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Farooq Iqbal is a seasoned network engineer with 13+ years of experience in network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance. He holds various certifications including MCSE, MCSA, and HCIA Security from Microsoft and Huawei. He has worked in various roles including Network Engineer, Systems & Network Administrator, and I.T Manager.

Credentials

  • MCSE, MCSA
    Microsoft
    Feb, 2006
    - Apr, 2026
  • HCIA Security
    Huawei
    Aug, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • HCIE Cloud Computing (Written)
    Huawei
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • HCIP Routing & Switching
    Huawei
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • HCIA Access
    Huawei
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • HCIA Routing & Switching
    Huawei
    Jan, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • HCIA-WLAN
    Huawei
    Dec, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • JNCIA-DevOps
    Juniper Networks
    Nov, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • JNCIA-Security
    Juniper Networks
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • PCNSE
    Palo Alto Networks
    Aug, 2020
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Network Engineer
      • Jan 2011 - Present
      • Bahrain

      Monitoring the network systems including firewall, routers and switches and fiber optic devices, assessing the functionality of the network routers, ensuring all network security, threat management, Data Center operations and providing support to corporate and home customers. Performed systems troubleshooting and resolved issues with coordination with senior level engineering team, Sound knowledge of routing and MPLS, VoIP products and services, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work, assist customers for the issues, Good Understanding of relationship between routers, switches, patch panels and connecting devices to the network. Wide knowledge of Ethernet, and data communications networks. Strong knowledge of routing and translations, voice and/or data, TDM and/or VoIP products and services, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work, coordinated with customer's and ensured that issues were resolved. Performed various functions on field systems and data center. Provided second level support to system and users. Performed troubleshoot on system and resolved all issues in process. Coordinated with senior level engineering group and site contacts for resolving all technical issues. Monitored network and resolved all issues that occurred on same. Developed and implemented all network maintenance activities. Coordinate with Partners and clients through E-mail and phone call for any related issues. Configure IP Phones, Pap2 Devices and Cell Phones for IP Telephony, Installation and Configuration of IP-PABX, evaluated policies and technical procedures and updated processes whenever required. good knowledge of VOIP, TCP/IP Internetworking, knowledge of data communications, networking, telecommunications, fiber optic transmission, Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems for servers and workstations. Implemented and communicated systems and procedures. Monitor network using tools like PRTG, SolarWinds, MRTG and Cacti.

    • Systems & Network Administrator
      • Jun 2008 - Dec 2010
      • Karachi, Pakistan

      Maintain and manage 3 Windows & 1 Linux Servers, Over 100 Win XP Clients, PC’s & Notebooks, Install and Trouble shooting of IT systems , Mail Server Management, Outlook configuration, E-mail back up and recovery, maintaining Network & Link, Manage & maintain Wireless Network ,daily backups, install & update Antivirus, Make security of Network & SystemsMaking client Access Policies and Creating Rules, User Support of Normal & Higher level Users, Install Printers & Scanners and solving daily issues of IT Systems in Premises. Dealing with vendors, maintain & manage UPS & PABX systems.

  • Chippa Textiles
    • Karachi, Pakistan
    • I.T Manager
      • Jul 2006 - Jun 2008
      • Karachi, Pakistan

      Maintain Local Area Network of 35 desktop Pc’s and 5 Notebook Pc’s ,Making & Administering Server Pc with Windows 2000 Server and ISA Server 2000, To create Database server with SQL 2000 ,Managing and Perform regular backup of database, Installation of multiple operating system of windows ,98,2000, XP and other Software’s, giving complete user support, making cable Connectors and manage network Equipments Like Switches and hubs, Correspondent with Vendors and software Companies, Complete Hardware management and Trouble shooting of Pc’s, Regularly update Antivirus and remove viruses.

Education

  • 1997 - 1999
    University of Karachi
    Master's Degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • 1993 - 1996
    Karachi University
    Bachelor's Degree, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

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