I help businesses automate infrastructure, operations, and workflows using DevOps, Linux, cloud, APIs, and AI-powered automation.
My background is in production infrastructure, but I also build practical AI workflows using n8n, OpenAI API, webhooks, Python, and automation tools.
I’m a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience across Linux system administration, cloud automation, network architecture, and production infrastructure. I design, deploy, and maintain resilient server environments that meet enterprise-level standards for security, performance, scalability, and reliability.
I also help businesses automate repetitive technical and operational tasks using AI workflows, n8n, APIs, webhooks, Python, and DevOps automation tools. My focus is on practical automation — connecting systems, reducing manual work, improving alerts, generating reports, and building reliable workflows that support real business operations.
✅ Core Expertise
Linux System Administration: RHEL, Rocky, Alma, Ubuntu, Debian – installation, patching, optimization, troubleshooting.
DevOps & Automation: Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Python & Bash scripting.
AI Workflow Automation: n8n, AI agents, OpenAI API, webhooks, API integrations, workflow automation, alert automation, reporting automation, and internal process automation.
Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Proxmox VE, VMware, KVM – provisioning, monitoring, scaling, backup & recovery.
Network Engineering: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, LACP, VPNs, FortiGate, MikroTik, OPNsense, pfSense.
Monitoring & Observability: Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Observium, ELK, EM7 – proactive alerting and performance analytics.
Security & Compliance: Server hardening, firewall architecture, DDoS mitigation, IAM, zero-trust networks, PCI-DSS/ISO 27001 readiness.
Backup & Disaster Recovery: rsync, Bacula, Ceph, Proxmox Backup Server – reliable, automated backup pipelines.
🧩 Services I Provide
🔹 Infrastructure & Server Administration
Deploy and manage Linux servers, optimize system resources, secure configurations, and automate recurring maintenance tasks.
🔹 DevOps & Infrastructure Automation
Implement Infrastructure as Code with Ansible and Terraform, design CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and streamline cloud provisioning.
🔹 AI Workflows & n8n Automation
Build practical AI-powered workflows using n8n, APIs, webhooks, and automation tools. This can include alert enrichment, report generation, ticket creation, data syncs, chatbot-style workflows, and internal process automation.
🔹 Cloud & Virtualization Solutions
Build, migrate, and optimize cloud and virtualization environments including AWS, Azure, Proxmox, VMware, and KVM.
🔹 Network Architecture & Security
Plan and implement secure, high-performance networks including routing, VPNs, VLAN segmentation, firewall policies, and load balancing.
🔹 Monitoring & Performance Optimization
Set up observability stacks using Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and related tools. Enable alerting, dashboards, trending, and capacity planning.
🏆 Why Work With Me
⭐ 10+ years in Linux, DevOps, infrastructure, and network engineering.
⭐ Practical automation mindset with hands-on scripting, APIs, and workflow integration experience.
⭐ Ability to combine infrastructure, monitoring, and AI automation into reliable business workflows.
⭐ Strong documentation and post-deployment support.
⭐ Hands-on experience in enterprise and data-center environments.
⭐ Focused on uptime, security, automation, and long-term reliability.
⭐ Top-rated delivery with transparent communication and proven reliability.
Linux System Administration
Bash
Linux
System Administration
DevOps
Network Engineering
Cloud Architecture
Proxmox VE
Docker
Ansible
Python
NGINX
VPN
Firewall
Network Administration
AI Agent Development
n8n
OpenAI API
Make.com
Zapier
Yasir Z.
Jauharabad, Pakistan
$35/hr
4.9
62 jobs
I help businesses save money and supercharge performance by configuring & optimizing Linux servers and Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, or On-Premises).
✅ Deploy Services on AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, Contabo, Azure, and any other Cloud.
✅ Deploy Node.js, PHP, Python any Application on a Linux Server like aws ec2 using Nginx or Apache Web servers
✅ Configure the Web server in such a way that you can access the website using a Domain Name instead of an IP Address
✅ Install Free SSL certificate on any website and vps, dedicated server etc using Lets Encrypt and Auto-Renewal setup to renew certificate automatically.
✅ Fix Email issues and Mail Administration: Postfix, Exim, Dovecot, Zimbra, iRedMail, OpenChange, SoGo, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, SPAM Protection, Solving Email Delivery Issues
✅ Fix Web-server (Apache, Nginx) issues on Linux Server (Ubuntu, Centos, Redhat, Debian, Fedora, etc)
✅ Setup Complete Webhosting Business with Automation | Domain Reseller, Hosting Reseller Business, Integrate WHMCS with Panels for complete Automation (Billing, Invoices, Orders etc)
✅ Install Odoo ERP on any server. Also Install any version of Odoo like Odoo 15 | Odoo 16 | Odoo 17 etc
✅ Install Application using Docker or Docker Compose.
