Bassem Saab
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Bedroc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
Franklin, Tennessee, United States TDM Circuits Refresh: Managed clients internet circuits, routing protocol (BGP), routing tables, internet traffic, backup old routers, install and configure new Cisco C8200 Catalyst Routers replacing old routers, documenting all new routers and circuits info for future reference. ▪ Managed Cisco Meraki Networks/Sites via Meraki dashboard, Configured Cisco Meraki firewalls, switches and access points, monitored device and sites health, packet captures, implemented site to… Show more TDM Circuits Refresh: Managed clients internet circuits, routing protocol (BGP), routing tables, internet traffic, backup old routers, install and configure new Cisco C8200 Catalyst Routers replacing old routers, documenting all new routers and circuits info for future reference. ▪ Managed Cisco Meraki Networks/Sites via Meraki dashboard, Configured Cisco Meraki firewalls, switches and access points, monitored device and sites health, packet captures, implemented site to site VPN between Hub and spoke firewalls, assigned switches ports to specific VLANs, group policies, wireless SSID broadcasting, splash pages, traffic shaping and more. ▪ Managed the company Palo Alto firewalls, audited all firewall rules and cleaned any rules that are not being used and fixed any rules that can be used in a better way. ▪ Managed and configured BIG-IP LTM F5 Load balancer devices (Management Setup, VLANs, Self IP’s, Nodes, Pools, Virtual Servers, Policies, health monitors, and Default monitors. ▪ Managed and troubleshooted Cisco wireless Access Points and networks at the company branches using Cisco Prime. ▪ Managed Cisco Routers, switches, wireless LAN controller and access points via Cisco DNA Center, checked devices health, critical error Logs, software updates, pushed configuration to devices (Automation), generated reports, provisioned new installed devices. Used remedy force and Service Now ticketing systems to check databases, request changes and service requests, as well as Infoblox for DNS services, DHCP IP assignment, new IP reservations and new devices documentations. ▪ Installed and configured Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN solution (ION devices) as network gateways, created VLANs, sub-interfaces, pushed policies, monitored network devices behavior and usage. ▪ Configured Cisco nexus switches 7K & 9K, implemented VPC between nexus switches, and VDC’s to divide each switch into multiple switches for security and management reasons. Show less
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PGA TOUR
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Engineer
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May 2022 - Nov 2022
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States ▪ Install, troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Devices (Firewalls, Switches & Access Points) and CLI Routers and Catalyst Switches, as well as managing Meraki sites Via Meraki Dashboard. ▪ Install, configure and troubleshoot Distribution Arista Switches (Arista DCS-7050T, Arista DCS-7050TX) ▪ Managed CORE Cisco Nexus switches (Nexus3000 C3232C Chassis). ▪ Upgraded Cisco Catalyst Routers/Switches firmware’s when needed. ▪ Configured SNMP V2&V3 to monitor all Cisco CLI and Meraki Devices. ▪… Show more ▪ Install, troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Devices (Firewalls, Switches & Access Points) and CLI Routers and Catalyst Switches, as well as managing Meraki sites Via Meraki Dashboard. ▪ Install, configure and troubleshoot Distribution Arista Switches (Arista DCS-7050T, Arista DCS-7050TX) ▪ Managed CORE Cisco Nexus switches (Nexus3000 C3232C Chassis). ▪ Upgraded Cisco Catalyst Routers/Switches firmware’s when needed. ▪ Configured SNMP V2&V3 to monitor all Cisco CLI and Meraki Devices. ▪ Configured Syslog for all Cisco Meraki Sites/Devices. ▪ Configured DNS & NTP on all Cisco CLI Routers and switches. ▪ Managed and Configured Palo Alto firewalls from scratch via Panorama (MGMT interface, TAP Interfaces, Virtual Wire, Virtual Routers, Layer 2&3 interfaces, Security Zones, Security Policies, Zone Protection Profiles, APP-ID & User-ID, File Blocking, Data Filtering, Security Profile Groups, Wildfire, Dynamic Updates, High Availability, Tunnel Interfaces and VPN Configurations). ▪ Configure and manage Cisco ISE access control policies for Wired/Wireless devices for authentication