Arif Bagas MBCS studying CISSP

Senior Security Consultant at Undisclosed Employer
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Bolton, England, United Kingdom, UK
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  • Gujerati Full professional proficiency
  • Urdu Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Full professional proficiency
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Credentials

  • AWS CCP CLF-C02
    Tutorials Dojo
    Oct, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS CCP Course - CLF-C02
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Oct, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Oct, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Azure AZ-900
    A Cloud Guru | A Pluralsight Company
    Oct, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
    Microsoft
    Oct, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022 Access Management
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022 Cloud & the Value Proposition
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022 Cloud Deployment & Operation
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022 Core AWS Services
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022: Cloud Architecture Design Principles
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022: Cloud Economics
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022: Cloud Security & Compliance
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022: Technical Essentials Part 1
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022: Technical Essentials Part 2
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner 2022: Technology Support Resources
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified SOC Analyst Foundation
    SIEM XPERT
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • MBCS Professional
    BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Aug, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Cyberark Master Class
    Ministry of Security
    Jun, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • ISC)² Candidate
    (ISC)²
    Dec, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Sonicwall Firewall & Backup Solution
    SonicWall
    Aug, 2006
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Ethical Hacking
    karROX Technologies Ltd.
    May, 2005
    - Sep, 2024
  • MCSE: Windows Server 2003
    Cal Software Ltd
    Oct, 2003
    - Sep, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    Self Study Student
    Jan, 2003
    - Sep, 2024
  • MCSE: Windows 2000
    Connectivity Solutions Ltd
    Oct, 2002
    - Sep, 2024
  • MCSE: Windows NT 4.0
    Systems Technology Training International
    Jun, 1998
    - Sep, 2024
  • ISC)2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
    ISC2
    Sep, 2023
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • British Indian Ocean Territory
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Security Consultant
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      Senior Consultant - Security Engineering Senior Consultant - Security Engineering

    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Security Engineer/Security Operations & Intelligence Analyst (when needed)
      • Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

      Role & Responsibilities: 50% BAU & 50% Projects. Implement failed/incomplete projects including CyberArk, for Global Infrastructure & Secure Infrastructure for 8000+ userbase. Fix EMEA Cyberark solution connectivity issues, also implement privileged user account compliance for multiple domains & domain services. Completed in 3 Months. CyberArk Phase 1 - AD Domains - Complete. - Identify & Resolve Network Connectivity Issues, Palo Alto - Fortigate - Azure NSG's - Fix Multiple Domain DNS Issues - On-board Privileged Accounts CyberArk Phase 2 - Additional AD Domains - Complete. - Identify & Resolve Network Connectivity Issues, Palo Alto - Fortigate - Azure NSG's - Fix Multiple Domain DNS Issues - On-board Privileged Accounts Obtained £100 Million Cyber Security Insurance. Mcafee DLP - Set & Configure Policies. -Test -Implement -Enable. SOC Team - Blue Team Defender SOC Tools - The Hive, Mitre. ZScaler: Configure: - PAC files - Profile-App-Policies - SIPA -CASB Implementation of 'Modern Authentication' for MDM, older mobile handsets. BAU Admin Support: Splunk - Siem Tool ZScaler Admin - ZIA/ZPA - "Zero Trust Exchange Platform" Microsoft Defender Admin CyberArk Admin - PAM Solution Okta Admin - MFA/IAM Solution Sailpoint Admin - IAM Mcafee DLP Admin - Data Leak Prevention Tenable Admin - Vulnerability Scanner Crowdstrike Admin - AV Solution Proofpoint Admin Proofpoint TAP Admin - Email Security Azure Tenancies - Security Role Datacentre Networking/Servers Supportworks Jira Ticketing To work with internal teams, collate as much information as possible on enterprise networks, review and troubleshoot security issues. Review changes to existing or new infrastructure projects and provide approval, maintain security policies, identifying security related issues and monitor overall Security Posture. Show less

    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Infrastructure Security Engineer
      • Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

