Jefferson Andrew Prince Joseph Peter
IT Systems Engineer · Junior
IT System Engineer, CCNA Certified, Network Security & Cybersecurity, Windows (R12), Linux (RHEL 7), Virtualization, Automation
Disponibile subito.
Professional Profile
IT Systems Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on enterprise infrastructure experience and a master’s degree in Engineering Technology for Strategy and Security. Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure Linux and Windows Server environments, enterprise networking (Cisco CCNA certified), and data center operations. Strong knowledge of security architecture, infrastructure hardening techniques, and backup/disaster recovery practices. Open to roles such as Systems Administrator, Network/Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Technician, or Junior Security Operations Analyst, contributing to secure and highly reliable environments
Experience
Data Center Operations L3 (Intern)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
in Milan, Italy07/2024 - 10/2024
- Ensured data security compliance by following strict protocols for customer data handling and destruction in accordance with company security policies.
- Performed hardware maintenance including server repairs, part replacements, rack installations in a 1000+ server environment.
- Managed support tickets in Amazon’s ticketing system, ensuring prompt resolution and escalation of incidents while keeping SLA compliance.
- Documented technical procedures and resolutions, contributing to knowledge base efficiency.
Cyber Security Research Intern
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
in Genoa, Liguria, Italy08/2022 - 04/2023
- Evaluation of Side Channel Attack and DNS Tunneling
- Conducted research on network security configurations and firewall best practices
- Authored technical paper on "Hosting Services and Port Management Using UFW”
IT Engineer
Level 2 Technical Support (Team Computer/Dalmia Bharath)
in Chennai, India11/2020 - 09/2021
- Delivered Level 2 technical support for 300+ end-users across corporate office and field locations in South India.
- Administered Active Directory including user account management, Group Policy implementation.
- Configured and deployed Windows workstations with system imaging, software installation, and security enforcement.
- Provided remote support using RDP, VNC, and remote assistance tools.
IT System Engineer
Vista Systemz
in Chennai, India01/2018 - 11/2020
- Installed, configured, and managed IT infrastructure supporting 200+ users including Windows Servers, Cisco networking devices, and VMware virtualization platforms.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive security policies including firewall rules, access controls and Antivirus configurations.
- Configured DNS, DHCP, and backup/disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup for data protection.
- Performed system monitoring to detect and resolve issues, maintaining system stability.
- Trained 100+ employees on new systems and applications, creating technical documentation and user guides.
Education
University of Genoa, Italy
Degree: Laurea Magistrale (master’s degree)
2021 - 2025
Graduated on October 15th 2025
SKP Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India
Degree: Bachelor of Technology
2010 - 2014
Skills
Hard skills
Windows Server (2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022), Linux (RHEL 7, Ubuntu, CentOS), VMware vSphere, Veeam Backup & Replication, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Firewall configuration, SSH, VPN, Data center operations, Rack and stack operations, Server monitoring, Backup and disaster recovery, User and access management, Cisco CCNA networking, Ticketing systems, Hardware maintenance, System imaging
Soft skills
Problem solving, Technical documentation, Team collaboration, Communication, Project management, Attention to detail, Time management, Customer service, Leadership, Critical thinking, Troubleshooting
Skills I'd like to learn or improve
Python programming, Bash scripting, CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006), CompTIA Security+, Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible automation, SQL databases, Oracle database
Field of work
Information Technology, Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Administration, Network Engineering, Data Center Operations, IT Security, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Systems Engineering, IT Operations, Cybersecurity
Languages
English
C2 - Madrelingua
Italian
A1 - Principiante
Certifications
Certificates
CCNA routing and switching (CSC012852508) , AWS Fundamentals , Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7- Course Completed
Other information
Interests
Passionate about designing secure, scalable enterprise infrastructure environments with particular focus on Linux system and security. Interested in emerging technologies including cloud infrastructure, containerization, and IaC approaches.
Plans for the future
Seeking a Junior Network and Security Administrator or IT Systems Engineer role in a forward-thinking organization where I can contribute to secure, reliable, and highly available infrastructure environments.