purposes. ▪ Configure TACACS/RADIUS servers and authentication on Catalyst and Meraki switches. ▪ Troubleshoot routing related problems on Cisco CLI 1900 and 2900 series routers (BGP, OSPF). ▪ Troubleshoot switching related problems on Cisco 2960, 3560 and 9300 catalyst Switches (port security, Layer 2 loops, device authentications with ISE). ▪ Configured inbound and outbound Net flow on all 1921 and 1941 CLI Routers and managed them with Solar Winds Orion. ▪ Configured DHCP Snooping and trusted interfaces on Catalyst Switches. ▪ Managed and Configured IP Access Lists (ACL) on all CLI Routers and Switches to permit and deny user traffic as needed, as well as other ACL’s such as NTP Serve/Peer ACL. ▪ Monitored all networking devices with Solar wind Orion and executed configuration command and scripts, created configuration baselines, generated reports via Solar winds NCM. Show less
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Brooks Rehabilitation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Engineer
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
United States ▪ Monitor and manage internal networking gears and company sites with Solarwinds. ▪ Install and configure Cisco network equipment’s (Routers, Switches). ▪ Install, Manage Meraki Firewalls, Switches & Access Points. ▪ Monitor and troubleshoot Meraki sites, networks and devices with Meraki Dashboard. ▪ Maintain and troubleshoot networking problems, Layer 2 Loops, routing protocols, port security etc. ▪ Configure and Install Cisco NGFW FMC and FTD firewalls at multiple… Show more ▪ Monitor and manage internal networking gears and company sites with Solarwinds. ▪ Install and configure Cisco network equipment’s (Routers, Switches). ▪ Install, Manage Meraki Firewalls, Switches & Access Points. ▪ Monitor and troubleshoot Meraki sites, networks and devices with Meraki Dashboard. ▪ Maintain and troubleshoot networking problems, Layer 2 Loops, routing protocols, port security etc. ▪ Configure and Install Cisco NGFW FMC and FTD firewalls at multiple Sites. ▪ Build all the company's major sites network diagram in Microsoft Visio for future reference and for easier troubleshooting. ▪ Document all the company network addresses, devices and sites with the company documentation tool. ▪ Plan, deploy, and improve wireless networks from the beginning to implementation (Cisco Wireless Controllers 5520, Cisco Catalyst Access Points). Show less
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Difco Group
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Lebanon
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2021
Sin El Fill ▪ Design, Maintain, and troubleshoot client’s networks (routing, switching, and security) ▪ Execution and delivery of L2/L3 network refresh projects (Core, Access, layer switches) ▪ Design and configuration of network routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF as IGPs) ▪ Run copper and fiber cabling from D-Mark (Point of entry into house) into location that client is looking to place phone and internet service ▪ Configuring and maintaining routing advertisements using EIGRP/OSPF mainly but… Show more ▪ Design, Maintain, and troubleshoot client’s networks (routing, switching, and security) ▪ Execution and delivery of L2/L3 network refresh projects (Core, Access, layer switches) ▪ Design and configuration of network routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF as IGPs) ▪ Run copper and fiber cabling from D-Mark (Point of entry into house) into location that client is looking to place phone and internet service ▪ Configuring and maintaining routing advertisements using EIGRP/OSPF mainly but not exclusively with route filtering, redistribution, and metric manipulations for optimal path selection ▪ Network monitoring, troubleshooting and bandwidth analyzation ▪ AAA, and port-security deployment within the enterprise ▪ creations, client’s associations, re-authentications, and mobility troubleshooting through Cisco prime, client debugs, and packet sniffers ▪ Maintained server’s connectivity and performance status, made sure they are functioning properly and lag-free, troubleshooting high CPU and RAM usage. ▪ Responding to tickets generated by end-users and providing effective support via phone, email, and walk ups. Show less
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Education
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Lebanese International University
Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications Engineering