It Manager Security Engineer
Resume:
FAROOQ
IQBAL
IT Manager, Systems, Network & Security Engineer/Administrator
PROFILE
Established track record as a Systems
and Network Professional with over 13+
years of experience in a telecom industry
in deploying and maintaining LAN, WAN
systems and IP Telephony, a dedicated
technology professional with strong track
record of accurately conducting system
repairs and troubleshooting. As a senior
level expert with a vast experience
delivering network management and
support services across diverse
industries. Can provide supplemental
and total management support for IT
systems including establishing and
maintaining networks and servers.
Strong aptitude for identifying new
technologies.
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EDUCATION
University of Karachi
1997 - 1999
Master of Computer Science
University of Karachi
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Commerce
WORK EXPERIENCE
Etisalcom Bahrain Company W.L.L (Network Engineer NOC) January 2011–Present
Responsible for monitoring the network systems including firewall, routers and switches and fiber optic devices, assessing the functionality of the network routers, ensuring all network security, managing Data Center operations and providing support to corporate and home customers on email and call. Provide technical support to production team and provide 1st to 3rd level support for Data Centre systems and customers. Performed systems troubleshooting and resolved all issues with coordination with senior level engineering group and site contacts for resolving all technical issues. Sound knowledge of routing and MPLS links, voice and data, VoIP products and services, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work, assist customers for the issues related to information security and threat detection.
Bosch Pharmaceuticals Pakistan (Systems & Network Administrator) June 2008–December 2010
Maintain and manage Windows, Linux and SQL Servers, providing support for 100 workstations, Install and Troubleshooting of IT systems, ensure security of Network implementing access policies and rules.
Chippa Textiles Pakistan (IT Manager)
July 2006–June 2008
Maintain Local Area Network, Administering Windows & SQL servers. Perform regular backup of database, Installation of OS, manage network Equipment’s Like Switches and hubs. Dealing with Vendors and provide complete hardware management and troubleshooting.
SKILLS:
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Network security architecture
• Firewall management tool
• Datacenter network implementations
• Technical support Level 1 to 3
• Customer support on call, email, remotely
• MPLS and IP-SEC VPN implementation
• Network device monitoring
• Cisco equipment familiarity
• Juniper firewalls
• MRTG, PRTG, Cacti, SolarWinds skills
• IP address structure/Subnetting
• LAN switching technologies
• Circuit management
• VMware management
• Windows server management
• Linux server management
• Load balancer expertise
• WLAN expertise
• Cyber security/ Threat management expertise
• Fiber optic network
• Good Knowledge of IT Service Delivery
• Excellent Team Management skills
• PC and Laptop Hardware Management
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols
including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and VPN
• Networking and Routing protocol expertise
• Layer-2/3 protocols
• Port security knowledge
• Enterprise WIFI management
• SNMP monitoring
• Information security
• Root cause analysis and Fault reporting
• Good understanding of CI/CD, DevOps
• Knowledge of REST, API and RCP
• Good knowledge of web services
• Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Huawei firewalls
• Solar Winds support
• OSPF, BGP, RIP and MPLS familiarity
• Infrastructure solution
• Disaster recovery operations
• System integration
• Cloud systems management
• Project management
• Written and verbal communication
• Vlan, Vxlan and ACL management
• Threat Detection, IPS. IDS & Management expert
• Cyber Security
• Cabling, patch panels, device installation
• Team Management
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with security protocols and measures CERTIFICATIONS:
• Palo Alto certified network security engineer (PCNSE) valid August 2022
• Juniper Networks certified ICT Associate Security (JNCIA-SEC) valid November 2023
• Juniper Networks certified ICT Associate DevOps (JNCIA-DevOps) valid November 2023
• Huawei certified ICT Professional Routing & Switching (HCIP) valid January 2025
• Huawei certified ICT Associate Routing & Switching (HCIA) valid January 2025
• Huawei certified ICT Associate WLAN (HCIA) valid January 2025
• Huawei certified ICT Associate Security (HCIA) valid January 2025
• Huawei certified ICT Associate Access (HCIA) valid January 2025
• Huawei certified ICT Expert Cloud Computing written (HCIE) valid January 2024
• Huawei certified ICT Expert Routing & Switching written (HCIE) valid January 2024
• Cisco certified Network Security Professional (CCNP-Security) in process
• Alibaba Cloud Associate Cloud Computing (ACA) valid November 2022
• Microsoft certified Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 (Preparing) ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
I have a vast experience in Microsoft, Cisco, Huawei, HP, Dell & Apple systems such as MS Hyper-V & VMware Servers, Azure, Windows Server Administration. RED HAT Linux, Centos OS and Cloud servers, SQL Server 2000 & 2005 Administration and Data backup, ISA Server 2000,2004, Data Backups and Recovery, Installation of Windows & MAC Software’s including OS installation and configuration, Active directory Services (ADS), Security Policies, Network Trouble Shooting, Networking, & Installation of Pc’s/Network Hardware, Wireless Routers & Network HUBS, Switches Configuration, DSL & fiber optic, Software Implementation, good knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux/Centos, Configure, Administering & Maintenance, Proxy Servers, Network Administration and Hardware Management, Server / PC’s Hardware and Software Install, Upgrade and Migration, Printer, Scanner’s installation and their hardware maintenance and troubleshooting, IT Systems Management, Good Experience in Wireless Network (WLAN), Microwave system management (RF), Local Area Network (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN) VoIP Systems IP Telecophony. Data Center cabling including CAT5, CAT6 and Fiber. Good working experience on Cisco devices such as ASR-1004, Catalyst 7600, 6513, 3750, 2960, 2800, Cisco ASA, Huawei, Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet/FortiGate and Zyxel firewalls. Good working knowledge of mobile devices like iPhone, iPad and android.
PROJECTS:
Etisalcom Data Center Extension
(From 2011 June to 2011 July)
Install devices in racks, did caballing, making patch panels, configuring the switched and routers. Have experience in installing edge routers including 7600 and 6500 series. Did Migration for some routers to different locations including manage cabling and power devices. Zallaq Gardens
(From June 2012 to October 2012)
Install and configure data center and customer end devices including Cisco switched, routers and access points and some other equipment, configure routers and AP’s for each villa for internet and VoIP/IP Telephony services. PERSONAL DETAILS:
Notice Period: 30 days
Nationality: Pakistani
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