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ZAHID HUSSAIN, Sr. Network Security Engineer

ZAHID HUSSAIN

Sr. Network Security Engineer·Ministry of Finance

Saudi Arabia

Diploma, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Security

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 11 months

Sr. Network Security Engineer

February 2012 - Present

Ministry of Finance

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2012 - Present

++ Network Security for Designing, Implementation, Migration and Troubleshooting for Managing organizational network activities and changes as per needed.
++ Organize Technical trainings and presentations for entire organization day to day network technologies implementations for making an up-to-date Network Intelligent Infrastructure, secured services publishing and maximum availability of end to end resources.
++ Managing Network devices Cisco 7200, 3800, 2800, 2900, 2600 Series Routers, Cisco 6500, 4500, 3750, 3560, 2960, 2950 Series Catalysts, Cisco ASA 5500, PIX 500 Series Firewalls.
++ Managing Network secure authentications and services with Cisco Control Server CS111 and Cisco Works LMS 3.2.
++ Network Core, Distribution and Access Layer changes, updates and connectivity of Branches with publishing services.
++ Day to day Network up gradations, connectivity issues, and user’s network support team availability providing maximum services and issues controlling.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

Network Administrator

September 2011 - February 2012

MOBILY

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2011 - February 2012

++ Network Administration for Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Diagnosing Incidents and Management for an Intelligent Network Infrastructure.
++ Managing devices Juniper M7i, J6350, J2350, J2320 Routers, Juniper Ex 4200, 3200 Switches, Juniper ISG 2000, SSG 550, SSG 350, and SSG 320 Firewalls.
++ Perform call logging, assignment with troubleshooting and monitor voice mail, e-mail, messages and related information for support inquiries. Coordinate and maintain log of request activities of the Help Desk, be able to prioritize service requests according to importance i.e. emergency, immediate, high priority, moderate, general or suggestion.
++ Produce organized printed and electronic reports ensure the asset inventory always updated with all facets of solution identifying key gaps for end-to-end Integration/Migration.
++ Document network problems, resolution for future configurations & resolve issues with reference of architecture /design team for analyzing new solution requirements.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Information Technology

Resident Network Engineer

June 2011 - September 2011

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2011 - September 2011

++ Configuration & Installation for Network and Security Implementations with Cisco 3800, 2800, 1900 Series Routers, Cisco Core 4500, 3560, 3550, 2960, 2960S and 2950 Series Switches, Cisco ASA 5500, Juniper SSG & IDP Series Firewalls, Cisco 4200 Series Sensor, Equipment ready to setup.
++ Provide technical support to Company Users by handling technical queries and to provide support regarding network related issues like Internet connectivity, Users Account Managing with access of Security Certificates connectivity with servers, PCs and other Network Devices from LAN to WAN communications.
++ Implement Host Security using Cisco Network Admission Control with the prospective of Security Certificates integrating with Cisco Clean Access Server & Lite Manager.
++ Remote assistance for troubleshooting network devices running up to client applications.
++ Network design up gradation from Passive equipment to Active Network Infrastructure and connectivity from Passive equipment end to end network up linking.
++ Prepare statically reports regarding Completions all about Services given to organizations.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

Network Management Engineer

January 2007 - March 2011

NETPAC Networking & Business Communication

Lahore, Pakistan

January 2007 - March 2011

++ Design and deploy secure networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability.
++ Perform routine preventative measures and implement, maintain and monitor network security.
++ Analyze CISCO, JUNIPER, LINKSYS, D-Link, Commscope/Sytimax configure information technology software/hardware and prepare network statistical reports.
++ Manage real time updates of the Infrastructure records and discovery of Network connectivity from end to end with physical location and tracking for network devices.
++ Improving Network reliability in the face of growing mix applications, wirelesses LAN, Mobility, Wan connectivity, migrating voice networks to IP.
++ Deployment of an Intelligent Systems to provide Maximum Visibility, Control, Security, and resiliency for the Passive Equipment in the Sense of Copper and Fiber media.
++ To provide technical, operational and economical value to the company or organization for intellectual infrastructure deployment.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Network Support Engineer

May 2005 - December 2006

Premier Solutions

Lahore, Pakistan

May 2005 - December 2006

++ Monitor & Troubleshooting LAN Network.
++ LAN & WAN Cable Infrastructure Monitoring and Highlight the Issues.
++ Fiber Patching with Single and Multimode Cables for end to end Connectivity.
++ Systems upgrading and Latest Software Installations.
++ Network Devices and Configurations and Survey about Network Sites.
++ Punching, Ducting, Cabling, Laying, and Testing for Copper and Fiber Cables.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Cisco Systems

