I help teams run infrastructure they don't have to worry about. No surprise outages, no "hope this backup works" moments, no migration disasters.
I've secured business-critical servers for financial institutions, built monitoring that surfaces issues early, and implemented backups with verified restores. My focus is long-term stability, not quick fixes, so problems stay solved instead of recurring.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:
"It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Temidara. We could not have been more happier than this..." - Keyway Solutions ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PROBLEMS I SOLVE:
- Server crashes at 2 AM with no monitoring in place
- Backups that fail when you actually need them
- Security vulnerabilities you don't know about
- Infrastructure costs spiraling out of control
- Cloud migrations that take down your business
WHAT YOU GET:
- Automated backup pipelines with scheduled restore verification (recovery proven, not assumed)
- Monitoring that detects issues before customers notice
- Reduced infrastructure costs by 40% through right-sizing and observability
- Enterprise-grade security controls and identity management
- Zero-downtime server migrations with continuous sync
- Proactive incident response and security hardening
CORE EXPERTISE:
Security & Compliance
- Microsoft SC-300 certified (Identity & Access Management)
- Pentera Level 3 security validation
- Zero Trust architecture implementation
- Incident response and remediation
- Enterprise security controls for financial services
Infrastructure Automation
- Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Bash/Python scripting
- CI/CD pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Cloud & Systems
- AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront, IAM)
- GCP (Cloud Run, Compute Engine)
- Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS)
- VPS management and optimization
Monitoring & Observability
- Prometheus, Grafana
- Real-time alerting for CPU/memory/disk
- Performance optimization and cost tracking
Backup & Recovery
- Automated backup pipelines
- Scheduled restore testing
- Disaster recovery planning
MY APPROACH:
Snapshot before changes → Test in staging → Automate recovery → Verify with monitoring.
I document everything so future maintenance doesn't require my involvement. The goal is to leave systems documented, observable, and recoverable without ongoing dependence.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME:
- Microsoft Certified in Identity & Access Management (SC-300)
- Pentera Level 3 Security Validation Engineer
- Full-time Cyber Security Engineer at Systemtech Services
- Financial services experience (compliance-ready)
- I test my own backups - proven recovery, not assumptions
- Documentation-first approach
CURRENT ROLE:
Cyber Security Engineer at Systemtech Services Limited, where I manage production infrastructure for financial services clients. I respond to live incidents, implement enterprise-grade security controls, and maintain 99.9% uptime for business-critical systems.
This experience means I bring enterprise-level reliability and security practices to every freelance project, without the enterprise price tag.
AVAILABILITY:
Ready to start immediately. I start with a short technical assessment to reduce risk, confirm assumptions, and avoid rework before changes are made.
Tags:
DevSecOps engineer, Linux security hardening, server security audit,
incident response, Fortinet firewall setup, FortiGate configuration,
SC-300 certified, Pentera security validation, Prometheus monitoring,
Grafana dashboards, backup automation, disaster recovery planning,
financial services infrastructure, zero trust architecture, AWS security,
IAM hardening, Terraform IaC, CI/CD pipelines, Ubuntu server admin,
RHEL administration, VPS optimization, cloud migration, zero-downtime migration
Linux System Administration
Bash Programming
System Administration
Network Security
Information Security
Penetration Testing
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
Terraform
Ansible
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Security
Microsoft Azure
Incident Response Plan
Fortinet
Backup & Migration
Prometheus
DNS
Grafana
Martin M.
Abuja, Nigeria
$45/hr
4.6
5 jobs
Linux System Administrator and Oracle Database Administrator with 16 years of experience in Linux system administration, relational database administration, and shell scripting.
I've remotely installed and managed Linux systems, trained over 300 people in these technologies, and actively participated at the management level in starting up and maintaining 2 IT training institutes.
Linux System Administration
Bash Programming
Linux
Ubuntu
Google Cloud Platform
Oracle Database Administration
SQL
Red Hat Administration
WordPress
Accuracy Verification
Google Cloud Platform Administration
CI/CD
AWS Development
Olaitan F.
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I'm self-motivated Sys-Admin in O365 and AWS/Azure professional with 7+ years of professional experience in IT comprising of Development, Integration of DevOps tools with Cloud platforms, Configuration Management, Build and Release, Continuous Integration/Deployment, Delivery management, system administration. Expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud Service (PaaS, SaaS & IaaS,) Application Insights, Azure Monitoring, Key vault, Active Directory, SharePoint Online.
Office 365
Microsoft Active Directory
Product Knowledge
Zendesk
System Configuration
Microsoft SharePoint
Azure App Service
Microsoft Exchange Online
Technical Support
Customer Support
Olagunju R.
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr
4.9
7 jobs
I am a seasoned DevOps and Backend Engineer, skilled in orchestrating, optimizing, and automating infrastructures for efficient software development and deployment. My professional journey has led me through different tech companies, serving clients globally, and specializing in developing robust solutions for businesses across different industries.
At GIGXPAD, I spearheaded key DevOps initiatives including designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for cloud resource management and deploying automated server configuration scripts via Puppet. I utilized Docker for application containerization, enhancing portability and scalability across different environments. My hands-on experience with ELK Stack allowed for comprehensive system monitoring and performance insight.
As a Backend Engineer, I'm well-versed in creating robust APIs and integrating multiple payment systems to fortify the reliability of financial transactions. My work also involved utilizing Amazon SQS for decoupling application components, and managing AWS Lambda functions to bolster overall system performance.
While at Acumen Digital, I designed and implemented a micro-service-based architecture, streamlining thousands of financial transactions. My experience extends to enhancing CRM functionalities, setting up webhook events for multiple payment gateways, and leveraging problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions for complex situations.
Earlier, as a NodeJS Backend Developer at SameDayCustomRetail, I was instrumental in building API endpoints, architecting Docker containers, and automating infrastructure resources creation on AWS using Terraform scripts. I set up a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub actions and Travis-CI, integrating end-to-end systems across test, staging, and production environments.
During my tenure at Bluechip Technologies Limited, I leveraged my .Net skills to develop applications using MVC, Entity Data Model, and RESTful and WCF services. I was responsible for implementing .Net classes for the Business logic Layer and Data Access Layer using Entity Framework.
Throughout my career, I've consistently demonstrated leadership in project management, from concept to completion. I've mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and always strived to elevate the quality of the codebase. With a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to delivering top-tier solutions, I am eager to bring my expertise to your team to help drive your business forward.
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