// system administrator & cloud security

Evangelos
Kotsis

Bridging on-premise infrastructure and cloud security.
Working across Piraeus Bank & Uni Systems,
with a focus on Azure, IAM, and cybersecurity.

AZ-900· SC-900· Google Cybersecurity
whoami.sh

Skills & Certifications

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Cloud & Azure

  • Microsoft Azure (Entra ID)
  • Azure Hybrid Infrastructure
  • Azure Sentinel / SIEM
  • Microsoft Defender
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Systems Administration

  • Windows Server (AD, DNS, DHCP)
  • Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)
  • VMware vSphere / Hyper-V
  • Citrix (large-scale)
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Security & IAM

  • Identity & Access Management
  • MFA / RBAC
  • Splunk & Sentinel
  • TryHackMe (Web Pentesting)

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Experience

Sep 2025 — Present

System Administrator

Uni Systems S.A. – Piraeus Bank

Administration and support of VMware vSphere/ESXi environments (VM creation, snapshots, cloning, monitoring). Management of Citrix infrastructure for ~3,500 users (provisioning, troubleshooting, performance optimization). Active Directory user provisioning/de-provisioning and Group Policy management. Windows Server and Linux system administration (installation, patching, updates, troubleshooting). Operational support for storage and system availability within established enterprise procedures. Collaboration with infrastructure, networking, and security teams to maintain enterprise operations.

VMware vSphere/ESXiCitrixActive DirectoryWindows ServerLinuxGroup Policy
Dec 2024 — Sep 2025

User Access Management / ISA & IT Support

AMPLUS S.A. – Optima Bank

Managed user access rights across IT systems (Active Directory) to ensure security, compliance, and efficient operations. Administered IAM processes including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC). Supported MFA enrollment and troubleshooting, contributing to account security and user authentication workflows. Collaborated with IT and cybersecurity teams on access-related security issues, supporting investigations and remediation. Delivered technical support and training to end users, ensuring smooth operation of banking systems.

Active DirectoryIAMRBACMFAIT Support
Oct 2023 — Nov 2024

Information Technology System Engineer

Active Computer Systems S.A.

Performed daily updates, patching, and backup operations across enterprise systems. Provided technical and infrastructure support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. Maintained up-to-date documentation of system configurations and processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on project planning to ensure timely task completion.

System AdministrationPatchingBackupIT SupportDocumentation

Projects

In Progress

Hybrid Identity Lab

Hands-on environment covering Entra Connect, hybrid AD/Azure setups, DNS, DHCP, Storage Replica, DFS, and Azure File Sync. Built to prepare for AZ-800/AZ-104 and document real-world hybrid scenarios.

Entra ConnectAzure File SyncDFSHyper-VWindows Server
Planned

Vulnerability Management Lab

Setting up a vulnerability scanning environment using Nessus Essentials and OpenVAS. Covers asset discovery, scan configuration, risk prioritization, and remediation reporting — simulating a real enterprise vulnerability management workflow.

Nessus EssentialsOpenVASCVE AnalysisRemediation
Planned

Splunk SIEM Lab

Deploying Splunk Free to ingest logs from multiple sources (Windows Event Logs, Syslog, network devices). Building custom dashboards, correlation searches, and alerts to detect suspicious activity — complementing the Azure Sentinel lab.

SplunkLog IngestionSPLDashboardsAlerting

Get In Touch

Open to conversations about cloud security, sysadmin roles, and cybersecurity opportunities. Let's connect.

[email protected]