Awais Abdul Samad
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Karachi
Summary
Experienced cyber security professional with a demonstrated history of working in Information Security. Skilled in implementing and presales cybersecurity tools, to help customers to achieve optimized secure network infrastructure. I am actively pursuing a challenging role as a Security Solutions Engineer, where I can capitalize on my capabilities in managing and monitoring security solutions, developing rules and alerts, analyzing security risks, and delivering impactful solutions to meet organizational requirements. With unwavering determination and exceptional proficiency, I am driven to contribute significantly to the success of the organization in this capacity
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
S2 - Value-Driven Technology Distributor
Karachi
08.2021 - Current
- Enabled and trained partners and engineers on cybersecurity products. Conducted successful Proof of Concepts (POCs) with potential clients.
- Managed Managed Services Operations, including resource management and client interactions. Designed and delivered tailored security solutions.
- Provided technical pre-sales support and conducted product demo sessions. Deployed security products, implemented use-cases, and managed security tools.
- Strengthened security posture through access controls and deployment of various solutions.
- Proficient in architecture, implementation, and administration of SIEM, PAM, EDR, DLP, and Firewalls.
- Deployed Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) solutions for vulnerability assessments.
Associate Infrastructure Engineer
Nexus Corp Ltd.
Karachi
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed various projects related to IT infrastructure, directory services, storage, and virtualization.
- Maintained RACK servers, blade servers, TP-link wireless, Unifi API, and Cisco switches.
- Conducted network and hardware troubleshooting and configuration.
- Utilized Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and cPanel for server management.
- Worked with third-party hosting servers like A2 Hosting.
- Implemented endpoint security monitoring and firewall solutions for enhanced security.
- Established file sharing using DFS (Distributed File System) services.
- Created virtual machines and deployed LAMP stacks for the Software Team using VMware ESXi.
Provided end user support and managed VOIP systems. - Utilized Veeam for backup and replication.
System Support Engineer -L1
System Support Engineer -L1
Karachi
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with AJOS, an IT Managed Service Provider, offering 24x7 Infrastructure Management, Monitoring Services Support, and IT resource protection.
- Proactively monitored servers, storage, and network alerts using SolarWinds SAM.
- Managed backup infrastructure for both virtual and physical servers using Veeam and Backup Exec.
- Assigned configuration of authentication and authorization for directory services.
- Utilized VMware vSphere Client to manage Virtual Machines and ESXi hosts.
- Administered Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) through VMware Horizon View.
- Implemented OpenDNS for web-based filtering, security, and domain blocking.
- Conducted WSUS tasks to patch security updates for servers and workstations.
- Utilized Microsoft on-premises and online applications such as MS Office, MS Office 365, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Planner, and Slack.
- Managed database administrator tasks including database restoration, testing, cleanup, and forward growth.
Education
Master of Science - Information Security
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi Pakistan 11.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Of Karachi (UBIT)
Karachi,Pakistan 03.2014 - 12.2017
Skills
Quick Learner
undefinedCertification
Certified Secret Server Engineer
Projects
M3 TECH
- SIEM (Logpoint)
DP World
- Secret Server PAM
Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company
- SIEM (Logpoint)
- Ivanti EPM
State Bank of Pakistan
- Ivanti EPM
Dubai Islam Bank
- Secret Server PAM
Imtiaz Super Market
- Nutanix HCI (Private Cloud)
Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company
- Secret Server PAM (on-going)
Timeline
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
S2 - Value-Driven Technology Distributor
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Information Security
NED University of Engineering & Technology
11.2020 - 04.2022
Associate Infrastructure Engineer
Nexus Corp Ltd.
10.2019 - 08.2021
System Support Engineer -L1
System Support Engineer -L1
01.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Of Karachi (UBIT)
03.2014 - 12.2017
Certified Secret Server Engineer
Nutanix Certified Professional 5 - Multicloud
CCNA (Trained)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
ISO 27001 Information Security Associate
-Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS)
THRT-101,102 (Anomali)
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