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Naveen P.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$65/hr
5.0
24 jobs

Senior System Administrator specializing in Microsoft 365, Active Directory, AWS, and enterprise infrastructure reliability. For the past 4 years, I've been the sole infrastructure consultant supporting production systems for Revalize LLC (USA), managing customer-facing enterprise environments where downtime directly impacts revenue. Alongside this long-term enterprise infrastructure ownership, I've delivered migration and remediation projects for 20+ organizations across SaaS, manufacturing, and professional services. Core expertise: - Microsoft 365 migrations & hybrid Exchange - Active Directory & Windows Server administration - AWS cost optimization & infrastructure reliability - PowerShell automation & process optimization - Disaster recovery & business continuity Clients typically bring me in when: → Migration projects have stalled or lack expertise → Active Directory or mail infrastructure becomes unstable → Production environments lack documentation or monitoring → Infrastructure costs are growing unexpectedly → Internal teams cannot safely troubleshoot production systems Recent project outcomes: → Migrated 500+ users from Exchange 2016 to Microsoft 365 with zero email downtime during 72-hour cutover → Reduced AWS infrastructure costs by 30% ($47K annually) through EC2 rightsizing and Reserved Instance strategy → Restored multi-site Active Directory replication affecting 450+ users across 3 locations within 8 hours → Recovered a non-booting domain controller with SYSVOL/DFSR failures in 6 hours, preventing an authentication outage → Automated user onboarding workflows, reducing provisioning time from 2 hours to 10 minutes Microsoft 365 & Exchange - Exchange Online & hybrid Exchange migrations - Tenant-to-tenant migrations - Hybrid identity (Entra ID / Azure AD) - SharePoint & Teams administration - SPF / DKIM / DMARC configuration - Intune device management & endpoint compliance policies - MFA enforcement, Conditional Access, and Microsoft 365 governance - Exchange sync troubleshooting & mailbox recovery Active Directory & Windows Infrastructure - Domain controller recovery & SYSVOL/DFSR replication repair - Multi-site domain controller deployments - Group Policy management & troubleshooting - FSMO role management & transfer - Hybrid AD environments (on-premises + Entra ID) - Windows Server 2012 R2 through 2022 administration AWS & Cloud Infrastructure - Cost optimization & infrastructure analysis (40-60% average reduction) - EC2 rightsizing & Reserved Instance strategy - RDS performance tuning & elastic pool optimization - CloudWatch monitoring & proactive alerting - VPC design & auto-scaling configuration Infrastructure Reliability & Operations - Disaster recovery planning & backup validation - Production change management & operational handoff - 24/7 emergency support for production infrastructure incidents - Flexible timezone coverage (US, UK, Australian business hours) Additional experience includes VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Fortinet/pfSense networking, Veeam/Commvault backup solutions, and enterprise ITSM platforms including ServiceNow and JIRA. Certifications: → AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate → Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (2024) → MCSA: Windows Server 2016 → Fortinet NSE 1 & NSE 2 Network Security Clients value reliability, communication, and operational accountability just as much as technical execution. If you need an experienced infrastructure engineer to stabilize, migrate, optimize, or maintain production systems, send me: → Current infrastructure overview (platform, user count, pain points) → Project goals and timeline → Any existing documentation or error logs I respond within 24 hours with a project assessment and approach. Available for scheduled migrations, infrastructure remediation, and urgent production recovery engagements.

  • System Administration
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell
  • Active Directory Federation Services
  • Office 365
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Services
  • Cloud Migration
  • System Analysis
  • Automation
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Scripting
  • IT Consultation
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure Management
Mahesh S.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