      Role & Responsibilities: 10% BAU & 90% Projects. Implement the Project design HLD to LLD for Production & DR datacentre, migration to greenfield datacentres, implement greenfield Microsoft Azure and implement failover to DR Colocation. Implement Security across the Board. Completed in 15 months of 3 years allocated. • Design • Networking • Site2Site VPNs • SSL-VPNs • Physical Servers • Network Storage Arrays • Hypervisor Clustering • Virtual Machine builds • Virtual Machine Conversions • Design & build private datacentres - greenfield • Design & build Azure DC - greenfield site • Firewalls • Security across the board - CloudFare - Azure RBAC/IAM - CyberArk - Duo MFA - Rapid7 - Specops - Crowdstrike • Monitoring & Alerting • Disaster Recovery Failover Colocation • Node4 Datacentres • Azure Datacentres & Tenants Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Infrastructure Engineer
      • Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

      Role & Responsibilities: 30% BAU & 70% Projects Assessment of the infrastructure, completed urgent work with infrastructure & security recommendations. • Smoothwall Security • Dell EMC Poweredge • HP SAN • VMWare Clusters • HP Aruba Switches • Office 365 Administration • Azure Active Directory • Wireless Controller and AP's • Microsoft 365 • Windows Servers 2012 R2 • Windows 10 • Veeam backups • Active Directory • SCCM • DHCP & DNS • MS SSPR - Self Service Password config. • VMWare cluster server vms recoveries • VMWare cluster storage recommendations • vmware upgrade version recommendations • Microsoft 365 Security recommendations • Windows Servers Upgrade recommendations Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Infrastructure Engineer
      • Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

      Role & Responsibilities: 100% Projects Assessment of the infrastructure, completed urgent work with security recommendations and projects planning. • Cisco ASA 5506 • Smoothwall Security • Dell EMC Poweredge • VMWare Clusters • HP Aruba Switches • Azure Active Directory • Office 365 Administration • Fortinet Wireless Controller and AP's • Microsoft 365 • Windows Servers 2012 R2 • Windows 7 • Veeam backups • Active Directory • SCCM • DHCP • VMWare cluster migration • Urgent Recommendations • Angry IP Scanner • vmware upgrade version recommendations • Wifi Security & Recommendations • Microsoft 365 Security recommendations • Windows Servers Upgrade recommendations • Windows Client recommendations Show less

    • Senior Systems Engineer - Remote
      • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

      Role & Responsibilities: 20% BAU & 80% projects. Build & Manage infrastructure on MS Azure & UKFast with Office 365 administration. Infrastructure located in various locations around the globe. Skills  Azure Security Centre  Azure Defender Service  Azure SQL DB's  Azure Storage Accounts  Azure Virtual Networks  Azure Network Security Groups  Azure Advisor  Azure Just-In-Time implementation  Azure Backups  Windows Server Builds  Linux Server Builds (Ubuntu 18.04LTS/ 20.04LTS)  nginx, apache, postfix  Janus Server Builds (webrtc)  Ice Server Builds (webrtc) Implement 2FA Azure Portal Implement 2FA Office 365 Cisco Miraki Powershell Jira Show less

    • Infrastructure Engineer - Remote
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

      Role & Responsibilities: 100% projects. To design, implement & deploy Microsoft 365 Teams for 300+ users globally. Skills  To understand client needs & final result required  Review Microsoft Teams for security, scalability, management, deployment.  Configure & implement MS Teams  Test & build teams  Train & Support Admin/Owner  Go live with MS Teams Role & Responsibilities: 100% projects. To design, implement & deploy Microsoft 365 Teams for 300+ users globally. Skills  To understand client needs & final result required  Review Microsoft Teams for security, scalability, management, deployment.  Configure & implement MS Teams  Test & build teams  Train & Support Admin/Owner  Go live with MS Teams

    • United Kingdom
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Infrastructure Engineer
      • Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

      Role & Responsibilities: 100% projects. To install, configure & integrate Bitrix24 CRM to Zadarma voip service provider and configure Polycom voip phones to work from crm using voip service provider. Skills  Sonicwall TZ350W series configuration  Microsoft Windows Servers  DHCP, DNS, Active Directory  Cloud application & user configuration  Network Switch Configuration  Excellent Time management skills, SLA  Working with 3rd party suppliers.  Team Work & Good Communication Skills Show less

    • 3rd Line Network Engineer
      • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

