MSS Security Engineer | Global SOC & Netsec.

• Dec 2021 - Present

Principal Network Engineer

• Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

• Responsible for Network, Security and Cloud Operations (Azure) over 100 + Mortgage banks across USA & Canada. • Design, plan, and support for large-scale network security engineering projects through operations, performance, testing, training, and support. • Understanding to documents, and supports the underlying business processes, workflows, data, and application platforms that depend on Microsoft services. • Displaying excellent knowledge of Azure networking, peering, and security. • Taking ownership of issues, with a sense of urgency, and using sound judgment to resolve within service levels. • Implement Security Controls and policies across division. • Implement NIST control over Azure • Responsible for Security Audit across global division. • Daily Operations and maintenance to run global network 24/7 • Smooth Network & Cloud connectivity Production to DR (East US to West US) • Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting PANORAMA handle more than 60+ Virtual Firewall nodes over Azure. Show less

Team Lead Network & Security

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

• Responsible for the Planning, Implementation and Maintenance of IT Networks, Security and Cyber Security operations to meet overall strategic goals of Group. • Lead investigations and uncover issues by analyzing security events and coordinating response activities. • Working with new technologies and security applications. Performing vulnerability assessments and implementing remediations. • Implementing investigation’s conclusions to enhance security controls. • Solving existing/non-existing production security issues • Leading 26 Group of Companies across UAE Region like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al-Ain. • Designed 26+ Group Network Architect • Securing Groups Network by enforcing Advances Security policies internal / external threats. • Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation HLD / LLD for all implemented networks and Security Operations. • Deployed Advanced Federated Mimecast accounts for Email Security across company III. • Upgradation of III & Groups Existing Network Architecture and Security Services • Deployed Cisco Meraki Security Services & Firewalls across III & Groups. • Site to Site tunneling AUH to Dubai to Germany HEC Network. • Deployed EPP / EDS solutions for Internal / External Security. Show less

Senior Network Engineer

• Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

• Working as Global Region Implementation, optimization, customization, maintenance, and support for key customer's business-critical application including infra-structure & Security systems. Specialized in Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Palo Alto, Amazon, Azure, UBNT, Information & Cyber Security, Cloud Practitioner. • Establishes networking environments by designing system configurations, performing system installations, documenting and complying with global system standards. • Secures network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, defining and monitoring access. • Setup and maintain network infrastructure health checks, proactively take actions to minimize downtime and performance issues. • Support other teams for network performance/ availability issues. • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assigned tasks to meet established deadlines. • Ability to plan and execute network expansions to meet business demand. • Manage secure and efficient network connections across hybrid network setup, using on-premise and cloud infrastructure. Show less

Lead Network & Services Ops

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

• Responsible to manage all the network resources which includes a team of 25 skilled engineers all over Pakistan. • Provide ,2nd , 3rd tier level technical support for all network & security related issues. • Managing the designing, installation, configuration & maintenance of LAN / WAN / Network Services, Networking Products including Routers, Switches, Security on Cisco, Juniper, HP & 3 com. • Managing the initiating process of comprehensive network re-engineering including network infrastructure, installation and implementation and troubleshooting of networking products. • Performing network audits, maintaining technical documentation for various clients, performing connectivity troubleshooting various customers like co operates , banking , universities and government levels organizations. • Maintaining the SLA's contract on Semi annual , Annually only for Karachi Region ( South ) . • Responsible for Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Activities • Engage with Sales Team & HP & Cisco Team for deal closures. • Managing ordering & Delivery timeline. • Administering core task and support sites support teams. Show less

Network Specialist - INS

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

• Responsible for Network design and implementation of Customers Network Infrastructure. • To provide a complete write up about the design proposed. The write up briefly explains the overall working of the devices and applications proposed in the solution. • Develop detailed implementation plan to accommodate network growth, security and enhancements by maximizing functionality of network equipments. • Deployment of Cisco Network devices such as Routers, Switches, firewalls, Call Managers and ACS Servers and their clients, hardware installation and configuration. • Participated in customer, contract and vendor meetings as required. • Provided analysis and recommendations pertaining to network optimization and enhancements in order to improve performance, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. • Ability for the design and implementation of Network security through Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) Firewall and VPN solutions • Implement Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS 3.0) for Tacacs+/ Radius •Prioritize workload to maximize productivity and minimize customer downtime. •Install, configure and maintain enterprise level network hardware and applications. • Deploying and Installation of JUNIPER - Firewall SSG-550 , Netscreen , SRX series. Show less

Core Network Engineer

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

• Managing and expanding Local Area Networks ‐ Branches & Central Offices. • Managing & configuring wide Area Networks ‐ Corporate Data Network. • Managing & configuring Cisco 6509, 3845, 3560 and 1861 ISR for voice gateway. • New Branch Commissioning in terms of Network (WAN) • New Branch Commissioning in terms of Network (LAN) • Maintenance of IP Schemes (PAN Pakistan, WAN+LAN) • NMS and LMS reporting for WAN +LAN ‐ Revamp & Configuration. • Security And Surveillance in head office data center and DR site. • Managing and Reporting FWSM, IDSM, NAM modules, Cisco ACS, Fortigate firewall, Netscreen firewalls. •Managing LAN/WAN including more than 220 branches & OffSite ATMs all over Pakistan including DXX Circuits, Radio, Wireless Bridges, VSAT Links, Wimax & Fiber links. •Managing the whole Internet, Extranet, VPN & DMZ infrastructure including Juniper & Cisco Firewalls & IPS. •Data Center administration and design management. •Vendor Evaluation, Selection, Costing and BOQ preparation. •Project management of new network projects. •Responsible for all network technical and operation standards including Change, Incident and problem management. •Tracks significant problems, monitors performance, capacity management and performs upgrades to hardware and software as required. •Senior point of escalation for network problems. Show less