Jashawn Pryor

Background

About Jashawn Pryor

Red Hat Certified Linux System Administrator with a strong background in managing and configuring Linux environments. Highly skilled in Bash scripting, automation, and infrastructure management to enhance system performance. Expertise includes Docker virtualization, network configuration, and security management. Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining optimal system functionality. My leadership skills and exceptional troubleshooting abilities enable me to deliver effective solutions, making me a valuable asset in any enterprise environment. Linux Command Line Proficiency: I have vast experience with ACLs, AutoFS, containers, crontabs, emergency mode, file management, file permissions and ownership, find and grep, firewalld, GRUB, I/O redirection, journald, key-based RSA authentication, Linux boot process, Linux directory structure, NetworkManager (nmcli), password management, pipes, process management, PuTTY, SELinux, semanage, software management (Yum and DNF), SSH, storage management, systemd, tar, user and group management, and wildcards. Networking: Comprehensive understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models, along with proficiency in Cisco CLI commands, DHCP, DNS, encapsulation, firewalls, IP datagrams, NAT, port forwarding, proxies, routing, subnetting, switching, and VPNs. Server Deployment: Developed server deployments on VMware Virtualization from the ground up, installing the OS, network, and security features following security compliance guidelines. Deployed monitoring tools to oversee server performance, resource usage, and service availability. Cloud Solutions: The AWS Cloud Quest - Cloud Practitioner certification equipped me with essential skills in AWS cloud technology. Through practical exercises, I became proficient in using services such as EC2, AMIs, Snapshots, S3 Buckets, and CloudShell. This training significantly improved my capabilities in deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure, allowing me to efficiently support large-scale applications.