Sawan Rauth

SRE (Site Reliability Engineer)

Alipurduar, West Bengal, India8 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in Linux server management and automation.
Proficient in cloud infrastructure and virtualization.
Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Infrastructure and Linux Administration expert in IT Services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Linux AdministrationConfiguration ManagementCloud Infrastructure ManagementSystem Administration

Other Skills

AnsibleApacheAzure Update ManagerAzure Virtual DesktopBackup & Recovery SystemsBackup ManagementCentOSComputer Hardware TroubleshootingDevOpsDisaster RecoveryGitHardware and NetworkingHilexKubernetesLAMP

About

Thanks for visiting my profile. In my current role, I have gained valuable experience working with a range of technologies and have developed a strong understanding of the importance of collaboration and communication in the workplace. I am passionate about using my skills and expertise to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact in the industry. Experience with (Linux,VMWare, Ubuntu, Suse) Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash) Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible) Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) Understanding of networking protocols and concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitoring Agent, Nagios, Zabbix) Experience with ticketing tool (Service-now/Remedy) Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with developers, operations, and other teams in the organization.

Experience

Cognizant

Technical Lead

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Client:- Vodafoneziggo Netherlands 🇳🇱
Expertise in managing RHEL Build Requests, ensuring timely and efficient provisioning of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
Proficient in performing Linux Patching across large-scale environments to maintain system stability and security.
Skilled in Ansible automation for configuration management, application deployment, and compliance enforcement.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management processes, including identification, assessment, and remediation of security risks.
Adept at utilizing Hilex for secure and streamlined operations in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of Red Hat Satellite for centralized management of RHEL systems, including provisioning, patching, and repository syncing.
Developed and maintained Ansible Playbooks to automate routine tasks, reducing manual effort and errors.
Implemented robust patch management strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and enhanced system reliability.
Conducted vulnerability assessments and applied CVE mitigations to ensure compliance with security standards.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues in Linux-based production environments.
Streamlined server lifecycle management through customized automation scripts and tools.
Experienced in monitoring and optimizing RHEL systems, improving performance and operational efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with SLAs and operational excellence.

RHELLinux PatchingAnsibleVulnerability ManagementHilexRed Hat Satellite+2

Coforge

Sr Associate IT Ops Services

Jun 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

Client:- Ofcom UK 🇬🇧
Deploying Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in live Environment
Managing 300+ VM’s in Azure including AVD’s, DSVM’s (Data Science Virtual Machines)
etc
Resizing OS disks, Data disks as per the requirement
Creating VM’s DSVM’s etc. Troubleshooting L1, L2 level tasks based on issues
Taking Backups, managing Disaster Recovery (DR) on Production VM’s
Deployed AMA (Azure Monitoring Agent), enabled DCR (Data Collection Rule), enabled
Insight, enabled monitoring for all VM’s.
Managing Patching from Azure Update Manager (AUM) to make it compliant from zeroday vulnerability.
Creating schedule for auto start & auto shutdown for all UAT, Development & Testing

Azure Virtual DesktopAzure Update ManagerBackup ManagementDisaster RecoveryCloud Infrastructure Management

Hcltech

Specialist

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

Client:- H&M Sweden 🇸🇪
Proactively maintain all Linux / Windows/SUSE infrastructure
Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks.
Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies
and deployment processes.
Installation and configuration of NFS, SAMBA, DHCP, TFTP and FTP Servers
Problem-solving using system data such as SAR, I/O stat, vmstat, uptime, top,
Tcpdump, etc.
Troubleshooting of disk space issues and manage services in Linux.
Applying patches and security changes per policy
Working knowledge of Source Code Management (Version Control System) tools like
Git.
Implemented various troubleshooting tools and techniques, including event log
analysis, system monitoring, and performance tuning, to identify and resolve issues.
Implemented a monitoring system using Nagios and Zabbix, reducing the time to
resolve issues by 50%
Managing our Linux Virtual and On-Premises Servers.
Commissioning And Decommissioning of the on prem RHEL and SUSE servers.
Conforming to client compliances and SLAs.
Doing RHEL server upgrade and patching activities

Linux AdministrationScriptingNFSNagiosZabbixSystem Administration

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3 roles

Linux Administrator

Promoted

Aug 2018 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Worked on Linux User management, package installation, yum configuration.
Installed and configured Nagios Tool for server and network bandwidth monitoring
Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.
Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on
servers, workstations, and network hardware.
Worked on repositories, LAMP server. Source code installation
Distribution of disk through NetApp Storage to Linux machines.
SSL Certificate installation
Monitoring server performance and application process.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and networking issues.
Storage management and backup process.
Configuring Crontab and Scheduling the Jobs

Linux User ManagementNagiosLAMPSSL Certificate InstallationSystem Administration

Associate System Engineer

Mar 2016 – Oct 2016 · 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Distribution of storage through ISCSI to servers and users
Resolved server related issues, including hardware failures, software malfunctions,
network connectivity issues, and security breaches.
Implemented various troubleshooting tools and techniques, including event log
analysis, system monitoring, and performance tuning, to identify and resolve
issues.
Provided remote and on-site support to end-users, ensuring timely and effective
resolution of issues to minimize downtime.
Managing In-House Servers Server OS Installation and Network Configuration

Storage ManagementTroubleshootingNetwork Configuration