Faisal Alattas
Sr. Network Administrator
Jeddah
Summary
Sr.Network Administrator with 7 years of experience in supporting server environments. Determined and focused in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Considered expert in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Dynamic team player when interfacing with other staff members, vendors and end-users..
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr.Network Administrator
SAS SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Jeddah
2016.12 - Current
- Manage all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls,intrusion detection, and anti-virus software.
- Implemented access control and policies on FortiMail to enhance email communication security.
- Designed and implemented SD-WAN IPsec VPN site-to-site connectivity.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
- Effectively managed and maintained Active Directory server and DNS infrastructure, ensuring seamless network operations.
- Effectively managed Wireless Controller Administrator with a proven ability to manage and enhance wireless network performance and security.
- Implemented and proficiently managed NetApp storage systems, seamlessly integrating supplemental storage resources into Hyper-V and VMware environments.
- Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis and performance tuning.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Troubleshot network problems and escalated problems to vendor.
- Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
- Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss.
- Introduced management tools to create and manage virtual server computing environment.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users..
- Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Applied Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks to verify performance of ongoing security measures.
- Designed, installed and configured email encryption gateways with data loss prevention.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
- Organized frameworks to transfer secure data from internal to external and public networks.
- Implemented and managed Group Policies on Windows Server for centralized configuration and security management.
Network Administrator
BTC Networks
Jeddah
2013.09 - 2016.12
- Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Science & Technology University
Yemen - Sana'a 2007.07 - 2012.10
Skills
Network repairs and maintenance
Network systems installation
Data backups
System upgrades
Technical Analysis
Certification
CISSP Training
Accomplishments
- Established the network infrastructure within SAS Systems Engineering.
- Established interconnection between branches within the SD-WAN network for seamless communication and data transfer.
- Successfully relocated the IT infrastructure to a new location.
- Implemented VOIP (Voice over IP) technology at SAS Company for enhanced communication and cost-effective telephony solutions.
- Implemented deployment of FortiGate firewall solutions in all branch offices, enhancing network security and data protection.
- Successfully deployed antivirus solutions across all branches, extending protection to site engineers and ensuring comprehensive network security.
- Implemented VPN connections during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure uninterrupted company operations and minimize downtime.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
CISSP Training
2022-10
CCNP Routing and Switching
2022-01
NetAPP Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP
2021-07
SD WAN Training
2021-05
FortiAuthenticator
2021-05
NSE 6 Fortimail
2020-03
Security+
2018-11
Sr.Network Administrator
SAS SYSTEM ENGINEERING
2016.12 - Current
Sophos Firewall Training
2016-11
NSE 6 Fortigate
2015-12
VMware VCP 6.7
2014-12
Cyber Hacker
2014-11
Network Administrator
BTC Networks
2013.09 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Science & Technology University
2007.07 - 2012.10