Yasar Munir Abbasi, Security Analyst

Yasar Munir Abbasi

Security Analyst

IBM

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Computer Science
Experience
19 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 10 Months

Security Analyst at IBM
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since July 2014

 Deals with around 3000 clients globally - Design, Implement and secure their complete network 24/7/365 with industry-leading tools and technologies.
 Experience as a Security Operations center (SOC) environment that protect some of the most sophisticated networks in the world.
 As a member of a team or working independently, performs an analytical and technical role in the integration and delivery of technical IT security solutions for our clients
 Perform multiple assigned technical tasks including research, analysis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis of managed security solutions
 Management and monitoring of client firewall, IDS, IPS, DDoS mitigation, UTM, log management, quality assurance and leverage various internal platforms.
 In-depth understanding of exploits and vulnerabilities in order to provide network and data security to clients

Principal Network Engineer at Ciklum Pakistan - Ukraine Based
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • April 2008 to July 2014

• Responsible of whole network administration, security, designing & implementation
• Work directly with onshore team for risk assessment program in line with IT security policies; recommend method and approaches for vulnerability detection and its remediation techniques as part of continuous improvement process.
• Management of Routers, Switches, ASA, Juniper, IDS/IPS with emerging technologies.
• Responsible for site-to-site & remote access VPN between onshore, hosting companies
• Meeting with PM/Onshore about new and existing projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.
• Design and implement long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans to make certain network capacity and plans meet existing and future requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 & Layer 3 network issues via SNMP, NetFlow, Cacti, Nagios, Solarwind, OpManager, IPTraf. System Admin for Microsoft & Unix Platform.
• Managing MSDN subscription, VLSC & EOPEN licensing, Liaison directly with MS team.
• Excellent competence to handle the responsibility to plan, organize and manage all infrastructure and configuration for smooth & efficient operation.
• Responsible for data network disaster recovery planning implementation

Senior Network Engineer at Miracle Technology (USA)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • September 2008 to February 2009

• Provide global support to direct customer like NYC (USA), DPC-Govt (USA) & trained staff.
• Configuration & Support (VPN, Firewalls (Cisco, Sonic Wall, Checkpoint), LPI, MxLogic
• Management/Troubleshoot remote servers included Exchange, Web (IIS, Apache, Tomcat), Citrix, BES, Backup Veritas/Symantec, AD, DHCP, DNS, End user support

System Administrator at Knowledge Platform Pvt. (Singapore Based)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • November 2006 to April 2008

• A Singapore based e-learning company that provides business performance through improving ability of organizations to acquire, share and retain information and knowledge.
• My Major responsibilities are to manage remote servers that are located in USA and Singapore heterogeneous environment.
• Experience in managing Windows Infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Disk Management, Security Policies etc.
• Experience in managing database servers especially SQL. Knowledge of the network security topologies, protocols, tools, and techniques (SSL, VPN, IPSec, Https, X.509 Digital Certificates etc.).
• Experience of Configuration, Management, Troubleshooting of Network devices (Routers, Switches, DSL Modems, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Load Balancers etc.) Implement System Security and Management policies and procedures.
• Also Responsible for installation, support, Backup/recovery of SQL Database

System Engineer at Trillium Information Security System (Russia Based)
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • April 2006 to October 2006

• It is Russian based IT Infrastructure Management Company.
• Responsible for administration & maintenance to more than 99 Deferent segments Locating in different cities (Routing - Switching - Security - QoS).
• Hand on experience on Sun Solaris installation, configuration and troubleshooting
• Hand on experience on Pix Firewall (515, 535), Z-2 Firewall IDS, Mail Filtering & Spamming, Web Content & Filtering and VPN TROPA,
IPSec, VPNs, Cryptography, Key Management, AAA Model (RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos), Cisco
• Also Member of Russian (Jet Info Security System) & Cisco Security team & Technical member of Kaspersky, Integra-s, BSI, Ancud, Stel in Russian.

