Taher Hassan

Security Consultant (Integration-PS), Zscaler Tech Lead at Help AG
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, AE
Languages
  • Arabic Professional working proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency

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Raeef (Raif) Bedewi

I have had the pleasure of working with Taher, he is knowledgeable, reliable, and consistently supportive. Taher demonstrated a strong command of technical concepts and a keen understanding of how to leverage technology to achieve positive outcomes. His approachable demeanor and excellent communication skills have helped build positive, productive working relationships. I appreciate his willingness to go the extra mile to provide support and assistance.

Luai IDREES - PMP, ACP MSP, PRINCE2, ITIL

I had the pleasure of working with Taher on a mega project in the UAE. He is a customer-focused individual with excellent technical knowledge and project management abilities who is constantly seeking to implement best practices. I would highly recommend Taher for any Cybersecurity related roles.

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Credentials

  • NSE5 - Network Security Analyst
    Fortinet
    Aug, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional - Private Access (ZCCP-PA)
    Zscaler
    Aug, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional - Internet Access (ZCCP-IA)
    Zscaler
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Certified Deployment Specialist (ZCDS)
    Zscaler
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Certified Sales Engineer
    Zscaler
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator - Private Access (ZCCA-PA)
    Zscaler
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator- Internet Access (ZCCA-IA)
    Zscaler
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    Project Management Institute
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • NSE7 - Network Security Architect
    Fortinet
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Paloalto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
    Palo Alto Networks
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security (CCIE-Sec) Written
    Cisco
    Jun, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) V 10
    EC-Council
    Sep, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • NSE 4 – FortiGate Network Security Professional
    Fortinet
    Sep, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
    Cisco
    Jul, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
    Cisco
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Paloalto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer
    Palo Alto Networks
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching
    Cisco
    Jan, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching
    Cisco
    Jan, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) Certified Support Specialist
    Zscaler
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Certified Support Specialist
    Zscaler
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
    Cisco
    Jul, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) Certified Administrator
    Zscaler
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant
    Palo Alto Networks
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA)
    F5
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • F5 Certified! Technical Specialist, BIG-IP LTM (F5-CTS, BIG-IP LTM)
    F5
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Security Consultant (Integration-PS), Zscaler Tech Lead
      • Mar 2021 - Present

    • India
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Network Security Engineer (L2-Global SOC)
      • Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

      -Troubleshooting and resolving high complexity customer faults. -Provide next level technical support for Level 1 Specialists. -When the resolution is not possible ensuring the fault is passed to the most appropriate group able to resolve it. -Perform service changes by assessing risk and implementing requests reported within the agreed Change Management process. -Resolve service problems by performing root cause analysis and designing action plans for unknown errors reported through Problem Management Dashboard. -Perform solution releases by authorizing, validating (changes, upgrades, updates, patches and migrations) and implementing them. -Design and implement Service Improvement Plans for top customers under supervision of top management. -Perform technical & management escalations as implied by the escalation process to ensure security tasks are progressing toward resolution and/or completion Our daily work includes working on several platforms such as o Juniper Firewalls (Netscreen ,SRX) o Checkpoint Firewall (R65,R71,R75.40,R77) o Fortigate UTM, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. o Palo alto NGFW o F5 BIGIP LoadBalancers o Juniper SSL (pulse secure) o Juniper IDP o McAfee IPS o Bluecoat proxy o Zscaler proxies o Cisco IronPorts Proxies o Cisco Switches o Safenet Cloud Authentication Servers Show less

    • Saudi Arabia
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Network and Security Engineer
      • Jan 2014 - Oct 2018

      -Implement and administrate multi-vendor NGFW (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Cyberoam).-Administrate Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless LAN Controller and access points.-Administrate Cisco ISE.-Deploy switches security features (DAI/DHCP snooping/IP source guard/BPDU guard/port security/VLAN hopping.-Implement variety of VPNs (S2S, DMVPN, EzVPN, SSL client) on different devices.-Troubleshoot network issues of Vlans, HSRP, Ether channels, ACL, AAA, NAT, PBR, VPN.-Administrate Kaspersky Security Center Server.-Administrate Microsoft Active Directory Windows server 2008, 2012. Show less

    • Network and Security Engineer
      • Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

      -Administrate Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless LAN Controller and access points.-Deploy switches security features (DAI/DHCP snooping/IP source guard/BPDU guard/port security/VLAN hopping.- Providing, securing and monitoring internal-External network activities.-Administrate Microsoft Active Directory Windows server 2008, 2012.-Administrate MS Office 365 Portal.-Administrate Elastix VoIP Server.-Configure IP Phones (Polycom and Cisco).- Giving suitable required privilege for accessing both internal and external resources.- Deciding technical specification for all IT purchased equipment's, components & software.- Do the required Configuration and installation of a new hardware for the whole network.- Ensuring that the backup policy is being applied using the most efficient way. Show less

    • Technical Support Leased Line Engineer
      • Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

      - Handle and troubleshoot leased lines connections problems. - Troubleshoot VPN MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN, and internet connections. - Dealing with Cisco routers 7200, 3600, 1700, 1600 and Cisco Catalyst switches, ATM switches, ATM DSLAMs, Modems, Huawei NE40, NE20, IPDSLAMs 5600, Juniper Routers. - Contribute with the other teams to ensure that the customers problems are totally solved. - Escalate to the next level and do the proper handover. - Handle and troubleshoot leased lines connections problems. - Troubleshoot VPN MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN, and internet connections. - Dealing with Cisco routers 7200, 3600, 1700, 1600 and Cisco Catalyst switches, ATM switches, ATM DSLAMs, Modems, Huawei NE40, NE20, IPDSLAMs 5600, Juniper Routers. - Contribute with the other teams to ensure that the customers problems are totally solved. - Escalate to the next level and do the proper handover.

Education

  • Helwan University Cairo
    Bachelor's degree, Communication
    2004 - 2009

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