Manager Social Media

Adnan Ahmed Khan Contact Details: +971-**-*******

Network and Security Engineer UAE Driving License No.63681720 Email ID: adcq4v@r.postjobfree.com

Areas of Expertise

Core IP Network

Routers– Cisco 3800,3745,2800,7200,

Switches – Cisco 2900, 1900, 3500,

4500, 6500

Firewall – ASA

Routing-(TCP/IP,Static,EIGRP,

OSPF,BGP,IPsec,GRE,DMVPN,

GETVPN, Natting, ACL)

Switching (VTP,VLAN,STP,RSTP, HSRP,

VRRP)

Monitoring Tool (Net flow, SNMP,

Top-Talkers, PRTG, MRTG, HP-NNM,

HP-Service Manager, Solarwind

Strategic Planning

Executive Management

Client & Stakeholder Management

Building High Performance Teams

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Sciences, 2005

Certification

CPTE (Certification ID #1077500)

CCNA (CSCO ID-CSCO12168036)

MCP (MCP ID#6054816)

CISM (Certification ID # 1156929)

CISA (Certification ID # 1156929)

CRISC (Certification ID # 1156929)

VMWARE (VMW-02127707X-00622009)

Pal Alto ACE

Fortinet NSE2

Personal Details

Address: National Paints, Muwaillah

commercial, Sharjah

Passport : JC 4104363

Location Preference: UAE

Languages : English, Urdu, Hindi

Social Media

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adnan-

ahmed-khan-470b1b1a/

Personal Interest

Reading, Social Networking.

Spending Time with Family.

Social work within Capacity.

Career Synopsis

An Accomplished Network and Security Professional with 12 years of international experience to worked with renowned organization and helped them to protect their Network and system with various security risk, enabling them to safeguard the vital information. Possess extensive experience in managing service solutions in IT Network communication and security domain. Inherently bestowed with a unique combination of talent and expertise in customizing processes and solutions. High performing and highly acknowledged as a strong People’s Manager and Team Leader with an excellent reputation for forging diverse stake-holder relationships.

Results-oriented strategist and change agent skilled at developing innovative solutions to increase users satisfaction

Proficient in analysing existing system architecture and provide attractive options for full-range of services including enterprise technology infrastructure, network engineering and security for their, infrastructure and corporate IT governance compliance.

Diligent and resourceful spearhead who consistently streamlines operations that can offer creative solutions to determine and exceed company-wide requirements.

An influential professional who creates immediate impact among C-Suite Leaders with excellent communication & objective managerial presentations. Industry Focus:

Network and Information Security solution or IT Audit performing companies. Key Strengths:

Enterprising, energetic and motivated for driving at corporate level for all new spheres of business development.

Deployment of training & development programs; formulating or reviewing process strategy.

Formulating long term / short term strategic plans to enhance profitability & revenue;

Spearheading business prospect turnaround with an ability to fulfil tasks under tight schedule

Innate capability of show-casing positivity in challenging situations and changing scenarios

Few Significant Achievements

Distinguished as a professional for regularly achieving Task and Projects.

Recognised for innovative business prospect development measures.

Continue to be a stellar performer when delivering efficiencies

Renowned for pioneering new project methodologies within the organization to increase smooth and secure data communication.

Received several trainings from Companies due to always looks at as High potential employee

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Etisalat Telecommunication, Dubai, UAE September 2016 to Present Team Lead for MSS CNOC (Managed Service Solution) Reporting to Manager CNOC

Responsible for the provisioning of new circuits and services along with the implementation of configuration changes.

Provides Supervision for the Managed WAN/LAN, Managed Wi-Fi and Managed hosting Support team

Identifying work priorities and ensuring effective communication within the team and with other teams when it needed

Process documentation, facilitation, remediation planning, risk management, and system implementation coordination required to meet the audit, control, and compliance requirement

Coordinate with the internal and external audit teams and cross checks with audit gaps and requirement

Assists in implementing advisory controls as audit response

Self-Assessment of network configuration and maintenance as per the ISO 27001 standard requirements

Implementation of security policies on the network controls as per regulatory /standard requirements

Creates and maintain a healthy interpersonal and team-oriented environment

Supervises Team performances and ensures they are performing competently and that customer is receiving services aligned with contractual terms and conditions

Configuration of Cisco1841, 1921, 2811, 3825, ISR routers as Managed WAN for different L3-IPVPN and ILL customers.

Configuration of Cisco Switches and Firewalls as Managed LAN project for Customers.

Execution of changes based on change requests from customer.

Providing support to Static, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP protocols with DMVPN, GETVPN, QoS, Multicasting, Policy Based Routing, IPSEC and other Customer WAN related issues for end to end connectivity, moreover site to site VPN.

Providing support to STP, Etherchannel, Private VLAN, InterVLAN Routing, DHCP Snooping, Port Security and other customer LAN related issues.

