Ahmed Abdelwadoud

• Manage and secure enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco and Fortinet technologies,
ensuring high availability and performance.
• Configure and administer Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including policies, NAT, VPNs (IPsec/SSL),
and security profiles (IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering).
• Monitor network traffic and security events using SIEM tools (e.g., FortiAnalyzer) to detect and
respond to threats in real time.
• Implement network segmentation (VLANs), access control policies, and firewall rule sets to
enhance security and ensure compliance.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps and
recommend remediation strategies.
• Perform incident response and troubleshooting, reducing system downtime and improving
network reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure network solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, security procedures, and
incident reports.

• Managed and secured enterprise network infrastructure, improving uptime and reducing security
incidents.
◦ Configured and administered Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including policies, NAT, VPNs (IPsec/SSL),
and security profiles (IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering).
◦ Implemented and enforced network security controls such as ACLs, segmentation (VLANs), and
access policies to mitigate security risks.
◦ Monitored and analyzed network traffic to detect and respond to security threats, anomalies, and
intrusion attempts.
◦ Performed incident response and troubleshooting for network and security-related issues, minimizing
downtime and impact.
◦ Configured and supported routing and switching technologies (OSPF, VLANs, STP, TCP/IP) to
ensure efficient and secure data flow.
◦ Conducted vulnerability assessment and basic hardening of network devices in alignment with
security best practices.
◦ Collaborated with IT and security teams to design and deploy secure, scalable network architectures.
◦ Generated automated reports and performed data analysis using Microsoft Excel (PivotTables,
VLOOKUP) for operational and security insights.
◦ Maintained detailed network and security documentation, including configurations, policies, and
incident reports.

• Managed and supported the organizations IT infrastructure across hardware, software, and
network systems, ensuring continuous operations.
• Provided technical support to end-users, resolving network, system, and application issues and
improving user satisfaction.
• Configured and maintained network devices, including Cisco routers, switches, and Fortinet
firewalls.
• Supported core network services such as TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and VPN connectivity.
• Monitored system performance and network availability, proactively identifying and resolving
issues to ensure uptime.

• Assisted in network configuration and maintenance (routers, switches, firewalls).