Network Architect
Iqra University
Total years of experience :16 years, 8 Months
Responsible for managing servers (DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, RADIUS), firewall and all network equipment including router (Cisco, H3C), switches (Cisco, HP), Access points (Linksys, Cisco, Ubiquiti) and UPS.
Implemented and Configured VMware ESXi 5.5, vCenter, vSphere.
Configuration and implementation of IP Telephony ( Asterisk based )
Configured and implemented F5 BIG-IP 2000s for LTM and to optimize and load balance Web traffic.
Configured FortiGate Firewall 200D, 600C for the implementation of UTM (Unified Threat Management), Anti-Virus, Web-filtering, Application Control and Security Policies.
Configuration of VPN connectivity on Fortigate Firewalls.
Responsible of installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of end user workstations hardware, software and peripheral devices.
Managing the LAN & WAN and ensuring network connectivity of all workstations.
Administer the upgrades of all software and hardware.
Interacting with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services.
Maintaining asset management and inventory for all network and computer equipment.
Teaching advanced computer courses to CS students.
Responsible for smooth operations of VSAT Network(iDirect & Comtech) with around 3000+ links all over the KSA .
Monitoring real-time and historical performance of the iDirect network through iMonitor including the health status of remotes, graphical displays, network probes and detailed bandwidth usage.
Configuration and modification of SCPC internet links and iDirect modems through iBuilder.
Troubleshooting of RF operation tasks(SNR parameters, power level adjustments, space segment and QoS settings)
Configuration of Monitoring and management of network devices (Cisco Switches & routers Satellite Modems etc.) through Whatsup Gold.
Managing and configuration of data connectivity network based on EIGRP, BGP and OSPF.
Implementation and provisioning of new customers which includes configuration of different routing protocols, IP scheme, VLANs scheme, port map scheme and standard network topology.
Implementing redundant protocols (HSRP & VRRP) and GRE tunnels with IPsec.
Handling service desk including incident management system and OTRS.
Day to Day reporting, responsible for generating network availability and network performance reports and taking backups of network devices and NMS.
Responsible for ownership of customer problems or incidents until the situation has been resolved to the customer’s satisfaction and or in compliance with agreed upon SLA.
Installation of network devices, performing network optimization and enhancements in order to prevent network outages.
Responsible for smooth operations of iDirect VSAT Network with around 500+ links.
Managing the operations of the network infrastructure based on Cisco Routers 3600, 2800, 1801, 2600 & Catalyst switches 2900, 3560 series.
Management, monitoring and troubleshooting of MAN (iDirect, SCPC), WAN (Radio & Fiber Links) & LAN (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet).
Managing VLANS, Access Lists, Routing Protocols, VPN Tunneling.
Responsible for smooth round the clock operations of all the backhauls links through OpManager.
Designing and migration of Microsoft Active Directory to Multiple Forest scenario.
Deployment of ISA Server 2006 for the secure publishing of OWA and Outlook Anywhere.
Implementation of VMware and Citrix
Designing high available Exchange Server 2007 based email solution, Migration of 1000 mailboxes from lMail Server to Exchange Server 2007.
Worked on data center migration project and DR site establishment.
Responsible for Pre-Sale, Post Sales activities and providing consultancy to technical sales & directly to the customers if required.
Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations.
Responding to tenders, RFPs, preparing technical and commercial proposals.
Worked as Network Resident engineer at Standard chartered bank.
Liaising with project and network teams of Standard chartered for restructuring and upgrading of their network including WAN Links, ATMs & branches Links
Liaising with vendors on Standard Chartered’s behalf and managing the commissioning of Fiber, Dxx, Radio, VSAT and DSL links for the branches.
Reporting to senior management of Standard Chartered Bank, sending monthly Executive summary reports of SCB-VSAT network.
Responsible for all VSAT links of Standard Chartered Bank including branches, Access Shops and Offsite ATM’s through Host Monitor and PRTG NMS.