$40/hr
4.9
44 jobs

Expert in Email Configuration, Authentication & IT Systems Administration | 11+ Years Experience I am a highly skilled IT Systems Administrator with 11+ years of experience in email configuration, authentication, deliverability, domain management, and IT infrastructure. I specialize in setting up, managing, and troubleshooting business email systems, ensuring secure, high-deliverability email communication. 💡 Email System Configuration & Management ✔ Google Workspace (Gmail for Business), Microsoft 365 (O365), Zoho Mail and many other email platforms. ✔ Mailgun, SMTP, Postfix, Exim & Other Email Relay Services ✔ Transactional & Marketing Email Setup (Mailgun, SendGrid, Instantly.ai, Lemlist, etc.) ✔ Custom Email Domain Setup, Migration & Troubleshooting 🔐 Email Authentication & Security ✔ SPF, DKIM, DMARC Implementation & Optimization ✔ BIMI & MTA-STS Setup for Brand Protection ✔ Reverse DNS (PTR Records) & Dedicated IP Configuration ✔ SMTP Authentication & Secure Email Protocols (TLS, SSL) 🚀 Email Deliverability & Optimization ✔ Inbox Placement & Avoiding Spam Filters ✔ IP Reputation Monitoring & Blacklist Removal ✔ Domain Warm-up & Cold Email Best Practices ✔ Google Postmaster Tools & Microsoft SNDS Configuration 🌍 Domain Management, DNS Setup & Hosting Services ✔ Domain Registration & Transfer Management ✔ DNS Configuration (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, PTR Records) ✔ Hosting Setup & Migration (cPanel, Plesk, Cloudflare, AWS, etc.) ✔ CDN Integration & Performance Optimization 🖥️ IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration I also have deep expertise in IT systems administration, virtualization, and troubleshooting, including: ✔ Microsoft Windows Server (Setup, Management & Troubleshooting) ✔ Microsoft Hyper-V & VMware (Virtualization & Failover Clustering) ✔ WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) for Patch Management ✔ Linux OS Installation & Server Configuration ✔ Remote IT Support for Windows, Linux & VMware With my proven track record in IT infrastructure, email solutions, and domain management, I help businesses streamline operations, secure communication, and optimize system performance. 💬 Let’s discuss how I can improve your email setup, IT systems, and domain management!

  • System Administration
  • Linux System Administration
  • Windows Server
  • Network Administration
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Technical Support
  • Virtualization
  • Email Deliverability
  • VMware Administration
  • IT Service Management
  • XAMPP Stack
  • Network Monitoring
  • Website Builders & CMS Consultation
  • Website & CMS Bug Fix
Pilana Vithanage Tharindu S.

Mandawala North, Sri Lanka

$20/hr
4.6
3 jobs

If your VPS, Linux server, or email system is broken, misconfigured, or throwing errors — I can fix it safely and correctly. I’m a Linux System Administrator with hands-on production experience handling VPS servers, email systems, migrations. and WordPress hosting. I specialize in troubleshooting and fixing issues, not guessing or reinstalling blindly. What I can help you with: • Linux & VPS troubleshooting (Ubuntu) • Fix 502 / 504 / mail delivery errors • Email server setup & migration (Sendy, Postfix, Mail apps) • Server migrations (VPS to VPS, zero or minimal downtime) • Nginx & basic server performance tuning • Security hardening & cleanup Why clients choose me: • I diagnose before touching anything • I explain the issue clearly • I focus on stability, not quick hacks If you’re unsure what’s wrong — message me with the problem. I’ll tell you honestly if I can help before starting.

  • Linux
  • Linux System Administration
  • Ubuntu
  • NGINX
  • Email System
  • Email Deliverability
  • Hosting Setup
  • WordPress
  • Amazon Web Services
Thilina V.

