Lidet Elias

LIDET ELIAS System & Network Administrator | Cisco Instructor Location: Jimma, Ethiopia Professional Summary Results-driven System & Network Administrator with 9+ years of experience supporting 100+ users and managing 12+ servers across clustered environments. Reduced downtime by 15% through proactive monitoring and optimization. Skilled in VMware, Proxmox, Cisco, Huawei, Palo Alto, Wazuh, LibreNMS, and OpenLDAP. Cisco Instructor delivering CCNA-level training and mentoring networking professionals. Core Competencies Enterprise Server Administration | Virtualization & Clustering | Network Infrastructure & Security | Firewall Management | Monitoring & Performance Optimization | Identity & Directory Services | Backup & Disaster Recovery | IT Support Work Experience ICT System Administrator – Jimma University (2019 – Present) • Manage and maintain 12+ servers across 6 clusters supporting 100+ users • Reduced downtime by 15% through proactive monitoring and tuning • Administer VMware & Proxmox virtualization platforms • Configure Cisco & Huawei network infrastructure • Implement Wazuh SIEM and manage Palo Alto firewall policies • Maintain OpenLDAP directory services and LibreNMS monitoring • Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability systems ICT User Support Technician – Jimma University (2016 – 2019) • Provided Tier 1 & Tier 2 support for 100+ users • Installed and maintained desktops and network devices • Supported LAN/WAN troubleshooting and improved system reliability Education MSc in Information Science (Knowledge Management) – Jimma University -) BSc in Information Technology – Jimma University Technical Skills Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), Windows Server | VMware, Proxmox | Cisco & Huawei Networking | TCP/IP, VLAN, LAN/WAN | Wazuh SIEM | Palo Alto Firewall | LibreNMS | OpenLDAP Certifications CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)