database (create/delete/modify domain user’s account)
  • Managing Samba server and user management
  • Shell Scripting and management of Cronjob
  • Monitoring servers using zabbix
  • Maintained 300+ Windows computers and peripherals
  • Provided the Remote support
  • Monitoring of Server daily operation’s and managing disk space on server.
  • Installation of Antivirus, Patches & Updates from Backend side & frontend both.

System Administrator

Ideal Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Nagpur
09.2011 - 05.2014

Management of Linux and Windows Servers.

Configured and managed DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Linux servers.

· Managed Active Directory database (create/delete/modify domain user’s account)

Managing the Samba server and user management.

· Shell Scripting and management of Cronjob

· Monitoring servers using zabbix

· Maintained 300+ Windows computers and peripherals

· Provided the Remote support

· Monitoring of Server daily operation’s and managing disk space on server.

· Installation of Antivirus, Patches & Updates from Backend side & frontend both.

Technical Support Engineer

Business Algorithms Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • Creation and management of Domain user accounts.
  • Resolved hardware as well as networking problems of different clients. Installed servers and established network services.
  • Accumulated & troubleshoot all types of PCs, Hardware & Software Installation; accountable for PC assembling & installation of different software.
  • Microsoft Outlook backup & troubleshooting.
  • Install & Manage Network Printers & peripherals.

Education

Bachelor - Commerce

Yeshwantrao Chauhan Maharashtra Open University
Nashik
01.2015

Diploma - CMS Certified Networking Specialist

CMS Institute Nagpur
Nagpur
01.2010

I.T.I - Electrician

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur
01.2007

HSC - undefined

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur
01.2005

Skills

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Certification

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE 7) & CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 160-023-099

Timeline

Senior Server Infrastructure Engineer

Paynext Pvt. Ltd
08.2025 - Current

Senior Linux Administrator

Altius Customer Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 07.2025

Senior System Administrator

Virtual Galaxy InfoTech Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur
10.2017 - 10.2021

System Administrator

Ascent Business Solutions, IT Park Nagpur
09.2016 - 06.2017

Network & Security Administrator

Value Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Ahmadabad
05.2014 - 12.2015

System Administrator

Ideal Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Nagpur
09.2011 - 05.2014

Technical Support Engineer

Business Algorithms Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur
01.2011 - 08.2011

Diploma - CMS Certified Networking Specialist

CMS Institute Nagpur

I.T.I - Electrician

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

HSC - undefined

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Bachelor - Commerce

Yeshwantrao Chauhan Maharashtra Open University

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

I am submitting herewith my resume for your perusal consideration for the post of System Admin in your organization., Thanking you., Nikhil H. Datar
Nikhil H. DatarSenior Linux Administrator