Linux Admin Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for linux admin, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for tier 3 support for Linux COE operating systems developed by the team for release to customer.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Eligibility for a DOD security clearance
• Hardware experience - All makes and models of Dell and HP hardware
• Bachelors of Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or higher
• General networking skills - IP network design, InfiniBand
• Documentation, Standard work, Process Improvements and Root Cause Corrective Action Skills
• Government Secured Clearance preferred
• Will help with the daily administration of Storage environment supporting the HPC clusters
• Familiarity with Platform LSF scheduler

I am excited to be applying for the position of linux admin. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support and guidance to the SAP Basis team and other Linux admins to make sure the Linux systems continue to evolve and support the SAP systems now and, in the future.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Provide mentoring to colleagues and training for solutions
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, ICMP and other network protocols
• Experience with a web server (Apache, Tomcat, or Nginx)
• Experience with Linux Virtualization (KVM, XEN, VMWare, or AWS)
• Experience with source code control processes (git/github) with Docker
• Available 24x7 for support, on call some part of the month
• Understands Linux patching, YUM
• Contribute to and maintain Linux system standards

I would like to submit my application for the linux admin opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for overall support and technical implementation of Linux operating systems and components which includes design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and fine-tuning.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of secure collaboration techniques
• Experienced with writing standard work policies and procedures
• Design, test, and implement secure Linux (RedHat) Servers
• Utilize compliance tools (ACAS/Nessus/SCAP) and to implement security controls
• Document proper technical policies/procedures based on RMF, DCID 6/3 and ICD503 compliance requirements
• Patch and upgrade to remove or protect from vulnerabilities
• Assist with continued Windows and Linux integration projects
• Support the full transition from Solaris to RHEL

In response to your job posting for linux admin, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for escalated support and problem resolution activities for Linux Operating Systems; acting as L3 support to the Operations and Deployment teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of NISPOM (Chapter 8) and/or DCID 6/3-ICD 503/ FISMA information system requirements, JSIG or JAFAN
• Understanding of structured 1/ 10/ 40 G cabling, Taps, corvil
• Demonstrable knowledge of Linux kernel tuning to effect better performance, understanding how the underlying subsystems work
• Good knowledge of Internet technologies and concepts such as DNS, routing protocols, TCP, UDP, higher-level protocols like HTTP
• Experience using automated deployment tools (such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible)
• Bash Scripting Language
• Development of tools (python/perl) and puppet modules for automation
• Experience in high frequency trading environments and a deep understanding of low latency and HPC systems

I would like to submit my application for the linux admin opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strong technical knowledge of Linux operating systems and computer networking.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to perform log searching for troubleshooting
• Understanding of IPTables
• Veritas Cluster Services
• Red Hat cluster
• Expert knowledge of infrastructure automation platforms
• In-depth knowledge of scripting languages
• CentOS/Redhat Linux system administration
• HPC platform or mainframe system administration