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Shafiq Ullah, IT Support Specialist

Shafiq Ullah

IT Support Specialist·Andalus Gate Holding

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 5 months

IT Support Specialist

July 2021 - November 2025

Andalus Gate Holding

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2021 - November 2025

• Architected and implemented enterprise-level IT solutions, managing and maintaining systems, infrastructure, and
networks across multiple locations, ensuring high availability, minimal downtime, and reliable connectivity
(LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Cisco devices).
• Installed, configured, and supported hardware including computers, printers, CCTV systems, IP phones, and end-user
devices across the organization.
• Provided day-to-day L1/L2 technical support to users onsite and remotely, resolving incidents efficiently using
ServiceNow and remote tools (AnyDesk, TeamViewer).
• Administered and monitored Windows Servers (2012/2016/2019), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file services, and
access controls to support business operations.
• Managed Microsoft 365, Azure AD, SharePoint, and Google Workspace environments for 50+ users, ensuring smooth
collaboration and system performance.
• Monitored network performance and uptime across branches; implemented failover solutions, bandwidth
optimization, and secure VPN connectivity (IPSec/OpenVPN).
• Configured and managed firewalls, antivirus, and security policies to ensure data protection and secure handling of
business and customer information.
• Designed and maintained high availability and disaster recovery solutions using QNAP NAS with RAID and offsite
synchronization, ensuring business continuity and resource optimization.
• Oversaw system integration of diverse internal and third-party applications, managing SNMP interfaces for network
monitoring and ensuring smooth integration and performance across platforms.
• Plan and manage disk space for entire network. Maintain accurate inventory of all technological devices.
• Maintained accurate IT documentation including asset inventory, licenses, SOPs, and network diagrams to ensure
compliance and audit readiness.
• Coordinated with vendors and service providers for system support, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Planned and executed system upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure improvements to enhance operational
efficiency. Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell.
• Consult with others to assess/analyze/resolve computing needs and system requirements. Inspect, test, and diagnose
computer equipment/systems.
• Plan and coordinate information technology-related equipment installations, moves, additions, changes, and system
enhancements
• Trained end-users on IT systems, tools, and basic troubleshooting to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Managed IT equipment lifecycle including procurement, configuration, upgrades, and replacements.
• Monitored systems and generated performance reports to support management decision-making and continuous
improvement initiatives.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Information Technology

Soc Analyst L1

July 2020 - July 2022

Byteflow

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2020 - July 2022

• Conducted thorough triage and correlation of security alerts using SIEM tools to detect and mitigate potential threats effectively.
• Investigated and analyzed sophisticated malicious activities such as phishing campaigns, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Partnered with senior analysts and engineering teams to enhance SIEM correlation rules, achieving a 15% reduction in false positive alerts, thus improving operational efficiency.
• Executed daily health checks and monitoring of security infrastructure, including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, ensuring optimal performance and security posture.
• Developed strong technical support skills while assisting in incident response and troubleshooting, laying a solid foundation for a transition into IT Engineering and Support roles.

Company industry:
Cyber & Network Security
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Abasyn University

May 2022

May 2022

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.6 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.6 out of 4

Skills

COMPUTER NETWORKS
Intermediate
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Intermediate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
ENERGETIC
Intermediate
ENERGETIC
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Intermediate
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Intermediate
THREAT DETECTION
Intermediate
THREAT DETECTION
Intermediate
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
Intermediate
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
DEVOPS
Intermediate
DEVOPS
Intermediate
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Intermediate
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Intermediate
INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE
Intermediate
INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE
Intermediate
LINUX ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
LINUX ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
SCALABILITY
Intermediate
SCALABILITY
Intermediate
SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT SIEM
Intermediate
SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT SIEM
Intermediate
VMWARE ESX SERVERS
Intermediate
VMWARE ESX SERVERS
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
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Languages

English
Intermediate
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Cisco Certified Networking Associate(CCNA)
CISCO
Basic First Aid
Electrical Safety Awareness
Environmental Health Safety (EHS)
Cyber Security Diploma
Networking Essentials
Cisco IT Essentials
MCSE Training
CCNA Training
Practical SOC Analyst Associate (PSAA)
IT Essentials Certificate
CISCO
Practical SOC Analyst Associate(PSAA)
TCM Security
Oct 2025