Shiyar Kleij – Linux Administrator & IT Professional
🚀 Passionate about Linux, Cloud Hosting, and IT Security, I specialize in building, optimizing, and securing IT infrastructures. My journey in Linux Administration and DevOps has been shaped by a strong commitment to automation, cybersecurity, and system integration.
Currently, I am a Linux Administrator at Bytemine GmbH, where I manage cloud hosting services, virtualization, containerized applications, and security solutions. With hands-on experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Proxmox, and CI/CD pipelines, I constantly explore emerging technologies to enhance system performance and security.
📌 Career Timeline – My Journey in Tech
🎯 2010 – First Steps in IT
Entered the world of hardware & software services, providing PC maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support.
🚀 2015 – Expanding My Knowledge
Advanced my skills through courses in Human Development & IT Systems, while working in various tech-related roles.
💻 2019 – Specializing in Linux System Administration
Dove deep into Linux environments, gaining expertise in server integration, automation, and cloud-based solutions.
🔧 2021 – Mastering Virtualization & Automation
Acquired practical experience with Proxmox, Docker, Kubernetes, and configuration management tools like Ansible & Puppet.
🏆 2022 – Linux Administrator at Bytemine GmbH
Transitioned into a remote Linux Administrator role, overseeing cloud hosting, IT security, containerization, and CI/CD pipeline automation.
🔹 What I Do
✔ Linux System Administration – Deploying, securing, and managing Linux servers.
✔ Containerization & Automation – Building scalable solutions with Docker, Kubernetes & CI/CD workflows.
✔ Security & Firewall Management – Strengthening network security and monitoring threats.
✔ Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure – Managing Proxmox, VMware, and Ceph storage solutions.
✔ Shell Scripting & DevOps – Automating system tasks, deployments, and optimizations.
📂 Technical Skills & Expertise
🖥️ System & Server Administration
✅ Linux Distributions: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS
✅ Virtualization & Cloud: Proxmox, VMware, OpenStack
✅ Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Traefik
✅ Configuration Management: Puppet, Ansible
✅ Monitoring & Backup: Icinga, Bacula, Ceph
✅ Networking & Security: Firewall Management, VPN, Proxy
💻 Programming & Scripting
✅ Bash, Python – Automating system processes
✅ HTML, PHP, JS, MySQL – Web development basics
✅ C, C# – Basic programming knowledge
🔐 Certifications & Additional Skills
🏆 CompTIA Security+ Certified
🏆 CI/CD Pipeline Management
🏆 Database Administration & Optimization
🏆 IT-Service & Infrastrukturbetrieb
🏆 Education & Training
🎓 2022 – Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration (TBG Schortens, Germany – IHK Certified)
📖 2010-2013 – Wirtschaftsstudium (University of Aleppo, Syria) (Not completed)
📚 Additional Training in IT & Linux System Integration
💼 Work Experience
Linux Administrator – otris systems GmbH (ehemals Bytemine GmbH) · seit 2022
✔ Managing Proxmox environments (PVE/PBS) for cloud hosting.
✔ Implementing backup & monitoring solutions (Bacula, Icinga).
✔ Developing CI/CD pipelines for system automation and deployment.
✔ Securing Linux-based networks, firewalls, and containerized applications.
Internships & Previous IT Roles
🛠 IT System Integration (OpenMind-IT, 2021-2022) – Hands-on experience with Docker, Linux Server Management & Automation.
🛠 Linux Training (VHS Wilhelmshaven, 2016) – Strengthened Linux administration knowledge.
🛠 IT & Mobile Support (2010-2013, Syria) – Customer support in PC & mobile services.
🌍 Languages
🌐 Kurdisch – Native
🌐 Arabisch – Native
🌐 Deutsch – B2/C1 Level (Certified: VHS & Jade-HS)
🌐 Englisch – Advanced