✅ Install LEMP, LAMP, Rport, BigCapitial, plex, jacket or any application on linux server.
✅ Web Hosting Expert proficient in whm/cPanel, Webmin/Virtuamin, AApanel, StackCP on Ubuntu, and Red Hat or any Linux distribution
✅ Scripting/programming: Bash/Python
✅ Specialized in seamless WordPress Migrations and Bug Fixing
Why Choose me,
✓ Clients consistently commend my technical prowess and clear communication, rating me 5 stars and describing me as a 'Professional Freelancer'. I'm committed to delivering top-quality work to all.
✓ 2+ years honing skills with Amazon AWS, Digital Ocean, GCP, and Rackspace cloud providers
✓ 2+ years of mastery in Postfix, SendMail, Apache, Nginx, and MySQL server administration (LAMP/LEMP)
✓ Specialized in seamless server migration with a proven track record
✓ Extensive proficiency in managing Apache, Nginx, MySQL, DNS, Cloudflare, SMTP, FTP, and SSH
✓ Maximize your server efficiency with my wealth of experience and specialized skills!
Client FeedBack
"Yasir did a great job and went above and beyond within the allotted timeframe. He has great communication skills and was very humble in his interactions with my team. Will definitely hire again! Thank you Yasir!"
"Yasir is my person of trust when it comes to any server problems or to-dos. Helping me out with a continuing good work and reliability. Like this man very much!"
Let's elevate your digital presence! 💻🔒
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#Linux System Administrator | #Server Administrator | #Ubuntu | #CentOS | #Web Server | #Apache | |#Apache HTTP Server | #Nginx | #Web Hosting | #cPanel | #Web Admin | #Plesk | #DNS | #SSL Certificate | #HTTPS | #Email | #Postfix | #Sendmail | #WHMCS | #Hosting Reseller | #Domain Reseller | Docker
Linux System Administration
Linux
System Administration
Ubuntu
PHP
Network Administration
NGINX
MySQL
WordPress
Apache HTTP Server
Amazon Web Services
cPanel
Docker
DevOps
Web Hosting
Saraj A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
4.6
24 jobs
I am a comprehensive 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐱 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫, I deliver end-to-end 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, and 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for any 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐱-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Whether you need an entire cloud infrastructure designed from the ground up, a custom application seamlessly deployed, or complex server troubleshooting executed flawlessly, I provide the exact expertise required to get the job done perfectly. I combine a strong foundation in core computer science principles with hands-on production experience to engineer systems that stay online, load fast, and scale reliably.
When emergencies strike, I also turn broken, vulnerable Linux servers into hardened production systems, typically within 48 hours. Clients bring me unmanaged VPS instances, misconfigured Docker stacks, and infrastructure failing under load. I hand back locked-down environments running at 𝟗𝟗.𝟗% uptime with automated deployments, strict firewall rules, and robust monitoring in place.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐈 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
→ Executed zero-downtime production server migrations and configured highly available DNS clusters for hosting environments.
→ Hardened Linux servers and reduced critical vulnerabilities by 90% using advanced UFW/iptables, system call auditing, and secure VPN configurations.
→ Optimized NGINX/Apache environments to maximize resource efficiency on unmanaged cloud servers.
→ Cut AWS/Cloud infrastructure costs by 35% by right-sizing resources, eliminating architectural bloat, and implementing Terraform for infrastructure management.
→ Automated 80% of repetitive server management and deployment tasks using custom Bash and Python scripting.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦:
🔒 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Deep SSH hardening, advanced firewall configuration (iptables/UFW), SSL/TLS implementation, secure private VPN tunnels, and strict server access controls.
⚙️ 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Complete setup and management of unmanaged cloud environments (Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS), low-level performance tuning, and server rescue.
☁️ 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), GCP, and DigitalOcean - architecture, migration, DNS clustering, and cost optimization via Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
📦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Streamlined containerization and orchestration utilizing Docker and Kubernetes, alongside fundamental CI/CD pipeline setups (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI) for automated, zero-downtime deployments. Expert in seamlessly deploying and hosting custom development stacks, including MERN and Java-based web applications.
