Manager Active Directory
Resume:
Raees Khan
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http://www.raeeskhan.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/raeeskhan
Summary
An experienced network engineer with more than seven years of experience in design, support, administration and implementation of network projects. Certified in leading vendors including CCIE #41846 (Service Provider), HCIE #4489 (Routing & Switching); Pre-Sales and Post-Sales specialist and worked on industry-leading networking equipment by various vendors including CISCO, JUNIPER, HUAWEI, PALO ALTO, F5, BROCADE, CITRIX, VMWARE, MICROSOFT, UBUNTU, and REDHAT; Enthusiastic mentor with an extensive teaching background and trained IT professionals of various corporate clients; Eager to learn new technologies and skills and Committed to achieve high work standards and service excellence.
Professional Experiences
Designation:
Network Specialist
Duration: JAN 2018 to Date
WinGenius Inc.
Responsibilities:
Managing multivendor enterprise network including Cisco, Arista, and Juniper (routing, switching and security).
Provide support for F5’s ADC products including LTM (Local Traffic Manager). Configuring and implementing load balancing features to Identify and recommend solution appropriate to customer need and responsible for ensuring feasibility of solution.
Configuring and managing approved firewall rules on Cisco Firewall and Palo Alto Firewall.
Support involve troubleshooting by reviewing configuration, logging, and packet captures.
Responsible for solution/knowledge base documents.
Identify, planning and implementing system patches and upgrades where necessary and desirable for operational effectiveness.
Provide presales support to corporate solution and sales team when required.
Build document like High level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) for network implementation.
Remote support of on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation.
Conduct Corporate Trainings after deployment when required.
Designation:
Assistant Manager Networks
Duration: SEP 2017 to DEC 2017
Team Lead Networks
Duration: MAY 2015 to AUG 2017
Techaccess.
Responsibilities:
Supervised technical team for various projects including Routing & Switching, IP Telephony, Wireless, Security, and Data Center Technologies.
Engaged with prospects and clients to understand their technical and functional requirements.
Designed and delivered in-depth and high-level technical presentations for customers and drafted high-level design document according to customer’s requirement and industry’s validated design considerations.
Responded to RFPIs/RFPs/Tenders and prepared BOQs, Compliance sheets, Network high-level designs, Technical proposals, and Project implementation plans.
Designed and implemented numerous projects including Installation, commissioning, Integration, and cutover.
Conducted Proof of Concepts and provided 24/7 support to various clients under Service Level Agreement.
Worked closely with vendors’ TAC teams to identify and resolve issues and to ease customer impact during the engagement.
Collaborated with Project Managers, Network, Systems, application and database teams and Vendors for successful deployments
Undertook and lead ‘Root Cause Analysis’ investigations into network faults and performance issues.
Trained network team to provide support to clients and provided technical training to client resources on completion of projects.
Implementations:
Deployed ASA with FirePOWER Services including IPS, AMP and URL Filtering using Cisco Firepower Management Center; Configured Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution including Antivirus, IPS, URL filtering, Content Filtering for multiple clients.
Configured Zone based security policies, NAT Policies, Internet Access User Authentication (Local & Active Directory). IPSec Site-to-Site VPNs, SSL VPNs, User Bandwidth Management for various clients.
Configured Cluster Switching System (CSS2), iStacking, OSPF, OSPF for MPLS (PE-CE), BGP, MPLS VPN, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Layer 2 Extension between two sites, MPLS Traffic Engineering, QOS, ACLs and actions (CAR), Traffic Policing and Traffic Shaping.
Implemented LLDP, LACP, E-Trunk, RSTP, MSTP, VRRP, HSRP, and Layer2 security features.
Configured CAPWAP Tunneling, Radio/Security/WMM Profiling, High Availability (Active/Backup) & Roaming, Inter-VLAN Routing and VLAN Isolation, and WAN & Internet connectivity.
Deployed Application Delivery Controllers / Server and Application Load Balancing including Application visibility reporting, iRule Scripting, Layer 4 & Layer 7 load balancing, Server health check and monitoring, Session persistence, SSL offloading/Acceleration, WEB/APPLICATION/LDAP servers load balancing, Device Service Clustering / High Availability Cluster, WAN and Internet connection link balancing, and Link health monitoring.
