Resume Skills and Keywords for Linux Administrator 

Linux Administrators are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating systems. They analyze and address issues with the operating system's servers, hardware, software, and applications. The Linux Administrator keeps track of system performance and ensures that security standards are followed. By following established security policies and practices, the administrator is accountable for the integrity and security of the servers and computer systems.

Skills required for a Linux Administrator's role

  • Linux 
  • Python 
  • Perl 
  • MySQL 
  • ISCSI 
  • Bash and Firewall 
  • CentOS and Ubuntu
  • Backup and Restore
  • Hardware Setup and Troubleshooting
  • Network Routers and Firewalls
  • Network Switches

What recruiters look for in a Linux Administrator's resume: 

  • Proficient in developing an infrastructure to provide support to all business requirements and perform regular troubleshooting on systems to resolve all issues.
  • Competent in monitoring everyday systems and evaluating the availability of all server resources and performing all activities for Linux servers.
  • Adept in assisting to configure and deploy all virtual machines and install and provide backup to all configuration procedures.

What can make your Linux Administrator's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in linux administration

  • A dedicated and technology savvy personality with a recent course in Python and Perl Programming. Working on strengthening knowledge of various Linux desktop applications including maintaining Apache servers on CentOS. 

Targeted job description 

  • Install and maintain all server hardware and software systems and administer all server performance and ensure availability for the same.
  • Maintain all system backup and assist to restore all procedures and provide required training to all users.
  • Design and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor all capacity planning.

Related academic background 

  • MCA |  Sriram University, Noida | 2019
  • BSc(Hons) | University of Delhi | 2016 
  • 12th, CBSE | Millennium Academy, Noida | 2013

Sample Resume of Linux Administrator in Text Format

ATHAR SAIFI 

Linux Administrator 

8456161413 | athar_sai@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/athar-sai | Q-80, DLF Apartments, Noida 

SUMMARY 

A dedicated and technology savvy personality with a recent course in Python and Perl Programming. Working on strengthening knowledge of various Linux desktop applications including maintaining Apache servers on CentOS. 

EDUCATION 

  • MCA |  Sriram University, Noida | 2019
  • BSc(Hons) | University of Delhi | 2016 
  • 12th, CBSE | Millennium Academy, Noida | 2013

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Assistant Linux administrator

Aggarwal Analytics, Noida | May 2018 – Oct 2018 

  • Setup and debugged network configurations for RedHat servers and workstations. 
  • Maintained Apache servers on CentOS and programmed general task-completing scripts. 
  • Identified, documented and communicated potential system problems. 
  • Researched many different software and hardware tools to support the ADAPT platform. 

Intern

T&J Software, Noida | Jun 2017 – Aug 2017

  • Performed installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Linux servers. 
  • Performed system backups and security updates on regular basis. 
  • Executed Linux administration and data migration activities. 
  • Assisted in setting up proactive monitoring tools such as Nagios.  

PROJECTS 

Web-based data management of Apache hive 

  • Carried out back-end programming using Apache hive on Linux-UBUNTU using Eclipse IDE. 
  • Front end programming was performed with WebUI in JSP. 
  • Received various awards including Best Project Award in Science Competition organised by MIT. 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Awards 

  • Best project Award by MIT in 2019. 

Courses 

  • Advanced course in Python and Perl programming in 2019. 
  • Course in Linux Bash and Firewall application in 2018. 

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • Linux 
  • Python 
  • Perl 
  • MySQL 
  • ISCSI 
  • Bash and Firewall 
  • CentOS and Ubuntu 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR 

Volunteering 

  • Volunteered for an awareness programme on World Environment Day in 2018. 
  • Volunteered for Swaccha Bharat Campaign in 2017. 
  • Volunteered for an awareness programme on World Health Day in 2016. 
  • Member of Sparsh NGO from 2016 to 2017. 

Participations / Sports 

  • First prize winner in Inter-College photography competition. 
  • Second prize winner in archery event at college sports meet.