Ahmed Salem Ahmed, Network Engineer

Ahmed Salem Ahmed

Network Engineer

Kuwait National Gaurd

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Communications & Electronics Engineering
Experience
11 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 6 Months

Network Engineer at Kuwait National Gaurd
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since March 2016

➢ Configure and troubleshoot infrastructure networks like Core switches, distribution switches, and Access switches.
➢ Administration and Configuration of Routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS. Daily Support & troubleshooting “NOC team” for network problems Monitor for wire/Wireless network via (SolarWinds & PRTG & Huawei eSight).
➢ Configuration for Huawei core and access layer switches (S12700 C, S6730, S5720, 6800, )
➢ Configuration CISCO core and access layer switches (6500, 9500, 3850, 3750, 9300, 9200)
➢ Hands‑on experience with Fortinet Products (Fortigate Firewalls, Forti Manager, FortiAnalzer, Forti mail, Forti proxy, and Forti sandbox)
➢ Update and monitor for security policies and access control “NAC” through Cisco ISE appliances
➢ Hands‑on experience with CISCO Security products (FTD ‑ Umbrella ‑ ISE ‑TG ‑ AMP)
➢ Configuration and Administration for Remote Sites VPN (IPSEC, SSL)
➢ Switch security configurations such as AAA, DHCP Snooping, Source Guard, ARP inspection
➢ Configuration and Administration of Cisco routers for WAN and across sites connectivity
➢ Configuration and Administration of Cisco ASA ‑ FTD, Huawei USG, and FortiGate firewalls
➢ Configuration and Administration of Cisco Wireless Lan Controller and wireless Access points
➢ Backup and IOS updates for network devices and appliances

Voice and Network Engineer at ZAK-Solutions for computer systems
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • November 2012 to March 2015

- Configuring and setting up of Cisco and juniper Ethernet switches, Routers, Security appliances, Audio/Video devices and applications, and VOIP telephony system.
- Provide steady-state support and management of Cisco Unified Communications systems, including Cisco Call Manager and Unity Express, CUCM, Cisco Unity Connections, Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers, Cisco Unified Operations Manager (CUOM) and Service monitor Server.
- Provide technical assistance and support for clients, and perform any other duties as assigned by the management.

IT Coordinator at Burhan International Construction Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 2010 to May 2011

 Provide 1st and 2 Nd level support for all hardware and software problems reported, documenting problems and solutions as required.
 Perform new installations and updates for all IT equipment, including desktops, laptops, printers, etc. Provide basic training to end users on both hardware and applicable software.
 Identify opportunities and recommend solutions that will enhance or improve current business processes. Assist the I.T. Services group, where applicable, in their day-to-day responsibilities.
 Supports and ensures operating viability of LAN (Local Area Network) for all hours of operation and reports any abnormalities to the network administrator; routinely tunes system for optimum performance.
 Follows up on faulty hardware and software purchases by pursuing warranty advantage through distributors and manufacturers.
 Ensures software, hardware and network installs, re-installs, upgrades, moves, changes and relocations are made when necessary and as required.
 Assist on projects or special initiatives as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Communications & Electronics Engineering
  • at BANHA university
  • October 2004

Good

Specialties & Skills

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert CCIE
Cisco Security
Technical Support
Network Administration
Computer hardware
computer software
Computer Networks
Network Security
Information Security
Firewall

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

CCIE Security #66570 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Valid Until:
November 2025
CCIE Security (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Valid Until:
November 2025
CCNA-Voice (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2013
Valid Until:
September 2016
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
CCNA-Routing and Switching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
September 2016
CCNP-Routing and switching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
September 2020
JNCIA (Juniper Networks Certified Associate) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading