RAFE UMAR
adihet@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, Texas
CORE SKILLS
Networks:
TCP/IP Routing protocols, RIP,
EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, QoS,
Layer2 switching, STP, RSTP, MSTP,
interVLan, PVST+, HSRP
Knowledge about Fortinet and ASA
Firewalls
Server Administration:
AzureAD, Office 365, Exchange
servers (2008,2012,2016), ADDS,
ADFS, Group policies, Microsoft OS
(10,8.1,8,7) and Office 2016
Organization & Communication:
Strong troubleshooting skills of
complex network and systems
Ability to explain complex IT
concepts in simple term
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Working in I.T industry for over 5 years. Specializing in computer networks and networking equipment’s, routers, switches, and firewalls. Overseeing complex company networks with a focus on efficiency and performance optimization. Detail-oriented and proactive with strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities. WORK EXPERIENCE
Network Consultant
Huon I.T (December 2018 – September 2020)
Responsibilities
- Providing remote and on-site technical support for all I.T related issues to customers
- Serving as an escalation resource for junior team as needed
- Provides remote and on-site network management and support to customers
- Configuring and Installing network equipment on client’s premises Cisco Meraki Switches, access points and Fortinet Firewalls
- Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network issues
- Engages with clients about their needs and communicates any concerns to management.
- Configuring FortiGate firewall, routing to maximize network efficiency and security for customer
- Providing verification of permitted or denied traffic on Cisco ASA and Fortinet firewalls.
- Troubleshooting Wireless Access Points (WAP) and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC).
- Creating new user profiles in ADDS
- Maintaining ADDS group policies and rights within Office 365
- Maintaining technical documentation.
- Maintain a professional appearance and interactions with clients.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Change Management review, and technical approvals for activities CERTIFICATION & COURSES
CCNA (R&S)
CCNP (Switching)
Fortinet NSE 1 Network security
Fortinet NSE 2 Network security
Network Administrator
Monde Nissin Australia (September 2016 – December 2018) Responsibilities
- Technical support over the phone, email and via helpdesk service tickets.
- Ensure 99.9% System Availability and respond to calls within the SLA’s.
- Installation, Configuration and Administration of Windows Servers, Active Directory, FTP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, ADFS.
- Managing day to day operation related to VMWare ESXi VCenter client 6.5
- Exchange/Office365 support, maintenance, and administration (Account provisioning, assign and revoke licenses of user accounts)
- Liaising with vendors (VMware, Telstra, SAN Symphony) and other IT personnel for problem resolution
- Design Call Flow, Hunt-Groups, and service accounts on Telstra IP Telephony (TPIT)
- Network Design review for Telstra MDM AirWatch Solution for deployment
- Configuring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN connectivity of entire organization across Australia
- Troubleshooting and Patching Windows Server 2016,2012, Windows 7,8,10 Operating Systems.
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
- Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
- Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools
Network Engineer (November 2015 – April 2016)
ASI Solutions, Melbourne Australia
Responsibilities:
Installation of the Fortinet firewalls to multiple sites in Melbourne, Australia. Configuring & troubleshooting of Fortinet Firewalls & wireless routers. Running diagnostics test & resolving network issues. Monitor network performance. Technical documentation.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER NETWORKS) Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia August 2013 – December 2015
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
CECOS University of IT & Emerging Sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan September 2004 – August 2009