Sheik Sulaiman Subathar Email: **********@*******.*** Ph.No: +973-********
Objective
Accomplished systems & Network administrator with 10 years of experience managing servers, network infrastructures, Cisco Voice (CUCM), IP Phones and data-center operations. Effectively plan, install, configure and optimize the IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance.
Proven ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter comfortable managing systems, projects and teams in a range of IT environments Career Summary
• Cisco & Microsoft Certified with 10 years of experience in System & Network Administration, Infrastructure Management & Technical Support
Proven record of analyzing processes & workflows, relating to business plans & goals and suggesting re-engineering / simplification solutions
Expertise in management of entire IT operations with experience in setting up / maintaining networks and networking devices administration
Experience in handling Microsoft Servers (Server 2012,2008)
Experience in handling AD, DC, DHCP, DNS, MS Exchange, web server, Hyper-V, File server
Experience in handling windows exchange server (2008, 2013).
Monitoring server activities (HP Insight Manager, Solarwind)
Experience in SCOM & SCCM for Monitoring Servers
Experience in configuring cisco switches for voice, Data and Vlans
Strong Knowledge in IP Telephony system
Experience in Troubleshooting and Maintenance in VOIP network
Knowledge in Voice Interfaces like FXS,FXO,ISDN
Experience in Installing a Cisco IP Phones (Cisco Phones: Models 7965, 7962, 6921, 7937)
Experience in Cisco Unified communication Manager V8 (CUCM v8)
Knowledge in network monitoring system (PRTG, whatsup Gold v8)
Knowledge in ASA Firewall.
Experience in virtual LAN.
Deft in managing the operating system, network & applications with experience in configuring & troubleshooting various hardware and software related issues
Experience in planning, designing and implementing state of art network solutions with cutting edge technologies
Technical Skills
OS Windows Server 2012, 2008, Windows XP, Vista
Servers IBM - X 3630 M3, X 3650 M3
Storage IBM Storwize V3700
Routers Cisco Routers (2951-V/K9,2921SEC/K9,7500,7000,5300,4000,3000, 2600,2500)
Switches Cisco Catalyst Switches3750X POE,Cisco Switch(6500,5000,3500, 2900). Protocol BGP4, OSPF,EIGRP,IGRP,RIP,HTTP,FTP,TCP/IP IP Phones Cisco Model No. 7965, 7962, 6921, 7937, 7945 Voice Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM v8),Call Manager Express Applications Windows Exchange, DC, Active directory, File and Print-Server Email Mailenable, POP3, IMAP, Postfix and send mail Backup Symantec Veritas, Ntbackup
Monitoring Systems SCOM, SCCM, Hp Insight Manager, PRTG, MRTG, Whatsup Gold v8.0, Solarwind, Manageengine Desktop Centre, Manageengine Application Professional Experience
Growth Path:
Since Jun ’13: System & Network Administrator
Feb’06 – May’13 Network Administrator
Jun’03 – Feb’06 System Operator
Highlights:
As System & Network Administrator
Serving as a System & Network Administrator in Almoayed Data Group (ADG) Bahrain IT network including Installation, operations & maintenance of Servers, Core & Edge Switches, Backup Server, IP Phones, LAN & WAN systems, Monitoring Servers & Workstation, Deploying Patch Management.
Installation, Configuration & Maintaining Windows Servers 2012 AD Domain Controller.
Install Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper V for Virtual machines & Allocating storage for VM’s
Install a new windows Server 2012 R2 VMs for ADC and anti-virus server
Configure File Server and maintaining all documents in the file server.
Responsible for AD & Web server (creating new mailbox account and assigning the permission for the web access as per the policies and management advice)
Setting up in AD the user accounts, permissions and passwords
Responsible for the Exchange server 2013 (Check the database status and troubleshooting the server if its goes down)
Implementing and monitoring messaging gateway (Symantec) to prevent from spam mail in exchange 2013.
Taking Back-up (Daily and weekly -Symantec) for File server documents, DAG File, Image Backup, system state backup
Restoring files form the backup software (Symantec) if files or server corrupted from the original location.
Updating patches for windows servers & Workstation
Monitoring Server & Workstation – Manage engine Desktop Centre
Monitoring Servers status through HP Insight Manager
Ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient use of servers;
Troubleshooting for all individual IT problems related to networking, hardware problems and MS Office applications.
PC Hardware maintenance/repair with full assembling knowledge.
