Network Security Engineer
Resume:
GOHAR ALI
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Land Line / Emergency Contact: +974-********
Email Id: *****.*****@*****.***,
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Objective
Highly motivated individual with more than 6+ Years of industrial experience as a Network & Security ENGINEER in an Enterprise Networking & Customer Relationship. Worked on Multi-vendor high-end Platforms devices in professional environment. Good hands on configuring and Managing CISCO/Fortinet/Palo Alto Firewalls, Routers, Switches, ISE, F5 Load Balancer. Seeking a challenging position in the field of Network & Security Administration and willingness to exercise Network & Security expertise for the extensive growth of an organization.
Professional Qualifications & Badges
• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (R&S)
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• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (Cyber Security)
• Cisco Certified Networking Profectional (Security)
• Cisco Certified Specialist-Network Security Firepower
• Cisco Certified Specialist-Security Core
• NSE 1 Network Security Associate ( NSE-1)
• NSE 2 Network Security Associate ( NSE-2)
• NSE 4 Network Security Profectional ( NSE 4)
• NSE 7 Network Security Architect ( NSE 7)
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• Pala Alto Network ACE
(PAN-OS Exam 7.0)
Professional Training
CCIE (R&S)
(Training)
CCNA (Voice)
(Training)
CCNP (Sec)
(Training)
CCNA Cyber Security
(Training)
MCSE 2016
(Training)
F5
(Training)
VMWARE ESXi 6.0
(Training)
Professional Networking Skills:
Network Designing
Network Security
Active directory
Cisco Switch
DNS Server
DHCP Server
Cisco Router
Fortinet NSE 1
VPN
Cisco ASA Firewall
Palo Alto 7050/5060/3060
VMWARE ESXi 6.0
Cisco IDS/IPS
Fortinet 1500D
F5 Networks load balancer
Cisco ACS 5.4
Personal Skills
Ability to take and assume complete responsibility for all actions in timely manner to meet deadlines.
Ensuring Maximum possible service availability, performance and reporting of issue while minimizing downtime and providing proactive service which gives maximum continuity.
Demonstrated strengths in client relationship development and task management across multiple functions.
Excellent analytical and Trouble-shooting skills
Skilled at building strong team environments and fostering open communications
Excellent Communications Skills
The ability to work in a team
A willingness to learn new technologies to help the business
Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required
Organized, thorough and self-motivated
Honors and Awards
- Academic Achievements:
Selected for All Pakistan: Prime Minister Youth Internship Program.
Selected for KPK IT Board: Special Trainer.
Selected as FATA Development Authority as Network instructor for Shot IT Training.
Professional Experience.
(QEKJV)/KTC International Qatar (Ashghal Qatar)
Network Engineer
Nov 2019 to Till
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Main Responsibility:
Installing, configuring, and maintaining Westermo Switches (L110-F2G, RFI-111-F4G-T7G, RFIR-219-F4G-T7G-DC, series)
Installing, configuring, and maintaining Huawei Switches (S5731-H, S5736-S, S2700)
Installed and designed LAN/ WAN networks for enterprises based on Huawei products and solutions.
Installed AR and NE Series routers in large IP/ MPLS network.
Familiar with multi-layer LAN Switching, configuring VLANS, VTP, STP & RSTP.
Installed and updated antivirus and all other software hardware configuration, network configuration, exchange server administration, Microsoft internet security.
Configuring, Maintaining the Routers and Switches and Implementation of RIP, EIGRP, OSPF. BGP routing protocols and troubleshooting Remote infrastructure management of offices in different locations nationwide.
Ensured that protective measures were in place to prevent intrusions into the Cox Wireless Network.
Administrating and managing Cisco ASA 5520 firewall
Implanting VLAN routing and VPN security
Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.
Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
Manage, Administration of Server 2003,2008 & 2012 ADS
• Configuring and troubleshooting Active Directory domain services, Active directory maintenance, administration using AD Manager plus & AD Audit, Group policy creation.
