MIRZA FAAYIZ AHMED BAIG, Network & Security Engineer

MIRZA FAAYIZ AHMED BAIG

Network & Security Engineer

Genome Technology Consultants

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communications Engineering
Experience
9 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 7 Months

Network & Security Engineer at Genome Technology Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2017 to January 2021

• Responsible to end to end Consulting of Building up the Network Architecture for Small and Medium Networks.
• Responsible for handling the Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Controllers, Core Switches, Server Farm Switch and all other Network Switches and Ensuring the Performance and Backup is performed at regular Intervals.
• Responsible for Pre and Post Sales Engineering for sizing of the BOQ's and implement the Networks on site.
• Implementing the Security Standards various clients like Port Security, Network tuning, Implementing Firewall Policies etc.
• Deployed new firewalls of various vendors (Cisco, Cisco-Meraki, Fort iGATE, sonic wall) Managed restricted network setups with application control, bandwidth management, LDAP integration, URL filtering, Malware Protection, IPS.
• Performed various tests pre and post network deployments like FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), UAT (User Acceptance Test) to attain Sign-offs for the project completed.
• Deployed Cisco Cloud based services like Cisco AMP at various sites.
• Deployed Cisco UCS devices for various Purposes like ACS, Cisco Prime Server, and Cisco DNA etc.
• Implemented network Monitoring and syslog tools of various vendors like Solar winds, PRTG, Kiwi, 3cdaemon etc. for tracking events and analysing Net flow.
• Deployed wireless controller based solutions for various vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Fort iGATE, D-Link, Ruckus).
• Deployed captive portal based authentication.
• Troubleshooting network failures or discrepancies.
• Deployed routers & switches of Cisco, Nexus, Brocade, Ruckus, Extreme Networks and Cisco Meraki for L2, L3, Gateway & MPLS connectivity using OSPF, BGP & VPN(Site to site, SSL VPN, DMVPN etc.) protocols.
• Deployed various Video Conferencing units like MX300, SX20, SX80, Cisco Board 55 & 70, etc.
• Basic Support on Voice Gateways, Call Managers and Licensing etc.
• Preparing Documentation and LLD and HLD for whichever project taken up.
• Implementing Network hardening policies to make the network completely compact and secure.

IT Network Engineer at BOUDL HOTELS AND RESORTS/NARCISSUS HOTEL & RESIDENCE
  • June 2014 to August 2016

Responsible for Maintaining Network of given branches of the Hotel Group.
• Configuring and Maintaining Access Points of various brands at the Branches.
• Maintaining the High Range Unidirectional and Omni Directional Antennas for the WIFI Connection.
• Monitoring the functioning of IP Telephony with the application via Call Visor and Tele Tiger for Guest call
billing system.
• Maintaining the CISCO Telephony network of the Hotel with CUCM v9 and troubleshooting the issues
related.
• Responsible for customizing the background of High End Phones through Cisco IP Phone Customizer.
• Involved in the Installations of Blade Servers, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless Controllers and Access
Points at the new opening branches.
• Involved in the Kernel Upgrade activity of 24 Online Server for Wi-Fi Management system.
• Responsible for maintaining the Blade servers and Performing Regular Backup Schedule of Each Server
through Symantec Backup Tool in Magnetic Tapes.
• Responsible for the Configuration and Maintenance of CISCO ASA Firewall and changing the Security
standards of the network based on the company requirements.
• Responsible for handling the Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Controllers, Core Switches, Farm Switch and all
other Network Switches and Ensuring the Performance and Backup is performed at regular Intervals.
• Responsible for maintaining 24Online Server for the guest Wi-Fi access billing.
• Responsible for the configuration and maintenance of the NVR's & DVR's for IP and Analog CCTV system.
• Responsible for Hosting Entire CCTV system online with Static IP.
• Involved in planning the Network Design and Devices for any New Openings.
• Escalating and solving the issues related to Micros Fidelio and Material Control and Opera with the help of
contacting Head Office.
• Troubleshooting Access Key Card systems both Online & Offline system in the branches.

Office Staff at IT-Systems Expert, VALUEPOINT SYSTEMS PVT. LTD
  • January 2013 to June 2014

Involved in configuring different kinds of Routers with different Routing Protocols, Switches and Hubs.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting the Routers and Switches.
• Configuring and troubleshooting VLAN's and VTP's over the switches and Sub netting the networks in a
LAN.
• Configuring and managing the VPN's of the company.
• Configuring Surveillance CCTV cameras and DVR's.
• Configuring Network Address Translation for online hosting of Web based Servers, CCTV cameras and other
hosts.
• Backup of data and Server Setting and Restoration using backup software's and tapes.
• Installation and maintenance of Windows Server 2003, Windows server 2008 and client systems.
• Implementing an OU Structure and Deploying the software through Group Policies.
• Installation of client Operating Systems like Windows XP, Windows 98, Win7 and Win8.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Modems, Printers and Scanner.
• Configuring Server and Client software like (MS Outlook & IBM Lotus Notes) and solving hardware related
issues.
• Assisting the

Network Engineer at SHIVAM MEDISOFT SERVICES PVT
  • January 2011 to January 2013

Creating and Maintaining Networks (Crimping, Cabling etc.).
• Installation and Configuration of all the components which may comprise an Enterprise Network i.e.
• Installation of Networks (Cables, Switches, Firewalls and Routers etc.), OS (Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communications Engineering
  • at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  • January 2010

courses: (Cisco ID: CSCO12188677) Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing & Switching Cisco Certified Network Professional – ENCOR (350-401) Cisco Certified Network Professional – R&S (300-101) Cisco Certified Network Associate – Security Cisco Certified Network Professional – Security (300-206) Professional Trainings Trained Professional in Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE-

Specialties & Skills

Network Management Software
Wireless Network Design
Network Migrations
Network Modeling
Windows Network Administration
ANTI VIRUS
BROADBAND
CABLING
COMPUTER HARDWARE
CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Hobbies

  • Exploring new technologies