System Administrator, Security Services
UAE University
Total years of experience :21 years, 10 Months
Responsible to provide and implement overall security infrastructure thereby ensure protection confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems. The scope of this work includes security services for all of the devices and services provided by the Infrastructure and Core Technologies Group, and may extend to assignments in support of the EAI and CSC Groups as well.
• Conduct Security vulnerability assessments, Penetration testing of systems and networks and communicate their result to the relevant team
• Analysis and documents network security requirements and define security policy for firewalls and other network control point devices (eg. switches, VPN, routers, Wireless Access points, etc) and for enterprise client and business critical servers.
• Installs, configures, manages and monitor infrastructure security for threats or unauthorized access
• Conduct ethical hacking and vulnerability probing to identify security risks in IT infrastructure and applications.
• Regularly updated security policy to ensure maximum security of information and information systems
• Upgrades security infrastructure by implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Proactive monitoring and in-depth analysis of security related threats and events logs.
• Response to incidents, conduct investigation and define measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Assist in evaluation of new security technologies and solutions in collaboration with other teams and prepare proposals to management.
• Assist to develop security KPIs for measuring effectiveness of implemented IT Security controls
• Demonstrate and apply strong project handling skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with team members.
• Use technologies and tools to enhance effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Enables the work of the Customer Support Center (CSC) by solving security-related solving problems on a daily basis.
• Train end-users and promote IT Security awareness.
Major Projects - UAEU
• New CampusPerimeter Security Design and Implementation
o Juniper Network SRX-3600 Firewall (Perimeter)
o HP TippingPoint 2500N-TRHA (Perimeter)
o BlueCoat Proxy SG 9000-40
o F5-BigIP Cache LB
o Infoblox as External DNS
Grid Master (HA)
Master Candidate (HA)
Grid Members
o Juniper Network SA-6500 (SSL-VPN)
o Fortinet- FortiMail 2000A (SMTP Gateway)
• New Campus Data Center Security Design and Implementation
o Juniper Network SRX-5800 Firewall
o HP TippingPoint 5000N+Core Controller
o F5-BigIP Application Load Balance
o Juniper Network Unified Access Control (EndPoint Security)
o nCircle IP360 Vulnerability Assessment
o Juniper Network STRM (Security Threat Response Manager)
• New Campus End Point Security (Juniper Networks UAC)
• F5-VIPRION Implementation and Migration from F5-BigIP 6400
• SMTP Gateway Implementation and Migration from Old system to FortiNet New and enhanced hardware FortiMail 2000B
• Wireless Infrastructure Security using WPA2-Enterprise
• On-Board Enrollment System for Wireless (Student/Staff/Faculty and Guest)
• ISO-27001 part of Implementation Team
• Infoblox DDI & SPM (DHCP migration from MS and Switch Port Manager).
• Palo Alto Networks
• ISO 27001:2013 Lead Implementer
Alpha Data is one of the largest and diversified companies of UAE with a workforce of 600+ qualified professionals. Alpha Data focuses on five main business areas.
Enterprise/Carrier Networking Division
Telecom Division
Enterprise Solution (Software development & Microsoft Application)
Infrastructure Cabling
Audio Visual
Each Division has independent operation and having tie-ups with world’s leading vendors like Juniper Networks, Nortel Networks, Marconi, Microsoft, Extreme Networks, Acer, Symantec and many more.
Sr. Network Security Engineer for Networking Division, activity include presale consulting, designing IP Network, data center and network security infrastructure. Scope of the position is expansive and includes full design, installation, implementation, training and support for
LAN/WAN Network Implementation and services
24 X 7 H/A Data Centre Management & support
Security and risk assessment, implementation and design of security policies for wired and wireless infrastructure.
Content delivery Networks design and implementation
Wireless Network design and implementation
Troubleshooting and problem resolution of elusive customer network and difficulties
Participate in the selection of equipment and vendors for new projects
Provide hands of training for customers
Manage and Implement IP Data Network & Security.
Perform troubleshooting end-to-end between remote sites.
Implemented and managing Windows 2000 Server based Client/Server
Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation
Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor
Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.
Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Image and re-image users’ desktops and laptops using ghost software.
Setup, configure, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer 5.0/6.0 and Outlook2000/XP/2003.
Dissertation Topic: The Role of Human Factor in Computer Security
Dissertation Topic: Hospital Management System Front End Language: Visual Basic Back-end : Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting: Crystal Report