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Kamran Manzoor Ahmad, Senior Security Consultant

Kamran Manzoor Ahmad

Senior Security Consultant·Al-Ghurair

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 6 months

Senior Security Consultant

September 2018 - Present

Al-Ghurair

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2018 - Present

1) Configure, Maintain and support the corporate Anti-virus solution on end stations and servers in order to provide protection against virus and information security outbreaks.

2) Configure, maintain and support the gateway security systems (web & e-mail proxies i.e. Trend Micro IWSVA and IMSVA ) in order to provide users with appropriate access levels and security controls in-line with the business needs.

3) Configure, maintain and support the firewalls ( Paloalto) and SSL VPN appliances in order to safe guard the perimeter and to provide appropriate access levels on both internal and external networks.

4) Participate in IT projects from information security implementation perspective in order to validate the new systems and upgrades are in-line with Al Ghurair IT policy and complies with industry standards.

5) Assists security administrator in crisis situations, which may involve complex security threats or technical, hardware or software problems in order to ensure restoration of IT service in accordance with agreed service levels

6) Developing strategies for cloud security and infrastructure security.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Network Engineer

November 2013 - August 2018

Inbox Business Technologies

Islamabad, Pakistan

November 2013 - August 2018

1) Manage network requirements by working closely with the customer.

2) Maintain defined standards & resolve customer’s network related issues.

3) Contribute in the preparation of system test plans and conducting PAT

4) Conduct site surveys & highlight and document all identified network related risks.

5) Reproduce customer problems in local test-bed to find suitable solutions

6) Handle Change requests and follows up with the running ones.

7) To ensure ticket handling, follow-up and issue updates accordingly

8) Research, recommend and implement system/network enhancements that improves system reliability and performance

9) Managing Sandvine's DPI related Operations

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Information Security Coordinator for ISMS

October 2013 - August 2018

Inbox Business Technologies

Islamabad, Pakistan

October 2013 - August 2018

Brought about the awareness of Information Security Management System at inter and intra-department level, reporting of Information System weaknesses, Support in the internal and external audits and reviews, support in the implementation of the corrective action plan within the organization.

Training:
- 3 Days Advanced Training on ISMS based on ISO 27001.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Associate System Engineer

May 2012 - November 2013

Inbox Business Technologies(www.inboxbiz.com)

Islamabad, Pakistan

May 2012 - November 2013

Performed configuration, installation and support of equipment in a Microsoft windows environment in accordance with the client requirements, On-site and remote support in troubleshooting and telephony related issues, administration of the network of systems and server for the authorized users, testing and repair of the hardware and software infrastructure.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Network Support Engineer

November 2011 - January 2012

DWP Technologies

Islamabad, Pakistan

November 2011 - January 2012

DWP Technologies, Islamabad - Network Support Engineer

Assigned as Network Support Engineer (Intern), and actively participating in the projects of their following clients:

1) Mobilink.
2) Telenor.
3) Standard Chartered Bank.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Internee Special Projects

July 2009 - August 2009

USF(Universal Service Fund)

Islamabad, Pakistan

July 2009 - August 2009

I was assigned as an Internee on a special project that focused on
providing High-speed Broadband Services to the rural areas. My duties and responsibilities included:

Collecting the application forms and maintaining the database of the applicants.

Calling up the applicants in case of any missing information or as required.

Generating reports on a daily basis.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Szabist , Islamabad

April 2015

April 2015

Master's degree, Project Management

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.78 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.78 out of 4

Masters in Project Management(MPM)
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COMSATS Institute of Information

March 2011

March 2011

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Pakistan

BS - Computer Science, COMSATS Institute of Information and • Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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FAZAIA Intermediate College E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan

January 2006

January 2006

High school or equivalent, Computer Science

Pakistan

ICS (FSC) , Major in Computer Science

FAZAIA Intermediate College E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan

March 2004

March 2004

High school or equivalent, Computer Science

Pakistan

Matric - Major in Computer Science

Skills

IT
Expert
IT
Expert
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Expert
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Expert
Network Technology
Expert
Network Technology
Expert
Windows Support
Expert
Windows Support
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
Computing: Windows Servers(2008R2, 2008 , 2012)
Expert
Computing: Windows Servers(2008R2, 2008 , 2012)
Expert
Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, DHCP , DNS
Intermediate
Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, DHCP , DNS
Intermediate
Report - Crystal Reports with .NET
Intermediate
Report - Crystal Reports with .NET
Intermediate
Cisco Packet Tracer(Vlans, VPNs etc)
Intermediate
Cisco Packet Tracer(Vlans, VPNs etc)
Intermediate
XNA Game Studio 3.0
Intermediate
XNA Game Studio 3.0
Intermediate
Page & Background Designing in Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
Page & Background Designing in Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
OO Programming In C/C++
Intermediate
OO Programming In C/C++
Intermediate
C# .NET , also with DirectX SDK for Graphics Related Development
Intermediate
C# .NET , also with DirectX SDK for Graphics Related Development
Intermediate
Linux Environment(Fedora, Ubuntu etc)
Intermediate
Linux Environment(Fedora, Ubuntu etc)
Intermediate
VB .NET, also with Pocket PC SDK and SQL Server 2005
Intermediate
VB .NET, also with Pocket PC SDK and SQL Server 2005
Intermediate
MySQL/PL - SQL, MS Access
Intermediate
MySQL/PL - SQL, MS Access
Intermediate
Web Development - CSS & HTML/DHTML , JavaScript, AJAX , PHP(Intermediate Level)
Intermediate
Web Development - CSS & HTML/DHTML , JavaScript, AJAX , PHP(Intermediate Level)
Intermediate
UML 2.0 Modeling and Operational Knowledge of Software Design & SRS(MS Visio , Smart Draw VP etc)
Expert
UML 2.0 Modeling and Operational Knowledge of Software Design & SRS(MS Visio , Smart Draw VP etc)
Expert
Web Development in Adobe Dreamweaver
Intermediate
Web Development in Adobe Dreamweaver
Intermediate
MS – Office(Standard Packages)
Expert
MS – Office(Standard Packages)
Expert
Configuring and Managing Palo Alto Firewalls
Intermediate
Configuring and Managing Palo Alto Firewalls
Intermediate
Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM)
Intermediate
Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM)
Intermediate
MRTG & PRTG
Intermediate
MRTG & PRTG
Intermediate
Vmware ESXi
Intermediate
Vmware ESXi
Intermediate
Configuring HSRP/VRRP
Intermediate
Configuring HSRP/VRRP
Intermediate
OpenStack
Intermediate
OpenStack
Intermediate
IT
Expert
IT
Expert
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Expert
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Expert
Network Technology
Expert
Network Technology
Expert
Windows Support
Expert
Windows Support
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
Windows Server
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

French

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
Jun 2020 - Jun 2023
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Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
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Palo Alto Networks ACE - PAN-OS 6.1 Version
Programming in HTML 5 with JavaScript and CSS3
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Palo Alto Networks ACE - PAN-OS 6.0 Version
Palo Alto Networks ACE - PAN-OS 8.0 - 2018
200-125: Cisco Certified Network Associate
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
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Training
HCS-Presales IP Network (Datacom)
Huawei
Sep 2016
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Hobbies and interests

Online Multiplayer & LAN Games.

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