Senior Network Engineer

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Over * years of experience in IT infrastructure, Enterprise Network & Security designing, configuration and implementation. As a Senior Network Professional with a strong background of complex routed LAN and WAN networks. Team player and goal oriented individual with ability to work under pressure.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2008

MS in Computer Science

Preston University, Karachi, Pakistan

2004

International Diploma in Computing

London Academy of Management Sciences, Ilford, UK

University of Portsmouth

1998

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

CCNA 640-802 (CSCO11398410)

CCNP- (Routing & Switching)

Cisco Firewall Security Specialist

Cisco VPN Security Specialist

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Routing: RIP v1 & v2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP and IPsec.

Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, STP Tool-kit, Inter-VLAN Routing, Layer-2 and Layer-3 Ether-channel, Port Security, VACLs.

Planning, designing and implementing Enterprise Network and Security Solutions.

Proficient on the installation and configuration & management of network and devices.

Installing, Configuring and troubleshooting complex Routing and Switching issues.

Working Hands on Cisco 1900, 2800, 3600, 3800 series Routers; Cisco 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500 and 6500 series Catalysts; Cisco 5505 & 5510 ASA Firewall.

Hands on Cisco ASA 5505 Firewall and FWSM on Cisco 6509 catalyst.

Hands on configuring Cisco ASA with active/standby failover and security context with routed mode.

MPF (Modular Policy Framework) to provide more flexibility in implementing network security policies with ASA appliance.

Hands on configuring Cisco IPsec VPNs, Site-to-Site, SSL VPNs, EZVPN, GETVPN and DMVPN.

EXPERIENCE

BankIslami Pakistan Limited May 2008 to Present

Senior Network Engineer: Job Responsibilities (24X7 NOC Operations)

Responsible for installation, Configuring and troubleshooting day-by-day network related issues and connectivity issues in branches and in Campus infrastructure (LAN).

LAN, WAN monitoring of KASB Bank Infrastructure by using Solorwinds NMS.

Responsible for managing the DR site at IBM Datacenter for 24/7 business continuity and availability of ADC channels.

Responsible for managing IPSec VPN (site-to-site) from different customers and vendors like 1-link, Express money, Tameer bank, Bill Select, SMS AKNMTech, UAEXchange

New branch commissioning in terms of network (WAN) and maintaining IP schemes.

Deployed GETVPN (next-generation WAN VPN solution) technology to secure private WAN connections and to encrypt data over MPLS network.

Currently involved in revamping WAN infrastructure of 120 branches.

Revamping branches and core sites from static routing to OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols.

Coordinating with PTCL regarding MPLS FIBER, MPLS DXX and E-1 connectivity problems and other bandwidth related issues to ensure minimum down time and reduce service delay.

Configured Cisco 6509-E as a Core Switch for Inter-Vlan routing for Campus LAN.

Configured 48 ports Cisco 3560 as distribution switch for floors aggregation and OSPF is used on this segment for layer 3 connectivity.

Configured 48 ports Cisco 3560 as distribution switch for Servers aggregation

Configured 48 ports Cisco 3560 as distribution switch for DMZ

Configured FWSM in the routed mode running with single firewall context.

Assigned VLANs to FWSM, session/log into FWSM, setting security levels for each VLAN and configured extended ACL

Designed and implemented BGP Routing protocol with three different service providers to provide link redundancy.

Configured route maps using AS path pre-pending attribute for multiple public ip pools to be advertised to each service provider.

Designed and configured Cisco 3845 Router using MPLS and OSFP Routing Protocol for 120 branches connectivity.

Maintaining and managing all service contracts, maintenance contracts, SLAs and technical agreements with different international and local vendors and service providers.

MAJOR PROJECTS:

KASB Bank IPSEC and Get-VPN Setup

January 2013 – January 2014

Get VPN setup on KASB Bank branches. Configured GETVPN Key Servers and Group Members with DR redundancy for secure branch connectivity in 100+ branches all over Pakistan.

VPN setup KASB Securities and Fidessa Ltd. Singapore

Configured / Tested Site to Site IPSEC-VPN to provide secure connectivity for stock exchange business.

VPN setup KASB Bank and AKNMTECH Ltd

Configured Site to Site IPSEC-VPN for SMS server communication.

VPN setup KASB Bank and Xpress Money Services Ltd Abu Dhabi, UAE

Configured Site to Site IPSEC-VPN for Xpress Money Services and KASB Bank business requirement

KASB Bank DR Setup

January 2012 – December 2013

Provided DR connectivity on Cisco 3845 route using OSPF Routing protocol for 110 branches all over Pakistan.

Provided Layer 2 connectivity with fail over between KASB Bank Primary Site and DR Site for real time replication.

Configured GETVPN Key Server for secure branch connectivity all over Pakistan.

KASB Bank NMS deployment

June 2013 – February 2014

Participated in technology evaluation and product selection.Involved in proof of concept prior to deployment of Solorwinds Network Monitoring Solution. Deployment of Solorwinds Network Monitoring Solution for LAN, WAN and System Monitoring of KASB Bank Infrastructure.

DM (Dynamic Multi-point) VPN

2014 in progress

Testing and configuring DM (Dynamic Multi-point) VPN for redundant secure connectivity in 110 branches all over Pakistan.

UM ENTERPRISES Apr. 2006 – Feb. 2008

UM Enterprises : Consultants for setting up / upgrading poultry feed mills, Commissioning feed mills and Dealing in numerous Feed mill machinery equipment and parts – e.g. pallet mill, hammer mill, grinding, mixing, process control and automation etc.

IT Administrator: Job Responsibilities

Maintenance of all hardware and appurtenances

Maintenance of networking system

Taking daily backup of database

Run anti virus software and ensure systems are free of viruses

Keep inventory of all hardware equipment and appurtenances

Troubleshooting of problems arising

Assist users in any problems they face with the software / hardware

Train users how to use the in-house software

oFinance (accounting, payroll etc.)

oSales ordering and invoicing software

oMachinery stocktaking

oPoultry management

REED EMPLOYMENT Dec. 2004 – Dec. 2005

Call Center Agent: Job Responsibilities

Working with Call Centre’s computers, printers, PABX system and other appurtenances

Ensuring all equipment is fully functional and backup service is available in the event of a system break down

so that call centre agent on the phone can give prompt and complete information to the caller

Providing full PC support, software / hardware requirements as needed

responding to assigned work orders

Identifying problems, troubleshooting, providing advice, resolving problems

Providing professional service within the parameters specified

THE CITY SCHOOL Jun. 2000 – July 2003

The City School is one of largest private English medium school systems in Pakistan. It has more than 150 branches in 42 cities across Pakistan. The City School's courses are modeled on those of British schools.

Incharge Communication: Job Responsibilities

Coordinating IT department

Maintenance of all PCs and their networking systems

Installation and maintenance of all software and operating systems

Purchase and installation of hardware and attaching appurtenances

Typing and distributing in-house correspondence

Maintaining fax machine, photocopier, telephone PABX systems

Data entry on software

Providing assistance to all users

Maintenance of school files & records

Correspondence with British Council Pakistan regarding Student’s registrations.

Personal Information

Father Name : Syed Mohammad Ali

Nationality : Pakistani

Marital Status : Married

Religion/Sect : Islam

Language : English, Urdu

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