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Hassan M.

London, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Do you need a reliable System Administrator to keep your servers secure, optimized, and running 24/7? I specialize in system administration, server management, and cloud infrastructure, helping businesses maintain stability, scalability, and security across hybrid environments. ⚙️ What I Do I provide end-to-end system administration and technical support for both Windows and Linux ecosystems — ensuring high performance, strong security, and minimal downtime. Core Services: 🧩 Windows & Linux Server Management (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) 🔒 Active Directory, Group Policy, and User Management ☁️ Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration (VMs, Azure AD, IAM, MFA) 🧠 Network Administration & Security (VPNs, Firewalls, Load Balancing) 💾 Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam, Acronis, Windows Backup) ⚙️ Server Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox) 🔧 Automation & Scripting (PowerShell, Bash) 🛠️ Remote IT Support & Troubleshooting (TeamViewer, RDP, AnyDesk) 🌐 Tools & Technologies Operating Systems: Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat Platforms: Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox Networking: Cisco ASA, Fortinet, pfSense, Nginx, HAProxy Monitoring: Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds Backup: Veeam, Acronis, Windows Backup ⚡ Why Clients Choose Me ✅ 20+ successful system administration projects with 5-star results ✅ Proactive monitoring to prevent issues before they occur ✅ Fast response times and detailed documentation ✅ Experienced in both on-premises and cloud environments ✅ Dedicated to delivering secure, efficient, and reliable IT solutions Let’s optimize your systems for performance, security, and uptime. 💬 Contact me to discuss your infrastructure and how I can help streamline it.

  • Tech & IT
  • System Administration
  • System Security
  • Firewall
  • Server Administration
  • IT Support
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Network Administration
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Windows Server
  • Server Virtualization
  • Active Directory Federation Services
Pravin T.

Kathmandu, Nepal

$30/hr
4.8
102 jobs

23+ years in Linux/Windows administration, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure. I build, secure, and scale production systems 24/7 — for MSP clients and direct engagements across industries. If your server is down, your deployment is failing, or you need infrastructure built right the first time — I'm the engineer you call. ━━ SERVER & SYSTEMS ━━ Linux (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, Rocky Linux) and Windows Server (2012–2025). Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, hybrid identity. Nginx, Apache, Sendmail, Qmail, Postfix, Exim — MTA setup, Dovecot, SpamAssassin, OpenDKIM, SPF/DKIM/DMARC. Veeam, Acronis, cloud-native DR. Hypervisors: KVM, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE — HA clusters, live migration, Ceph/ZFS, Proxmox Backup Server. Redis, Varnish. QNAP NAS — storage management, Plex Media Server deployment, VPN tunnel integration. WHM/cPanel, Plesk, Virtualmin, CloudPanel, CyberPanel. ━━ CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ━━ AWS: EC2, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, Route 53, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, Lambda, API Gateway, Elastic Disaster Recovery. GCP: Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Firestore, GKE, IAM, VPC, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Secret Manager, Cloud Monitoring. Cloudflare (WAF, Workers, Zero Trust, CDN). DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr. MinIO: S3-compatible object storage on bare metal, VMs, Kubernetes — distributed mode, SSE-S3/KMS, lifecycle policies, drop-in S3 for backups and MLOps. Railway: Full-stack PaaS — GitHub/Docker auto-build, managed DBs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis), private networking, env variables, cron workers, auto-scaling. ━━ SECRETS MANAGEMENT ━━ HashiCorp Vault: Dynamic secrets for AWS IAM, databases, cloud providers — TTL-bound credentials, auto-revoke. PKI for internal CA and on-demand TLS. Vault Secrets Operator for Kubernetes (etcd-free pod injection). Raft HA, RBAC, audit logging, Shamir unseal. Transit engine for encryption-as-a-service. CI/CD integration to eliminate hardcoded credentials. ━━ DEVOPS & CI/CD ━━ Docker, Kubernetes (EKS + self-managed: kubeadm, k3s, RKE2), Helm, Kamal. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines. Terraform, Ansible. ArgoCD, Flux (GitOps). Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog. Traefik: Cloud-native ingress — auto TLS, Docker/K8s service discovery, ForwardAuth, rate limiting, canary routing. Caddy: Zero-config-TLS reverse proxy — automatic HTTPS, on-demand certs. Preferred for self-hosted stacks. ━━ NETWORKING & SECURITY ━━ WireGuard, OpenVPN (MFA/ZTNA), IPSec/Libreswan, Xray/REALITY. Tailscale/Headscale — self-hosted mesh VPN, VPS tunnel setup, ACL policies, subnet routing. MikroTik, Juniper, SonicWall, Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer). pfSense, OPNsense. BGP, OSPF. Auth0, OAuth2, OIDC, Duo Security. LDAP/RADIUS, 802.1x, NPS/AD CS/Intune. ━━ DEVELOPMENT & AUTOMATION ━━ Python: FastAPI, Flask, Django, RESTful APIs, OpenAI API, ETL pipelines (Airbyte), orchestration (Airflow, n8n), data processing (pandas), Retool internal tools. Clean, documented, production-ready code. ━━ CONTAINERIZATION & DEPLOYMENT ━━ Docker Compose, Kubernetes manifests, Helm. Portainer, Coolify, Elestio, Traefik, Caddy. MinIO (K8s Operator/Tenant). Nextcloud, n8n, self-hosted app deployment. Vercel, Railway, Netlify, Replit. ━━ MSP & VOIP ━━ Duo Security, SpamTitan, ScreenConnect, ESET, Acronis. M365 multi-tenant administration. Asterisk and Vicidial (AWS + on-prem) — SIP trunks, IVR, call center setup, NetSIP integration. ━━ LEGACY & EARLY CAREER ━━ Foundational background in Windows desktop application development (VB, C#, Access) and web development (Core PHP, Laravel). ━━ WHAT CLIENTS HIRE ME FOR ━━ ► Emergency triage: servers down, services failing, breaches in progress ► Greenfield AWS/cloud environments built to security and compliance best practices ► CI/CD pipelines rebuilt to work reliably — no more failed deployments at 2am ► Self-hosted stacks that cut cloud bills without cutting uptime ► Kubernetes from scratch: EKS, k3s, RKE2 — setup, Helm, GitOps, day-2 operations ► HashiCorp Vault rollouts — eliminate hardcoded credentials across all pipelines ► Proxmox VE clusters: HA, live migration, Ceph storage, Proxmox Backup Server ► Network redesigns: Zero Trust, WireGuard mesh, BGP multi-homed, FortiGate, pfSense ► Ongoing managed infrastructure support and 24/7 incident response ► GCP solution design & delivery — Cloud Run, microservices, IAM, developer onboarding/offboarding ► Infrastructure, Security & Application Audits — server, network, database, cloud, and web stack ━━ INDUSTRIES SERVED ━━ SaaS · Fintech · Healthcare · E-commerce · Legal · Real Estate · Media · Education · Government · Telecoms · Startups · Enterprise. Single-server MVPs to multi-region, multi-account production environments. ━━ COMMUNICATION & PROCESS ━━ I don't disappear after the kickoff call. Clear updates at every stage, thorough documentation, and a proper handover on every engagement. Timezone-flexible. Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, Zoom, or Webex. If the work matters, it gets done right.