Matara, Sri Lanka

$35/hr
4.7
53 jobs

I help companies design, automate, secure, and optimize cloud platforms on AWS, Azure, and GCP. With 8+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud, DevOps, Security, and Platform Engineering, I have led cloud transformation, infrastructure automation, Kubernetes modernization, FinOps initiatives, and enterprise security programs for Fortune 500 organizations and large-scale global environments. My expertise goes beyond infrastructure deployment—I focus on building scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-efficient platforms that accelerate software delivery while reducing operational overhead. I currently work as a Technical Lead responsible for cloud operations, platform engineering, security governance, automation, infrastructure modernization, cost optimization, and DevSecOps initiatives across multi-cloud environments. What I Can Help You With Cloud Architecture & Platform Engineering ✔ AWS Landing Zones & Multi-Account Architectures ✔ AWS Organizations & Control Tower ✔ Cloud Migration & Modernization ✔ High Availability & Disaster Recovery ✔ Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud Architectures ✔ Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms ✔ Infrastructure Standardization & Governance ✔ FinOps & Cloud Cost Optimization DevOps & CI/CD ✔ GitHub Actions ✔ GitLab CI/CD ✔ Jenkins ✔ AWS CodePipeline ✔ Bitbucket Pipelines ✔ ArgoCD ✔ Blue/Green Deployments ✔ Canary Releases ✔ Zero-Downtime Deployments ✔ Release Automation ✔ Environment Promotion Strategies Kubernetes & Container Platforms ✔ Amazon EKS ✔ Amazon ECS (EC2 & Fargate) ✔ Kubernetes Administration ✔ Cluster Upgrades & Modernization ✔ Helm ✔ Ingress Controllers ✔ Service Mesh ✔ Container Security ✔ Docker ✔ Container Registries (ECR, Docker Hub) ✔ Production Kubernetes Operations Infrastructure as Code & Automation ✔ Terraform ✔ OpenTofu ✔ CloudFormation ✔ Ansible ✔ Packer ✔ Python Automation ✔ Bash Scripting ✔ Infrastructure Lifecycle Management ✔ GitOps ✔ Self-Service Provisioning Platforms AI Infrastructure, MLOps & AIOps ✔ Amazon Bedrock ✔ Amazon Q ✔ OpenAI API Integrations ✔ AI-Powered DevOps Workflows ✔ LLM Infrastructure Deployment ✔ AI Agent Hosting Platforms ✔ Vector Databases ✔ RAG Infrastructure ✔ GPU Workloads ✔ Kubernetes for AI Platforms ✔ MLOps Pipelines ✔ AI Observability ✔ AIOps & Intelligent Incident Management ✔ AI-Assisted Infrastructure Automation Cloud Security & DevSecOps ✔ AWS Security Best Practices ✔ IAM Governance ✔ Identity Federation & SSO ✔ Security Baselines ✔ Secrets Management ✔ WAF & Edge Security ✔ Vulnerability Management ✔ Security Automation ✔ Compliance Automation ✔ SOC2 Readiness ✔ ISO 27001 Controls ✔ CIS Benchmark Implementations ✔ Cloud Security Reviews & Audits AWS Expertise ✔ EC2 ✔ ECS ✔ EKS ✔ Lambda ✔ API Gateway ✔ VPC ✔ Route 53 ✔ CloudFront ✔ ALB / NLB ✔ S3 ✔ RDS ✔ DynamoDB ✔ Aurora ✔ Elasticache ✔ Secrets Manager ✔ Systems Manager ✔ Control Tower ✔ Organizations ✔ Config ✔ CloudTrail ✔ GuardDuty ✔ Security Hub ✔ Compute Optimizer ✔ Cost Explorer ✔ Budgets ✔ Savings Plans & Reserved Instances Monitoring, Observability & Reliability Engineering ✔ CloudWatch ✔ Prometheus ✔ Grafana ✔ ELK Stack ✔ OpenSearch ✔ OpenTelemetry ✔ Distributed Tracing ✔ New Relic ✔ Datadog ✔ Dynatrace ✔ Incident Response ✔ SRE Practices ✔ Reliability Engineering ✔ Capacity Planning Certifications 🏆 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional 🏆 AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional 🏆 AWS Certified Security – Specialty 🏆 AWS Certified AI Practitioner 🏆 Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Why Clients Work With Me ✅ Technical Lead with real enterprise-scale cloud experience ✅ Strong architecture and hands-on implementation skills ✅ Security-first mindset ✅ Deep AWS expertise ✅ Cost optimization and FinOps experience ✅ Fast troubleshooting and root-cause analysis ✅ Clear communication and documentation ✅ Visiting Lecturer in Cloud, DevOps, and Security ✅ AWS Community Contributor and Public Speaker Areas I Commonly Support AWS Infrastructure Design Terraform Projects Kubernetes / EKS ECS Fargate Cloud Security Reviews CI/CD Automation Cloud Cost Optimization Platform Engineering AI Infrastructure MLOps & AIOps DevSecOps Cloud Migrations Production Troubleshooting Observability & Monitoring