Configured and managed DHCP & DHCP Relay, DHCP Multi Scope configurations for multiple VLAN users, Active Directory, NTP Server and FTP Server.
Engaged in migration of enterprise data center from Cisco to Juniper Devices including Routers (MX240), Switches (EX4200, EX2200), Leaf(QFX5100), Spine (QFX10008).
Designation:
Network Engineer
Duration: JAN 2012 to JAN 2015
Corvit Systems.
Responsibilities:
Implemented network solutions and deployed Cisco, Huawei and Juniper devices.
Configured Cisco Routers (800, 1800, 2600, 2800, 2900, 7200, XR 12000), Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 4500, 6500, ME3400), Cisco Firewalls (ASA 5500, FWSM), Huawei Router (AR 1200, AR 2200, AR 3200), Huawei Switches (S2700, S3700, S5700), Juniper Routers (J2300, J4300), and Juniper Switches (EX 3200, EX4200) etc…
Troubleshoot problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, proxy servers and carried out corrective actions for clients.
Assisted with solution design, deployment, testing and supporting the delivery of IP Telephony Services.
Configured Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor, eSIGHT Network Manager for LAN, WLAN APs, and IP Telephones, Network Reporting and Logging.
Cisco Certified Academy Instructor - Conducted online and on-site trainings for CISCO Networking Academy students worldwide; Conducted on-site, on-campus, and online trainings for multiple vendors including CISCO and HUAWEI courses (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, HCNA, HCNP, IPv6 Design and Deployment, and Implementing MPLS [MPLS L2/L3 VPNs and MPLS Traffic Engineering]).
Trained IT professionals/management of various corporate clients including JAZZ (Mobile Operator), United Bank Limited, Telenor (Mobile Operator), Express-News, Zong (Mobile Operator), PTCL (ISP), KAPCO Power Plant, and NetSol Technology etc…
Designation:
Network Administrator
Duration: JAN 2010 to DEC 2011
Naqeeb Grammar School.
Responsibilities:
Maintained LAN environment by installing Microsoft windows server 2003 and Windows XP.
Managed student accounts in Active Directory Services 2003 in Domain Environment.
Configured and maintained DHCP, DNS Server, FTP Server; Upgraded network software and hardware.
Configured and maintained network switches (Cisco 2950/2960/3560); Maintained wireless Access Points to provide services to network users; Upgraded data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases and perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Configured Mikrotik Router (RouterOS/Hardware RB750, RB95-1G) for multiple ISP connections and user bandwidth management.
Deployed IP cameras and managed lab equipment and facilities.
Secured network access by establishing and enforcing policies, and monitored network using Solarwind/PRTG.
Internship and Volunteer
VOLUNTEER
Fly4Less Travels. (Duration: FEB 2018 to APR 2018).
oInstallation of Network Infrastructure for Travel Agents including day to day operational support of computers and network components.
oDeployment, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.
oAssist in developing and documenting improvements to current processes.
INTERNSHIP
Network Support Internee at Worldcall Telecom Limited
(Duration: JUL 2009 to JAN 2010).
oMonitoring the IP network as well as HFC network.
oMonitoring different servers like DNS, ADC CUDA 12000, Provision, Proxy, SMTP, POP3 etc.
oMonitoring SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and adjusting center frequency of Reverse Level on each interface of CUDA 12000 and ARRIS CMTS C4 (DOCSIS 3.0).
oDetect & Investigate Mac-Spoofing issues.
oMonitoring the Entire Network using Network Monitoring applications Orion (SOLARWIND), CACTI, SMONITOR, MRTG, and SNMP Traffic Graph.
oMonitoring the corporate clients having connectivity with Fiber Optic and Radio Links.
Teaching Assistant at PUCIT University
(Duration: SEP 2006 to AUG 2008).
oCourses: Introduction to Information Technology and Introduction to Computing
oComposing and grading quizzes and exams promptly; Assisting and supervise students in their projects.
oPreparing supplies for lessons, setting up equipment and conduct labs for practical, Maintaining lab documentation (such as lab descriptions, diagrams, and processes).
