FAITH ALIU-AIKHUMHETSE
Portsmouth, UK
Summary
System Administrator dedicated to optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure, with a strong foundation built through a six-month internship. Skilled in network configuration, virtualisation management, Linux server administration, and IT operations. Committed to continuous learning and excellence across systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
System Administrator Intern
Moniepoint MFB
Lagos, Nigeria
2024.07 - 2024.12
- Supported the implementation and maintenance of access control, authentication, and authorization systems.
- Assisted in configuring and monitoring enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring tools.
- Facilitated user lifecycle management, including user onboarding, offboarding, and access change requests.
- Assisted with the configuration and troubleshooting of core network services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP).
- Monitored network and system availability, tracking performance metrics to ensure infrastructure stability.
- Conducted daily system performance checks to ensure uptime, operational reliability, and scalability.
- Performed routine system updates, patches, and software upgrades to maintain security baseline stability.
- Supported the configuration and testing of Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations across enterprise applications.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity teams to review logs and support identity threat detection and response (ITDR) efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Compiter Network Administration and Management
University of Portsmouth
UKBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ajayi Crowther University
Oyo, Nigeria 2017.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Linux/UNIX Administration
- Network Configuration & Troubleshooting
- Virtualisation
- Bash Shell Scripting
- System Administration
- Cloud Fundamentals (AWS)
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Certification
- CompTIA Network+ — CompTIA — Jul 2023
- CompTIA Security+ — CompTIA — Mar 2024
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) — Cisco — Jan 2025
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Amazon Web Services — May 2026
Timeline
System Administrator Intern
Moniepoint MFB
2024.07 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ajayi Crowther University
2017.09 - 2021.07
Master of Science - Compiter Network Administration and Management
University of Portsmouth