George IONITA
Meggen
Summary
Versatile system administrator proficient in hardware, software and security planning. Selects, installs, configures and manages components. Highly skilled in Windows and Linux with expert information security knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
System Administrator
SPS Switzerland AG
Zürich
12.2022 - Current
- Configured and maintained system hardware, software, and network components.
- Installed, tested, and evaluated new systems, applications, and patches.
- Developed scripts to automate routine tasks.
- Deployed operating system upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
- Resolved complex technical problems within established service level agreements.
- Database Administrator.
- Assisted in the development of disaster recovery plans for different systems and networks.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors for resolution of incidents or provisioning services.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Migrated existing databases from one platform to another with minimal downtime.
- Implemented data replication between two different databases using DataGuard feature of Oracle Database Server.
- Developed redundant systems and procedures for disaster recovery and archiving to maintain data protection.
- Manage entire MFT (Secure Transport) platform.
- Install, configure, and maintain MFT platforms (such as IBM Sterling, GoAnywhere, or other MFT solutions).
- Set up and configure file transfer workflows, including protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS), and encryption methods.
- Manage and monitor all file transfers between internal systems, external partners, and clients, ensuring successful delivery.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to file transfer failures, connection errors, or file corruption.
- Investigate and resolve incidents involving slow or interrupted file transfers, especially for critical business operations.
- Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to MFT systems to ensure security, performance, and compatibility.
- Plan and execute regular maintenance tasks, including system clean-ups, log rotation, and storage management.
- Test and validate system changes or upgrades in a development or test environment before applying them in production.
System Support Specialist
Nokia
Timisoara
12.2020 - 11.2022
- System support specialists answer requests for software and hardware support throughout the company and its various branch locations
- Perform preventative maintenance on hardware systems and network equipment to prevent errors
- Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
- Manage network servers and technology tools
- Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
- Patch upgrade
- Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
- Install and configure software and hardware
- Troubleshoot issues and outages
- Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and fail over procedures
- Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
- Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
- Work with databases Oracle 19c and Oracle SQL developer
- User management with Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Work with monitoring dashboard tools like Grafana, Prometheus Monitoring, NetAct, Zabbix, NSP
- Responsible for Kubernetes Platform.
System Support Specialist
KROMBERG&SCHUBERT
Timisoara
01.2008 - 12.2020
- Updating and monitoring IT user accounts
- Maintenance & management of the Critical Windows based Server Environment
- Maintaining up to date Antivirus levels on all machines company wide
- Managing and monitoring of backups
- Providing maintenance support and break-fix solutions
- Follow Documented processes i.e
- Implementing change control procedures
- Liaising & meeting with external suppliers of IT services
- Producing reports for senior managers
- Troubleshooting technical problems and implementing solutions
- Purchasing of IT Equipment and software in line within agreed budgets
- Supporting a multi-site IT infrastructure of at least 100 employees
- Administering the IT department's policies and procedures
- Diagnosis of desktop, application, networking and infrastructure issues
- Troubleshooting PC's, laptops and mobile devices
- Responsible for supporting: Solaris, bash scripts, Citrix, Windows, JUNOS, CISCO, CUCM.
Education
applied informatics
Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara
09.2024
RH124 - Red Hat System Administration I -
Rumos
Rua Eduardo Neves, 3 Piso 4, Lisboa, Portugal10-2021
Certificate in Project Manager -
A&C Consulting Center
06.2014
System Administration Oracle Solaris 10 OS Part 2 -
Oracle University
10.2012
System Administrator Oracle Solaris 10 OS Part 1 -
Oracle University
12.2011
Skills
- UNIX
- Sybase
- CUCM
- Cisco
- Junos
- Network infrastructure
- Networking and troubleshooting
- SUN Solaris
- REDHAT LINUX ADMINISTRATION
- SQL (MySQL)
- Maria DB
- Unix - Linux (Optimal Knowledge)
- Kubernetes
- Good command of Linux Operating System
- VMware vSphere platform
- VMWare ESXi
- Active Directory
- IT Troubleshooting
- Network technology
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
- IT & Networking
- Database: SQL, Oracle SQL/Oracle SQL Developer
- Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Highly organised and disciplined with a passion for Information Technology
- A positive, high energy team player
- Knowledge of Shell Script, Software license control
- Virtualization
- Having a passion for providing excellent customer service
- Customer focused and keen on exceeding expectations
- Excellent customer facing, communication and rapport building skills
- Experience of Solaris, Linux/Unix, VMware, JUNOS, Citrix Windows, Sybase
- Good problem solving skills along with the ability to maintain calm under pressure
- Experience of problem resolution & quality assurance procedures
- Linux Certification
- Netapp Storage
- Disaster Recovery
Drivinglicence
B
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities
- Empathic listener and persuasive speaker
- Writing creative or factual
- Speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
Languages
Romanian, English, B2, B2, B2, B2, B2, Italian, A2, A2, A2, A2, A2
Languages
Romanian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Italian
Elementary (A2)
A2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
System Administrator
SPS Switzerland AG
12.2022 - Current
System Support Specialist
Nokia
12.2020 - 11.2022
System Support Specialist
KROMBERG&SCHUBERT
01.2008 - 12.2020
applied informatics
Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara
RH124 - Red Hat System Administration I -
Rumos
Certificate in Project Manager -
A&C Consulting Center
System Administration Oracle Solaris 10 OS Part 2 -
Oracle University
System Administrator Oracle Solaris 10 OS Part 1 -
Oracle University
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