
Ali LEMAIZI
Senior Cloud System Engineer | Azure, ELK
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Freelance
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Introduction
Cloud & virtualization engineer with 10+ years of expertise in Azure migration, VMware infrastructure, and Citrix environments. Successfully migrated enterprise ELK solutions to Azure, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and managed complex system consolidations across Fortune 500 clients. Specialized in infrastructure automation, DevOps practices, and secure cloud deployments to optimize performance and reduce operational costs.
Expérience de travail
Integration and Cloud Engineer
WTW
juil. 2023 - juil. 2025
2 ans 1 mois
Paris, France
• Migrated the ELK solution from on-premise to Azure Elasticsearch. • Upgraded GitLab to a newer version. • Provisioned and managed Azure resources (VMs, EventHub, etc.). • Prepared and executed technical prerequisites for the obsolescence and migration of outdated applications to the cloud. • Installed and configured IIS servers. • Prepared prerequisites for the legacy application cloud migration project. • Configured SSL bindings to secure communications. • Implemented automated file system cleanup scripts to free up disk space. • Monitored infrastructure using Centreon (servers, critical services). • Managed logs and incidents through the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). • Handled Docker image management for GitLab-hosted projects. • Set up CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. • Secured ELK deployment access using IP filtering. • Implemented custom ELK metrics and indicators to enhance resource usage visibility. • Managed RBAC permissions for accessing Kibana. • Integrated Azure EventHub to stream and consume application logs. • Automated extraction of users and groups to monitor APIs and user activity.
System Engineer & Virtualization
AXA Partners
févr. 2021 - juil. 2023
2 ans 6 mois
Paris et périphérie
• Automating maintenance and remediation tasks, managing GPOs, and troubleshooting OS-level issues. • Analyzing root causes and resolving complex system migration incidents, including domain consolidation and cross-environment compatibility challenges. • Deploying automated file transfer workflows based on partner specifications, leveraging secure protocols and centralized orchestration. • Scheduling and managing batch file processing jobs using IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS), optimizing execution and resource utilization. • Administering firewall policies to authorize devices using context-aware rules and service-level access controls. • Configuring and managing VPN access via RSA SecurID (software tokens), including token lifecycle and user provisioning. • Designing and applying Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce user profile settings, drive mappings, and session policies across OUs. • Configuring Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for high-availability and secure remote access to Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, including load balancing and ICA proxy settings. • Renewing and managing SSL/TLS certificates across Citrix infrastructure components to ensure encrypted connectivity. • Coordinating user communications and managing service availability during planned maintenance and system upgrades. • Delivering end-user training and creating technical knowledge base articles for support teams. • Maintaining up-to-date documentation on Citrix infrastructure architecture, workflows, and operational procedures (runbooks). • Deploying and configuring Citrix components such as Delivery Controllers, VDAs (Windows Server/Client OS), Machine Catalogs, and Delivery Groups.
System Engineer & Virtualization
Orange Business Services
août 2019 - déc. 2020
1 an 5 mois
Région de Paris, France
• Ensure the maintenance of information systems in remote control of customer equipment • Support for customer requests as well as the resolution of complex technical incidents (level 3) • Transfer of skills for new projects • Vsphere 6.5 & 6.7 virtual environment administration • Backup management under VMware Vsphere Data Protection • Handling of incidents L3 "VMware, Windows, Citrix.." • Management of replications and alerts with Site Recovery • Management and implementation of GPOs for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops • Configuration of vSwitches and a cluster in DRS • Realization of a Veeam Backup and Replication upgrade • Installation and upgrade Citrix Netscaler • Resolution of RDS incidents • Management of Windows CALs and MAK & KMS • Resolution of NAS incidents (Synology)
System Engineer
Cooptalis
août 2018 - juil. 2019
1 an
Grenoble, France
• Resolution of daily user incidents; • Vsphere 5.5 virtual environment administration. • Hyper-V Console SCVMM 2012 virtual environment administration. • Administration of Domain Controller servers 2008, 2012, 2016. • Management of system & infra incidents (Window, Vmware, Hyper-v) • Administration of all project users; • Analysis of impacts related to alerts; • Resolution of daily user's incidents; • Compliance with contractual commitments;
Operations analyst
Capgemini
déc. 2015 - août 2018
2 ans 9 mois
Casablanca shore
• Resolution of user incidents; • Vsphere 4.1, 5.1 & 5.5 virtual environment administration. • Hyper-V Console SCVMM 2012 virtual environment administration. • Administration of Domain Controller servers. • Administration of Citrix 6.5 servers (Management of access rights & Publication of applications). • Anti-virus server administration (Symantec). • Management of system & infra incidents (Windows, Citrix, Vmware, Hyper-v) • Nearby user support; • Management of computer equipment and verification of assignments of arrivals and departures; • Administration of all project users; • Management of tickets and incidents under ITSM & ServiceNow “; • Management of third parties (suppliers, service providers, etc.); • Analysis of impacts related to alerts; • Resolution of daily user incidents; • Preparation of application installation/repair procedures; • Compliance with contractual commitments; • Preparation of requested reports;
Operations Analyst
MARJANE HOLDING
avr. 2014 - déc. 2015
1 an 9 mois
Casablanca, Maroc
• Daily monitoring of the backup under Symantec Backup Exec. ; • Control of log files & jobs of price & item descents; • User support. • Management of tickets and incidents under CA service desk; • Dispatch processing tasks (Calls, Mail, Backlog); • Solve the problems encountered by users on a daily basis and provide them with the best solution; • Support for installations, updates, checkpoints and servers; • Administration of Active Directory user accounts (2003 Server/2008 Server) (creation, activation, deactivation); • Administration of Exchange 2003/2008 messaging accounts (creation and configuration of messaging clients, creation of mailing lists and creation of generic mailboxes); • Management of IP address reservations; • User workstation configuration and software implementation; • Management of Active Directory Security Groups; • Inventory management (GOLD); • Remote control of user's computers;
Formation
Global Knowledge Netherlands
Microsoft Azure Administrateur, Cloud Computing
2019 - 2019
1 an
Global Knowledge Belgium - a Skillsoft company
Automatiser l'administration Windows avec PowerShell - Fonctions avancées
2019 - 2019
1 an
SupTechnology
Master en Gouvernance des Systèmes d’Information, Gouvernance des SI
2013 - 2015
3 ans
Specialized Institute Of Applied Technology NTIC
Diplome de Technicien Specialisé, Réseaux informatiques
2010 - 2012
3 ans
Licences et certifications
Broadcom Partner Certification - Proven Professional - VMware vSphere - Architecture
Délivré le : déc. 2025
Nutanix Accredited Professional – Infrastructure
Délivré le : sept. 2024