ZAHID HUSSAIN, Sr. Network Security Engineer

ZAHID HUSSAIN

Sr. Network Security Engineer

Ministry of Finance

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Diploma, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Security
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Sr. Network Security Engineer at Ministry of Finance
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since February 2012

++ 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.

Network Administrator at MOBILY
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2011 to 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.

Resident Network Engineer at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2011 to 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.

Network Management Engineer at NETPAC Networking & Business Communication
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • January 2007 to 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.

Network Support Engineer at Premier Solutions
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • May 2005 to 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.

Education

Diploma, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Security
  • at Cisco Systems
  • September 2013
Diploma, Juniper Networks Professional - Security
  • at Juniper Systems
  • September 2012
Diploma, Juniper Networks Professional - Service Provider
  • at Juniper Systems
  • September 2012
Diploma, Juniper Networks Specialist - Service Provider
  • at Juniper Systems
  • September 2012
Diploma, SP5502 Intelligent Infrastructure Solution
  • at Commscope Systimax
  • October 2010
Master's degree, Master of Information Technology
  • at Virtual University of Pakistan
  • January 2010
Diploma, Juniper Networks Specialist – Security
  • at Juniper Systems
  • October 2009
Diploma, Juniper Networks Specialist – Routing
  • at Juniper Systems
  • October 2009
Diploma, Juniper Networks Associate - Switching
  • at Juniper Systems
  • October 2009
Diploma, Juniper Networks Associate – Routing
  • at Juniper Systems
  • October 2009
Diploma, Cisco Certified Security Professional
  • at Cisco Systems
  • August 2009
Diploma, Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • at Cisco Systems
  • February 2008
Diploma, Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • at Cisco Systems
  • October 2007
Diploma, Networking+
  • at Winware Institute of Computer Science
  • June 2005
Diploma, Diploma in Information Technology
  • at Winware Institue of Computer Science
  • December 2004
Diploma, IT-Power Pack
  • at Winware Institute of Computer Science
  • May 2003

Specialties & Skills

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

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

CCNP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
Valid Until:
May 2008
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2007
Valid Until:
November 2007
CCSP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2008
Valid Until:
February 2009

Hobbies

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