COVER LETTER

Dear Sir,

I’m Altaf Ahmed Mohammed working as a Sr. System Administrator at Hail Cement Company, Hail, and Saudi Arabia.

I've 16+ years of extensive experience in IT Domain, now I'm looking for better opportunity and available to join in 30 Days.

I appreciate if you look over attached CV.

Sincerely,

Altaf Ahmed Mohammed

Mobile: +966-*********

Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Email: adgsjj@r.postjobfree.com

Name : Altaf Ahmed Mohammed

(PROFESSIONAL PROFILE) Email:adgsjj@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: +966-**-*******

Seeking Assignments in ~ System Administration~ Network Administration ~ Technical Support with a Technology driven Organisation

A competent professional with over 16+ years of experience in System Administration, Networking (LAN / WAN/Wireless) with technical expertise in Implementation, Operations & Datacentre Support Services.

Presently working with “Hail Cement Company” as a “Senior IT Systems Administrator” Handling a Team of up to 10 Engineers and Managing over 600+ Desktops/Laptops, 60+ Windows Servers including Email based Exchange Servers, Application/Database Servers, Hyper-V Servers, VMware Clients, HP Blade Servers, EMC VNX san Storage Devices, EMC Data Domain Backup Servers, Bluecoat/Microsoft Internet Proxy Devices, Access Control (Bio-Metric) devices, Cisco Network devices, Wireless Modem/Routers/Access points/Switches/Firewalls & Hyper converged infrastructure Devices Dell EMC VxRail.

Expertise in Installation, configuration & managing of System/Network devices and various peripherals, assessment of System -Network security and implementation of IT security policies and procedures” Deft in steering Installation, Configuration & Managing of the following:

Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 (Microsoft)

Exchange Email Server 2007/2010/2013/2016. (Microsoft)

Internet Proxy Servers (Bluecoat / Microsoft)

Antivirus Server Application(Symantec/MacAfee/Kaspersky)

Windows Update Patch Management Servers (WSUS)

File Servers, Print Servers, and Database Server & Web server.

Backup Application Software’s (Symantec / EMC Networker Module)

Virtualization Technology (Hyper-V, VMware& VSphere& VxRail Hyper Converged)

Blade Enclosure and Blade servers Technology (HP/IBM)

Exchange Email Protection Technology (MacAfee SaaS/ Email Archiving)

Network/ System Monitoring Tools (OP-Manager & Manage Engine)

Attendance / Bio Metric Finger Access Control & Messaging Systems.

Microsoft LYNC 2013 Communication Server.(Microsoft)

Datacentre Maintenance and Administration(UPS, Air-condition, Cabling &Fire-Safety Alarms)

Inventory Management, Server Licensing & Documentation.

Vendor Management and AMC renewals.

Responsibilities as Server /VMware / Exchange Administrator:

Hands on experience with the hardware of physical servers like DELL EMC VXRAIL series, HP Blade Enclosures& ProLiant Servers.

Configuring and maintaining VMware, ESXI 6.0, 6.5 & 6.7.

Configuring and maintaining VM guests and VM servers and physical servers as per requirement.

Configuring and Managing Center Server.

Configuration of ISCSI LUNs in virtual storage.

Creating and configuring v-Network Standard Switch (v-Switch) and Distributed Virtual Switch (dv-Switch).

Performed Hot Cloning, Cold Cloning, Classic v-Motion and Storage v-Motion.

Security hardening and Monitoring of VM’s & ESXi servers (CPU, Memory, Disk, Network Utilization) for Security Compliance.

Responsible for Backup and restore for ESXi hosts, v-Center server and VMs.

Up gradation and patch management of ESXi hosts, V-Center server, Vxrail Manger, v Nodes and VMs whenever required.

Installing and configuring Server 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2008R2 Active Directory, Domain controller, Additional Domain Controller, DHCP Server

Planning, Designing, implementing, and administering the Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 Environments and Back-Office storage systems

Creating and Managing Domain users, groups and assigning their policies.

Managing file server, configuring Disk quotas and shared folder Access.

Hands on experience on Backup and Restore like Symantec /Networker/ Veritas DLO Backup.

Providing corporate backup solution (Data backups and restores, archiving, Off-site media Back-Office Storage)

Manages system security, system patching and upgrades using WUS servers.

Designing the Backup Strategy for the sites including DR site (Disaster Recovery) and ensuring scheduled/ unscheduled Backups as per backup plan and restoration.

Proficient in analysing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions, troubleshooting for complex information systems management.

Sound exposure of data Back-up using software’s Data protector for UNIX servers, Symantec DLO/EMC Networker for Windows Based Server/Desktop Computers.

Knowledge of MSL tape library for data storage with LTO-2, LTO-3 & LTO-4 Tape Drives.

EMC Data Domain storage maintenance with EMC Networker Module backup for Filesystem, Exchange and Sybase Database.

Hands on experience with Server/Database & Application performance monitoring, troubleshoot using built- in and third party application software’s.

Providing operational support, incident and problem resolution for Windows platforms, Active Directory and applications (Office, Exchange, SQL, SMS, Web Server, AutoCAD, Messaging Server).

Maintaining DNS, DHCP, printing services for the enterprise

Monitoring system logs and activity on all servers and storage systems on Daily/weekly & Monthly Basis.

