Senior Systems Administrator Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for senior systems administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for tier II support to include but not limited to server hardware, Web services, Active Directory, DNS, and email; creates AD groups and users and understands user permission; and performs routine maintenance such as windows updates, server reboots, and backups.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of - Virtualization applications (Hyper-V) Disaster Recovery (planning & executing) Citrix applications SQL/Database administration
• Core services
• Communicate and contribute fluidly within the team and with other groups
• Working competency in deploying, configuring and maintaining system monitoring tools – Nagios, Ganglia
• Working competency in advanced scripting – Perl, Ruby, Python
• Provide enterprise patching and software deployments
• Performs distributions, planning, support, communication, and reporting with various stakeholders
• Creates collections and advertisements for software deployment

I would like to submit my application for the senior systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for web Server Management using Microsoft IIS technologies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of database platforms (MySQL and PostgreSQL) in a scientific research environment
• Knowledge of embedded system (i.LON LonWorks)
• Knowledge of building management systems (APC ISX, Tracer Summit)
• Experienced with Kickstart, NetBoot, DHCP, DNS, Apache, MySQL, monitoring tools (Nagios, Ganglia)
• Able to work independently as well in team projects
• Experience with medical system/device integration including installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting problems with medical systems/devices
• Experience with Epic Client Systems Administration or systems administration experience in a healthcare environment
• Hands-on experience with hypervisor technologies

I would like to submit my application for the senior systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for backup for the following corporate services: DNS, DHCP, Email, Spam and Antivirus protection.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Monitor and control computer operating systems
• Knowledge of client server technology (application server, database, etc) and networking concepts
• Strong skills using PowerShell for system administration
• Strong skills designing, building and maintaining AWS virtual environments
• Experience deploying SPF, DKIM and DMARC in a complex, decentralized, email environment
• Experience administering Tintri or Pure storage solutions
• Experience with VMWare vSAN, vRA, NSX, and vROps preferred
• Experience with Storage Area Network Engineering preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior systems administrator position.

Previously, I was responsible for 3rd-level support for an enterprise-wide MS Windows distributed server platform, including related technologies such as Certificate Services, IIS, Clustering, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Certifications in ITIL, MCSE, and Cloud (AZURE / AWS)
• Expertise in HPE NNMi, HPE SiteScope, HPE OpsBridge, UCMDB, Riverbed/OPNet
• Experience of Change Management tools
• In-depth experience with virtualization using Vmware, AWS, Rackapace and Openstack
• In-depth Experience with database solutions such as MySQL, Galeradb, Membase, and Couchbase- including backup, restore and monitoring
• Install new software releases and system upgrades, and evaluates/resolves software-related problems
• Strong knowledge of fundamental networking / distributed computing and storage environment concepts and technologies LAN, WAN, routing protocols, NFS, LDAP, SAN, NAS, Fiber Channel
• Management of Infrastructure technologies including Git, SVN, Puppet, DNS, Active Directory

Please consider me for the senior systems administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise on Windows and other Microsoft server technologies (2008 & 2012).

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:

• CISSP or CLSP
• Experience creating structured requirements and specifications development (including Use Cases) for custom software builds and software builds within existing application frameworks
• Understanding and experience with industry standard disaster recovery solutions
• Understanding and experience with LAN/WAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security solutions
• Understanding of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
• Firewalls, Storage Arrays, Strong Shell and/or Perl Scripting
• Work in a hybrid Unix/Linux/AIX/Microsoft environment, Business Objects, EMC Autostart, Weblogic, IIS, multi tiered application environments and interactions with other business systems
• Knowledge of MCSP level Microsoft Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy maintenance