Academic Qualifications
Qualification
Year
University/College/School
BS (Hons) in Computer Sciences
JAN 2008
University of the Punjab.
Intermediate (Computer Science)
APR 2004
The Global College.
Matriculation (Science)
APR 2002
Jinnah Cambridge School.
CANADIAN WES EQUIVALENCY: Awarded equivalence for Canadian Bachelor's Degree of four years.
Trainings/Certifications Achieved
CISCO Certification
Year
Certification ID
CCIE Routing and Switching (Written)
Sep 2016
Certification ID#: CSCO12369022
CCIE Security (Written)
Nov 2015
Certification ID#: CSCO12369022
CCIE Service Provider (LAB)
Dec 2013
CCIE#: 41846
CCIE Service Provider (Written Exam)
May 2013
Certification ID#: CSCO12369022
HUAWEI Certifications
Year
Certification ID
HCIE Routing & Switching (Written/LAB/Interview)
Nov 2016
HCIE #: 4489
HCS Pre-sales Specialist-IP Network
Sep 2016
Certification ID#: 030200106623806451251417
Huawei Certified Datacom Professional (HCDP)
Sep 2013
Certification ID#: 010200101586805254771425
JUNIPER Certifications
Year
Certification ID
JNCIP-ENT (Enterprise Routing and Switching)
Jun 2012
Certification ID#: JPR56877
JNCIS-ENT (Enterprise Routing and Switching)
Jun 2012
Certification ID#: JPR56877
JNCIS-SEC (Specialist, JUNOS Security)
Sep 2009
Certification ID#: JPR56877
JNCIA-EX (Associate, Enterprise Switching)
Sep 2009
Certification ID#: JPR56877
JNCIS-ER (Specialist, Enterprise Routing)
Aug 2009
Certification ID#: JPR56877
JNCIA-ER (Associate, Enterprise Routing)
Aug 2009
Certification ID#: JPR56877
Miscellaneous Certifications
Year
Certification ID
Ruckus WiSE Level 1 Certification Exam
Aug 2016
Candidate ID: 1PzNkp1kAQ
On-Site Trainings
Year
Institution
Ruckus Wireless
Aug 2016
Netsoft Solutions.
HCNA Unified Communications
May 2016
FAST-NUCES.
HCIE (Routing & Switching)
Dec 2015
Huawei Technologies.
Huawei Pre-Sales Training - IP
Jun 2015
Stage2Learning Solutions.
Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)
Apr 2014
Cisco Networking Academy.
CCNP (BSCI – BCMSN – ISCW – ONT)
Dec 2009
Corvit Systems.
JNCIP Boot Camp
Nov 2009
Corvit Systems.
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (2003)
Oct 2009
Corvit Systems.
CCNA (Routing & Switching)
May 2009
Corvit Systems.
Red Hat Certified Technician (LINUX)
May 2009
Corvit Systems.
Advanced English Language Diploma
Dec 2008
National University of Modern Languages.
Web Based Trainings/Certifications
Year
Institution
VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals
Jul 2017
VMware Education Services.
Network Development Group - Linux Unhatched
Jun 2017
Cisco Network Academy.
Palo Alto Networks ACE
Feb 2016
Palo Alto Networks.
F5 Global Traffic Manager
Jan 2016
F5 Networks.
F5 Local Traffic Manager
Jun 2015
F5 Networks.
Virtualization Jumpstart
Mar 2015
Charles Sturt University.
Hacking Countermeasures
Jul 2014
Charles Sturt University.
Knowledge / Skills / Tools
TECHNOLOGIES
ROUTING: OSPF, ISIS, BGP, EIGRP, IPv6 Routing, Policy Based Routing, Redistribution, Route Maps, Multicasting.
SWITCHING: VLANS, STP/RSTP/MSTP, Layer3 switching, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, L2 Security, Private VLANs.
MPLS: MPLS, LDP, MPLS-VPN (L2 and L3 MPLS VPNs), MPLS-Traffic Engineering, MPLS Multicasting, MPLS-QoS.
