Insightful, results-driven IT professional with notable success directing a broad range of corporate IT Infrastructure and Security initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, and implementation of solutions in support of business objectives. Excel at providing comprehensive secure network design, systems analysis, and full life cycle project management. Hands-on experience leading all stages of System/Network development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and support. Outstanding project and program leader able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and guiding teams. Having masters degree in Computer Science along with 10years of hands on working experience in IT Infrastructure Design, Implementation & Management using industrys best products. will embrace any position in professional environment where I could devote my knowledge, education and skills for the betterment of the organization and I could further develop & utilize my skills/experience, while making a significant contribution to a progressive organization. I want to work in a stiff and competitive environment. Knowledge to me should be worthwhile to my employer. I wish to tackle difficult objectives, Constantly keep up to date with the latest development and technologies. Have skills, understanding, and determination to resolve technical issues & always come up with precise, unambiguous, and logical solutions.
Accept projects related to vendors like, Checkpoint, PaloAlto, Fortinet, Solarwinds, IBM Qradar, Tenable Nessus, CISCO FTD/FMC and ISE to manage/develop customer's security infrastructure.
Understanding complex technical issues and managing them within a fast-paced business environment.
Collaborate with Cloud infrastructure team to support and develop network security policies.
Collaborate with SD-WAN team for Firewall integrations and discuss deployment strategies.
Handling identity and access management operations with CISCO ISE.
Working on Solarwind Orion for Netflow, SNMP and configuration bakcups.
Configuration like PBF/PBR, Static, Dynamic routing, NAT, VPN, VLAN, HA and patching/upgrades of firwalls for business rqeuiremnet.Maintaining all the software and hardware in relation to security and relative documentations.
Identifying current and emerging technology issues including security trends, vulnerabilities and threat intelligence.
Sourcing and implementing new security solutions to better protect the organizationConducting proactive research to analyze security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies.Liaising with vendors to implement security solutions.
Playing a role as a Team Lead for the North Region and devising comprehensive network/System configuration and security policies. This includes determining IT infrastructure issues that need to be addressed; identifying security strategies needed to deal with the risks; implement policies for allocating administrative tasks; flag suspicious activity; and devising network password/access procedures.
Install, configure and maintain network and server infrastructure, ensure optimal system performance by designing, implementing and maintaining Network configuration (i.e. firewalls, Routers, Servers, Switches and other security tools..
Monitor logs/reports from servers, firewalls, intrusion detection, network traffic, Email, Internet usage, access administration, for unusual or suspicious activity/violations, interprets activity, and recommends plans for resolution.
Ensures that network/system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency and reduce vulnerabilities. Participate in on call rotation and escalates issues as needed. Resolves complex help desk tickets and network security problems. Tracks and trends issues and drives resolution.
Understanding of various aspects and components of the IT infrastructure, including real-time intruder detection, intrusion prevention, firewalls, DMZs, TCP/IP, content filtering, virus scanning, SPAM , and protocols (IPsec, SSH, DNS, SMTP, POP, HTTP, SSL, DMVPN, GRE, TCP/IP and vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Nmap) and technologies.
Performing all the functions of the Enterprise Network Engineer. Implements fault tolerant network security configurations that meet the needs of enterprise requirements and are cost effective while adhering to standards of reliability, availability and serviceability
Design and modification of access control lists (ACLs) on network switching and routing equipment as needed to maintain Enterprise security standards.
Participating in a 24/7 working environment and provide first hand support physically and remotely and troubleshooting to all office staff for IT matters.
Assist network administrator and monitor Juniper firewall SSG 20/SSG 520, Manageable HP Switches for lan and wan access, Installation of internal office/data center wiring, patch panel, Faceplates/IOs, access points and wireless routers.
Installation and maintenance of MS TMG 2010 for URL Filtering, internet access, configuration of Microsoft Active Directory and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights through GPO’s.
Assist the Network Administrator in monitoring network traffic, BIO Metric devices, CCTV Cameras, Exchange Server 2013 mailboxes and error resolution at user end.
Handle responsibilities of assisting 100+ users in troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, hardware and software daily problems.
Participate in maintaining backup and recovery of Servers.
Coordinate with vendors & Admin Dept in order to facilitate purchases.
Maintain servers such as TMG/Proxy server, Domain Controller, DNS, DHCP, Antivirus Server, IIS Application Server & network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers & printers.
Centralized Virus protection through Kespersky Antivirus 2016 Corporate Edition.