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Mazhar Hussain
Network Engineer
Karachi,Pakistan
Summary
Result-oriented professional with a proven record of achievement in conceiving; implementing effective ideas; targeting top level assignments in Network Administration/ Engineering with a leading organization of repute.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
JS BANK
Karachi, Sindh
04.2020 - Current
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
- Backed up support desk team to handle user problems and technical concerns.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Deploy,Configure and troubleshoot ForfiGate Core & Aggregation Firewall servicing entire branches feed of redundant data centers. Successfulsful migration of extreme core/TOR switches to Nexus9k core and TOR switches.
- Managing external partner links of 1Link, Nadra, Visa and NCCPL.
- Implementing IPSEC tunnels of firewalls and implement desired rule base for services interconnection.
- Troubleshoot Complex network issues and maintaining systems stability through NMS SolarWinds, Forti-Analyzer and Forti-Manager
- Assess validate and eliminate vulnerabilities and assist security team in securing network entities.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
Resident Network Engineer
JAZZ PMCL. pvt. ltd
Karachi, Sindh
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Manage all Network design, implementation, and support for all Bankalfalah locations
- Analyze network flow statistics on daily basis and submit essential reports to management to understand existing network traffic flows.
- Perform necessary steps when network problems arise in data center and branch locations. Providing Technical Support to Corporate Internet and VPN (Layer 2, Layer 3 MPLS) clients.
- Learnt implementation of major WAN technologies including ATM & Frame Relay. Worked on cisco3845, juniper M10i, M7i, M320i and broadband remote access servers (BRAS) to manage clients.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
IT Senior Officer
Johar Software House
Karachi, Sindh
06.2011 - 02.2015
- Implemented and managed wireless devices, multi-site network infrastructure, business intelligence development and implementation.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Document processes for computer configurations and their functions to engineers support staff
- Work with technicians to install server workstation hardware
- Participate in site preparation for complex installations
- Provide complex technical support to end-users
- Perform operations with system maintenance, service restoration, security administration, System repairs configuration changes
- Perform changes to LAN switches to troubleshoot and repair network issues with connectivity issues, data security, DNS, DHCP Wi-Fi, and LAN.
Corporate Support Engineer
LinkdotNet (JAZZ PMCL)
Karachi, Sindh
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Providing Technical Support to Corporate Internet and VPN (Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 2.5”MPLS”) clients.
- Learnt implementation of major WAN technologies including ATM & Frame Relay. Worked on cisco3845, juniper M10i, M7i, M320i and broadband remote access servers (BRAS) to manage clients connectivity and to checkout allocated routes as well as ATM interfaces.
- Troubleshoot WAN connectivity of corporate clients across country, LAN links Installation. Monitoring ISP network (All VPN and Internet clients)
- Installing and Configuring Broadband devices such as xDSL modems/routers (Paradyne xDSL and
Cisco 837 router etc), VOIP devices (Lingo and Linksys Wireless-G Broadband router) Designed and implemented various WAN circuits using Frame Relay over ATM.
Education
Master of Science - Network Security
SZABIST
Karachi 09.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Telecommunications
Mehran University of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad 01.2004 - 03.2008
Pre-Engineering - Science Education
Army Public School And College
Badin 03.2001 - 03.2003
Skills
Fortigate1200D,500D,100D,60D,60F,60F
Certification
CCNA
Interests
SUPPORTED CAUSES
Passionate to become Network and Security Expert.
Work Availability
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Timeline
NSE4-Fortinet
01-2021
Senior Network Engineer
JS BANK
04.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Network Security
SZABIST
09.2016 - 12.2021
CCNA
09-2016
Resident Network Engineer
JAZZ PMCL. pvt. ltd
03.2015 - 03.2020
IT Senior Officer
Johar Software House
06.2011 - 02.2015
Corporate Support Engineer
LinkdotNet (JAZZ PMCL)
05.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Telecommunications
Mehran University of Engineering And Technology
01.2004 - 03.2008
Pre-Engineering - Science Education
Army Public School And College
03.2001 - 03.2003
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