Sanoop S, Network & Information Systems Security Architect

Sanoop S

Network & Information Systems Security Architect

Khayyat Constructions

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Applications
Experience
19 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months

Network & Information Systems Security Architect at Khayyat Constructions
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since January 2014

Firewall Expert.
IPSEC and SSL VPN Expert
Infrastructure Security Specialist
Experienced in Security Audit
Expert in AD-2008, 2012
Citrix Xen App 6 and 6.5 implementation and Administration
ADC Replication Experience
IBM DS3512, 3524 Storage Experience
Experience in Virtualization Citrix XenAPP 6, 6.5, Hyper-V
Experience in Antivirus Enterprise Servers
Remote APP, SSL Experience
Manage Maintain SQL Database 2008/2012
Rebuild Raid 5 IBM Blade Servers & HP Prolaint DL 380 G7 Servers
Troubleshooting Hardware and Network Problems.
Security Administration - ISA/TMG
Printer administration and configuration in the Network.
Enterprise Wide Antivirus deployment and Updating Antivirus on regular basis.
Manage site to site VPN.
Installation and configuration firewalls.(NetasQ)
Backup Scheduling / planning and disaster Recovery for file servers and database servers using Symantec backup exec and Uranium Backup Solutions
Configure and Manage Remote VPN connectivity-PPTP, VPN client-Greenbow/Netasq Client
IBM SAN Storage Configuration, Management, Zoning
Manage IBM Bladeservers, Tape Backup Devices.
Managing Hyper V Servers and VMWare.
Primavera Server Managing and Marinating
IBM System X Server Experience
SAN -NAS Experience
Managing DC and two ADC -Group policy
Network Infra. Design and Implementation
Juniper VLAN Configuration,
Juniper Switching and Routing -EX2200, EX4200
Hp Procurve, 3COM, Dlink Vlan Configuration
Manage IBM 3850 Servers, Blade Chasis -System X,
Experience in IP telephony and network infrastructure implementation-Alcatel Lucent
Experience in IIS, Web hosting, Manage more than 20 Domains (Godaddy)
Experience in Disaster Recovery-Double Take, Neverfail Solutions
Directs the implementation of Wireless, VOIP and network infrastructures according to technical standards.
Coaches work activities of technicians to enhance the IT services.
Development of policies, standards, and procedures.
Directs the Internet connectivity services enhancement and related issues.

SYSTEM /NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR at Al Khayyat Contructions/Urbacon General Contracting
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2011 to January 2014

Designation : SYSTEM /NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities and Nature of Job:

• Responsible for the Management of all IT-infrastructure & IT-enable services in all Qatar Offices
• Setup and Design Network Structure VLANS -Juniper, HP Procurve, Dlink Switches
• Managing Windows 2008/2012 Active Directory Infrastructure with IBM x3650 Servers,
• Managing DC / DNS replication
• Managing IBM DS3500 Storage System and RAID
• Managing IBM Blade Center and Network load balancing with IBM BNT
• Administering Office 365 Exchange online with 12 email Domains
• Managing Symantec Backup Exec 2010, 2012 with SQL Agent, VMware Agent, Hyper V, Active Directory Agent and SAN Storage option.
• Managing Microsoft Terminal Server (Remote Application Manager) with Site Offices
• Managing windows 2008 DFS
• Deployment and management desktop/ Application Virtualization Using Citrix Xen App-6.5 / 7.5 XEN Desktop
• Managing Locally hosted webserver NATing, Filtering Security Monitoring
• Verify Event Logs, Application and Security Logs and Firewall Event Reporter Logs
• Installed and Implemented Netasq UTM device and created security policies in U450, S 500, NG1000A (8 Offices)
• Configured Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs with Site/ branch offices
• Managing Remote VPN (SSL-PPTP) for remote Sites
• Experience in URL filtering, NAT filtering
• Managing TMG 2010 firewall forward proxy for web site blocking
• Managing Kaspersky Security Center Enterprise Security Suite with AD Policies
• Maintain HP Prolaint G7/G8 Servers
• Managing SQL 2005, 2008, 2012 Servers
• RAID levels, Mirroring Concepts, LUN allocation
• Managing Hyper-V Servers using SCVMM
• Backup File Servers AD and SQL Using Symantec Backup Exec and Uranium Backup Software
• Experience in Mirror Rebuild, RAID 5 Rebuild Fixes in Storage Failure Issues
• Managing DHCP, DNS Servers
• Managing and Marinating NAS and SAN Storages
• Managing Primavera Server, AL-AMEEN Server(Finance)
• Network load balancing with MPLS and ADSL Routers
• Managing 25 Public Domains with Go-Daddy Service Provider
• Disaster Recovery for Servers from Datacenter to Remote Site with Double take Disaster recovery Software
• Configuration of CISCO/DLINK / Linksys/TP-Link Access point devices.

