SUMMARY:

• Technically sophisticated and highly skilled Network specialist offering an experience of more than12 years.
• Adept in designing, meetings with systems & network engineers associating with multiple business processes for International as well Domestic clients.
• Possess excellent analytical skills coupled up with strong knowledge in Design, Installation, Configuration & Support of Communication, Data Network & Security.
• Adroit in successfully completing projects for IT Security Infra - structure and Design, Planning & Implementation of WAN for National & International Clients in Oil & Gas, Telecom, Real Estate sectors.
• Hands-on experience of managing vendors/supplier/clients from diverse verticals, handling several mission-critical projects and deployed technical expertise.
• Proficient at working on multiple complex projects and prioritizing deliverables to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Innovative and creative to foster ideas that impel the organization towards a result-oriented direction.
• Impeccable client management and leadership skills with impressive professional-speaking abilities.
• Driven by new challenges and adept at adapting to any cultural and business environments.

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

• WAN Technologies - Design, Install, Configure & Support of WAN
• Security Enterprise and Device Management
• Multiple Communication Product competence
• Routing, Switching, NAT & Protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF & BGP)
• Customer & Vendor Relation Management
• Cisco IOS Software and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technologies
• IT/Network infra-structure Implementation & Support
• Content Security (Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam and URL filtering)
• Catalyst Switch security features
• Secure VPN Connectivity
• Access Security (Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cisco Routers: Cisco Routers ( 800 to 650 0 series),

Cisco Catalyst Switches: Cisco Switches ( 1900 to 450 0 series),

Cisco Security Solutions: Cisco PIX 500 & ASA 5500 Series, IPS, VPN (IPSec, Remote & SSL).

VOIP & ISDN Products: Mitel, Tandberg

Technologies: LAN, WAN, MPLS, QOS and Network Security

Protocols: VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, RIP( v1/v2), EIGRP, OSPF,BGP, IPV4, IPV6

Operating Systems: End-Point Security

Messaging: Identity Management

Web Security: Windows, Linux (Red Hat)

McAfee, Symantec: MS Exchange (2013 & 2016) MS Active Directory (2012 & 2016), Cisco Secure ACS, Cisco 

ISE & NAC: WebSense Web Security, MS ISA Proxy (2000, 2004 & 2006)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Specialist (Manager)

• Planning, designing and Commissioning which includes
• Analyzing requirements with clear understanding of technology deliverable.
• Design and develop most ideal technology solution with BOQ.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed as per the project plan.
• Manage Network hardening guidelines for Routing, Switching, Security, and WAN Optimization using NIST standard.
• New Business process setup for different branch offices using Cisco Network Infrastructure for approximate 400 users across multiple locations in UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Effective coordination with vendors and clients with strict timelines resulted in achieving project completion before GO-LIVE date of each business process.
• Inter-connecting and securing Sites locations between UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia for managing, monitoring and sharing common infrastructure for DATA and Voice. Analyzed the current network architecture and Hardened Network devices with Latest IOS to meet industry standard requirement to avoid security threat.
• Working for setting up NOC in UAE for UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
• Accountable for installation and configuration of Cisco Router, Firewall, Web Filtering solution and IPS.
• Evaluating Technology products on Network & Security solutions.
• Supporting team members to complete the Installation/Configuration and Troubleshooting.
• Designed BCP and DR for Critical application like Exchange, Active Directory & DHCP.
• Supervise and ensure the efficient operation of the company’s network, servers, databases, and client equipment. This includes managing the IT staff responsible for monitoring and diagnosing systems, network and hardware problems.
• Maintain relationships with strategic and tactical vendors and contractors, including all duties associated with the acquisition of hardware and software.
• Plan, design, implement and manage the enterprise IP Telephony (VOIP) infrastructure of the organization, which span across 5 sites.
• Develop, Implement and Manage IT security policy with security in depth strategy to provide a secure and available network and system environment.