Assistant System Administrator at National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • April 2005 to April 2006

• Manage the Different Server like Database, Filesvr, Web, FTP, DNS, Proxy, Antivirus etc.
• Configuring Network Monitoring tool for NIIT like Cacti, Pinger, RRD Tool, Iptraf & Ethereal.
• Apply GPO and Backup & Recovery. Configuring the HRSP Routers (2600) & Switches ( ATM 1010) & L3.
• Also Design the Networks and Coordinate With Nust Student Projects like ISP SETUP, SNMP with routers and Zebra Configuring with RIP, OSPF & BGP Protocol, Controlling Bandwidth through HTB, Delay Pool.
• Configuration the HOT SPOT & Wireless AP with Encryption. Configuring the DSL Routers in Different Sites. Control Broadcast having multiple remote locations with large number of users using ACL’s, iptables & Also Manages the Technical Staff.
• Maintenance and backup of TeraData & Oracle databases.

Computer Technician at National Defence University – Govt. of Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • March 2004 to October 2004

• Major responsibilities are troubleshooting, maintenance and optimization of PC’s & LAN.
• Attend Microsoft training MCSE 2003 by Microsoft team in NDU.
• Ensure ISP connectivity with home & office users lies on different subnet..

Education

Master's degree, Computer Science
  • at Szabist University
  • February 2008

Final Research Work= Integration snort with iptables

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Allam Iqbal Open University
  • November 2005

Specialties & Skills

Fortinet
Juniper
Palo Alto
OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, VLAN,VTP,SVI,STP,RPVST+,PVST+, SNMP, Syslog,
Cisco ISE, 802.1X, MAB, MACsec Auth-Proxy, Cut-Through Proxy, Radius, TACACS,
Windows 2008/2012, Power Shell, AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Sql, SharePoint, IIS, ISA, Clustering,
IPS, Promiscuous/Inline, VS, Sig Engines, VLAN Pairing, SPAN, RSPAN
MPLS, L2/L3 VPN VRF, Sham-link, IS-IS, Qos, AToM, VPLS
Cisco Iron Port, WCCP, WSA, PBR, WEP,WPA, WPA2, NTP, NBAR, NetFlow, MPF
SQUID, SendMail, Cacti, IPtables, PostFix, Apache, RADIUS, Untangle, MRTG, MySQL, SVN, OpenVPN, RAI
Cisco ACS, IOS Security, HA, QOS, UTM (Web Filtering, Url Filtering, Antivirus, Antispam), PAM, AAA
VPN, IPsec LAN-to-LAN, AnyConnect SSL, EasyVpn, GRE, DMVPN, ISAKMP Profiles, Dynamic VTIs, PKI
IOS Security, MPF, NAT, ZBF, Failover, Context, Reflexive ACL, TCP Intercept, Dynamic ACL, CBAC

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cisco IOS Security Specialist (SNRS) (Certificate)
CCIE Routing and Switching (w) Certified (Certificate)
Microsoft Partner Network Competency for Portal & Collaborations (MPN) (Certificate)
Cisco Information Security Specialist (SND) (Certificate)
Juniper Enterprise Switching (JUNCIA-EX) (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) (Certificate)
Foundry Network Certified Network Engineer (FNCNE) (Certificate)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) (Certificate)
Stress Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Workshop
Juniper Enterprise Routing Specialist (JUNIS-ER (Certificate)
Cisco VPN Specialist (CSVPN) (Certificate)
Cisco Certified Security Professional CCSP Certified (Certificate)
Advance English Language (Level-3) (Training)
Training Institute:
Berlitz
Juniper Enterprise Routing (JUNIA-ER) (Certificate)
Cisco IPS Specialist (IPS) (Certificate)
CCIE Security (w) Certified (Certificate)
MCSE 2003 (Training)
Training Institute:
Microsoft Team - USA
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified system Administrator (MCSA) (Certificate)
Cisco Firewall Specialist (SNPA) (Certificate)
Juniper Security Professional (JNCIP – Sec) - JPR55781 (Certificate)
Juniper Security with enhanced services (JNCIS-ES) (Certificate)
Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • FootBall Player
  • Books Reading