Summary

Seeking exigent senior career options in IT Data & Security - Configuration/Administration/Design

P ROFILE

I’m a qualified and experienced professional with around 7.8 years experience in IT industry with proven Technically expertise in the latest trends and techniques of the field in terms of technology and management, with an inborn quantitative aptitude.

CISCO Certified in CCNA, CCNA-Security, CCDA, CCSP, CCNP, CCDP followed by certified courses in CISSP, MCSE, Exchange Server, and LINUX with experience in Network and Security Management & Administration, Hardware and Software implementation and support. Network designing and implementation. Strong Understanding of Transport, Data and Network Layer. Excellent knowledge of IT Infrastructure PRODUCTS.

Extensively worked on Windows family of Servers-Windows 2008/2003/2000 , Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Good understanding of ITIL process. Participative management style, ability to convince and get buy-in from sub-ordinates and management. Extensively worked with variety of Vendors Products - CISCO, Juniper, Nortel, Bluecoat, Motorola, Microsoft, Steelbird, NOKIA, 3Com, D-Link, Dell, Canopy, Sonicwall, Fortigate, Watchguard, Polycom, and Netgear. Adept at mapping client’s requirements, custom designing solutions & troubleshooting for complex information systems management.

Exceptional client handling and problem resolution abilities as well as superior customer service orientation and ability to work as part of a team & ability to manage sensitive customer situations.

Builds and maintains vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Network/System Security Troubleshooting, Management, Administration & Designing System Administration

Hardware & Software Implementation & Maintenance Disaster Recovery Management Technical

Troubleshooting SECURITY/LAN/WAN/WIRELESS Installations Data Maintenance, Backup & Recovery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

PROJECTS:

Confidential, S.R.C.A

Position: Sr. Engineer Network & Security

Project: Implementation & Configuration of entire Network & Security in SRCA new building in Saudi Arabia.

Administration & management of Juniper SSG-550M Firewall for internet and VPN connectivity for SRCA HQ & remote locations. Implementation of NSRP on two Juniper Firewall for redundancy.

Configuration of Cisco ASA 5510 for new internet link in HQ. Configuration of ADSL internet link on Cisco 1841 in HQ. Configuration of Radius Server.

Configuration of Juniper and Cisco VPN client for remote connectivity.

Independently implemented Bluecoat ProxySG-510 Proxy device for access to internet in branches of SRCA includes Bandwidth management, Policies, Implementation of Bluecoat Reporter.

Configuration & Troubleshooting of Cisco 2911, 3800, 2800 Routers & 6500, 4507RE Switches for Core/Distribution/Access layer distribution. Configuration of HSRP on core switches. Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF over MPLS links on Cisco 3800, 2800. Implementation of Cisco Aironet Access Point for wireless connectivity on different floors.

Implementation of Sonic wall NSA 2400,3500 firewall in 6 different locations of SRCA.

Coordination with ISP for link termination, configuration & implementation.

Ensuring high availability of Core Network in Routing, Switching, Security and Wireless. Troubleshooting of Network and Security failure from Level 1 to Level 4.

Documentation of entire network, Asset/Inventory management, Report & preparation of Network Diagram with ISO standard in MS Visio.

Monitoring the entire network using monitoring tool OP-Manager & What sup-Gold.

Working to implement VoIP in SRCA.

Confidential, Position: Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer

Project: Implementation & Configuration of entire network includes Network, Security & System in Arabian Fal Company. As well giving Network Support in Saudi Aramco - Terminal, Sea Island & Refinery Location in Ras Tanura.

Configuration & Troubleshooting of Cisco 2900, 3750, 4507R Switches for Core/Distribution/Access layer distribution. Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF over MPLS links on Cisco 3600, 2600, 1700 series router. Implementation of Cisco AP- Aironet Access Point and D Link Access Point for wireless connectivity both in HO and client Saudi Aramco work area.

Complete implementation of Fortigate Firewall protects threat from External attack. Unified Threat Management, Configuration of Remote VPN connectivity to remote location Yambu, Jijan, Jeddah, Main workshop, Main Store.

Implemented the policies for all department as per required.

Ensuring high availability of Core Network in Routing, Switching and Wireless. Troubleshooting of Network and Security failure from Level 1 to Level 4.

Configuration of Site to Site VPN tunnels, SSL/VPN, proxy services, and DNS.

Configuration of VLAN on Cisco 4507 RE and Cisco 6500 Switches, Configuration of HSRP and Trunking between switches for redundancy, STP & VTP configuration.

Backup of all the Core Router and Switches and Firewall configuration in case of DR-Disaster Recovery.

Configuration Enterprise Symantec Endpoint Antivirus with manager and client also Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange(SMSME) Documentation of entire network, Asset/Inventory management, Report & preparation of Network Diagram with ISO standard in MS Visio.

Monitoring the entire network using monitoring tool SNMP. Logging/coordinating of call to ISP for any link failure issues.

