Network and Security Consultant

MUHAMMAD RIAZ

Cell: +1-647-***-**** email: ad5n91@r.postjobfree.com

M.Eng (Computer Networks), CCIE R&S, CCNP Security, CCDP

Profile Overview

Experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, NAT/PAT, VPN, NTP, SNMP, etc.

Knowledge and understanding of MPLS and Azure cloud

High level, logical and physical designs

Installed, maintained and supported all network equipment including Cisco ISR, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Juniper Switches, HP Switches, Cisco ASA, Fortinet FW, Riverbed and F5.

Experience with Cisco ACI deployment (Leaf and Spine) with Nexus 9K switches

Hands on experience with F5 Load Balancers (LTM), Access Policy Manager (APM) and GTM.

Configured routing, ACLs, NAT, and VPN on the Cisco ASA and FirePower, Fortinet FW, Cisco FMC and CSM, FortiManager, Palo Alto and SonicWall firewalls

Deployed wireless APs on Wireless LAN through Cisco WLC Controller

Experienced with Solarwinds, Wireshark, ServiceNow, Remedy, Splunk etc.

Understanding of Process and Change Management guidelines like ITIL etc.

Excellent customer service skills, great listener and solution oriented

Self-starter, quick learner and excellent team payer

Work Experience

Symcor Inc., Mississauga Oct 2023 to Current

Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

Manage, configure and Support F5 Load Balancing implementations.

Configure, install, and support Cisco Switches (IOS and Nexus) and Routers

Designed, configured and managed Cisco FirePower (ASA code) for Enterprise Security

Designed, configured and managed Fortinet to add/remove rules, create security zones and segments for PCI compliance.

Used Cisco Security Manager and FortiManager to centrally manage Cisco and Fortinet Firewalls

Support Cisco ISE for TACACS authentication

Manage Infoblox, Statseeker, NetMRI

Symcor provide services to banking clients like RBC, TD, Scotia and Desjardin etc. I worked on projects that establish and support Network connectivity via VPN or dedicated circuits, Open Firewall rules to allow new application flows and help troubleshoot any issues.

Supported Cisco Wireless deployment with WLC Controller

Supported Azure cloud deployment of services and managed Firewall rules for on-Prem to cloud flows

Pextrade Inc. (for IBM/Kyndryl Inc., Markham) Sept 2018 to Oct 2023

Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

Support F5 Load Balancing, SSL certificates and iRules for Flow control and URL filtering.

Configured and Managed F5 APM and AFM for Access Management and Intrusion Prevention.

Configure, install, and support Cisco Switches (IOS and Nexus) and Routers

Configured and patched devices for security hardening and vulnerabilities

Configured Cisco Router for Site-to-Site IPSEC VPN

Installed, Upgraded and Supported Cisco ISE for Authentication

Configure and Manage Infoblox

Manage and support Cisco ACI deployment with Spine and Leaf topology.

Migrated Cisco 4500 switches to Nexus 9000

Migrated ASR1000 Routers to Cisco 8300

Pextrade Inc. (for Scotia Bank, Toronto) July 2017 to May 2021

Sr. Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

Design and implement server load balancing solutions using F5 LTM.

Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure smooth deployment of services.

Upgrade Cisco ASA firewalls and renews VPN certs.

Configure Cisco Firepower firewalls using Cisco FMC.

Upgrade Nexus 7K/5K devices

Manage Infoblox for DNS

HCL America at Richmond, Virginia April 2016 to July 2017

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day network operations of Performance Food Group head office, 84 sites and 2 data centers to ensure business continuity.

Perform proactive actions and maintenance to mitigate network congestion and possible bottlenecks.

Troubleshoot network issues and implement changes to maintain network and service availability.

Maintain and manage network equipment that includes but not limited to Cisco Routers (4331, 2900) and Switches (3850, 3750, 2960), Cisco Nexus (7k, 5K and 2K), Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco ACE Load Balancer, Riverbed Steelhead, Avocent Console switches, Cisco Wireless Controllers and Access Points.

Use Solar Winds, Riverbed ARX AppResponse and Cisco Prime for troubleshooting and monitoring.

Design, configure and install new devices and test end to end site connectivity.

Work on new projects and ensure timely completion of deliverable.

Telus Communications (for Suncor Energy, Mississauga) Nov. 2011 to April 2016

Sr. Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

Manage Suncor Energy’s network to ensure availability of Network Services to end users.

Review existing network design, compare with best practices and recommend changes to fill gaps.

Analyze network traffic to suggest capacity and bandwidth changes etc.

High level, low level, logical and physical designs.

Upgrade, install, configure and troubleshoot network devices (Cisco Routers 7200, 2900, 2800 etc. and Switches 6500, 4500, 3750, 2960, 2940 etc., Juniper 8200/4200 switches, Nortel switches)

Configure and troubleshoot VTP, Vlans, STP, HSRP, OSPF and BGP.

Use Wireshark, nGenius, Kato Syslog tools for troubleshooting etc.

Design solutions, install, maintain and support all network equipment including Cisco ISR, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus series, Cisco ASA/SonicWall/Palo Alto Firewalls, WLC, Juniper, Riverbed and F5

Design and configure load balancing solutions on BIG-IP F5 LTMs and GTMs.

Design and configure Remote VPN access using F5 APMs.

Provide on-call 24/7 Network Support

Travel to sites for any troubleshooting or installations

Escalate issues if required according to the set procedures and guidelines.

Work with Service Providers and 3rd party contractors for escalated issues, work orders or return/exchange.

References: to be provided upon request

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