Muhammad Nasir Nawaz, Network Section Head

Muhammad Nasir Nawaz

Network Section Head

Sulaiman Al Rajhi University

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
High school or equivalent, Information Technology
Experience
17 years, 0 Months

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Network Section Head at Sulaiman Al Rajhi University
  • Saudi Arabia - Alqasim
  • My current job since January 2013

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of computer networks including
hardware/software support
* Preparing IT department Budget and applying it to achieve the goals as per
operational plans
* Planning, designing and implementing data connectivity for local area network (LAN)
and (WAN) wide area network
* Coordination with Vendors for designing, planning and operation Data Center Project
(Tier2 Data Center)
* Data Center Facility Management
* Installation, Design and implementation of three layer network (Core, Distribution,
Access)
* Configuration of Cisco switches Model Nexus 9k, 4500, 2960, 3850
* Troubleshooting switching and routing issues
* Working on OSPF, BGP routing protocols
* Installation, Design and implementation of wireless network (WLCs and Access
points)- Cisco and Aruba
* Administration of Cisco Wireless Controller 8510
* Preparation of RFPs, FRQs and BoQs with the coordination of Vendors
* Preparation of SLAs for different projects
* Preparing IT department Budget and applying it to achieve the goals as per
operational plans
* Coordination with vendors for the project by following the project plan and time lines
* Supervision of the Data Center Project including civil, electrical and IT related work
* FM for Data Center (Tier 2)
* Installation, configuration and administration of Collaboration Infrastructure(Cisco)
Includes CUCM, CUC, UCCX, Expressway-C and Expressway-E
* Configuration of IP Phones 9971, 7965, 7945, 7911, 7821, 7925, ATA devices
* Installation, Configuration of billing system, Recording System and Contact Center
(Imagicle) integrated with Call manager
* Configuration of NVRs, IP Cameras
* Creating SSIDs, authentication for users through Radius servers
* Administration of Blue Coat Proxy, creating policies using VPM, Bandwidth
Management
* Administration of A10 Load Balancer ( Configuration of Internet Links, IP NAT,
Dedication of traffic)
* Configuring & maintaining Cisco, Routers and Switches and routing protocol.
* Troubleshooting VLANs, Inter-Switch Communication and VTP, Securing Port.
* Maintain & monitor Network infrastructure ( Three Layers Access, Distribution, Core)
* Troubleshooting of Networking Hardware, Routing problems and link related issues
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in timely manner, Build knowledge
base for Improvement/proactive management
Trainings and certifications

Senior Network Engineer at Sulaiman Al-rajhi Colleges
  • Saudi Arabia - Alqasim
  • My current job since January 2013
Senior Network Engineer at Sulaiman AlRajhi University
  • Saudi Arabia - Alqasim
  • My current job since January 2013
Network Support Engineer at IFSS (Integrated Future Solutions System)
  • November 2009 to December 2012

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of computer networks including
hardware/software support
* Planning, designing and implementing data connectivity for local area network (LAN)
and wide area network
* LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and
problem solving
* Installation of Cables CAT 6, CAT5 and patch panel
* Installation of IP PABX Norte Systems
* Troubleshooting of voice network (PABX and IP PABX)
* Installation of Cisco Switches
* Installation and Configuration of Routers and DSL modems
* Creating VPN using Linksys RV042 router
* Installation and Configuration of Linksys WAPs
* Installation and Configuration of Cisco IP Cameras
* Installation of Cisco Surveillance System for Security
* Installation of Windows Server 2008
* Working with Active Directory, Creating GPO’s and applying policies
* Installation of Exchange Server 2007
* Creating and configuring SMTP and POP3 virtual Server
* Monitoring of Exchange Server 2007
* Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2007
* Configuring user mail boxes using outlook and troubleshooting of Outlook accounts
* Troubleshooting of user PC’s
* Resolving daily requests of end users
* Installing and maintaining network printers.
* Installation of scanners and other hardware devices
* Giving support for installation and configuration of software.

Technical Support Engineer at MARCO
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2009 to November 2009

Responsibilities:
* Working with active directory, user IDs managing, permission managing, configuring
user's machine on the network connecting to Domain
* Creating GPOs and applying the policies
* Configuration of Domain Controller, DNS server and DHCP server
* Configuration of Exchange Sever2003 in Small Business Server 2003
* Creating and configuring SMTP and POP3 virtual Server
* Creating and managing user mail boxes
* Configuration of ISA server2004
* Applying Rules for internet access and security
* Configuration of Network Printers, Print Servers, configuration of network printers on
User's computers
* Mapping network drives on the user’s machines
* Configuration of Outlook on users machines for exchange mails, creating PST folders
and managing mailboxes of users.
* Network troubleshooting, connecting users machines on network domain
* Worked on Cisco switches and routers

Assistant Manager at NADRA(National Database and Registration Authority)
  • Pakistan
  • May 2007 to December 2008

Responsible for system administration of FTRC custom software for NADRA.
* Overall technical in charge of office and ensure its efficient functioning.
* Installation of SQL Server 2000
* Managing SQL Server 2000
* Taking backups of Database and restoration of Backup.
* Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving of SQL Server 2000.
* Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum
downtime
* Monitoring and implementation of technical policies.
* Monitoring live data entry in the office and coordinate with Technical staff like DBA,
Hardware Engineer, Network Engineer for troubleshooting Database / Network
Administration of the centre.
* Troubleshooting of Software and Hardware.
* All the administrative functions at Operating Systems and Database level, i.e user’s
management, creating profiles, assigning roles, policies and implementing
restrictions etc.
* Ensuring the smooth working of NSRC and managing its operations.
* Responsible for acquisition of data from Pakistani citizens, converting it according to
National Data ware House format and safely transferring it to NDWH Islamabad at
the end of each day shift.
* Responsible for the security of highly sensitive database.
* working on active directory, user IDs managing, permission managing, configuring
user's machine on the network connecting to Domain
* Configuration of Network Printers, Print Servers, configuration of network printers on
user’s machines and troubleshooting of printers
* Antivirus installation and scheduling of scan and updating latest virus definitions

Education

High school or equivalent, Information Technology
  • at Allama Iqbal Open University
  • September 2021

Master's degree, Information Technology
  • at Qaud-I-Azam University
  • March 2007
Master's degree, information Technology
  • at Quaid I Azam University
  • March 2007
Master's degree, Information Technology
  • at Azam University
  • January 2005

High school or equivalent, Information Technology
  • at Allama Iqbal Open University
  • January 2004

High school or equivalent, Information Technology
  • at Allama Iqbal Open University
  • January 2000

High school or equivalent, Information Technology
  • at Allama Iqbal Open University
  • January 1997

ITIL V.3.0 Certification * VMware Esxi 6.5

Specialties & Skills

VMware Infrastructure
VMware ESX
Data Center
Routing
Switching
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
COMPUTER HARDWARE
CONTROL
MICROSOFT MAIL
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
NETWORK PRINTERS
NETWORKING
POLICY ANALYSIS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

ITIL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2018