Installing, supporting and maintaining new server hardware and software infrastructure;
Experience in McAfee (epo), to maintain security aspect for user through server
Experience in MSME for Exchange server to filter incoming & outgoing mails to protect from anti- spam, malicious, viruses.
Managing email, anti-spam and virus protection
Raising the ticket in manage engine for the users and solving the problems.
Assisting staffs about manage engine usage.
Configuring all access port on switch for Data and Voice
Configuring and Designing the Routers & Switches
Cabling the network and maintaining throughout networks connected to PC’s.
Monitoring network usage;
Adding and modifying voice users in cisco unified communication manager (CUCM v8)
Installing & Configuring IP Pones for the users (Call Manager Express)
Monitoring network activities by PRTG, Whatsup gold 8.0v
Suggesting and providing IT solutions to business and management problems;
Ensuring that all IT equipment complies with industry standards;
Analyzing and resolving faults, ranging from a major system crash to a forgotten password;
Undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security, particularly if the network connects to the internet;
Providing training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence;
Supervising office staffs, such as help-desk technicians;
Working closely with other departments/organizations and collaborating with other IT staff;
Planning and implementing future IT developments and undertaking project work;
Managing the website and keeping internal networks running;
Monitoring the use of the web by employees.
Installed and configured Wireless network for corporate users.
Working Knowledge in AutoCAD Software.
Establish and maintain an MS Access database for all incoming and outgoing documents.
Prepare issue and record all document transmittals using standard formats.
Administrator of online document management system (Aconex) for all incoming and outgoing communications.
As System Operator
Administrator for all IT systems, including LAN and WAN networks.
Troubleshooting for all individual IT problems related to MS Office applications and network problems.
Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
Preparing invoices and recording the details, along with details of all other financial transactions, into ledger books.
Producing reports, as required, on all aspects of the stored data.
Entering the all details in Tally (Accounts Software). Other Details
I am totally proficient with all aspects of MS Office applications, and I also have very good working knowledge of using online document management systems (Australian based Software - Aconex), and I have experience as a Document Controller, and I have Knowledge how to work in Autocad for designing in Construction Field, and I have Working Knowledge in Tally (Accounts Software). PRESENT ASSIGNMENT
May 17 – Till Date: Almoayed Data Group (ADG) - Bahrain as Network & System Administrator Currently assign the project with Bahrain Internet Exchange (BIX) as System Administrator (Focus on Windows Servers, Microsoft Exchange 2013, AD, Monitoring Emails (SMG), Backup (Symantec- Veritas), Monitoring Server & Workstation (Manage engine tool), Deploying required security patches), checking updates for McAfee (epo) for servers & Workstation, maintaining ERP software for Attendance.
PRECEDING ASSIGNMENT
Jun’13 – May 17: Gulf Business Machine (GBM) - Bahrain as Network & System Administrator Currently assign the project with Bahrain Internet Exchange (BIX) as System Administrator (Focus on Servers, Microsoft Exchange 2013, AD, Monitoring Emails (SMG) and Backup (Symantec-Veritas)) Assign the project with Ministry of Human Rights as System & Network Administrator (Focus on Windows servers & Cisco network Devices and call manager express-Voice) Assign the project in Ministry of Municipality to Maintain Microsoft servers (Maintaining AD, Web server (Microsoft Exchange) for 3000 users)
Assign the project with Ahli united Bank (AUB) in CUCM (Voice) & Network Monitoring. 1) Adding new phones, Modifying users in Cisco Unified communication manager (CUCM). 2) Monitoring network issue by PRTG, Whatsup gold 8.0v. 3) Monitoring the call recorder
Feb’06 – May’13: Ahmed Mansoor Al’A’Ali – Bahrain as Network Administrator Jun’03 – Feb’06: Rafisons Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as System Operator PART-TIME ASSIGNMENT
Feb’05 – Sep’05: Arithma Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as System Operator Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer science, Degree from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
Certifications & Courses Completed
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE-written Routing & Switching) Certificate Elective course in Network Professional
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-Routing & Switching) Certificate Elective course in Network Professional
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-Routing & Switching) Certificate Elective course in Network Administration
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-Voice) Certificate Elective course in Voice MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solution Associate)
Diploma in Advanced Software Technology Computer Software College, Ambasamudram, India. Major focus on Visual Basic and Oracle.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 17th October 1978
Permanent Address : 18A, Jamiya Mosque Street, Ambasamudram – 627401, India Marital Status : Married
Passport No. : K3683879
Visa Status : Employment
No. of Dependents : 3
Driving License : valid (International)
Language Skills : English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Arabic (Basics) & Urdu