Information Security Systems
Resume:
Mazhar Ul Bari
Contact Through Email • Email: **********@*******.*** •Location: United States Profile:
Certified IT Professional with an extensive work experience comprising of more than 20 years primarily in IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Business Continuity, Datacenter Management & Administrative Responsibilities. Well versed in designing/implementing technology solutions keeping in view of information security requirements of modern times.
Information Security Technology Infrastructure Information Systems Audit Security Governance
Risk Management Incident Response Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Education:
Academic Qualifications: Professional Certifications:
- MS (I.T) - PIMSAT, Pakistan.
- BS (I.T) - PIMSAT, Pakistan.
- CISSP – Certified Information System Security Professional
- CRISC – Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control
- CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
- CISA – Certified Information System Auditor
- Certified in Cyber Security – CC (ISC)
- CertNexus – CyberSec First Responder
- Sangfor Certified Technical Professional - NGAF
- VCP – DCV – VMware Certified Professional (Datacenter Virtualization - 5,6)
- MCSA – Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
- MCITP – EA -- Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Enterprise Administrator Tools:
Enterprise Network Systems: Security Tools:
- VMWARE vSphere
- Sangfor – Hyper Converged Infrastructure
- Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS
- Sangfor – NGAF, IAM
- Cisco ASA Firepower
- Sangfor SDWAN Solution
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- TrendMicro – Vision one Platform
- Kaspersky Security Products (Endpoint & Email)
- Symantec Endpoint Protection Suite (Endpoint & Email)
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Security Patch Management
- Sangfor SOC
Professional Experience:
o Oversees all aspects of the organization's Technology and information security functions and supports the coordination and execution of enterprise-wide strategies to ensure strategic alignment of security controls and business objectives.
o Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify and provide guidance on mitigating potential risks and vulnerabilities.
o Drive the OLP Modaraba business agenda - viz. technology projects, system enhancements, problem resolutions etc. o Conduct BCP testing, simulation exercises, and reviews of the plan to validate its effectiveness. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for business continuity initiatives. o Leading the Security & Vulnerability Management program throughout the organization by performing Monthly Vulnerability scanning of critical IT System & network infrastructure. o Perform periodic & on-demand enterprise-wide configuration assessment of Critical IT Assets. Take corrective actions to resolve all issues pertaining to network & system security. o Generate reports/dashboards on vulnerability findings, remediation compliance, and summarize information to facilitate remediation tasks.
o Assume responsibility for the cybersecurity architecture for LAN/WAN/Enterprise Infrastructure. o Document current state, perform gap analysis and create target state for enterprise-wide security. o Design and lead the security architecture domain by aligning business requirements and IT strategies, detecting critical deficiencies, and recommending technical solutions for continuous improvement. o Closely partner with different security and infrastructure groups to help each other’s technical requirements. o Work with information security leadership and cross-functional teams to develop strategies and plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risk. o Provide Network infrastructure assistance for POC & implementation of critical IS products such as WAF, APT solution, PAM, EDR, XDR, SOC etc.
o Performing Secure configuration assessment of different OS, DBs, Apps, Cloud Platforms using CIS controls & vendor best practices.
o Management of Primary & DR Datacenters having 60+ Server Systems & Server Operating Systems ensuring that each server has 100% uptime. Accountable for administering and maintaining the Bank's 7x24x365 enterprise- wide systems.
- Head Technology & Infrastructure Security OLP Modaraba (Formerly ORIX MODARABA) MARCH 2017 – May 2025
- Systems Manager - Datacenter - IT Services AL BARAKA BANK (PAKISTAN) LIMITED JANUARY, 2008 – MAY, 2016 Page 2 of 2
o Management of 1300+ clients in Active Directory, Messaging, Symantec Endpoint Enterprise and Proxy Server environment.
o Manage SAN storage, zoning, LUN sizing, storage pools, RAID implementations, volume configuration, storage provisioning and allocation activities.
o Administer Brocade Director FC switches as well as blade chassis FC devices. o Management of ESXI hosts, virtual machines, Networking, Backup & Recovery of virtual environment and Manage site replication of DR data.
o Manage all technical efforts for integrating new and existing solutions from an operational perspective. o Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements. o Manages and optimizes computer, software and network systems to ensure high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the supported business applications. o Perform backups of critical servers & application, routine audits of system logs and activity on all servers and devices. Document the configuration and processes of the servers. o Install and configured new server hardware & software, supervising the installation at client end. o Available on call outside of normal work hours for any emergencies or service interruptions, major activities that require evening or weekends.
o Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services. o Review and scheduled releases of software updates, patches, service packs & servers tuning as necessary. o Liaison with service providers and vendors; subsequent approval development and procurement supervision and management of SLAs.
o Research on technology, beneficial for optimizing the current environment. Advice, plan, implement, and maintain subsequently.
Achievements:
o Partially involved in infrastructure merger of Emirates Global Islamic Bank with Al Baraka Bank Pakistan. In this activity, we merged the existing infrastructure of both organizations including Active Directory, Messaging, Proxy Server & client-side migration. This also includes Active directory domain upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2 and exchange server 2010.
o Planning and deployment of IBM Blade Center Solution, Fiber switches zoning & storage allocation for hosts. o Deployment of Symantec End Point Enterprise Suite (Antivirus, Antispam and email filtering solution) with single sign-on to provide centralized management & reporting. o Management of servers & systems along with network components in the enterprise. o Ensuring that each system has maximum uptime.
o Perform day to day operation & administration of network components. o Resolves problems reported by end users for local and wide area networks, personal computers, networking equipment.
o Provide solution to complex problems related to these systems. o Installation & Management of new servers & systems. o Troubleshoot problems with networks, DHCP, web services, and Internet services. o Monitor system logs and activity on all servers and devices. o Research on technology, beneficial for optimizing the current environment. Advice, plan, implement, and maintain subsequently.
o Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. o Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware. o Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
o Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. o Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems and train people in computer system use. o Research new technology, and implement it or recommend its implementation. o Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs. o Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate purchases. o Resolves problems reported by end users for local and wide area networks, personal computers, networking equipment.
o Installation & Management of new servers & systems. o Troubleshoot problems with networks, DHCP, web services, mail services, and Internet services. o Monitor system logs and activity on all servers and devices. o Research on technology, beneficial for optimizing the current environment. Advice, plan, implement, and maintain subsequently.
- Network Administrator EASTERN GARMENTS (PVT.) LTD., Karachi Pakistan JANUARY, 2007 – JANUARY, 2008
- Network Administrator BAHRIA COLLEGE N.O.R.E – 1 OCTOBER, 2002 – NOVEMBER, 2006
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