• Configuring and managing DNS,DHCP - TCP/IP stack, OSI model, Network hierarchy models, security zones, VLANs, NAC, Intranet/Extranet, VPN, SASE, Edge networking, NGFW, IPS, Proxy, WAF, ACLs, Deception tools, Data Protection, Routing, Switching
• Managed user accounts, exchange accounts, distribution groups & account policies in Active Directory.
• Good knowledge in Windows AD,DNS, DHCP, FTP, ISA Servers
• Updating of Critical patches & Windows updates for all machines through MS Software Update Services
• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting problems in XP, Win 7 clients systems.
Played a key role in implementation that resulted in positive outcome.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and diagnose common problems network/systems problems, either alone or as part of a team.
• Provide systems support functions for client end systems, which includes design, development, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution. Follow- through until problems are resolved.
• Follow documented checklist and timelines for Network Incidents based on the Customer Impact and duration of Network Incident.
Install, configure and administer SolarWinds components including
NPM – Network Performance Monitor.
NCM – Network Configuration Manager.
NTA – NetFlow Traffic Analyzer.
UDT - User Device Tracker.
IPAM – IP Address Manager.
SRM – Storage Resource Monitor.
APE - Additional Polling Engine.
Design and implement a highly available continuous monitoring platform to be utilized by a 24x7 operations desk.
Experience in setting up Pulling engine in SolarWinds.
Perform configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting SolarWinds and related network management system tools
Plan, execute and implement new system hardware and software and create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies as needed.
Deploy monitoring and perform system performance tuning, ongoing operation of the servers, hardening of the servers and reporting of the overall security and operational status.
Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), Pakistan
Senior Network Engineer
May 2016 to Mar 2019
Main Responsibility
Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, etc.).
Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications.
Design, setup and configure complex switching environments.
Maintain & trouble shooting of net look system.
Established the ticketing system for complaint through end users.
Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking.
Maintain the cisco core switch.
Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether Channel (Bonding), etc.
Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining Network and telecommunication systems.
Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and Regular maintenance with both private and public facilities.
Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and Outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support.
Supervising the administration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of Services to authorized users.
Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and Security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
Complete time logs in Tiger paw within 48 hours of completing tasks to ensure accurate and Timely billing of customers.
Any other duties as assigned by management.
Maintain the Avaya telephones manager and IP office of Avaya phones. .
Windows Server 2013, Exchange server 2013 and/or SQL experience a plus & Maintain network Security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls.
INARA SYSTEM (Peshawar, Pakistan)
Assistant Network Engineer
Feb 2015 to Mar 2016
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Main Responsibility
Provided consultative technical engineering services to Business clients
Performed design and third level technical support services in a large, diverse, environment
Performed with project management for overlapping, mixed discipline projects; and, played lead role in achievement of business Goals
Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing on projects and recommendation for network
Network design, providing architecture authority, and maintaining industry best common practices; evangelizing network architecture as authority on technical level.
Accountable for providing 24*7 supports of High Availability
Advanced operational knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VRFs
Identity Management / Privilege Access Management with different Products
Troubleshooting and diagnosis via monitoring software of network elements and statistics
Monitor, updated, and corrected documentation regarding current environment and configuration elements
Provide Project Management, Design/Architecture, Documentation, Implementation, and Top Tier support all assigned projects in a billable role
Projects include network infrastructure implementations in Data Network, IP Telephony, and Wireless networking (Access-Points, Bridges, and Clients) Penetration testing SSL-VPN
ASA, SRX, Fortigate, VPN’s, IPS, Iron port, and Cisco ISE1.1)
Personal Information
Full Name : Gohar ali
Gender : Male
Nationality : Pakistani
Visa Type : Employment visa
Languages Known : English, Urdu, Hindi, and Pashto
Residential Address : Alwakra Doha
Education
Master in Computer Science
Institute: IBMS Agricultural University Peshawar Pakistan
Session: 2012 to 2016
FAC
Institute: Govt Collage Peshawar Pakistan
Session: 2010 to 2012
REFERENCES
1. Ahsan Jalil (Technical Manager IT, OCO Information Singapore)
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+65 93661712
2. Muhammad Pervez (IT Manager LAHM Group UAE, Abu Dhabi)
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3. Muhammad Ismail (IT Specialist Creative Technology Solution Dubai)
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