      Role & Responsibilities: 50% BAU & 50% projects. Working with a range of technologies from cloud – office 365 to Global VPN setup using 1 to 1 nat (overlapping subnets) to Microsoft Technologies, Cisco & Dell. To install configure and maintain servers in two virtual environments (VMWare & Hyper-V), migrating servers from VMWare to Hyper-V. 200+ servers in estate. Skills  IT Support Desk  Microsoft Windows Servers  Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, WSUS  IIS - SSL  Exchange Hybrid / Office 365  Network Installations & Server Support  Network Switch Configuration  Layer 2 & Layer 3 switch management  Watchguard Firewall configuration on HA  Global VPN Tunnels - ipsec  VMware  Hyper-V  SAN Storage – Dell EMC, Dell Equalogic, Netgear  Networking – Cisco, mpls, ospf – Ethernet Circuits  Event Monitoring  Cisco Miraki  Telephony – SWYX & Skype for Business  Ownership & Resolution of tickets  Excellent Time management skills, SLA  ITIL  Technical Documentation using MS Visio  Working with 3rd party suppliers  Team Work & Good Communication Skills  Project Implementation Show less

    • Information Technology Helpdesk Supervisor
      • Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

      Role & Responsibilities: 70% BAU & 30% Projects. Helpdesk Supervisor / Network Engineer to work within the helpdesk and provide a range of 2nd to 3rd line support to 2000+ users across the UK. Working a range of technologies along with mentoring other members on the helpdesk and complete projects. Skills  IT Helpdesk  Windows Servers / Exchange / Office 365 / Helpdesk / Service Desk / VMware / Cisco  Network Installations & Server Support  Network Switch Configuration & support  Layer 3 – Cisco Switches & ASA 5506  UK VPN Tunnels  Supervise roll out to branches of 2D scanners  Management of Helpdesk & Team  VMware  Windows Server 2016  Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, WSUS  Mimecast - Exchange  Networking – Cisco  Cacti Monitoring  Cisco Miraki  Telephony – VOIP  Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload  Delegating tickets to the right teams (IT Support, Field Engineers, Development Team)  Excellent Time management skills, SLA  ITIL  Technical Documentation – branch updates  Working with 3rd party supplier Emis Health to support chemist dispensing and epos software. Show less

    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Network Analyst
      • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

      Role & Responsibilities: 50% BAU & 50% Projects. To maintain and support global networks, configure disaster recovery sites. Maintain firewall and switches and support system administrator and service desk (IT Team) for day to day, business as usual running of global network infrastructure. Assist in upgrades and fault find for interconnected global networks via bridge (global communications bridge with team leaders and engineers). Customers include: Asda, Amex (American Express), Pitney Bowes, Arrow, Dell Corporation, Costco, Avant, AT&T. Skills  IT Support Desk  Network Installations & Support  Network Switch Configuration  Layer 2 – Cisco access Switches / Layer 3 HP Core switches  Routing & Switching  Routing Protocols  MPLS  Vlans Configuration & Support  Cisco ASA / Fortinet & Fortiweb firewalls on HA  Global VPN configuration & support  Cisco Miraki  VMWare  Whatsup Gold  Nimble (SAN), Cisco UCS  VOIP/Voice  Mimecast – Exchange – MS Servers  ITIL  2FA Authentication Show less

    • Retail Office Equipment
    • Network Security Engineer
      • May 2006 - Jul 2018

      Role & Responsibilities: 50% BAU & 50% Projects. To Design & Support customer networks, To implement sonicwall security & windows network solutions, on occasions to do network penetration testing to check if a security is working on the given network. To do network support on customer sites i.e. Fault Diagnosis, domain administration of firewalls/network (lans-wans-vpns), windows servers & exchange, manage users, printers, testing, audits, backup, On-site - Remote support, also to have a good relationship with customer base. Working in a team or as an individual. Skills  IT Support Desk  Network Design / Server Installations / Server Support  1st to 3rd Line Server & Desktop Hardware Support  Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, WSUS  IIS - SSL  Office 365  Firewalls & VPN  VMware & Hyper-V  Cisco/Sonicwall/Checkpoint  Networking – Routing & swiitching  Enterprise Backups & Validation Policies  (SAN) Netgear /Buffalo/Equalogic  Windows / Exchange Servers  IP Telephony & VOIP  Cloud PBX  Microsoft Visio  ITIL  Team working  Good Communication Skills Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • IT Manager / 3rd Line Network Engineer
      • Feb 2004 - Jan 2006

