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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $20k
Billed in all: $84,203$84k
$1k in the last 6 months
Across 21 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 2% in cPanel
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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