  • Network Security
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Amazon Web Services
  • DevOps
  • Cloud Management
  • Cloud Security
  • AWS Application
  • Cloud Computing
  • CI/CD
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Terraform
  • Solution Architecture
  • Cloud Engineering
  • DevOps Engineering
  • AIOps
Mohamed Ismail M.

Kattankudi 02, Sri Lanka

$35/hr
4.8
73 jobs

Whether you’re setting up monitoring for the first time or operating a full NOC environment, the most common problems are the same: missed incidents, alert noise, and dashboards that don’t reflect reality. I help organizations design and stabilize clear, reliable monitoring setups using Zabbix and related tools, and where scale or complexity requires it, evolve those setups into structured NOC and SOC operations without unnecessary overhead. Many of my engagements start with straightforward monitoring implementations and grow over time as operational needs increase. I work collaboratively with in-house engineers and adapt recommendations to existing constraints, budgets, and operational culture, rather than forcing textbook or vendor-driven solutions. NOC / Monitoring Zabbix, Prometheus, OpenNMS, Grafana SOC / SIEM / EDR / XDR Wazuh, TheHive, Cortex, MISP Automation Ansible, PowerShell, Shell, Python Networking & Systems Cisco IOS, Meraki, Juniper JunOS, MikroTik, Ubiquiti, HP Aruba, iLO, Fortinet, OPNsense, firewalls, WAFs, IPS Servers & Platforms Microsoft Server, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Proxmox Infrastructure & Cloud IPAM, NetBox, Cloudflare, Azure, AWS, GCP, Hetzner, IBM Softlayer Certifications & Education CCNA · CCNP · CCDA JNCIA-Junos MCP · MCSA ITIL v3 Foundation MSc in Innovative Technology

  • Linux System Administration
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Python
  • System Monitoring
  • Microsoft Azure
  • System Maintenance
  • Grafana
  • Network Analysis
  • Network Monitoring
  • SNMP
  • DevOps
  • Prometheus
  • Microsoft Server
  • Network Design
  • Zabbix
Faisal A.

Malwala, Sri Lanka

$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I help businesses build secure, scalable infrastructure and automate the work that slows them down. With a background in network engineering and cloud security, I design and deploy infrastructure that is reliable, hardened, and built to last. On the automation side, I build AI-powered workflows that cut manual work, reduce errors, and free teams to focus on what actually matters. Core Services: -Cloud Infrastructure: Designing and deploying scalable environments on Azure, AWS, and GCP. Containerised workloads with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code. -Network Engineering: Firewall configuration (Fortinet), site-to-site and remote VPNs (IPSec/GRE), VLAN design, and network segmentation for performance and security. -Cloud Security: Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security hardening, identity and access management, and compliance audits. Backed by CEH and Fortinet certifications. -AI Automation: Building AI-powered workflows using Make, Zapier, and direct API integrations with Claude, GPT, and other LLMs. Custom scripting for complex automations that no-code tools cannot handle. Background & Certifications: -Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Networking, London Metropolitan University -Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate -Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) -Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals -Certifications in Fortinet, Network Security, and ICSI I bring deep technical expertise paired with a practical understanding of how businesses actually run. Every solution I deliver is built for security, reliability, and long-term scalability, with clear documentation and direct communication throughout. Ready to help you build infrastructure that works and automate the workflows that drain your team's time.

  • System Administration
  • Network Security
  • Computer Network
  • Network Engineering
  • Cloud Computing
  • Server Administration
  • Virtualization
  • IT Support
  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Implementation
  • Azure DevOps
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Make.com
  • Zapier
  • API Integration

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