  • Python
  • Apache HTTP Server
  • NGINX
  • System Administration
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • Linux System Administration
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • Network Administration
  • Google Cloud Platform Administration
  • Cloudflare
  • OpenVPN
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Terraform
Vishaldeep S.

Nawanshahr, India

$15/hr
4.4
43 jobs

👋 Greetings! I'm Vishaldeep Singh – Your ConnectWise Automate, Connectwise RMM, Datto RMM & Kaseya VSA Expert 🌟 Why Choose Me: With 10+ years of deep-rooted experience in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry, I don’t just understand MSP operations—I optimize them. Whether you're a startup MSP looking to build from the ground up or an established one aiming to refine automation and patching, I bring the expertise to transform your infrastructure. 🛠️ My Core Skill Set: 🔹 ConnectWise Automate (LabTech) Administration: From initial setup to advanced automation, I've helped over 30 MSPs design, optimize, and scale their Automate environments. 🔹 Datto RMM: I help MSPs fully leverage Datto RMM—from onboarding devices and policy setup to alert tuning and automation scripting. 🔹 Kaseya VSA: I'm experienced in deploying, configuring, and managing Kaseya VSA with advanced automation, monitoring, and patching workflows that reduce noise and boost technician efficiency. 🔹 Advanced Scripting: Skilled in PowerShell, VBScript, and native Automate/Datto/Kaseya scripting languages to create workflows, auto-remediations, and intelligent alerting. 🔹 Patching & Monitoring: 95%+ patch success rate across clients with proactive monitor sets, auto-fix scripts, and customized schedules. 🔹 Backup & Antivirus Management: Proficient with Datto, Veeam, Acronis, and Symantec backup tools. I also manage Webroot, ESET, and others with custom infection-response scripting. 🔹 Migrations & Integrations: I’ve led seamless migrations between RMM/PSA platforms and integrated tools like QuickBooks, Control, and Manage to build unified systems. 🔹 SQL & Reporting: Strong SQL knowledge for creating customized dashboards, monitors, reports, and integrations within ConnectWise Automate and Kaseya. 🔹 Windows & Virtualization: Experienced with Windows Server (2008–2019), AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Hyper-V, and VMware. 🔹 ConnectWise Control Expert: Branded portal setup, SSL, access configuration—everything you need for a professional remote support experience. 🕒 Always On Duty: My work doesn’t end at setup. I provide ongoing support, performance tuning, and documentation to ensure long-term value. I treat your MSP like my own. ✅ Let’s Talk Results: If you need someone who can walk in and immediately provide value—be it automation, noise reduction, patching hygiene, or RMM customization—I'm your guy. 🙏 Thank you for considering me as a trusted partner in your MSP journey. Let’s simplify, automate, and scale—together.

