Jawad Malik, Officer Network Security

Jawad Malik

Officer Network Security

Allied Bank Limited

Location
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Computer Networks
Experience
6 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 6 Months

Officer Network Security at Allied Bank Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2022 to April 2024

• Design, implement, maintain, and support new network infrastructure/solutions of LAN and WAN.
• Configure and install various network devices and services (routers, switches, firewalls, and load
balancers).
• Participate in network and systems maintenance, upgradation, and extension activities in terms of
hardware change and design enhancement, including changes in layout and protocol techniques for enhanced network performance.
• Monitor network resource utilization and capacity planning for maximizing network performance.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot Network and Infrastructure systemsto keep the systems up 24x7 with minimal downtime in case of any faults and problems.
• Capacity planning, Optimization of the Network to have redundancy of media & equipment keeping in view Industry best practices.
• Reviewing configuration templates(CCF) before applying it on Core Network Devices
• Rollout plan and Rollback plan for all network activities.
• Manage IT security operations by processing security requests screening and analyzing access requests.
• Configuring and troubleshooting of Site-2-Site VPNs with branches and vendors.
• Managing Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), Change Control Forms(CCFs) and Work Plans.
• Investigating the escalated faults in the core/LAN/WAN networks.

Projects:

• Migration of 3 campuses LAN and wireless network from traditional network to SD-Access (Fabric) network.
• Upgradation of Cisco ASA-5585 to FPR2140 for VPN (Branch) network to accommodate more than 1500
branches for enhanced throughput.
• Upgradation of B2B segment by deploying cisco ASA 5525 with FTD in High Availability and upgrading the
FTD version from 6.4.0.1 and 6.6.5.1.
• Optimization of ACL 90000+ ACL`s
• Optimization of NAT, ACP, Pre-filter policies of cisco FPRs on FMC.
• Migration of core network devices management.
• Replacing the line card Nexus 7k. and restoring the network services

Sr. Network Engineer at Supernet Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • March 2021 to September 2022

• Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting core network using L2/L3 network and VPNs (GRE,
DMVPN, L2TP) technologies on Cisco, Juniper, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti devices.
• Configuring and deploying various equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Mikrotik, and Ubiquiti), software’s, IOSs and procedures for use within the network infrastructure.
• Configuration, testing and troubleshooting of new and existing Internet and Data links on Fiber, PTP (Radio) and iDirect Satellite technologies.
• Active monitoring of the core network and important E2E customer circuits
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Responsible for management of the Data Center and configurations of routers and switches installed in the Data Center.
• Active coordination with vendors, to ensure prompt resolution of customer complaints related to services and any other related issues.

Projects:

• Actively Participated in upgradation /maintenance activities of core network infrastructure to ensure QOS to the customers.
• Configuration and Deployment of multiple bank branches with DR and Aggregation using BGP, static routing, DMVPNs, auto-failovers and IP SLA.
• Designed Complete Core Infrastructure and P2P Radio Infra Topology on Zabbix Map for active monitoring

IT Network Engineer at The University Of Lahore
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • December 2018 to March 2021

•Implementation and support engineer for networks data and voice
• Providing servicesfor CISCO/RUCKUS/WLC/SmartZone 100 support &services for data network and CISCO voice security.
• Providing Level -1 / Level-2 and remote support services on call support
• Providing VOIP services to the Users Configuring and Installation.
• Timely Backup of Call manager & Disaster recovery if needed.
• Working with team for BOQ and providing documentation to the executives where required
• Managing inventory of extensions which are using in CUCM, Call Routing, SIP-Trunk / Call-Center.
• Configuration of Route partition/Dial-peers/Hunt-pilot/Call routing.
• Providing support to Managed services projects running with outsource engineers where required
• Coordination with ISPs, mailing and discussing issue when required.
• Receiving daily incidents/ tickets from University IT Helpdesk and completion of the desired
• Configuration / maintenance with minimum response time.
• Monthly network maintenance / health check-up visits to several Users and generations of network
reports according to the findings.
• Provided support Wireless/Ethernet User 600+ for internet connectivity

Projects:

• WLC Migration from WLC-5508 to WLC 5520
• WLC and RUCKUS Controller Upgradation and AP Firmware Upgradation.
• Upgradation the Switches to increase the throughput on the access layer.

IT support Exective at GameStorm Studios Pvt Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2017 to September 2018

Network monitoring/Server Monitoring with different network monitoring applications.
• Physical installation of HUB/switch/WIFI devices.
• Weekly audit and back of network devices, routers and Switches.
• Installation of servers and Active Directory Management, Exchange Server.
• Maintaining old users and providing new users network connectivity.
• Updating OS for network devices and Systems
• Preparing methods of statements and submission for approval for Network Team Engineers and
completing the task in given downtime.
• Monthly physical inspection of different network devices for OS upgrade, network device
replacements and creating RMA for the Faulty and replacement with new devices.
• Monthly meeting with support team and senior network engineers for better network monitoring and maintenance in order to enhance better support services.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Computer Networks
  • at University of Lahore
  • January 2018

Bachelor Science in Computer Science

Specialties & Skills

Voice Networks
Network Security
IT Security
IT Technical Support
Networks
Routing
Load balancer
Firewall
CISCO DNAC
Network Monitoring
Switching

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 4: FortiOS 7.2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2024
CCNP ENCORE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
Valid Until:
October 2026

Hobbies

  • Cricket, Gaming, Singing