Senior Security Engineer
Zak Solutions for Computer Systems
Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months
· Gather and collate network and security requirements by working with clients and colleagues.
· Support, maintenance, upgrades, new installations and troubleshooting on the core networks running various protocols and network vendors
· Implementation and configurations of security devices including consulting with enterprise vendors on design and best practice
· Investigating, diagnosing and resolve all network and security problems
· Managed and implemented the security policies, procedures and controls that are required for ISO 27001
· Draft security policies, standards and procedures for various clients.
· Conducted IT Security awareness training programs for clients
· Performed Vulnerability assessments and gap analysis findings using tools like Nessus, nipper, Acunetix and Netsparker.
· Prepare security audit reports for management.
· Part of the security team that was responsible for the security assessment, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of websites and applications for a major client.
· Perform security analysis to ensure security systems are effective in meeting the required standards.
· Install and maintain security infrastructure, including IPS, IDS, log management, and security assessment systems.
· Assess threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues.
· Hardening Cisco devices - Implementing IDS and IPS, Cisco IOS Firewall, AAA and NAC
· Build and maintain Visio documentations for Clients
· Perform network assessment, configuration audit and documentation
· In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN maintenance for initial problem diagnosis to final end resolution.
· Integrate among technical support team ensuring tasks are met in line with technological advancement.
· Configured network redundancy in switches and routers using HSRP and other redundancy protocols which increases the network reliability
· Configuration and maintenance of ASA using active/standby and active/active principle.
· Implemented different network management and monitoring software like Cisco Works, Prime and SolarWinds.
· Managed LAN network lifecycle from software and hardware applications to equipment layout and technical layout.
· Knowledge of simple network management protocols and its importance in network management.
· Creating and providing analysis reports to customers on network and corresponding network hardware utilization by using various network management softwares
· Verifying that employees are adhering to security guidelines laid out by the organization.
· Knowledge of ITIL incident, problem & change management
· Pivotal in designing and implementing redundant site for critical applications and services.
· Installation of routers, switches and firewalls for customers
· Configuration and maintenance of network and security devices
· Provide support services for network for clients
· Installation of network and security monitoring software
· Responsible for deploying HP monitoring softwares like HP Network Node Manager, HP OpenView and HP SIM.
· Responsibilities included end-user troubleshooting, document creation, and system design.
· Conduct preventive maintenance for clients
· Co-ordinated with manufactures for hardware and software replacements.
· Deployment and configuration of access points with cisco wireless LAN solution engines and wireless controllers.
Information Technology Subjects