  • Network Administration
  • Business with 1000+ Employees
  • Veeam
  • Server Virtualization
  • Windows Administration
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Desktop Support
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Managed Services
  • VMware vSphere
  • ConnectWise Automate
  • PROXY Networks Remote Support Software
  • Data Backup
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
  • Microsoft Server
  • Office 365
  • OKTA
  • Microsoft Azure
Mahesh K.

Ahmedabad, India

$15/hr
4.9
9 jobs

Remote IT Support Specialists; have more than 8 years of experience in the IT field which includes 5 years of experience in serving clients based in the United Kingdom, and USA, Maxico provides them with a range of solutions in Windows 10/7/ 8, Mac OS, Windows Server 2016/2012/ 2008, Exchange Server 2016/2013/2010, Linux, Switch, Router, Firewall, Storage, VMware, Citrix. Being well-versed in the technology sector, Reliable service, and Customer Satisfaction is always a goal. We have access to a team of talented individuals who provide quick and effective solutions depending on your requirements thus empowering clients to improve business processes and achieve and exceed tactical objectives, as well as strategic goals.

  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Storage Area Network
  • IBM SmartCloud Storage
  • Network Monitoring
  • Windows Administration
  • Network Administration
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Muthu K.

Kumbakonam, India

$12/hr
5.0
15 jobs

CERTIFICATIONS: AZ-104: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate AZ-140: Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (In Progress) AZ-900: Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals MS-900: Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals 💻 System & Cloud Administrator | Windows, Linux, VMware & Microsoft 365 I am an experienced System Administrator with strong expertise in Windows Server, Linux, and VMware administration, helping businesses build secure, reliable, and scalable IT environments. I also hold Microsoft Azure Administrator, Fundamentals and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certifications, which back my ability to manage modern cloud infrastructures effectively. ✅ What I bring to the table: Administration and optimization of Windows & Linux servers VMware vSphere / vCenter management, deployment & troubleshooting Active Directory, Group Policy, and Identity Management Azure & Microsoft 365 configuration, migration, and support Backup, recovery, and system security best practices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROFILE: Azure Network Engineer | Cloud Engineering 💼 Azure Cloud Specialist | Azure Networking | AVD | VMware | Microsoft 365 | 💼Azure Network & Cloud Specialist | AZ-700 Focus | Enterprise & Hybrid Environments I am a System & Cloud Administrator specializing in Microsoft Azure, with strong hands-on experience in Azure networking, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft 365, VMware, and hybrid environments. I help businesses design, secure, and operate scalable cloud infrastructures, with a strong focus on network architecture, performance, and security. 🔹 Azure & Cloud Expertise **Azure Compute – Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, App Services **Azure Storage – Blob Storage, Azure Files, Managed Disks **Azure Networking (Core Focus) * * VNets & Subnets * * NSGs & UDRs * * Hub-Spoke architecture & Azure Landing Zones * * Load Balancers (L4/L7), Application Gateway (WAF) * * Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door * * VPN Gateway & ExpressRoute * * Service Endpoints, Private Link & Private Endpoints * * Azure Load Balancer and Azure Traffic Manager * **Monitoring & Security** – Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud 🖥️ IAM Specialist – (Azure Entra ID Focus) * Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) * Have experience in Design/Development in IAM * Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, Identity Governance * Privileged Identity Management (PIM) * Integration with SaaS apps and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID) 🖥️ Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) * Host pool design & deployment * FSLogix profile configuration * Scaling plans & session optimization * Secure access using Conditional Access & MFA 🏢 Hybrid & Enterprise Infrastructure * Windows Server 2012–2022 (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO) * Linux (Ubuntu, Debian) * Microsoft Entra ID & Entra ID Connect * Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) * VMware vSphere / vCenter (HA, DRS, templates, snapshots) 🔄 Backup, DR & Automation * Azure Backup & Azure Site Recovery * Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) * PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates, Bicep 🎓 Certifications * **AZ-104** – Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate * **AZ-900** – Azure Fundamentals * **MS-900** – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals * **AZ-140** – Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (In Progress) * **AZ-700** – Azure Network Engineer Associate (Pursuing) 🚀 Why clients hire me ✔ Strong **Azure networking & security** mindset ✔ Real-world **production experience**, not just theory ✔ Clear communication and ownership of tasks ✔ Solutions designed for **performance, reliability, and scalability** If you’re looking for an Azure Cloud Specialist who understands networking, identity, and enterprise workloads, I can help you build and maintain a secure, high-performing environment. 👉 **Invite me to your job or send a message to get started.**