Confidential, Position: Sr. Administrator Network & System

Project: Relocation of DR site, Project planning & implementation of Network connectivity for new branches. Information Security, Network Security. ISDN, IP Phones, Monitoring Tools

Monitoring domain users list as per HR list, Folder access on servers, Installed software on Users laptop/Desktop, Monitor users as per Firewall policies HYPERLINK Unified threat management-UTM, Asset Management, UPS/Backup UPS health check, Server Health Check Bandwidth/Hardisk/Memory Utilization.

Relocation of entire DR of Commercial Bank of Qatar-QATAR with well planned BCP-Business Continuity Planning as well as Managing Infrasoft Technologies- GLOBAL.

Connectivity of all location via MPLS connectivity, Configuration of GRE Tunnel to all branches, CISCO 7200 Router, CISCO 6500/4500 Switches, CISCO IOS up gradation, Strong understanding of Cisco NAC, Installation CISCO & NORTEL IP Phones, Working on Smart Call Voice Recorder, Managing ISDN as backup for ATM’s.

Maintenance of P, PE-AGG, and N-PE devices at Secondary End.

Configuration of EIGRP, RIP and OSPF over MPLS connectivity. Connectivity of RF links to ATM’s.

Ensuring high availability of Core Network in Routing, Switching and Wireless i.e MPLS, Metro Ethernet, Wireless.

Successfully migration of Watchguard Firewall to Fortigate Firewall between Head Office and sub Office. Centralized monitoring for (Errors, Bandwidth Utilization. Extensively work with DMZ, IPSec Tunneling, Memory Utilization, Usage, Port monitoring) of all the branches Routers, Switches, and Firewalls using NMS tool OP-Manager. Strong END User Management. Configuration of IPS/IDS in Fortigate Firewall.

Deploy, manage and maintain all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SSL VPN and cryptography systems.

Planning, Implementation and finally Relocation of DR, without disturbing live network.

Strictly following of ISMS Controls as per business needs.

Coordinated with the network engineers for designing, delivering and running bank\'s complex systems architecture.

Documentation of entire network, Asset management, Report & preparation of Network Diagram with ISO standard.

Confidential,Project: Implemented and further Handled Data Centre of - Income Tax Department of INDIA,

Deployed, Implemented and further Handled Data Centre of - Income Tax Department of INDIA, includes configuration, monitoring and maintenance of CISCO PIX 535/Fortigate Firewall &, FWSM & CISCO 6500 CORE Catalyst Switches, troubleshooting & monitoring of same as well as entire network using IBM Tivoli net monitoring Tool as well as CISCO Works.

Troubleshooting of Cisco 6500 switches as well Cisco 7200 Routers, Cisco CSS 11500 Switch.

Ensuring high availability of Core Network in Routing, Switching and Wireless.

Administration of ACL - Access List Control to protect Application & Access for inbound & outbound traffic.

Configuration and troubleshooting of EIGRP & OSPF Followed Disaster Recovery Process to manage & process the AIX Servers.

Leading a team of 6 Engineers working 24*7.

To Oversee Security Operation Center for day-to-day operations including Capacity planning and ISMS policy compliance

Manage and ensure adherence to the Service level Agreement (SLA) with the businesses as well as supplier

Active Directory User Accounts, providing access as per different policies. Active Directory management, Password Management, Antivirus Installation Client & Server Patch installations.

SNMP & Access List managing for restriction on WAN Interface as well for fetching data for monitoring and documentation. Planned, scheduled and commissioned the complete Network HW and SW equipments ensuring maximum system value generation.

Active Directory Management, providing rights to Users as per need, Account management, Access Controls to Share Folders.

Entire asset Management, IP pool management, strictly followed Business Continuity Plan.

Leading a team, of 5 Engineers working 24*7.

Ensured system\'s functioning within overall security policy eliminating all possible vulnerabilities, maintained productive interaction with the vendors and gained effective systems and service support, facilitated compilation of needed documentation to resolve audit comments/queries.

Confidential,Position: Network Administrator

Project Description:

Configuration of Routers & Switches (Lease Line, ISDN) as per Clients requirements & for new coming Branches all over INDIA.

MPLS and Metro Ethernet Administration and Troubleshooting from front END.

Monitoring, Managing & Troubleshooting RF Links, MPLS link and ATM’ connected via of ISDN & Lease Line to Routers of all branches of Bank.

Further troubleshooting & CENTRALIZED monitoring the entire MPLS –VPN network (Branches) using Monitoring tool What\'s UP gold.

Administration of Cisco Pix 500 managing rules as per Application requirements, day to day VPN client connectivity, Managing IPSec connectivity to branches on particular port.

CISCO IOS up gradation or Routers & Switches of different Branches as per need.

Creating Active Directory User Accounts, providing access as per different policies. Active Directory management, Password Management, Antivirus Installation Client & Server Patch installations.

Independent responsible for configuration of IP Phone & administration of CISCO Call Manager 4.0.

Troubleshooting of IP PBX Box connected to phone lines over VoIP. VPN access to remote Clients.

Preparation of Reports (Bandwidth utilization, CPU utilization, Memory Status) Troubleshooting & monitoring ATM links at all locations in India.

Documentation of LOGS, Backups & Reports of core devices & further present entire work done to management monthly.