      Contracted Out – until Jan 2019 for 3rd Line Network & Infrastructure Solutions via 3Net Office Solutions Ltd. Role & Responsibilities: 70% BAU & 30% Projects. To manage the IT Budget and Design a New network. Once design was completed, I installed and tested the new network then migrated from a Novell to a Microsoft Network using a Sonicwall Firewall to Secure from the Web Perimeter. Joe Egan network uses a 2 layer Defence using internally client/server application security firewall. Simple and effective depending on the security model that was required and IT Spend. They also use Exchange Server 2016 – OWA – Office 365 active directory. Microsoft Sharepoint & One Drive. Acronis backup, local encrypted backups as well as cloud backups to Microsoft Azure. Skills  Design and Install 100 BaseT Network  1st to 3rd Line H/W, S/W and Network Support.  Install & Support Domain Controllers/ Exchange Servers / File Servers  Manage and Administer the Networks  Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, WSUS  IIS - SSL  Office 365 / OWA  Cisco Switches  VPN & Site to Site Connections – ethernet circuits  SAN Netgear / Equalogic  Acronis Backup  Implement and ensure company IT policies are being adhered to  Research new evolving technology  Test security of the Network  Manage IT Budget  Good Communication skills. Show less

    • 3rd Line Network Engineer
      • Feb 2000 - Jan 2004

      Role & Responsibilities: 70% BAU & 30% Projects. To implement network infrastructure & security within the internal network, maintaining policies set out by the company or myself that ensure Quality of Service to CAL Software Ltd and all external customers (networks). My experience is from 1st line helpdesk to 3rd line network support. Skills  IT Support Desk  3rd Line H/W, S/W and Network Support (Internal or for External Customers).  Firewall Support - Checkpoint  Networks, Isdn, Adsl, Routers, NT/Win2k/ SBS Servers, Workstations, Winframe & Metaframe, Nfuse.  Team-working & Communication skills.  There are around 35 Servers at CAL, that need administering and updating when required, 100 workstations and around 60 external customers ranging from General Accidents (insurance) to Your Move (estate agency) and Stobarts Haulage, also not forgetting the Agricultural Industry.  Installation & Configuration of NT / 2000 Servers / Exchange (e-mail) / MS proxy (web access) IIS (web hosting) / Firewall 1 (network security) / F-Secure & Mimesweeper (anti-virus solution).  Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, WSUS  Installation & Configuration of Citrix, Metaframe XP, connection over Point to Point (isdn) and over the Web. I have also installed and configured OWA - outlook web access.  Routers in use: Openroute GT70, Shiva Accessport, Cisco 1600 – 1603 R & D-Link.  Network Patch Panels, Auto- Sensing Switches, Hubs, ISDN and Software Firewall. De-militarised zone (DMZ) for our web, e-mail scanning, firewall, DNS servers using Network Address Translation (NAT).  Server Hardware consists of: Compaq proliant(s), Dell poweredge, Raid Controller cards and Scsi cards. A fail over solution using Raid 1 and Teaming of Network Cards. Show less

    • Installation Engineer
      • Jun 1999 - Dec 1999

      Role & Responsibilities: 100% Projects UK roll-out of servers, workstations and applications for Land Rover. Skills  Installations of Servers / Workstations & Applications.  Configure the Network  Configure Lan’s & Wan’s  Working in Conjunction with GE Capital.  To update technology for all Rover & Landrover Site’s in the UK & Eire Role & Responsibilities: 100% Projects UK roll-out of servers, workstations and applications for Land Rover. Skills  Installations of Servers / Workstations & Applications.  Configure the Network  Configure Lan’s & Wan’s  Working in Conjunction with GE Capital.  To update technology for all Rover & Landrover Site’s in the UK & Eire

Education

  • Bolton Institute of Higher Education
    Higher National Diploma, Business Information Technology
    1995 - 1997
  • Sharples School
    1984 - 1989

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