  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Server & Virtualization Software
  • VMware Administration
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
  • Windows Administration
  • Server Administration
  • Veeam
  • Microsoft SCCM
  • Veritas Backup Exec
  • Citrix Hypervisor
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • VMware vSphere
  • Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
Hammad Q.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$11/hr
5.0
16 jobs

RMM focused Cloud & Systems Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mission-critical and enterprise environments. I hold an MS in Information Security and specialize in Managed IT Services, MSP environments, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Network Engineering. I help businesses design, secure, automate, and manage their IT infrastructure with a strong focus on uptime, compliance, performance optimization, and proactive monitoring. #Managed Services & RMM Expertise Extensive hands-on experience with: • Datto RMM, Datto EDR, Datto Backup • Pulseway • NinjaOne • ManageEngine • Ivanti #Delivering: ✔ Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) ✔ Patch Management & Automated Updates ✔ Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) ✔ Antivirus Deployment (Bitdefender GravityZone) ✔ Vulnerability Management ✔ Compliance Enforcement ✔ Asset Discovery & Inventory Management ✔ Backup Monitoring & Disaster Recovery #Cloud & DevOps Engineering Strong expertise in: • Azure VMs, VMSS, AKS • Azure Networking & Storage • Azure Site Recovery • Azure Arc • Hybrid Cloud Architecture • Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud #Amazon Web Services (AWS) • EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda • IAM & RBAC • VPC & Security Groups • CloudWatch Monitoring • Encryption & Backup Strategies ✔ Cloud Migration (On-Prem to Cloud) ✔ Cost Optimization ✔ Infrastructure as Code ✔ Automation using PowerShell, Bash & Python #Microsoft 365 & Security Specialist Advanced expertise in: • Exchange Online • SharePoint Online • Microsoft Teams • Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) • Autopilot Provisioning • MDM / MAM • Conditional Access & Zero Trust • Microsoft Purview (DLP, eDiscovery, Retention Policies) • Defender for Endpoint • Defender for Office 365 • Defender for Identity • Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) ✔ User Lifecycle Management ✔ Hybrid Identity (Azure AD Connect) ✔ RBAC & Security Hardening ✔ Compliance & Governance #Active Directory & Identity Management • AD Architecture Design • FSMO Role Management • Group Policy Design & Optimization • Replication Troubleshooting • Security Hardening • ADFS, SSO/SAML • Microsoft Entra ID • Okta & LDAP Integration #Network & Firewall Engineering Cisco Certified (CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNP ENARSI) Hands-on experience with: • Cisco Routers & Switches • Cisco Meraki • Cisco ASA • Palo Alto • FortiGate • Juniper vSRX • pfSense • Sangfor ✔ VLAN, QoS, NAT, IPSec VPN ✔ Site-to-Site VPN (IPsec) ✔ Remote Access VPN Deployment ✔ SSL VPN Configuration ✔ Firewall Policy Management ✔ Network Security Hardening ✔ High Availability Design ✔ RAID Configuration & Server Hardware (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI) #Network, System & Security Assessments: Network Security Assessment Vulnerability Assessment IT Infrastructure Assessment Risk Assessment Cybersecurity Assessment Active Directory Security Assessment Cloud Security Assessment Firewall & VPN Security Assessment #Linux & Windows Server Administration Linux: RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SLES, Kali Windows: Server 2012–2022, Windows 10/11 ✔ SCCM, WSUS ✔ Patch Management ✔ System Hardening ✔ 24/7 Monitoring ✔ Performance Optimization #Backup & Disaster Recovery • Veeam • Azure Backup • Windows Server Backup • Snapshot Management • rsync • NAS & OBS Storage #CCTV / Video Surveillance CCTV System Design & Deployment IP Camera Installation & Configuration NVR / DVR Setup and Troubleshooting Video Surveillance Network Design PoE Switch Configuration for Cameras Remote CCTV Monitoring Setup Camera Storage & Video Retention Management Surveillance System Troubleshooting Multi-site Camera Deployment Secure CCTV Network Architecture

  • Cisco Meraki
  • macOS
  • Digital Forensics
  • Network Administration
  • System Administration
  • Network Security
  • Data Recovery
  • Azure DevOps
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Active Directory

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