Profile
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR & SECURITY ENGINEER
Certified CISSP, CEH, CCNA, CCNP, MCP, ITIL V3 with an experience of over 9 years across the IT industry
• Technically sophisticated & result driven Professional, with an experience of over 9 years with in the arena of Network & Security Administration. Presently performing in the capacity of ICT Team with Nesma & Partners.
• Proven technical and analytical skills, with sound understanding and skill of creating new soft wares & systems, designing, analysis, testing, database development and coding for modules while structuring customized hardware and networking solutions to meet customer’s specific needs.
• Proficient with Linux with a hands on experience in Planning, Designing, Installing, Configuring, Maintaining, Scheduling and Troubleshooting Network User Management and Facilities Management on multiple platforms, governed by Communication Protocols.
• Innate strengths in generating hardware and servicing business in fiercely competitive scenario. In depth exposure to business processes across multiple domains having ability to set entrepreneurial direction computer hardware and networking business.
• Capable of Installation and configuration of Windows xp, 2000, 2003 Server Network OS, including overall administration, Services, remote access, network security and optimization of server and network resources. Windows-based LAN by creating users and groups, administering file/print resources, and the use of control panel and the registry
• Competent in managing the facility and infrastructure set-up & maintenance with the expertise in Vendor Identification, Development & Analytical Assessment, Schedule Drafting and planning the commutation routes.
• Acknowledged team leader, mentor and a trainer with ability to create and sustain high work tempo. Exception analytical and troubleshooting skills. Superior communication skills, enriched with logical reasoning.
Professional Experience
NESMA & PARTNERS (RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA)
Since Feb 2015
ICT NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER Client: SANG HOSPITAL
• Responsible to oversee all networking activities including switches, Routers, IT Security, Firewall etc,. Required for the project.
• Designs, develops or recommends integrated security system and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Provides technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions to manage information-related risks.
• Participates with the client in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs.
• Perform design, architecture and implement Data Center DMZ .
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and sub-contractors and involve in all networking activities for design/ review / implementation across project.
• Assure that the network design is in compliance with drawings, required specifications and standards.
• Supervise contractors / subcontractors to carry out site works according to design intent and the suppliers for timely delivery of equipment.
• Responsible for the site work implementation and documentation in order to achieve the project target completion date.
• Maintain and reference industry standards including ANSI, EIA/TIA, BICSI etc.
• Report to the Senior Manager of site progress and problems being encountered for assistance and guidance.
• Keep records and related data of site progress in order to maintain regular / timely update to Senior Manager.
• Attend site meetings regularly and liaise with others for details of works and coordination of requirements amongst various parties.
• Involve in testing and commissioning of all networking activities and ensure compliance and handover.
HCL COMNET LTD. ( AHMEDABAD INDIA)
Sep 2011-Feb 2015
Lead E-Secure Engineer: Client: NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE
• Strategically, plan and analyze the basic requirements while setting up the technical infrastructure of the project and reviewed all the project proposals while setting up of debug environment. Define the scope of projects while contributing to the project as the project architect and the areas of cost efficiency while reducing the total costs.
• Carefully assessing the software environments and examining the level of risk that they can pose to the network systems of the organization
• Performing latest assessments with a view to come up with possible solutions for eradicating network related vulnerabilities
• Ascertain round the clock technical support to NSE DATA CENTER, Ahmedabad. Provide technical leadership while estimating and evaluating the effort\ schedules and managed the team and its grievances while training them and the freshers on the project architectures.
• Spearhead the entire computer hardware operations with overall responsibility for viability of the project. Lead presentations to gather project requirements and designed cost effective solutions to meet their specific needs.
• Evaluate & recommending suitable software applications for implementation in the organization and effectively training all end users. Map business processes to selected software, business analysis and design, and planning, and post implementation support.
• Manage and administer the installation, upgradation, configuring, scheduling, testing & troubleshooting and handled Installation, configuration and maintenance of Cisco 7609/3660/3640/2851/2811/1841 series routers along with network security modules FWSM/IDSM.
• Implemented various Routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP across networks in multiple locations
• Worked on the Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, and SQL Server 2000 while maintaining the back-up of the servers, NT backup of windows, and monitoring the networking system along with the required domain migrations to install smooth operations.
• Handled the routings while managing the call logs, vulnerability watch, Antivirus updates, server log check, root cause analysis & data backup while writing scripts to enable automatic backup. Supervised dial up connections, ISDN, frame relay, T1/E1 leased line, HSRP, NAT. Develop baseline/standard security configurations for network equipment and systems.
• Liaise with the authorities while coordinating with the information providers for making & incorporating fact-based decisions. Provide technical assistance to the local bodies across the state for Site readiness, Network design, Software & Hardware support, etc.
