Mukarram Ali
Flat *, Block I, Cosy Homes, Gulshan-e-Iqbal 13-A,
Karachi, PAKISTAN
***********@*****.***
Subject: Application for I.T Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator
Dear Sir,
I came to about the above mention position by job board. I found this opportunity very interesting and I have been looking for this type of job for the past few weeks. With a cumulative experience of 10 years as a System Administrator/Deputy Manager I.T I like to present a brief history of my experience for your kind perusal.
I am currently working as a Deputy Manager I.T in Pacific Delta Shipping (www.pilship.com) and I am responsible of their entire I.T infrastructure including LAN, WAN, Servers which also includes Layer 3 and Layer 2 switches, Routers, Firewall tweaking & configuration, checking firewall/ Server logs for any security breach, OS and Network vulnerability testing and identify potential issues, OS installation and upgrade, Active Directory support, VMware configuration and troubleshooting, Backup and Restore, MacAfee ePO configuration, testing tools on Kali Linux and other day to day tasks.
As an individual, I am punctual, quick learner, technology starved and always ready to learn new technologies. I can work in a team and also perform well individually. I have great communication skills and do not smoke/drink.
Presently, I am living in Karachi, Pakistan but I have Confirmation of Permanent Residence and immigration visa on my Passport. I intend to land in Toronto, Canada on 16th July 2016.
Please go through my resume to know more about my professional qualification and experience. I hope to receive a positive reply from your end.
Sincerely,
Mukarram Ali
Mukarram Ali
Systems-Network-Security
Flat 3 Block I Cosy Homes, Gulshan-e-Iqbal 13-A, Karachi, Pakistan
Residence Phone: 92-21-349***** Mobile: 92-333-******* Email: ***********@*****.***
A self-motivated, tech savvy, technology starving ready to accept challenge as a Systems Administrator. 10 years of experience in LAN, WAN, I.T. management including two years’ experience in Information Security, Vulnerability assessment of OS, Infrastructure and Networks and Patch management. I can work individually and as a team. Flexible and ready to work in 7/24/365 shift and on weekends/holidays as well.
Technology Products Summary
● Network/Systems Management ● Penetration Testing
● Active Directory ● Vulnerability Scanning
● McAfee ePO ● Social Engineering
● DHCP/DNS ● Exploits/Vulnerabilities/Sniffing
● Microsoft Back Office ● Virtualization
● Cisco Layer 2/3 Switches, Routers, Firewall ● Migration/Upgrades
● Symantec Backup Exec ● Windows Server/Clients, Linux, Kali Linux
Professional Experience
Deputy Manager I.T.
December 2007 – till present Pacific Delta Shipping (PVT) Ltd
Heading I.T. team and responsible of all I.T related activities of PIL Shipping line (Singapore based www.pilship.com). My responsibilities are but not limited to:
Managing the I.T. team of five technical support persons and oversees all help desk/support activities in different cities of Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore and Multan)
Builds and maintains vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software
Scanning ports and IPs of corporate network, examine patch installation, social engineering, sniffing wireless network, testing/cracking/by passing wireless encryption, finding and patching vulnerabilities in OS and Applications, creating awareness in users related to phishing/spam/malware,
Oversees and hands on in installation, configuration and troubleshooting of more than 200 nodes Network (LAN and WAN) comprising servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, tablets, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
Monitoring of Network activity by GFI/Dameware/Quest Spotlight on Active Directory
Monitoring/Shaping/Firewalling of Internet traffic by Cisco ASA 5515 and Web Security Essentials
Managing Cisco Layer 2/3 switch, VLAN, Inter VLAN Routing, Access List
Monitoring and control of Data Backup/Restore by Symantec Backup Exec
Installation and configuration of Trend Micro/McAfee ePO corporate antivirus and Symantec EndPoint Security
Configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of Server and Client operating system like Windows 2003 - 2012, Linux, Windows XP - 10 etc
Installation, configuration and support of Virtual Servers in VMware environment
Installation, configuration of Microsoft back office products; MS SQL 2000/2008, MS Live Comm. Server, MS Exchange 2010
Configuration and troubleshooting of MDaemon 11, Linux Squid server
Old Experiences in a Glance
Network Engineer (Contract)
July 2000 – December 2001 Standard Chartered Grindlays Bank
Connectivity and troubleshooting of Routers i.e. 2501, 2509 and 4500. ISDN and Leased line configuration and troubleshooting, Maintain routing connectivity of all the branches by using Spectrum NMS. Configuration of Access Lists, Dynamic and Static routes. Downloading and Uploading of IOS. Cabletron Switches troubleshooting by Spectrum NMS.
Network Administrator
July 1998 – May 2000 Goldsoft Software house
Administration and troubleshooting of LAN consists of 100+ computers. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of LAN based on MS Windows NT Server and Windows 2000 Advance Server. Email system configuration by MS Exchange Server 5.5. Internet configuration by MS Proxy Server 2.0. Intranet configuration by Internet Information Server. SMS Server 2.0 configuration and connectivity. Clients configuration which includes Windows NT workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Linux.
Education
2007 B.S in I.T. PIMSAT, Karachi
International Certification/Training
MCSE 4.0 1999
CCNA 1.0 2000
CCNP 1.0 2000
Shipping software training from PIL Singapore 2010
Shipping software training from PIL Singapore 2014
IELTS 7.0
VMWare VSphere,6 Training (Authorized Partner) Appearing in exam soon
Certified Ethical Hacker Training (Authorized Partner) Got 69% in exam, appearing again
Tools/Applications
SQL Server Nessus
McAfee ePO Corporate Antivirus Nmap
Backup Exec Backup/Recovery Cain and Abel
MDaemon Metasploit
VMWare Zenmap
GFI Languard Armitage
Netcat
John the Ripper
Hydra
Wireshark
Nikto