Assistant Engineer Systems & Networking at Al Obaidly Trading & Services
  • India
  • October 2008 to July 2011

Assistant Engineer Systems & Networking
Maintaining & Support Servers and Troubleshoot client systems.
Install and Support accounting software's & Troubleshooting.
Managing Mail servers & Web administration.
Network Infrastructure Design and Setup various clients.
Setup Wired & secure Wireless networks.
Install new software releases and system upgrades.
Software Troubleshooting -Onsite/Offsite
Deploying & Configure Antivirus Server and Clients.
Setup & Configure CCTV and Access Control.
Data & Telephone Cabling and Setup
Manage the mail server, mailboxes, public folders, distribution, and dynamic groups, and replication.
Provide IT user support and maintenance services to all the Company's divisions/departments when required.
Implement IT policies and procedures within the Company.
Provide technical advice and assistance for improving IT function, policies and procedures.
Answer the IT service calls and administer their scheduling and coordination.
Keep records of faced IT problems and their periodic update.
Troubleshoot the IT problems faced by computer users in order to reach scientific solutions.
Backup servers on a weekly basis, taking incremental backups for all servers, and server structures. Monitor and maintain servers' activities, performance, load, and resource usage.
Practice duties and roles in line with the authorities as illustrated in the authority matrices, and perform other duties as assigned by the HR & Admin Manager.
Manage and maintain firewall, including user internet access permission according to the Company's policy.

System Administrator at Ccs Technologies Pvt Ltd
  • India
  • January 2007 to October 2008

Ccs Technologies Pvt Ltd
Kottayam, Kerala 2007- Oct 2008

System Administrator
Responsibilities include:-
* Maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot computer systems.
* Support and maintain user account information including rights.
* Support for day-to-day activities, administering, and maintenance.
* Install new software releases and system upgrades: evaluate and install patches: and resolve software related problems.
* Perform system Backups and Recovery.
* Installation, configuration and management of Windows 2003 Server and Windows XP
* Installation, configuration and troubleshooting services like DHCP and DNS.
* Troubleshooting Hardware and Network Problems.
* Printer administration and configuration in the Network.
* Enterprise Wide Antivirus deployment and Updating Antivirus on regular basis.
* Onsite support to the customers for maximum up time of their servers, PCs and network.
* Support an organization's LAN
* Creating and Managing User Accounts.
* Deployment and Configuration of Citrix Servers and Citrix clients in the Network.
* Installation and Configuration of Lotus Mail & VPOP3

Hardware & Software Technician at Universal Computers
  • India
  • January 2005 to January 2007

* System Assembling and Troubleshooting.
* Operating System Troubleshooting.
* Network Cabling and Trunking
* Preparation of general arrangement for service and Feedback.
* Preparation of Service Schedule.
* Onsite support to the customers for maximum up time of their PCs.
* Interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware and software.
* Ensure wires connect, software runs smoothly, and printers.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Applications
  • at M.G University
  • March 2014
High school or equivalent, +2
  • at Board of Public School
  • March 2000
High school or equivalent, SSLC
  • at Board of Public School
  • March 1999

Specialties & Skills

Network Security
Servers
Firewall Administration
Microsoft Servers
Network Administration
Implementaion -Webhosting,Sharepoint,ERP
Office 365 Administration
Microsoft Server 2008/2012
BACKUP EXEC
Citrix PS 4.5/6.5
HP Prolaint Rack Servers
CLIENTS
DATABASE-SQL 2005/2008 /2012
DEPLOYMENT -XEN APP 6/6.5
IBM Blade Servers
SAN and NAS
Active Directory Sites and Services
Netasq Firewall TMG ISA
Citrix Xen APPS 6.5
IPS/IDS/FILTERING
DNS ,DHCP,TCP/IP,SNMP,POP3,SMTP, ISA, Backup, Replication tools
Storage -IBM 3512/3524
Disaster Recovery
Setting up and maintaining network and web-server security/firewalls
Configure DNS for ADS, Backup ADS
Contingency and business continuation planning for data centre operations

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
NSE1 (Training)
Training Institute:
Fortinert
Date Attended:
January 2015
Citrix Xen App 6.5 Administrator (Training)
Training Institute:
Citrix
Date Attended:
January 2013
Juniper Swithing and Routing (Training)
Training Institute:
Juniper-Junos
Date Attended:
February 2013
Microsoft® Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2005
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified Netasq Administrator (CNA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999