Mohsin Ali Ali

Managed and maintained network infrastructure for clients, ensuring
optimal performance and security. Collaborated with cross-functional
teams to implement network upgrades and resolve technical issues.
Deployed, implemented, configured and managed PaloAlto NGFW,
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Fortinet NGFW, Cisco FTD, FMC and ASA Firewalls, Cisco IDS/IPS,
Cisco ISE, Wireless Controllers/APs and Cisco Meraki Cloud
Wireless Security on high volume critical production environment.
Conducted and performed security review and testing of PaloAlto
NGFW, Fortinet NGFW, Cisco ASA, Cisco FTD, ASA Firewalls, Cisco
Routers, Cisco WLANS Controllers/APs and Cisco Meraki Cloud
WLANs.

CNS is Advanced Technology Partner (ATP) of Cisco, Schneider Electric, APC, stulz, Infra plus and has been focusing on Power, Building Management, Data Centers & collaboration solutions since its inception. CNS delivers complete solution for cisco data center, building management, parking system and power. Also providing support to its clients in Pakistan and Turkey.
Emporium Mall, Lahore (Over 2 million sq. ft.)

Key Responsibilities:
•Including physical layer activities even Network (Data & Voice) cabling as per TOR’s.
•Including physical layer activities for network infrastructure (Data & Voice) with optical fiber and Cat 6 cabling.
•Work with Cisco TAC for technical support or troubleshooting complex issues.
•Design & Execution for the largest ICT infrastructure.
•Managing and handling passive contractors.
•Deployment of Nexus, ASA, GPON and 5500 Wireless LAN Controller services.
•Monitor and troubleshooting network activities (Wireless, GPON, Nexus, ASA)
•Provisioning of ME4624 ONTs on ME4620 OLT and ONT Deployment and Maintenance of Cisco GPON Infrastructure in Mall.
•Monitor the facility environment (power, cooling, cameras, others) through BMS, and report abnormalities under NOC.
•Coordinate the access of the customers as the NOC’s supervisor.
•Remote eyes and hands support for customers within NOC.
•Vendor co-ordination and availability management of Data Center facilities.
•Managing and handling passive contractors.
•Assist the NOC team in other activities such as alarm handling, ticket management, call and email handling, reports generation, customer escorting, etc.
•Maintain & develop relationships with client and partners. Work in a 24x7 Shift Schedule.

Provided technical support to clients via phone, email, and on-site
visits. Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues,
ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Assisted in the planning
and execution of IT projects, including network upgrades and system
migrations.
Configuring and deploying Next Generation Firewalls including
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Palo Alto, Cisco ASA and Fortinet Firewalls.
Installing, configuring and troubleshooting of Cisco routers ISR,
ASR Cisco switches Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9400.
Hands-on experience in implementing layer 3 security through
IPSEC tunneling, Access lists, NAT, PAT and preventing the layer 2
attacks like Mac flooding, VLAN hopping and DHCP snooping.
Strong working experience in layer2 technologies and protocols
including VLANS, VTP, Link Aggregation

Provided technical support to employees, including troubleshooting
hardware and software issues.
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Design of a multi-location network to maintain the connectivity
between the various field offices.
Firewall security policy implementation and monitoring Cisco ASA
and Fortinet policy and network.
Manage and support all network related services and systems
including: L2/L3 switches, VPN, user remote access, network
switches, load balancers and a variety of monitoring, management
and notification systems.
Working with the Networking team and IT staff to review current
VLAN configuration, IP routing and firewall access control for
existing networks, and applying the necessary network and
security access rules to the installed equipment.
Deployed and configuration Cisco Catalyst switches 9500, 9400,
9300, 9200, 6500, 4500, 3750, and 2960 series switches.
Deployed and configuration Cisco Routers 8500, 4400, 4300
series Routers.
Working with Nexus OS, IOS, and Nexus 9k, 7K, 5K & 3K Switches.
Experience in working with FortiWeb web application firewall
(WAF) FortiADC advanced server load balancer.
Responsible for implementation design, configuration and
deployment of Cisco, Fortinet added new devices on network.

Configure and install software, servers, routers, and other network
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devices.
Leads in the configuration of firewall security settings to access
permissions groups for individuals and sets up provisions for
incoming data.
Deployment of Catalyst, FTD, Wireless LAN Controller services.
Analyzing the Cisco FTD Firewalls - Security policy with an eye to
reducing the total number of firewall rules.
Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting
cloud and local infrastructure.
Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware
releases.

Provided technical support to employees, including troubleshooting
hardware and software issues.
Physical layer activities for network infrastructure (Data & Voice)
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with fiber and Cat 6 cabling.
Provide remote support to on-site engineers and end
users/customers during installation.
Support and managed LAN, WAN, Internet, Voice, and Intranet
systems.
Deployment of ASR, Nexus, ASA, GPON and 5500 Wireless LAN
Controller services.
Monitor and troubleshoot network activities (ASR, Wireless, GPON,
Nexus, ASA).
Provide ME4624 ONTs on ME4620 OLT and ONT Deployment and
Maintenance of Cisco GPON Infrastructure in Mall.
Assist the NOC team in other activities such as ticket
management, call and email handling, reports generation,
customer escorting, etc.
Maintain & develop relationships with client and partners. Work in
a 24×7 Shift Schedule.
Resolve all IP network issues to reduce waste and downtime while
also ensuring client Service Level Agreements.

I was working in Paptech Solutions as a Network Engineer and having seven months of experience and deals with different well-known clients. Troubleshooting network problems in all seven layers. Also, work in Physical Layer Designing and Configuration experience. One and half year working experience in Paptech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Implementation of Cisco Routers.
• Cisco access switches 2960 installation.
• Monitor and troubleshooting network activities.