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Faisal Mumtaz

Faisal Mumtaz

Network Security & Infrastructure Engineer
Rawalpindi

Summary

Experienced Information Technology Officer well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management and oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

IT Officer

RIZ Consulting (NEOC ISB)
01.2024 - Current
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot network devices (Switches, APs)
  • Propose innovative and subsequently coordinate management of IT security for users (i.e
  • Anti-virus software, firewalls etc.)
  • Implement and monitor policy for firewall to ensure security and efficient use of network
  • Troubleshooting and coordinate any IT equipment or software maintenance activities for employees as needed
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose problems, implement corrective action procedures within prescribed guidelines/ SOPs and/or escalates to other technical resources as appropriate
  • Ensure smooth bandwidth flow across EOC, manage and report to IT Manager as per SOP
  • Support program staff (UNICEF, WHO,BMGF) of NEOC with day-to-day IT support
  • Regular monitoring of all hardware, software and systems to ensure they remain updated
  • Installation and configuration of all IT equipment and software
  • Repairing and replacing any IT equipment/ software
  • Manage and Test Video conferencing equipment regularly
  • Ensure all IT equipment running to its standard technical specifications
  • Report to IT manager weekly as per SOPs
  • Support development of effective, cost efficient and a workable framework across office with objective of improving overall IT infrastructure
  • Prepare budget for maintenance of IT equipment in consultation with AFO
  • Coordinate with external vendors to ensure services are provided as per agreed SLA's and TATs (i.e
  • Internet provider, telephone, cellular, video conferencing, email service provider)
  • Review reports at end of SLA activity and suggest resolution technically
  • Assist AFO in procurement process for technical feedback
  • Track, monitor and report KPI's and outstanding issues to management to ensure awareness of issues.
  • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
  • Interacted and negotiated with vendors and contractors to secure products and services.
  • Developed and maintained company intranet, streamlining internal communication processes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Managed network security protocols to ensure sensitive data protection and prevent cyber attacks.
  • Provided exceptional IT support for staff members, resulting in increased productivity.

Network Administrator

Riphah International University
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Designing, implementing, and testing wireless, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), internet
  • Network Core devices configuration and monitoring on routine basis
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot network devices
  • Switches, Routers, Sangfor-IAM
  • Data Center Management, cabling, Tagging
  • Wireless devices manage through wireless controller and their configuration
  • Assisting IT department with various IT-related upgrades, projects, and tasks
  • Daily queries handling staff of RIU
  • Backup of network devices on monthly basis
  • Providing on-call and TeamViewer technical support for network problems
  • Assisted other team members in providing next level Help Desk support
  • Resolving network related issues in timely manner
  • SSO authentication implementation at IT infrastructure as well as users
  • Project Management and vendor coordination for completion of new building IT.
  • Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.

Achievements:

  • ICAP(International Conference on Applied Psychology) exceptional and appreciation certificate and award.
  • Sport Galla Event Participation Certificate
  • Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Rapidev DMCC Private LTD
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot Operating Systems
  • Windows, Linux and Mac
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot Windows, Linux based servers
  • FTP, DHCP, DNS
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot NMS
  • SolarWinds, Cacti, LibreNMS
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot network devices
  • Switches, Routers, Firewalls
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot VMWare products
  • VSphere, vCenter
  • Document, diagram IT Infrastructure & Service in MS Office, MS Visio
  • Network and Transmission Infrastructure
  • Backup of Cisco routers, switches configuration on a monthly basis
  • VM Backup through Veeam software on a monthly basis.

Datacom Engineer

DAMCON Engineering Solutions (HEC-PERN)
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Manage max availability, reliability of one of top IP/MPLS network infrastructure of Pakistan
  • Monitored network performance and uptime and responded quickly to incidents
  • Handle L2/L3 tickets, BGP, ISIS, OSPF & blacklisting, bandwidth, slow browsing, services configuration, switching & many other relevant queries
  • Network monitoring using Orion Solar Winds Network Performance Monitor and CACTI
  • Experience with enterprise network/data center monitoring software and ticket management tools
  • Experience in enterprise monitoring role
  • Support user community issue and forwarded to concern team for resolution
  • Initiate and performing changes on production systems and proactively escalate any issues that cannot be resolved within established timeframes
  • Regularly participates in Shift Handover process with previous and incoming shift teams to help sync and transfer any ongoing issues or outages
  • Documenting outage information including actions taken to resolve outage
  • Reported technical challenges and proposed resolution strategies to senior management
  • Maintaining and managing reports regarding customers bandwidth, SLAs, fault handling reports of customers complaints, long haul and metro links
  • Providing support for Internet, Intranet, VPNs, Video Conferencing Services on PERN.

Jr Android Developer

AppCoding Tech Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Java, Android SDK, Working with APIs, Front-End Skill, Backend Skill
  • Worked on Google Map using Google map API and created 'Find Near By Places' which is available on Google Play Store
  • Link is given below: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fnbp.findnearbyplaces
  • Worked on Firebase Database 'Home Automation app' and 'Car Parking App'.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Barani Institute of Information Technology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Pakistan.
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
01.2016 - 09.2018

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Chanab Group of Colleges, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
04.2012 - 04.2014

High School Diploma -

Happy Dale School, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
04.2008 - 04.2010

Skills

Key Skills: risk analysis, malware analysis, intrusion detection

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Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/26/1994
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Islam

Timeline

IT Officer

RIZ Consulting (NEOC ISB)
01.2024 - Current

Network Administrator

Riphah International University
09.2021 - 12.2023

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Rapidev DMCC Private LTD
04.2021 - 08.2021

Datacom Engineer

DAMCON Engineering Solutions (HEC-PERN)
02.2020 - 01.2022

Jr Android Developer

AppCoding Tech Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Barani Institute of Information Technology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Pakistan.
01.2016 - 09.2018

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Chanab Group of Colleges, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
04.2012 - 04.2014

High School Diploma -

Happy Dale School, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
04.2008 - 04.2010
Faisal MumtazNetwork Security & Infrastructure Engineer