Network Engineer

JAWWAD IFTIKHAR

Karachi Pakistan

Mobile: +92-345-*******

E-mail *********@**********.*********:*********@**********.***

To gain meaningful employment with a company that will allow personal and professional growth without limiting the opportunity for further enlightenment and enhanced education. Definitely i am looking for a challenging opportunity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Computer Science, Al-Khair University, Pakistan 2002 – 2004

CERTIFICATION

●HP AIS Network Infrastructure

●HP ASE Network Infrastructure

●Certified Internetwork Expert CCIE Written Exam ( R&S )

●Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP

●Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA

TRAINING (Most recent)

●Basic Administration of Citrix NetScaler 9 (Citrix Office Dubai).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Networking: Cisco 2500s, 2600s, 2800s, 2900s, 3600s, 3800s, Catalyst2950,2960,3550,3560, 3700. HP S7506E, S7510E, 5120ei, 2920, 1910G, E4800G, Cisco Firewall ASA 5520, 5585X

Juniper Firewall SSG 140.

●Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, IRF2, Link Aggregation, NAT, IPSEC.

●VPN: Site to Site VPN tunnels in point to point and hub and spoke topology, IPSEC over GRE, IPSEC over Dynamic VPN, SSL Clientless VPN, and SSL Client based VPN.

●Network Management: Wire shark, Solar Winds, Whatsup Gold, Net flow analyzer 9.

●Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Server, Workstation.

●OS : Windows Server 2000, 2003,2010, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Red Hat Linux, Centos.

Professional Profile

Interactive Cells – Pakistan June 2014 – Present

Network & Security Team Lead

Consulting and Implementation of Information and Network security Solutions.

Planning and Implementing Risk mitigation solution based customers Risk Assessment output and compliance requirements.

Security Architecture Review and Documentation

Management, configuration, installation and maintenance of firewall/VPN using Juniper, Sonicwall, Fortinet, Cyberrom and Watchguard.

Translating customer’s information Security requirements into Technology solution.

Configuring and Troubleshooting Firewalls, VPN, Gateway Securities, Patch management, Vulnerability assessment.

Performing vulnerability assessments of computer software configurations and applied corrective actions to deficient systems.

Configuring firewall Monitored Firewall activity, identifying potential unauthorized computer hacking and access.

Oregon Systems – Bahrain May 2013 – June 2014

Network Engineer

Designing, managing and troubleshooting VPN Connections, assuring updates and maintenance are performed on current systems to keep up with the changing organizational needs.

Designing, Implementing, maintaining and integrating corporate WAN, LAN and server architecture.

Implementing security (Router Hardening), Configuring IPSEC GRE-TUNNELS (DMVPN, GETVPN).

Implemented DMVPN for a native Bank between the Head office, DR and over its all branches in bahrain with Dual HUB with Single Cloud Redundancy.

Configuring and managing IP Routing (OSPF and EIGRP Route Aggregation, Summarization, Filtering and Redistribution).

Configuring IP SLA and PBR (Policy Based Routing) over Cisco Routers and Security Appliance.

HP Core switches (7200 series) and edge switches (2900 & 2500) configuration with VRRP and Advance level configuration.

Handling Network Security of the whole ministry and applying polices for those ministries to access the Database server & Application Server in the main office from outside.

Network and Data Center Documentation, Design and Deployment as a team.

New Horizon Computers August 2011-March 2013

Technical Consultant Projects – Networks

●Working with Network Design and Engineering team on multiple projects to upgrade and improve the network infrastructure and network security.

●Provide comprehensive support for firm’s nationwide LAN, WAN and hard-wired and wireless systems; design network infrastructures and install Cisco, HP, 3Com, Juniper and other routing, switching, security and solutions.

●Work with the data center planning groups, assisting with network capacity and high availability requirements.

●Design secure network and planned the network migration to integrate network with a newly acquired solution provider company.

●Provide Professional Services including project management, implementations, testing, migrations, and system documentation for projects.

Gerry’s Information Technology March 2008- August 2011

Senior Network Engineer

●Responsibilities include 3rd level support for detailed design, configuration, maintenance, and redesign of all customer networks for Managed Network Solutions.

●Work closely with customers to configure networks that are specific to their needs.

●Implemented Switched multi-layer backbone with catalyst switches utilizing VLANS, Spanning-tree, HSRP, VTP Trunking, ether-channel.

●Proficient on installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, HP switches, mobility controller, access point.

●Researched, designed, and installed a Cisco router R&D lab to test new solutions and existing configurations.

●Configured and Implement Site to Site IPSec VPN and Client Based VPN Solutions on Cisco ASA 5520, Cisco 2800, Cisco 2900.

●Update and modify network Visio diagrams and related documents including cable mapping, rack elevation, IP address allocation and switch port assignments.

●Directly worked with customers to offer Level 2, Expertise in handling routers, servers, firewalls, and switches.

Fast Track Wireless Communication August 2004-January 2008

Network Engineer

●Responsible for troubleshooting multiple protocols including IP, RIP, OSPF, IGRP, and EIGRP on Cisco Networks router.

●Designed and deployed a secure in house network using PIX firewall.

●Designed and implemented Virtual LAN with Routing, Wide Area Network, and Redundancy of all Active devices.

●Designed, supported and implemented LAN/WAN using Cisco router and L2/3 switches.

●Monitored and troubleshoot Cisco network traffic.

●Used ethereal and network general sniffer to capture traffic for troubleshooting and capacity planning purpose.

●Manage traffic filters on Cisco routers using Standard and Extended access-list

●Implemented of DNS, DHCP, Proxy Server, Mail Server, and Cache Server.

Personal Details:

Name: Jawwad Iftikhar

Father Name: Iftikhar Ahmed Siddiqui

Date of Birth: 28-12-1983

Status: Married

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