In-depth understanding and working knowledge of various versions of MS Exchange 2007/2010/ 2013/2016 and Office 365.

Deep understanding of Exchange 2010 & 2013 hybrid architecture and migration experience from on- premises exchange 2010 message system to exchange 2013

Complete administration of exchange 2010, Exchange 2013 and Exchange 2016 servers.

In-depth knowledge of various features and configurations available in Exchange 2010/2013, Roles and Services of Exchange 2010, High availability (DAG), Public Folder Management, Messaging Policies and Compliance, Configuring Reporting and Logging, Permissions and Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Transport Rules

Monitoring Queues on all exchange Server & Email gateway, configured alerts.

Good understanding and work experience of Anti-Spam and Anti-virus applications and products like various email gateways, proof point, and Exchange online protection.

Good understanding of DNS, E-Mail Routing, Email Tracking, SMTP / application Mail Relay, Backup and Restore, Disaster Recovery concepts - Exchange Server, Exchange Site. Facilities / Infrastructure Management

Working closely with others within the IT function to define metrics, which are used to measure and communicate the efficiency and effectiveness of Windows operating environment.

Recognizing and identifying potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.

Participating in the 24x7 On-Call support if required.

Performing at or above the enterprise’s Information Technology performance standards.

Meeting regularly with other Infrastructure Services Team to assess ongoing projects, system maintenance and development, prioritizes work and plan future development.

Working closely with the IT Team to ensure proper planning and execution of projects and initiatives.

Researching new technologies and present recommendations on major hardware and software.

Possessing excellent communication, analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong technical background with a proven record of accomplishment of delivering outstanding customer satisfaction.

Good experience in IT Governance, Service Support and Delivery Processes (ITIL)

Interacting with various vendors for sourcing products and solutions and for closure of calls of certain machines, which are supported by them.

Maintaining an Asset database for the customers and updating at regular intervals.

Supervising the maintenance and upkeep of software and hardware assets of the organization

Maintaining and reporting the IT Inventory for the Assets purchased, installed, damaged and etc.

Maintaining the Desktop /Server/Application Related Manuals and procedures for IT Team Reference.

Maintaining the Software /Hardware Related licensing records and procedures for time to time renewals.

Preparing the documents related to System/Network Security to present during IT Audit

Documentation on Software & Hardware inventory and in addition coordinates with the IT Manger on the impacts of these changes.

Providing training and opportunities for learning Windows systems and applications to all of the Infrastructure Services employees and consultants. Responsibilities over Network Administration

Experience of Cisco LAN switches, including installation and Implementation.

Good working knowledge of APC UPS

installation and setup of Routers and switches

Responsible for troubleshooting of networking equipment across multiple sites

Full Command on Cisco IOS Commands

Router IOS Backup and Recovery

Setting up Serial and Ethernet Interfaces

Routing Protocol Configurations

Installing and Configuring Wireless routers for Office and Housing locations.

Switching, Standard Access-list, Extended Access-list and VLAN Configurations.

Sound knowledge of OSI 7 Layer Model, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP.

Knowledge of LAN technologies, Switches, Cables, Bridges

Good working knowledge of routing protocols such as RIP V1/V2, OSPF, IGRP and EIGRP

Experience of IP addressing, administrating subnets and various routing models

Familiar with the setup and basic configuration of Cisco 2950, 2960 Switches Experience of configuring and monitoring CISCO 2500,2600 and 1800

Responsible for the regular back up and restoration of all critical assets

Understanding of how to configure WAN Protocols, including HDLC, PPP, FRAME RELA

Put in place traffic filters through the use of IP Access Lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps

Creation, management and maintenance of database of network topology using Microsoft Visio

Design and implementation of LAN/WAN, using Cisco routers, hubs and switches

Implementing a file security system, in line with internal guidelines and industry best practice. IT PROJECTS

Disaster Recovery Site setup and implementation for CDSL, Branch office Hyderabad, India.

Disaster Recovery Site setup and implementation for CDSL, Reliance Datacentre, India.

Mini Datacentre, VSAT and Network/System setup for Kandahar Military site, Afghanistan.

Mini Datacentre, VSAT and Network/System setup for Kabul Military site, Afghanistan.

Datacentre setup and implementation for Hail Cement Company, Location, Turubah KSA.

Disaster Recovery site setup and implementation for Hail cement Company, Hail, KSA. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

MCSE,MCTP Certified Professional.(MICROSOFT)

CCNA Certified professional (CCNA)

ITIL V3 Basic Foundation(ITIL)

HP UNIX Certified System Administrator (HP)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Dec'12 - Till date Senior System Admin "Hail Cement Company", Hail, Saudi Arabia. Jan’12 - Nov 12 IT Supervisor “Supreme Global services”, Kabul, Afghanistan. Jan’07 – Dec, 11 Assistant Manager “Central Depository Services”, Mumbai, India Aug’03 – Dec’06 System Administrator “Info dot Systems Pvt. Ltd”, Bangalore, India. ACADEMIA

B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) Visveswariah Technological University, Karnataka, INIDA (Full Time) PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 13th September, 1979.

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Urdu and Telugu

Passport Number : J4297337

Date of Issue : 05-04-2011

Date of Expiry : 04-04-2021

Current Location : Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Driving Licence : GCC (KSA) & INDIAN

Notice Period : 30 Days.

(ALTAF AHMED MOHAMED)

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