📊 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - Implementation of Prometheus, Grafana, and core Linux diagnostic tools to ensure proactive performance visibility.
🛠️ 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Python and Bash scripting for system diagnostics, automation, and custom server administration.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤:
I communicate clearly, respond fast, and document everything. You'll always know what's happening with your infrastructure. I'm available for both project-based work and ongoing retainer engagements.
Hit "𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐛" or send me a message directly; I typically respond within an hour.
Linux System Administration
Linux
System Administration
Ubuntu
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Python
Git
Infrastructure as Code
DevOps
DevOps Engineering
Server Administration
System Hardening
Scripting
DNS
NGINX
Web Application Firewall
SSL
Ansible
Zohaib S.
Hyderabad City, Pakistan
$10/hr
5.0
57 jobs
Since 2011, I’ve carved out a niche as a dedicated IT professional with a passion for both Linux and Windows systems. I specialize in creating resilient IT infrastructures and am committed to leveraging my dynamic expertise to solve complex technology problems.
Key Strengths:
Ubuntu, Debian, Centos, AlmaLinux. Redhat
Nextcloud
Email Server Zimbra
Matrix Synapse Chat Server
VPS Hosting
Webhosting
Apache, Nginx
Gitlab
Gerrit
Rsyslog Server
Collabora Nextcloud Office
Signaling Server
HPB Nextcloud
Jitsi Meet
Wordpress & Laravel Deployment
Phpmyadmin
SMTP Server Postfix
OpenVPN Community Edition
SSO OpenLDAP
Taiga Project Management Tool Deployment
Cronjobs
Guacamole
RustDesk
Nagios Core
PHP multiversion
NGINX and Apache Reverse Proxy
Rocketchat
Tomcat
Digital Ocean
Linode
VPS Hosting
Linux Complex Troubleshootings
Webmin
Virtualmin
DNS SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MX Records
Google Workspace And Goddy Domains Integration
WHM
Cpanel
Plesk
Wordpress Deployment / Migration
Google Workspace & Email Deliverability
Linux System Administration
Linux
System Administration
Ubuntu
Zimbra Administration
GitLab
Web Server
DigitalOcean
Debian
OpenVPN
NGINX
Apache Administration
Apache HTTP Server
Server Administration
DNS
Email Deliverability
Google Workspace
Talha M.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$20/hr
4.8
194 jobs
I am Talha Mansoor and have 12 years of experience in web hosting , System Administration and Network Administrations Infrastructure Management , Cloud Computing AWS , Azure, GCP
✔ 160+ Hours Worked Successfully
✔ $9,000+ Total Earnings on Upwork
✔ 150+ Completed Jobs for Various Clients
✔ Available to Work on off hours
Cloud Infrastructure & Server Management
- Proficient in AWS Cloud services including EC2 instance provisioning, configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with AWS Lightsail and S3 bucket management.
- Email service configuration using AWS SES integrated with marketing tools like Sendy.
- Skilled in managing cloud environments across multiple providers: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, OVH, Contabo, and others.
Web Hosting & Control Panel Administration
- Extensive experience with popular web hosting control panels: cPanel/WHM, Plesk, Direct Admin, InterWorx, Control WebPanel, VestaCP, Webmin/Virtualmin, CyberPanel, aaPanel, HestiaCP, ISPmanager, and several more.
-Installation, configuration, hardening, and maintenance of hosting control panels on Linux servers.
-Server migration expertise including data and service transitions with minimal downtime.
-Security hardening and performance tuning for hosting environments.
Linux Systems & Server Administration
- Expert in Linux server management on various distributions: RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian.
- Implementation and maintenance of LAMP/LEMP stacks for hosting web applications.
- Database administration skills with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB from setup to optimization.
- Management and setup of DNS services (Bind, NSD, PowerDNS).
-Routine server maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning for reliability and scalability.
WordPress Infrastructure Operations
- Deployment and server-side configuration of WordPress applications in cloud or VPS environments.
- Migration and backup/restore operations for WordPress platforms.
- WordPress security management including malware and virus remediation.
- Integration of WordPress with billing systems like WHMCS and deployment of demo content for rapid environment setups.
Security & SSL/TLS Management
- Installation and configuration of SSL certificates including enabling SEO-friendly HTTPS redirection.
-Ensuring full green padlock compliance through best practices in SSL/TLS hardening.
-Regular security audits and application of patches for Linux servers and hosted applications.
Email Systems & Messaging Services
- Setup and administration of mail servers using Postfix, Exim, and Zimbra with complete email delivery policies (SPF, DKIM).
