Senior System and Network Engineer
Almarai Dairy Company
Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
• 12+ Year’s experience in various kind of IT system and network Sector.
• Datacenter server consolidation physical - VMWARE - Evaluated and migrated successfully the Groups legacy IT physical server environment to Virtual High Availability VMware VM’s .
• Storage migration -IBM DS-4000 to HPE 3PAR integration with HPE Store once and HP MSA Through Brocade FC Channel.
• AZURE cloud DR solution - Implemented the Azure Disaster recovery solution for multiple Physical and Virtualized DC to Azure.
• Network upgradation & rolling out of NOC from cisco core to Aruba core networking along with Wireless integration.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution - Revamped completely the backup methodology to VEEAM backups and implemented the high availability DR solution of using Backup in Production with Less RTO of 15 Mins Max.
• WAN Disaster Management - Implemented Cross Country DISASTER backup recovery solution QURUM Dual - HA Backup and Replication solution between KSA - OMAN - UAE Datacenters.
• SOC - Security Solution Onprem / Cloud - Improved system security through Vulnerability Assessment along with external White Hat team twice a Year. Delivered a cohesive in-house SOC solution with multiple Products - FortiGate firewall, Pal Alto Next Gen, CISCO Cloud AMP/Umbrella, Forti mail/Microsoft ATP & EOP Antispam integration all integrated to SIEM Solution for alert Reporting and Diagnose.
• Cloud Email Migration - Migration of Email from Onprem Exchange 2010, 2013 to Office365, and migration of Suite Email to Office 365.
• File Server Migration to Office365 SharePoint - Distributed FS on various location GEO office were migrated to single ONLINE O365 SharePoint.
• CCTV Surveillance Management: Design, calculate, configure, and install Both analog and digital CCTV systems.
• Cloud Email Security: Microsoft Office 365 EOP protection, DMARC, ANTI SPAM, ANTI SPOOF DMARC solution, ATP safe links, Sandboxing solution were implemented.
• DLP Solution: Inhouse McAfee DLP Enterprise implementation & Office 365 DLP with litigation hold to legal and mitigate Data Loss.
• Fore scout NAC Solution: Implementation to protect organization IT & IOT devices with restricted access profiling on Network services.
• Desktop Virtualization & Work from Home Implemented XENDESKTOP & XENAPP for Financial critical users & Remote Users, Also Transformed the Core ERP critical Code (SAP) specific to XENAPP users.
• System HA & Network Optimization - Researched, recommended, and implemented enhancements that improved system (Server, Network, Storage, Security systems) reliability and performance.
• Increased System Availability, Effective Resource Manageability to Critical ERP & SAP Systems, Domain & Exchange Servers, IIS Intranet Portals, and equipped company with scalable systems to support fast business growth.
• Trained and mentoring Internal IT support team across multiple domains - Network, Systems, Help Desk operations including Remote administration, on call support, log-in procedures, network management software, permissions, Endpoint Security and Backup software.
• Cloud Solution Microsoft Office365- Migration of Internal and Outside Email solution to Microsoft Office 365 Mailing, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Azure AD, SSO, MFA, EOP, ATP, Intranet Streaming, Yammer, Microsoft Teams.
• Wireless Solutions for Yard / Warehouse Operation.
• VOIP solution integration & Video conferencing Systems.
• Document Management System - Open Text and HRMS system.
Operational Management:
• Design, Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, Wireless networks, server, router, switch, UPS, and other Co related IT hardware.
• Operation and maintenance of network devices in 24*7 regional command control center.
• Monitor and evaluate network and data communications statistics to ensure timely upgrades and additions of hardware and software to meet with the network enhancement.
• Provides user training and support of all property systems, network enhancements, hardware, and software support.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network and software products and services.
• Design, implement, and maintain VOIP phone system to include phone servers
• Management of all incidents in daily basis by creating detailed incident closure reports and completing regular preventive maintenance cards.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Manage servers, including database, e-mail, printers, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Respond to network alarms take appropriate action to classify, prioritize and resolve network issues. Identifying, troubleshooting, assembling, installation, and replacement of faulty devices parts and network devices including RMA process.
• Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.
Bachelor of Computer Application