SECURITY: Unified Threat Management, IPsec VPN, DMVPN, GETVPN, SSL VPN, AAA, SSL certificates, SSL Offloading, AAA, TACACS+ and RADIOUS.
APPLICATION DELIVERY CONTROLLERS: SLB/GSLB - F5 (BIG-IP LTM/GTM), NetScaler, Kemp, Brocade, Barracuda, A10.
MONITORING/HELPDESK: Solarwinds, Nagios, Cacti, PRTG, WhatsUp Gold, Spiceworks, Manage engine.
OPERATING SYSTEMS / SOFTWARES: IOS, Nexus OS, IOS-XR, VRP-OS, Mikrotik RouterOS, Linux (RHEL), MS Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server, Linux RHEL 5/6, Centos, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, FTP, NMAP, Wireshark, Packet Tracer, GNS3, Cisco IOU, VIRL, eNSP, WLAN Planner, Cisco CCP, Cisco ASDM, Cisco CPSM, F5 iRule Editor, Apache JMeter, SoapUI, Fiddler, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio.
VIRTUALIZATION: Server Virtualization (ESXi 6.5), Network Virtualization (VMware NSX), Oracle VM (Virtual Box).
PROGRAMMING/SCRIPTING: Python, iRule Scripting, TCL Scripting, Linux Shell Scripting.
TECHNOLOGIES: Data Center Interconnection (DCI), Data Center Virtualization.
PLATFORM
SECURITY
CISCO: ASA 5512-X / 5555-X / 5525-X with FirePOWER Services, Firepower Management Center (VM), ASA 5505, Cisco ACS 4.x (VM)
HUAWEI: USG 6620 / 6660 / 9520
JUNIPER: SRX 220H
ROUTERS
CISCO: XR12000 / 7600 / 7200 / 2900 / 2800 / 2600 / 1800 / 800
HUAWEI: AR1200 / 2200 / 3200 / NE20 / NE40
JUNIPER: J2300 / J4300
MIKROTIK: RB750 / RB95-1G
SWITCHES
CISCO: 6500 SUP720/ 4500 SUP8E / 3800 / 3500 / 2900, Nexus 5K/7K, ME3400
HUAWEI: S12700 / S6720 / S5720, Cloud Engine 12800 / CE 6800
JUNIPER: EX 2200 / 4400
ORACLE: ES1-24 / ES2-64
WIRELESS
CISCO: Wireless LAN Controller 5508 / 2504, Access Points 1832 / 2702 / 3702
RUCKUS: SmartZone 100, ZoneFlex R510 / T300
HUAWEI: Access Controller 6605, Access Points R240D / 4030 / 5130 / 8030
APPLICATION DELIVERY CONTROLLERS
F5: BIG-IP 5050s / 5000s / 4000s / 2000s, VIPRION 2200
BARRACUDA: Load Balancers 240 / 840, Link Balancers 330
BROCADE: ADX 1000
WAN OPTIMIZATION
Bluecoat / Symantec Packet Shaper S200 / S400
Awards and Achievements
Won Huawei IP Pre-Sales & Post-Sales competition organized by Huawei Technologies.
Achieved HCIE certification Routing & Switching (HCIE # 4489) from Huawei Technologies.
Achieved CCIE certification Service Provider (CCIE # 41846) from Cisco.
Became a member of the Huawei IP Elite Club.
Became Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI), Cisco Networking Academy.
Got Scholarship in 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th semester from PUCIT on obtaining good Grades.
Got Scholarship in Higher Secondary School [The Global College]
Workshops/Seminars
Attended:
Huawei IP Pre-sales 5-days Workshop in Shenzhen, 26th-30th Sep, 2017.
Huawei IP Elite Club Workshop, Huawei Technologies, May 3rd/4th, 2016.
Cloud Computing, Punjab Information Technology Board, Dec 4th, 2012
Design and Implementation of Cisco Unified Wireless Networks, Corvit Systems, Mar 9th, 2010.
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Corvit Systems, Sep 22nd, 2009.
Certified Ethical Hacking, Corvit Systems, Jul 27th, 2009.
Free & Open Source Software Awareness Campaign, University of the Punjab, Aug 16th-19th, 2005.
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