I'm a Senior Systems and Network Administrator with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructures. I thrive on automation, optimization, and ensuring security, high availability, and performance across Linux, Windows, and virtualization platforms. Currently supporting mission-critical infrastructure at a European agency, I lead projects, coordinate with international teams, and deliver solutions aligned with business goals. I enjoy solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and driving continuous improvement through tools like Ansible and modern monitoring.

Haris Panagakis

I'm a Senior Systems and Network Administrator with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructures. I thrive on automation, optimization, and ensuring security, high availability, and performance across Linux, Windows, and virtualization platforms. Currently supporting mission-critical infrastructure at a European agency, I lead projects, coordinate with international teams, and deliver solutions aligned with business goals. I enjoy solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and driving continuous improvement through tools like Ansible and modern monitoring.

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I’m a Senior Systems and Network Administrator with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructures. I thrive on automation, optimization, and ensuring security, high availability, and performance across Linux, Windows, and virtualization platforms.

Currently supporting mission-critical infrastructure at a European agency, I lead projects, coordinate with international teams, and deliver solutions aligned with business goals. I enjoy solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and driving continuous improvement through tools like Ansible and modern monitoring.

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Experience Level

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior System Engineering Specialist at Self-Employed – Strasbourg (EULISA)
August 1, 2023 - November 6, 2025
Maintain and configure RHEL and Windows servers; deploy AD services; manage VMware servers and vCenter cluster; maintain HP-UX servers and SAN switches; operate Nagios/Icinga monitoring; manage HP OneView; maintain Certification Authority; firmware maintenance; patching; perform Adaptive Security Maintenance; automate tasks with Ansible; diagnose hardware issues; coordinate HP parts delivery and on-site repairs; create and manage tickets and changes; support data center maintenance.
Principal IT System and Network Administrator – Solution Architect at Commsquare
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Served as system administrator for 60 users across three countries; provide hardware and software support; maintain Linux servers; patching; manage and maintain Windows servers; install, configure and maintain HP and Dell servers firmware; coordinate parts delivery and on-site hardware replacement; manage tickets and changes; upgrade systems for enhanced functionality and security; design, deploy and maintain VOIP, VPN, and virtual server environments; oversee physical LAN setup and rack cabling.
System and Network Administrator at Penguin City SA - Athens
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Outsourcing system administrator for 100 users across multiple clients; Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, RedHat); patching; Windows servers; HP/Dell firmware; coordinate replacement parts and on-site hardware replacements; deploy VOIP, virtual server environments, and VPN; rack cabling; monitor and maintain networks.
Computer and Server Installation Technician at Quest Information Technology – Athens
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Mass build and install computers and servers.
Level 2 IT Support Engineer at Otenet Telecom (Cosmote) – Athens
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Level 2 telecom support on home users of ISP.
Level 2 IT Support Engineer at OnTelecom – Athens
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Level 2 telecom support on home users of ISP.
Computer and Server Installation Technician Internship at Quest Information Technology – Athens
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007
Mass build and install computers and servers.

Education

Instructor in Electronics at University of Pedagogical and Technological Education – Athens
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Electronics Engineer at University of Pedagogical and Technological Education – Athens
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Telecommunications, Other