Providing support for WiFi Customers running on CISCO Prime, Meraki and Aruba WLC.

Providing support to data networking customers using remote access to network devices and field technicians and/or customer technical support to isolate and troubleshoot the problems.

Supervise the network and monitor all aspects of Network, Systems, facilities infrastructure and Network connectivity. Coordinate with field staff responsible for operations and maintenance.

Configuring, maintaining, advertising networks, troubleshooting & handling day to day inquiries of customers for providing high quality of service.

Ensure implementation and adherence to the problem escalation procedures to coordinate maintenance of the identified network fault.

Monitor SLA’s for both customers & contractors and escalate whenever the SLA is breached.

Isolate problem trends and ensures that troubleshooting efforts are completed for recurring problems until permanent solutions are found.

Proactive monitoring using HP Open View, HP Network Node Manager (NNM9i), Remedy,IBM Tivoli, Solarwind and troubleshooting L2 and L3 IPVPNs incidents as per the agreed SLA. Action International Services, Dubai, UAE July 2014 till Dec 2015 Network Administrator Reported to IT Manager

Owned execution of IT Projects on diverse themes ranging from Network cabling, Routing, Switching, Server, CCTV, Firewall, Access control, Audio Visual.

Managing and expanding Local Area Networks Head Office (Dubai) & regional offices

Managing & configuring wide Area Networks Corporate Data Network.

Maintenance of IP Schemes (UAE plus KSA, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, WAN,LAN, Wi-Fi)

Involved in handling installation, configuration, up-gradation, hardening and troubleshooting of Firewalls, Switches, and Routers.

Managing the five member team to help them technically and advising them for process

Monitored LAN, MPLS & VPN link and troubleshot ISPs for issues.

Planning, configuring and managing the Security policies with Cisco ASA.

Performing and Implementing network Link upgrades and migration with ISPs NIB Bank Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan Nov 2008 till April 2014 Network Engineer Reported to Network and Telecom Manager

Technical Team Member for the designing, implementation, integration and migration of PICIC and PICIC Commercial Bank Redesigning of IP Core Network and implement VLan’s using Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000, 4500, 3750, and 2950 switches.

Configuration and integration of P2P VPN Link of IB, Debit Card and POS services

Mechanism for pro-active monitoring of special services like 1-link, RTGS, NADRA and internet etc. Providing daily and

Monthly Branch Power issues report to higher management.

Providing weekly and monthly Network down time report to higher management

Mechanism for pro-active monitoring of special services like 1-link, RTGS, NADRA and internet etc. Providing daily and Monthly Branch Power issues report to higher management.

Generate NIB Branches Monthly Network Up Time report on end of month

Organized and managed cable harnessing, cable tagging, power harnessing activity on all the racks of DC.

Deployment for separate NMS of Backup Links for proactive monitoring.

Managing team to provide 24x7 networks up time and help support team in troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting and resolving operational issue and ensuring 99.99% uptime performance

Manage and coordination for deployment of services for internet banking Nets Private limited, Karachi Pakistan Jan 2008 till Oct 2008 Network and Telecom Engineer Reported to IT Manager

Supervise Teams of Datacenter Administrators and Support Engineers in performing system setup.

Troubleshooting and resolving operational issue and ensuring 99.99% uptime performance.

Responsible for validation and improvement to customer infrastructure environment through assessment and recommendation of the best practices

Successfully Deployed Microsoft ISA Server 2004 in Depth configures external FTP and VPN Access.

Developing SLA (Service Level Agreements) and negotiating Service Levels agreed by higher management

Managing the LAN,WAN Network Infrastructure with wire and wireless through Linksys Access Point

Researching and testing of new software, hardware and services

Ensuring smooth operations of all major systems (POS, Internet, Email Server)

Documenting standard operating procedures, tips and tricks and best practices

Administrating and controlling the IT inventory moreover purchasing of computer hardware accessories and utilities. Team A Ventures Private Limited, Karachi, Pakistan Dec 2006 till Dec 2007 Network Administrator Reported to Managing Director

Providing end users with first line support on all software and hardware installed in the office

Monitoring the network and ensuring its smooth running, including the monitoring of server logs, backup and antivirus.

Maintaining user administration on all major systems installed in the office

Assistance in the implementation of IT projects

Ensuring smooth operations of all major systems (POS, Internet, Email Server)

Documenting standard operating procedures, tips and tricks and best practices

Administrating and controlling the IT inventory

Purchasing of computer accessories and items

Trainings and Certification Sponsored by Employer.

CEH Training (Sponsored by Action International services in 2015).

Customer Support and handling Etiquette Training (Sponsored by Etisalat in 2016)

Communication Skills Training (Sponsored by Etisalat in 2016).

Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 (Sponsored by Etisalat 2017)

VMWARE Sphere: Install Configure and Manage (V6.5) (Sponsored by Etisalat 2017)

Conducted several Batches of CCNA student and Corporate at The Professional Academy References could be provided upon request

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