SUMMARY

• CCNP, CCIE R&S Written certified ACE certified (Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer) MCT certified (Windows Server Active Directory Configuration) MCP experience certified (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows) Experience and Solid knowledge in virtualization (VMware).
• Accomplished IT professional with 8 years of experience in systems and network administration. Solid knowledge of troubleshooting and solving Networking issues.
• Strong background in Routing and Switching. Extensive experience in implementing Cisco ISE distributed deployment. Strong Experience in Cloud Computing (Iaas, Paas, Saas).
• Very good experience in cloud security and following standards for auditing information systems Expert in communications in diverse environments both technologically and culturally
• Extensive experience in evaluation and procurement processes Solid knowledge of troubleshooting and solving PC issues Good experience in VOIP Devices & Applications Skilled at employing both creative and conventional resolutions to problems. Enthusiastic learner who rapidly assimilates and incorporates new technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking: Ethernet (802.3x); Wireless, TCP/IP; DNS; DHCP; VPN; Firewalls; VoIP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VTP, VLAN T - 1, DSL.

Security and networking appliances: Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Firewall (PA5020, PA3020, PA200) Juniper (SSG 520M, SSG140), Fortinet (Fortigate 60C), ASA 5510, PCs and servers (Dell, Compaq, HP, and IBM); Switches Dell, HP and Cisco (Catalyst stackable switches 3850, 2960X, 3925).

Cloud Computing: Amazon Web Services (EC2, VPC, Security Groups, Cloud Watch, Cloud Front and Load Balancing)

Virtualization: VMware (VSphere 5, VSwitch and Vstorgae) Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/7Cisco IOS and Linux VOIP: Configuring IP Phones, ATA.

Programming Languages: Knowledge of Python.

Software: ISE 1.2, Google Apps, SQL Server, Symantec Backup Exec 2012, Symantec End Point, DB Protect, IIS, MS Access, Outlook, FrontPage, Symantec Ghost and Micro Trend.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design global network for more than 50 locations including deploying multiple sites and switches for wired and wireless networks using Cisco switches and access points.
• Designing an Azure network with multiple vnet using HUB and Spoke design integrated multiple services Azure Firewall, Site to Site VPN and point to site VPN.
• Configure Endpoint protection ESET for more than 1300 endpoints in multiple locations and improve security posture for all computers in the network.
• Design and configure Sentinel Azure based SIEM and send the logs from different devices and servers in the premises or in the cloud.
• Review logs and analyze traffic using multiple tools like Wireshark, NMAP.
• Support over 1300 users using Microsoft office365 Exchange.
• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, cisco switches and Cisco Meraki devices.
• Review multiple logs from different devices to identify risk and mitigate them accordingly.
• Diagnoses and corrects problems with PC hardware and software, with mobile voice/data devices, and the internal phone system, coordinating vendor support when necessary.
• Act POC to support and maintain Mitel phones also manage projects for adding and removing Network address translation for video conferencing devices and Mitel servers.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Principal Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Survey network requirements of remote offices.
• Perform ongoing management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules.
• Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration settings according to pre engineered design templates.
• Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.
• Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions and LAN/WAN equipment.
• Provide third level support and troubleshooting of network problems.
• Help on building scripts for router migration.

Confidential, Columbia, MD

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Deploy Palo Alto Firewall with multiple firewall’s policies migrated from Juniper Netscreen to PA5020 HA Pair, PA3020 and PA200.
• Deploy Panorama to manage all Palo Alto Firewalls through Central management Appliance.
• Deploying Palo Alto HIPs (Host Information Profile) on PA5020 for windows and MACs clients to check the integrity of endpoints.
• Deploy Cisco ISE in 9 branches in QSSI Network and configuring the Authentication, Authorization Policies and Posturing Policies for Windows Clients and MACs Clients.
• Review and develop all firewalls policies for all 9 branches in QSSI Network to secure them to an appropriate level.
• Building a complex routing environment that contains 9 branches.
• Leading projects to change the infrastructure of 9 branches in QSSI Network.
• Implementing Wireless Solution for 9 Branches.
• Helping in implementing FISMA compliance by using tools for scanning all databases across the network.
• Planning, designing and implementing web filtering for 1000 users to filter malicious connection requests and websites using Websense & Firewall web filtering.
• Planning and implementing backup solutions for essential services in the organization.
• Leading in other projects like redesign SAN for government agency

Confidential, Washington, DC

IT Manager

Responsibilities:

• Implementing PCI Compliance to secure servers in the cloud by designing rules for production network.
• Migrating Cloud Servers to Amazon Web Services and building Virtual Private Network in the Cloud.
• Migrating Email System to the cloud from MS Exchange to Google apps and start from piloting to final deployment.
• Design and build a global network in the field offices located in nine different countries (Iraq, Afghanistan, Rwanda, DRC, Nigeria, UK, Bosnia and Kosova).
• Planning and documentation of several large-scale IT projects including disaster recovery all network diagrams for eight countries in the field offices.
• Evaluation of hardware and software vendors, including but not limited to VoIP and ISPs, desktop and server computing needs.
• Procurement and purchasing of all IT-related items, hardware, software and consulting services.
• Troubleshoot network problems, PCs, Printers and Other Hardware.
• Provided training for both end-users and IT-staff on several subjects. Ranging from basic system functions to advanced VOIP topics.

Confidential, MD Baltimore, Silver Spring and DC Branches5/2008 - 5/2010

Desktop Support Technician

• Provided functional and technical support, troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware and software problems.
• Maintaining Access Database Programs.
• Installed, configured, monitored and troubleshot PC's and related hardware on all OS platforms.
• Configure, troubleshoot LAN and WAN and documenting problems and solution using Ticketing system.
• Maintained accurate, complete and uap-to-date inventory records of all computers and printers.

Confidential

Instructor

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in teaching and developing technology courses Database Management Systems, Introduction for Website Design Course and Computer Literacy (Windows XP and Office 2007)
• Demonstrated experience in measuring student learning outcomes, assessing and improving student learning and evaluating course efficacy.
• Strong experience teaching with a variety of classroom technologies. Proven experience teaching and Relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.