-Integration and troubleshooting of cloud email services such as Google G Suite, Office365, Zoho, and Rackspace.
-Management of webmail interfaces like Roundcube and Horde.
-Deployment and integration of marketing automation platforms such as Mautic with email delivery services like Sparkpost.
Linux System Administration
Linux
System Administration
DNS
Microsoft Active Directory
Mail Server Implementation
Web Hosting
SSL
Web Server
cPanel
DevOps
Hosting Setup
Plesk
Network Administration
Microsoft IIS
Kashif J.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Red Hat Linux administrator (RHEL 7/8/9) with AWS SysOps certification and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) expertise. I build repeatable, version-controlled AWS environments. SELinux enforcing. LVM. Ansible automation.
I am an AWS-certified engineer with Terraform expertise and deep Red Hat Linux administration skills. I have managed 50+ RHEL/CentOS servers in production for the last 4 years. My approach: Infrastructure as Code first (Terraform), automation second (Ansible), security always (SELinux enforcing).
What I do for clients:
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
AWS infrastructure provisioning (EC2, VPC, subnets, security groups, IAM, S3, RDS, ALB/NLB)
Remote state management (S3 backend + DynamoDB locking)
Modules for reusable infrastructure components
Terraform + Ansible integration (provisioners, remote-exec, or separate workflows)
State migration and refactoring
CI/CD ready configurations (GitHub Actions friendly)
Red Hat Linux Administration (RHEL / CentOS / AlmaLinux)
Installation and configuration (Kickstart, manual, or Terraform-provisioned)
LVM management (create, extend, reduce filesystems)
SELinux troubleshooting and custom policy modules (enforcing mode only)
Firewalld configuration (zones, rich rules, masquerading)
SSH hardening (key auth, disable root, port changes)
Systemd service management and custom unit files
Kernel tuning (sysctl) and performance optimization
Log management (rsyslog, journald, logrotate)
AWS Cloud Engineering
EC2 instance provisioning (Linux/Windows) via Terraform and manual
VPC design (subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, peering, Transit Gateway)
IAM policies, roles, and least-privilege access
Systems Manager (SSM) for patching and automation
CloudWatch monitoring and alarming
Auto Scaling and Load Balancers (ALB/NLB)
S3 storage with lifecycle policies, versioning, and replication
Multi-account Organization setup
Automation & Configuration Management
Terraform for AWS provisioning (HCL, modules, state management)
Ansible for post-provisioning config (playbooks, roles, Jinja2)
Packer (basic) for custom AMIs (available if needed)
Bash scripting for custom automation
Monitoring & Logging
Graylog setup (rsyslog forwarding, dashboards)
Nagios / Checkmk configuration
CloudWatch agent + custom metrics
Recent project examples:
Wrote Terraform modules to deploy production-ready VPC with public/private subnets, NAT gateway, ALB, and Auto Scaling group of RHEL 8 instances. Integrated with Ansible for post-deploy configuration.
Managed 50+ RHEL 8 servers including SELinux enforcement, Firewalld rules, LVM resizing, and monthly patching via Ansible.
Migrated Terraform state from local to S3 backend with DynamoDB locking for team collaboration.
Migrated VMware vCenter 6 → 7 and redesigned network with 5 VLANs and new IP scheme.
Why work with me:
AWS SysOps Certified (hands-on, not just theory)
Terraform production experience (state management, modules, S3 backend)
Red Hat Linux production experience (SELinux enforcing - I do not disable it)
Ansible automation for configuration management
Infrastructure as Code philosophy – everything version-controlled, repeatable, documented
My typical Terraform + Ansible workflow:
Write Terraform to provision AWS resources (VPC, EC2, security groups, IAM)
Output EC2 IPs to Ansible inventory
Run Ansible playbooks for SELinux, Firewalld, users, packages
Commit everything to GitHub (client access provided)
I am available for:
Ongoing retainer (weekly hours)
One-time projects (Terraform module creation, AWS environment setup)
Terraform state troubleshooting and migration
Emergency infrastructure fixes
Message me with:
What AWS services you need provisioned
If you have existing Terraform code or need from scratch
What Linux distribution and version you are using
Linux System Administration
Bash Programming
CentOS
DNS
Terraform
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
AWS Systems Manager
Ansible
Amazon EC2
Infrastructure as Code
FortiGate Firewall
Automation
Azure DevOps
Office 365
Security Engineering
Google Workspace Administration
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