Taha Mouchfiq
About Taha Mouchfiq
Taha Mouchfiq is an experienced Systems Administrator currently working at Thomson Reuters since 2015, with a previous six-year tenure at CGI. He specializes in system backups, virtualization, log analysis, and vulnerability management, and holds multiple IT certifications.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Taha Mouchfiq has been employed at Thomson Reuters as an Administrateur Système since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring system and application backups utilizing NetBackup. His expertise includes managing virtualization technologies such as VMWare ESX 6.5 and Hyper-V. He also specializes in the deployment and monitoring of Nessus agents, which are critical for system and application vulnerability management. Taha employs various monitoring tools, including Nagios XI and Grafana, to facilitate proactive incident management.
Previous Experience at CGI
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Taha Mouchfiq worked at CGI as an Administrateur système et réseaux from 2009 to 2015. During his six years at CGI, he gained valuable experience in system and network administration, which laid the foundation for his current role. His responsibilities included managing network infrastructure and ensuring system reliability.
Education and Expertise
Taha Mouchfiq studied at Institut Spécialisé de Technologie Appliquée NTIC, where he focused on Informatique, option Systèmes et Réseaux. He completed his studies from 2006 to 2009, earning a Diplôme d’étude collégiale / College diploma. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in system administration and network management.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Taha Mouchfiq is proficient in a range of technical skills essential for system administration. He is experienced in using tools and environments such as Windows Server, Active Directory, SCCM, LDAP, and PowerShell. Additionally, he utilizes cloud services like MS Azure and Office 365 for various system administration tasks. Taha holds several certifications, including ITIL, Microsoft MCSA, and CISCO CCNA R&S, which validate his expertise in the field.
Incident Management and Monitoring Tools
In his current role, Taha Mouchfiq employs monitoring tools such as Nagios XI and Grafana to ensure proactive incident management. He also manages ticketing and incident tracking through ServiceNow, which helps streamline the resolution of issues and enhances system reliability. His skills in log analysis using the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) further support his ability to maintain system integrity and performance.