September 2013

September 2013

Diploma, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Security

Saudi Arabia

Juniper Systems

September 2012

September 2012

Diploma, Juniper Networks Professional - Security

Saudi Arabia

Juniper Systems

September 2012

September 2012

Diploma, Juniper Networks Professional - Service Provider

Saudi Arabia

Juniper Systems

September 2012

September 2012

Diploma, Juniper Networks Specialist - Service Provider

Saudi Arabia

Commscope Systimax

October 2010

October 2010

Diploma, SP5502 Intelligent Infrastructure Solution

Pakistan

Virtual University of Pakistan

January 2010

January 2010

Master's degree, Master of Information Technology

Pakistan

Juniper Systems

October 2009

October 2009

Diploma, Juniper Networks Specialist – Security

Pakistan

Juniper Systems

October 2009

October 2009

Diploma, Juniper Networks Specialist – Routing

Pakistan

Juniper Systems

October 2009

October 2009

Diploma, Juniper Networks Associate - Switching

Pakistan

Juniper Systems

October 2009

October 2009

Diploma, Juniper Networks Associate – Routing

Pakistan

Cisco Systems

August 2009

August 2009

Diploma, Cisco Certified Security Professional

Pakistan

Cisco Systems

February 2008

February 2008

Diploma, Cisco Certified Network Professional

Pakistan

Cisco Systems

October 2007

October 2007

Diploma, Cisco Certified Network Associate

Pakistan

Winware Institute of Computer Science

June 2005

June 2005

Diploma, Networking+

Pakistan

Winware Institue of Computer Science

December 2004

December 2004

Diploma, Diploma in Information Technology

Pakistan

Winware Institute of Computer Science

May 2003

May 2003

Diploma, IT-Power Pack

Pakistan

Skills

Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Switches
Expert
Switches
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Routing Protocols
Expert
Routing Protocols
Expert
Routers
Expert
Routers
Expert
Switches: Cisco 6500, 4500, 3750, 3560, 2960, 2950, Juniper Ex 4200, EX 3200.
Expert
Switches: Cisco 6500, 4500, 3750, 3560, 2960, 2950, Juniper Ex 4200, EX 3200.
Expert
Network Infrastructure: Systimax iPatch, Copper and Fiber 360 Solution.
Expert
Network Infrastructure: Systimax iPatch, Copper and Fiber 360 Solution.
Expert
Management & Monitoring: CA Spectrum, Cisco Works, Solar Winds.
Expert
Management & Monitoring: CA Spectrum, Cisco Works, Solar Winds.
Expert
Firewalls: Cisco(ASA 5540/20) Paloalto(PA-5050) Stonesoft(FW-1301/1035) Juniper (SRX5800/2000/550)
Expert
Firewalls: Cisco(ASA 5540/20) Paloalto(PA-5050) Stonesoft(FW-1301/1035) Juniper (SRX5800/2000/550)
Expert
High Availability: VPC, VSS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Uplinkfast, Backbonefast, Failover A/A, A/P.
Expert
High Availability: VPC, VSS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Uplinkfast, Backbonefast, Failover A/A, A/P.
Expert
Routers: Cisco 7200, 3800, 2800, 1900, 2600, Juniper M7i, J6350, J2350, J2320.
Expert
Routers: Cisco 7200, 3800, 2800, 1900, 2600, Juniper M7i, J6350, J2350, J2320.
Expert
Protocols: Routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP) Switching (MSTP, RSTP, STP, DTP, VTP)
Expert
Protocols: Routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP) Switching (MSTP, RSTP, STP, DTP, VTP)
Expert
Network Security: Contexts, Objects/ACLs, NAT, MPF, Inspection, Threat detection, Filtering.
Expert
Network Security: Contexts, Objects/ACLs, NAT, MPF, Inspection, Threat detection, Filtering.
Expert
VPN Technologies: IP SEC, Remote, DMVPN, GRE/Split Tunneling, Any Connect/Host.
Expert
VPN Technologies: IP SEC, Remote, DMVPN, GRE/Split Tunneling, Any Connect/Host.
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Switches
Expert
Switches
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Routing Protocols
Expert
Routing Protocols
Expert
Routers
Expert
Routers
Expert

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CCNP
CORVIT SYSTEMS
Jan 2008 - May 2008
CCNA
CISCO NETWORKS
Sep 2007 - Nov 2007
CCSP
CORVIT SYSTEMS
Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

Hobbies

  • Profitable Business Strategies
  • Information Systems
  • Networking
  • Business Management / Gardening
  • Exploring New Technologies