Achraf
Belasri
IT Operations Administrator · Hybrid Infrastructure & Networks · Virtualization · 24/7 Monitoring
8+ years designing, optimizing and keeping multi-site hybrid IT infrastructures running. Specialized in virtualization, Windows/Linux systems, high availability and automation.
Hands-on IT Infrastructure expert
Based in Casablanca, I manage complex hybrid environments (Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix) with a strong focus on performance, resilience and automation.
Trained in ITIL v4 and ISO 27001, I ensure availability, security and continuous optimization.
- ✓ Virtualization
- ✓ High availability
- ✓ 24/7 monitoring
- ✓ Automation / IaC
- ✓ Backup & DR
- ✓ Network & Security
Ibn Tofaïl University
In progress · 2025–2026
Skills & technologies
The platforms, tools and appliances I run in production every day.
Virtualization & High Availability
VM provisioning, virtual networking and live migrations with no downtime.
Monitoring & Performance
Real-time visibility, SLA tracking and structured service management.
Windows & Linux Systems
Server foundation, directory services, web services and hardening.
Network & Security
Perimeter security, access control and encrypted interconnections.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Resilience, inter-site replication and tested recovery.
Cloud & Collaboration
Messaging, collaboration and secured cloud access.
Automation & orchestration
Repeatable provisioning, configuration and deployments, versioned in Git.
Projects & deployments
Real projects delivered in production, from rollout to daily operations.
Hybrid virtualization
Administration and optimization of virtualization platforms. Result: live migrations with zero service interruption.
- VM provisioning on VMware ESXi / vCenter and Nutanix AHV.
- Virtual networking: virtual switches, VLANs, segmentation.
- Live host-to-host migrations without downtime.
Monitoring & ITSM
Proactive monitoring and structured incident management. Result: early anomaly detection and tracked SLAs.
- Zabbix monitoring: dashboards, thresholds, SLA tracking.
- N2 / N3 support through GLPI following ITIL v4.
- Incident diagnosis and continuous improvement.
Fortinet perimeter security & SD-WAN
Securing and interconnecting a multi-site infrastructure. Result: resilient WAN links and controlled network access.
- Deployment and hardening of FortiGate 400E / 200F / 100F.
- Access control with FortiNAC (802.1X), FortiAuthenticator, EMS.
- Secure SD-WAN, IPSec / SSL VPN tunnels, WAF policies.
Backup & DR with Veeam
Backup and disaster recovery strategy across the estate. Result: tested restores and guaranteed continuity.
- Backup jobs and inter-site VM replication.
- Retention policies and backup window planning.
- Monitoring and regular restore testing.
Active Directory & governance
Directory and security foundation for Windows Server. Result: centralized access management and consistent policies.
- Server rollout (AD, ADC, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, IIS, FTP).
- User accounts, NTFS rights, group policies (GPO).
- Security policies and hardening.
Microsoft 365 & identity
Messaging, collaboration and secured cloud access. Result: access protected by MFA and conditional access.
- Exchange Online: mailboxes, licenses, SharePoint.
- Access security: MFA and conditional access (Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD).
- License and compliance management.
Professional experience
- Keeping critical hybrid infrastructure operational (on-premise + datacenter).
- Proxmox VE virtualization, Zabbix monitoring and platform performance tracking.
- High availability, backup, security and continuous improvement under ITIL v4.
- Automation of operational tasks (Ansible, scripting) and technical documentation.
- Owned the multi-site hybrid infrastructure: Windows Server (AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, IIS) and Linux.
- Administered VMware ESXi / vCenter and Nutanix AHV platforms.
- Deployed Fortinet security and Secure SD-WAN between HQ and logistics sites.
- Backup and DR with Veeam, Microsoft 365 and Zabbix monitoring with SLA tracking.
- SME client portfolio under maintenance contracts: availability and performance.
- Migration, virtualization and infrastructure security projects.
- Multi-client fleets, N1 / N2 incidents and technical documentation.
Training & education
Training · IT service management
Training · information security
Essentials
Administration & services
Fundamentals
Ibn Tofaïl University · 2025–26 · in progress
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