Nabil Shahzad - DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect

Q: Where is Nabil based?

Nabil is based in Ober-Ramstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Nabil speak?

Nabil speaks the following languages: Punjabi (Native), Urdu (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nabil have?

Nabil has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Nabil has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Nabil may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nabil's latest experience?

Nabil's most recent position is DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect at PTXRE GmbH .

Q: What companies has Nabil worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nabil has worked for PTXRE GmbH , Redhat Chapman Freeborn , Bechtle Onsite Chemnitz , and Secure Network Services .

Q: Which industries is Nabil most experienced in?

Nabil is most experienced in industries like Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Nabil most experienced in?

Nabil is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Nabil worked in recently?

Nabil has recently worked in industries like Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Nabil worked in recently?

Nabil has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Customer Service .

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Ober-Ramstadt, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect

PTXRE GmbH

IaC & Automation: Designed and automated provisioning of about 40 Linux servers and cloud resources using Terraform and Ansible (reducing manual effort by over 80%).
Container Orchestration: Built and operated two production Kubernetes clusters with 70+ Docker containers to ensure high availability, scalability, and self-healing.
CI/CD Optimization: Developed and maintained 15+ CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions (shortening deployment times from several hours to under 15 minutes).
OS Hardening & Operations: Automated patch management, OS configuration, and security hardening for 40+ Linux servers with Ansible to improve compliance.
Monitoring & Alerting: Implemented centralized monitoring and alerting solutions for proactive issue detection and minimized system downtime.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked across Dev, Ops, and Security teams to establish DevOps best practices and infrastructure-as-code standards.

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

IT System Administrator (Freelance)

Redhat Chapman Freeborn

Hybrid & Cloud Infrastructure: End-to-end administration and securing of Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and Teams, as well as seamless integration of hybrid environments (Windows Server / Active Directory) for 500 users.
International Site Support: Long-term support and operation of IT infrastructure for international locations (e.g., Frankfurt, Cologne, London) under strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Cloud Security & Monitoring: Continuously enhanced security by implementing MFA, Conditional Access, and compliance policies, as well as proactive incident monitoring in the M365 Security Center.
Cross-Platform Expertise (Linux): Solid administration and configuration of server services, plus automated user management on Linux systems directly via the shell (Bash).

Aug 2022 - Aug 2025

3 years 1 month

Chemnitz, Germany

System Administrator

Bechtle Onsite Chemnitz

Enterprise Administration: End-to-end responsibility for the Microsoft cloud environment, including central identity and license management, as well as optimizing mail flow and anti-spam strategies in Exchange Online.
Modern Endpoint Management (Intune): Central management and securing of company and mobile devices (MDM/MAM) via Microsoft Intune, including automated software deployment and defining compliance policies.
Cloud Security & Compliance: Enhanced security by implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access policies, and proactive monitoring of security alerts in the M365 Security Center.
Collaboration & Governance: Designed and maintained the Microsoft Teams and SharePoint infrastructure, adhering to strict compliance requirements for external sharing and guest access.

Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

2 years 7 months

Giessen, Germany

System Administrator

Secure Network Services

Incident & Request Management: Efficiently handling and resolving IT incidents and service requests in 1st- and 2nd-level support via OTRS, phone, email, and on-site.
Identity & Access Management: Reliable user management in Active Directory (AD), including password resets, maintaining permissions structures, and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Modern Workplace & Lifecycle Management: Responsible for the entire hardware lifecycle, from procurement and initial setup (provisioning/OS installation) to company-wide hardware and software rollouts.
Client & Application Support: Technical support within Windows and Office 365 environments, as well as remote support using common remote tools.
Infrastructure & Data Security: Continuous data maintenance, as well as proactive monitoring and verification of storage and backup systems to ensure operational stability.

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Giessen, Germany

IT System Administrator Internship

SL IT-Services

Backup & Recovery: Implemented and managed backup strategies and disaster recovery protocols to ensure business continuity.
Antivirus & Endpoint Security: Deployed and administered antivirus and endpoint protection solutions to fully secure the IT infrastructure.
Storage & Image Management: Configured storage systems and created system images for automated rollouts and quick recovery.
Hardware & Computer Systems: Maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise hardware and central IT infrastructure systems.
Active Directory & Data Security: Secure administration of identity services, permission structures, and compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology.

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Service.

Information Technology

Operations

Customer Service

Summary

Experienced IT systems and DevOps administrator focused on cloud transformation, end-to-end automation, and building secure, scalable infrastructures.

Skills

Cloud Transformation: Strategic Consulting For Migrating And Securing It Infrastructures In Hybrid And Multi-Cloud Environments (Azure, Aws).
Automation & Iac: Designing And Implementing Automated Deployments With Powershell, Terraform, And Ansible To Minimize Manual Errors.
Modern Workplace & Identity: Administering And Hardening The M365 Portfolio (Entra Id, Intune, Exchange Online) For An Optimal User Experience.
Containers & Orchestration: Building And Managing Scalable, Highly Available Platforms Based On Docker And Kubernetes.
Project Management: End-To-End Management Of Cloud Projects – From The Initial Business Analysis And Security Design To The Rollout.
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
Docker
Grafana
Linux
Sql Database
Github
Gitlab
Git
Ssl
Nginx
Cloud Network Design
Apache
Linux Firewall
Kafka
Jenkins
Prometheus
Vmware
Aws Infrastructure
Aws Devops
Azure Devops
Microsoft Sql Server
Intune
Citrix
Redhat
Ubuntu
Amazon Linux
Kali Linux
Office 365
Azure Security
Jira
Bash
Powershell
Azure Infrastructure
Github Actions
Hashicorp
Mac
Windows Server
Linux Server Administration
Cloud Migration
Routing & Switching
Otrs
Sccm

Languages

Punjabi

Native

Urdu

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Education

Theodor-Litt- School Gießen

Secondary School Diploma (Realschulabschluss) · Electrical and Information Engineering · Giessen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Information Technology 6.5 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 3 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect, IT System Administrator (Freelance), System Administrator

Main industries Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service

Qualifications

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Created

July 2026

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Where is Nabil based?

Nabil is based in Ober-Ramstadt, Germany.

What languages does Nabil speak?

Nabil speaks the following languages: Punjabi (Native), Urdu (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Nabil have?

Nabil has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Nabil has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Nabil may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nabil be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nabil would be well-suited for roles such as: DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect, IT System Administrator (Freelance), System Administrator.

What is Nabil's latest experience?

Nabil's most recent position is DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect at PTXRE GmbH.

What companies has Nabil worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nabil has worked for PTXRE GmbH, Redhat Chapman Freeborn, Bechtle Onsite Chemnitz, and Secure Network Services.

Which industries is Nabil most experienced in?

Nabil is most experienced in industries like Information Technology.

Which business areas is Nabil most experienced in?

Nabil is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Nabil worked in recently?

Nabil has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Which business areas has Nabil worked in recently?

Nabil has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Service.

What is Nabil's education?

Nabil attended Theodor-Litt- School Gießen for Electrical and Information Engineering.

What is the availability of Nabil?

Nabil is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nabil?

Nabil's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.