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Dheeraj K.

AWS & Linux Server Administrator | Security, DevOps & Migrations

Server down, website slow, or planning a cloud migration? I help businesses restore services, strengthen security, and maintain reliable AWS and Linux infrastructure. TOP RATED PLUS | 100% JOB SUCCESS | $80K+ EARNED | 4,000+ UPWORK HOURS I am a server administrator and DevOps engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting production infrastructure. From a focused SSL or PHP issue to ongoing server management, I investigate the root cause, explain the options, and verify the affected services after changes. WHAT CLIENTS SAY “Very professional and to the point.” — Server optimization and email configuration client “Excellent work on AWS. Thank you” — AWS server support client HOW I CAN HELP ▸ AWS & SERVER ADMINISTRATION Cloud and VPS setup, Linux and Windows Server maintenance, resource management, monitoring, backups, and performance troubleshooting. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DigitalOcean, and Hetzner environments. ▸ SERVER RECOVERY & SECURITY Boot and service failures, malware cleanup, incident recovery, server hardening, access controls, security patching, and Cloudflare attack mitigation. ▸ WEBSITE & SERVER MIGRATIONS Hosting, website, application, and database migrations with backup verification, cutover planning, rollback options, and post-migration checks. cPanel/WHM, Plesk, cloud, and dedicated servers. ▸ PHP, WORDPRESS & WEB PERFORMANCE PHP upgrades, PHP-FPM tuning, extension issues, Nginx, Apache, IIS, caching, and database bottlenecks. Hosting support for WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, Magento, and custom PHP applications. ▸ EMAIL, DNS & SSL SPF, DKIM, DMARC, SMTP, email deliverability, Postfix, Exim, PowerMTA, DNS configuration, and SSL certificate installation and renewal troubleshooting. ▸ DEVOPS & AUTOMATION Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, VMware, and automated server provisioning. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Configured HTTPS for a custom domain on AWS S3 and Amplify. • Helped recover a website affected by a ransomware incident. • Set up a password-protected private application on a DigitalOcean VPS. • Delivered AWS support, server optimization, email configuration, and Linux server rescue work. A CAREFUL APPROACH TO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Before significant changes, I review backup and rollback options. During the work, I provide clear progress updates. After implementation, I check the affected services and document the changes and recommended follow-up. For troubleshooting, send the symptoms, hosting platform, and relevant error messages. For migrations or new deployments, share your current setup, target environment, and timeline. I will help define the scope and a practical plan.

🇮🇳Yamunanagar, India$25/hr100% JSS4.96 (12)Since Oct 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$3.4k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#10,435 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#1,312 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.8k

Last 6 months: $20k

World#8,786 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#1,061 / 45.9k
Total earnings
$78k

Billed in all: $84k

World#50,810 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#7,987 / 45.9k
Per project
$1.8k

$1k in the last 6 months

World#82,670 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#10,086 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
20

Across 21 contracts

14% fixed86% hourly
World#6,057 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#915 / 45.9k
Projects in all
43
23% fixed77% hourly
World#70,812 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#11,362 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$84.2k+$3.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$80k$82k$84k$86kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 2% in cPanel

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