Confidential  

Sr. IT System Engineer 

• Design and Implement Enterprise complex Network / Security Infrastructures for Confidential which includes
• Managing Systems - IT - Infrastructure of Serco Data Center and other DC across Middle East contracts.
• Budgeting the cost of IT infrastructure for new Bids. Planning and Implementing the IT Infrastructure for new contracts based on Enterprise architecture model.
• Carry out IT auditing and penetration testing of IT Infrastructure in terms of IT standards and compliance.
• Designed BCP and DR for Critical application like Exchange, Active Directory & DHCP.
• Managing the Complete documentation - new Project proposals, Licensing, AMC Contracts, IT Compliance, SOP’s, Change management, Retention policies, BCP/DR Documents.
• Deployment and troubleshooting of different client networks of SERCO with the following products and technologies.
• Cisco 1800, 2 800 and 29 00 series router
• Fortigate firewalls 800C, 110C,80C and 60D
• Cisco 2960, 3550, 3 560 and 37 50 series switches
• HSRP, VRRP, GRE, NAT, CEF, ACLs, IOS Firewalling and etc.
• Cisco Aironet AP 1261, 1252, 1000 and Cisco 5500, 4400 series Controller.
• Network Redesign for branches/Campus Locations
• Monitoring all Cisco equipment’s using Cisco LMS, SolarWinds and Nagios.
• Implementing and maintaining backup schedules. Upgrading and backups of Cisco router, Firewall and Switch configuration files.
• Implement security and hardened the SME contracts networks from internal and external users.
• Provide training to helpdesk and support engineer team with the existing and new upcoming network projects.
• Developed and documented network diagrams and procedures for clients.
• Procurement and commissioning of the ADSL and leased lines.
• Assist IT team in delivering IT projects.
• Monitor network devices, troubleshoot LAN/WAN and provide technical support to maintain high availability.
• Reviews information systems for actual or potential breaches in security. Ensures that all identified breaches in security are promptly and thoroughly investigated.
• Deploy network & security patches, updates & upgrades on timely basis for all contracts.
• Monitoring connectivity of all these links, preparing reports and troubleshooting in case of link down.
• Design and Implement Enterprise complex Network / Security Infrastructures for RTA - DUBAI METRO & DUBAI TRAM which includes
• Develop High Level Design and Details Technical Specification (DTS) documents.
• Managing team of Server and network engineers. Reporting day to day issues to Infrastructure Manager.
• Multi-Context Cisco ASA Firewall Solution
• Cisco Router & Juniper ISG based Multi-Tier Firewall Solution
• Enterprise WAN deployment based on MPLS / VPN & BGP.
• Establish Enterprise Campus Core on Cisco-4500, ASA Firewall, Catalyst Switches, Cisco LMS, ACS and NAC server.
• Network Security Hardening with Perimeter Security, Routing Protocol Hardening, Control Plane Security, Switching Core Security (STP, VACL, and Private-VLANS etc) and McAfee IPS system.
• IPSec / SSL based VPN security Solutions with Cisco ACS / MS Active Directory Authentication.
• Routing Protocol Optimization (OSPF) for entire network
• BGP / MPLS International Links connectivity & troubleshooting.
• Design and implement fortigate firewall 1240B, 800C and 110C.
• Installed 70 Cisco 29 00 switches , 30 Cisco 37 50 switch, 3800, 2900, 2 800 and 18 00 routers at Dubai Metro depots and stations.
• Provided and implemented change in Dubai Metro Network design to switch over to the standby DR site with 10 secs downtime in case of the failure of active site.
• Designing and implementing wireless architectures (Cisco Aironet APs and Cisco 4400 & 5500 series controllers)
• Implementing traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists and Route Maps.
• Coordinate and liaison with CISCO experts and TAC support.

Confidential  

Network Engineer 

• Secure and reliable connectivity between all the offices in country.
• Installations and configuration of ASA and fortigate Firewall, Cisco 2800 Routers and Cisco 3560 Switches in all the branches.
• Coordinating with Branch Office Site contact to understand the site specific Network devices and connectivity.
• Adding, Modifying policies in network devices. Monitoring Logs, internet bandwidth and troubleshooting operation issues.
• Preparing document for all the branches.
• Implement security awareness program for the IT organization’s staff and end user.
• Manage a team of system administrators and desktop services staff in supporting the day-to-day needs of desktop user’s Own security documentation and records including the security issues.

Confidential

Network Support Engineer

• Handled LAN contains 1000 Users.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Access layer Switches.
• Manage a team of desktop services staff in supporting the day-to-day needs of desktop users.
• Enabling switch ports for end users to establish connectivity with their project network.
• Adding new VLANS in switch access and trunk port.
• Solving tickets raised by the users in Manage Engine ticketing tool.
• Keeping track of IT assets.