AVAILABLE · DUBAI, UAE 🇦🇪

ZANIK ZUHRI

LINUX SYSADMIN  ·  CLOUD ENGINEER  ·  INFRA SPECIALIST

4+ years engineering cloud infrastructure across UAE & South Asia. Expert in Ubuntu cloud deployments, Docker orchestration, security hardening, and automation — currently maintaining 99% uptime in Dubai production.

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zanik@prod:~$ whoami cloud-engineer · dubai, uae   zanik@prod:~$ docker ps ✓ trading-app    UP ✓ nginx-proxy    UP ✓ mongodb        UP ✓ netdata        UP   zanik@prod:~$ uptime 99% — zero critical incidents   zanik@prod:~$ 
☁️ Hetzner Cloud
⚡ 99% Uptime
🔒 Security Hardened
About Me

Engineering Reliable
Infrastructure

I'm a Linux System Administrator and Cloud Support Engineer based in Dubai, UAE, with over 4 years of experience building, securing, and automating IT infrastructure across enterprise environments.

Specialized in Ubuntu-based cloud deployments on Hetzner, full Docker orchestration with Nginx reverse proxy, SSL automation, and security hardening via Fail2Ban, Cloudflare WAF and SSH hardening — actively preventing DDoS, XSS, and brute-force attacks.

Deep experience deploying enterprise networks with MikroTik, Cisco, and Huawei devices. Led structured cabling and full IT office setup projects, supporting 100+ users across multiple organizations.

Ubuntu ServerDocker / Compose NginxVMware vSphere Bash ScriptingCloudflare WAF Fail2BanMongoDB MikroTikCisco
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CLOUD INFRA

Hetzner · VMware vSphere · Hyper-V · SSL automation

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CONTAINERS

Docker · Compose · Nginx reverse proxy · MongoDB

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SECURITY

Fail2Ban · Cloudflare WAF · SSH hardening · DDoS mitigation

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AUTOMATION

Bash · Cron · Netdata · Uptime Kuma · Telegram alerts

Technical Skills

Full-Stack Infrastructure
Expertise

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Operating Systems
Ubuntu ServerLinux MintWindows Server 2022macOS
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Cloud & Virtualization
Hetzner CloudVMware vSphereHyper-V
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Containers & Web Stack
DockerDocker ComposeNginxMongoDBReverse ProxySSL / Let's Encrypt
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Monitoring & Automation
NetdataUptime KumaBash ScriptingCron JobsTelegram Alerts
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Security
Fail2BanCloudflare WAFSSH HardeningDDoS MitigationXSS Protection
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Networking
MikroTikCisco SwitchesHuawei RoutersAccess PointsMesh NetworksStructured Cabling
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Enterprise Tools
Google WorkspaceESET EnterpriseBitdefenderDNS / CloudflareName.com
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Programming
C#HTMLJavaScriptBash
Experience

Career Timeline

IT Technician / Cloud AdministratorAPR 2025 – Present
Aria Star Technology L.L.C — Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪
  • Manage Ubuntu cloud servers on Hetzner for crypto AI trading applications
  • Maintained 99% uptime through proactive monitoring & automation
  • Implemented Docker, Nginx, Fail2Ban, and Cloudflare WAF from scratch
  • Automated hourly backups with Bash scripting and cron jobs
  • Blocked DDoS attacks, SSH brute-force, XSS, and malicious bot traffic
  • Managed DNS via Name.com & Cloudflare — administers VMware vSphere & Google Workspace
DockerHetznerNginxFail2BanCloudflare WAFVMware
IT OfficerSEP 2023 – DEC 2024
Women In Need Ltd — Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
  • Managed complete IT infrastructure — servers, switches, user endpoints
  • Resolved escalated incidents within SLO targets (L2 support)
  • Led structured cabling and full office IT setup projects
  • AV technical support for USAID & UNFPA organizational events
  • Oversaw IT procurement and technology evaluation
Enterprise NetworkStructured CablingAV SupportIT Procurement
IT TechnicianNOV 2022 – AUG 2023
The Technocity (PVT) Ltd — Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
  • Supported 100+ users across Windows environments
  • Configured Cisco networking devices and enterprise access points
  • Resolved desktop, laptop, and network-related issues
  • Assisted in enterprise infrastructure deployment
CiscoWindowsNetwork Config
Junior IT System ExecutiveNOV 2021 – OCT 2022
Sinwa Adhesives (PVT) Ltd — Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
  • IT support for 50+ users
  • Installed and configured servers from scratch
  • Managed enterprise antivirus (ESET / Bitdefender)
  • Supported virtualization and internal systems maintenance
Server SetupVirtualizationESET Enterprise
Projects

Key Infrastructure
Deployments

PROJECT — 01
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Crypto AI Trading Infrastructure

Production cloud on Hetzner for a cryptocurrency AI trading app. Full Docker orchestration, Nginx + SSL, Cloudflare WAF, Fail2Ban, automated hourly backups, and real-time Telegram incident alerts.

HetznerDocker ComposeNginxCloudflare WAFMongoDBBash Automation
PROJECT — 02
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Enterprise Network Deployment

Led complete network infrastructure for Women In Need Ltd. Structured cabling, MikroTik config, enterprise switches, server room setup, IT documentation, and AV delivery for USAID / UNFPA events.

MikroTikCisco SwitchesStructured CablingWindows Server
PROJECT — 03
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Automation & Monitoring System

Built comprehensive monitoring with Netdata (real-time metrics), Uptime Kuma (availability), and Telegram bot for instant alerts. Automated cron backup scripts with failure notifications.

NetdataUptime KumaTelegram APIBashCron
Contact

Let's Connect

Based in Dubai, UAE and open to cloud infrastructure, Linux administration, and IT engineering opportunities. Available for full-time roles, contracts, or consultations.

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EMAIL
zanikzuhri@gmail.com
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PHONE · WHATSAPP
+971 56 387 9720
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LINKEDIN
linkedin.com/in/zanikzuhri
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LOCATION
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
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