Hussam Mustafa Abdullah
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Network engineer with expertise in LAN, campus networking, and Cisco routing and switching. Skilled in VLAN, STP/RSTP, EtherChannel, and SD-Access. Managed Cisco ISE/NAC for security and wireless LANs. Designed WAN connectivity and deployed SD-WAN solutions. Experienced in data centre networking, focusing on core switching and Cisco Nexus, while optimising network performance through monitoring and troubleshooting.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Network Engineer
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2013.06 - Current
- Administered 800+ network switches across core TOR and fabric-edge, ensuring reliable production network performance.
- Engineered enterprise routing using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP for connectivity.
- Designed and implemented SD-WAN for branch router provisioning and migration tasks.
- Implemented SD-Access with Catalyst Center, ISE/NAC controllers, and wireless access points to enhance network segmentation.
- Led network design migrations, upgrades, and connectivity implementation delivery.
- Monitored LAN/WAN availability and performance with SolarWinds, enabling rapid incident triage and minimising downtime.
- Managed enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure for daily connectivity across 400+ sites.
- Operated data centre and DR networks using Nexus ACI core switching.
- Troubleshot network faults and delivered rapid fixes to minimise downtime.
- Collaborated with service providers and vendors to resolve issues and deliver implementations.
- Coordinated with vendors during hardware procurement to complete projects on time.
- Integrated new software applications into existing network environments with cross-department teams.
Help Desk / IT Support
Mobily
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2011.05 - 2013.05
- Delivered first-line IT support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues, ensuring timely resolution for users.
- Troubleshot desktop PCs and laptops to resolve hardware and software issues, enhancing user experience.
- Installed and troubleshot IP phone systems to ensure seamless communication for users.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - electronics engineering in Computer
Sudan University of Science And Technology
Sudan 2008.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology in Systems Development And Administration
Al Madinah International University
2021.09 - 2025.02
Skills
LAN & Campus Networking
- SD-WAN & Branch Connectivity
- Cisco Switching & Routing
- BGP, OSPF & EIGRP
- WAN design & implementation
- Enterprise WAN Infrastructure
- DIA & MPLS
- NAT & PAT
- WAN diagnostics
- Branch Provisioning & Migration
- LAN & Campus Networking
- Enterprise LAN Infrastructure
- Cisco Nexus & ACI
- Data Center Networking
- vPC & Port-Channel
- VXLAN
- East-West Traffic Policy
Network Design & Architecture
- Network upgrades
- Switch Configuration & Troubleshooting
- VLAN & STP management
- Wireless LAN, WLC & Access Points
- IOS Upgrade & Software Maintenance
- Data centre operations
Network monitoring
- SolarWinds management
- NAC & SGT management
Language
Arabic (mother language).
English (spoken and written).
Training / Courses
Course Name : Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) 1.2
Institution Provided :FAST LANE COMPUTER CONSULTANCY FZ-LLC
Course Name : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) 2.0
Institution Provided :FAST LANE COMPUTER CONSULTANCY FZ-LLC
Contact Information's »
- Address: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
- Contact no: 0556848304
- E-mail: hossamshaheen55@gmail.com
- Designated Position :Network Engineer
Others
- Transferable (iqama).
- Saudi driving license.
Certification
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Enterprise Infrastructure CCIE#70364
Cisco Certified Specialist – Collaboration Core
Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Identity Management
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology in Systems Development And Administration
Al Madinah International University
2021.09 - 2025.02
Senior Network Engineer
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
2013.06 - Current
Help Desk / IT Support
Mobily
2011.05 - 2013.05
Diploma of Higher Education - electronics engineering in Computer
Sudan University of Science And Technology
2008.01 - 2011.01