• Generate statistical reports, displaying all the necessary information on various activities of the company/ project and report the same to the senior management on the regular developments of the project for effective developmental planning.
ACCENTURE SERVICES PVT LTD.
March 2011 – Sep 2011
Level E (Networks Team): Client: STANFORD MEDICAL HOSPITAL
• Lead a team of engineers Designing, Implementing, Supporting and Documenting Extranet, and LAN networks using switches, encryptors, firewalls and load balancers.
• Implement new network configurations and manage configurations (Testing the new network design/configurations)
• WAN Link (Internet, Intranet, Backbone) traffic management and utilization.
• Initiating the ticket with the Telco vendor for problem resolution and Perform initial attempt to restore service via troubleshooting or rapid implementation of a workaround.
• Requesting Root Cause Analysis on any WAN outages from the Telco and Perform testing of the updates/patches as and when available from the h/w vendors.
• WAN Capacity management (B/W Trend analysis, utilization, upgrade etc) and Implement the Network changes as required by the business.
• Up keeping the Documentation for Telco and contracts and updating the Runbooks and Provide deployment procedures for standard LAN, MAN, WAN, and Remote Access devices.
• Monitor/Manage the LAN systems (Routers, Firewalls, VPN Boxes, perimeter routers, LAN switches, and load balancers
• Troubleshoot reported issues and incidents relating to LAN infrastructure and Communicate resolution of problems to end-users and update Ticket.
• Contact vendors for replacement of failed parts and facilitate their replacement and Ensure that failed parts are returned back to vendor.
• Provide the Client business teams of regular status updates and Notify onsite support of vendors dispatched NOTE: Open TAC support tickets with Vendors.
• Implement emergency unplanned configuration changes following the Change Management Process.
• Be the Single Point of Contact and coordinate efforts for high visibility outages or outages that require multiple teams to troubleshoot/investigate.
• Identify need for new capabilities/technology for LAN, MAN, WAN, and Remote Access solutions and Design standards for new LAN, MAN, WAN, and Remote Access capabilities
HCL COMNET LTD .
Sep’08-March’11
Network Engineer,
• Configuring, Managing & Monitoring CISCO 7600, 2800 & 1800 routers.
• Fault Management: Detecting, isolating, diagnosis and resolution of network faults.
• Configuration Management: Day to day configuration changes, preparing change request, keeping record of the change and taking approval from the concern person before doing the any change.
• Network Document: Preparing and updating network document, configuration and topology diagram.
HUBGLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
Jul’06-Sep’08
SAP Basis & Network Administrator
• Provided technical leadership for analyzing and resolving service requests viz. developing application and unit, integration and system testing.
• Supervised Installation, Configuration, Monitoring & Maintenance Tuning of Linux Servers and various softwares on Linus Platform
• Analyzed the root cause of failures and evolved breakdown solutions within minimum turnaround time.
• Efficiently managed entire day-to-day activities covering wide functional areas include designing & developing the workflow program, debugging and troubleshooting of the application.
• Accountable for analyzing the systems of the customers, designing of the inputs and outputs required & programming, installation and maintenance of the software. Ensured network connectivity across sites.
• Ensured technical solutions are designed for performance, reliability, scalability, maintainability, supportability, business continuity, and business agility while leveraging industry’s best practices.
• Responsible for providing quality standards for operational areas & ensuring adherence to quality standards & leading efforts in developing & executing best practices & standard operating procedures targeting at organizational excellence.
• Handled installation and configuration of CISCO Routers AND Switches
• Possess expertise in ERP -SAP SOFTWARE and adept in SAP BASIS .
• SAP role & authorization configuration , SAP application security .
Educational Credentials
Post Graduate Diploma In Internetworking (Specialization: Computer Networks<CCNA,CCNP >)
University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia, Jul’04-Nov’05
Bachelor of Engineering ( Information Technology)
Saurashtra University, RajKot, Gujarat , India, Jun’03
Certifications
CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate- Cisco Id : CSCO11211671)
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional )
MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional )
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
ITIL V3
Technical Skills
Operating Systems Windows 98/NT/ME/2003/XP Prof, Windows Server NT/2000, Cisco IOS VER 11.3/12, Red Hat Linux 5.0
Utilities MS Office, Samba server.
Technologies Ethernet, ATM, CAT5&6, ADSL, LAN/WAN Integration, Frame-Relay
Protocols TCP/IP, SNMP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3,SSL,OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, FTP, TFTP, Telnet
Antivirus Software Norton Antivirus, Trend Micro Office Scan
Wireless Technologies CISCO Aironet Access Points (Series 1100, 1200), Wireless Internet Cards.
Server/Routers/Switches Cisco Routers 7609 /7613/ 3660 / 3640 / 2851/2811/2600 / 2500 Series
References
Available on request
