Mahmmad Kareemoddin
Network & Security Architect
Riyadh
Summary
I am a network architect working with a leading provider of IT solutions and services. I have more than 10 years of experience in network administration, security engineering, and consulting, with credentials in Cisco, Juniper, and VMware technologies.
My core competencies include Network Security, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, firewall migration, Routing&Switching, data center migration, and consolidation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Network Architect
STC Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Leading the projects involved in activities focused on Network and Security Projects and reviewing design documents HLD, LLD, NRFU, NIP
- Reviewing the RFPs (Request for Proposal), BOM (Bill Of Material), BOQ (Bill Of Quantity), Technical Proposals and Scope of Work of various Network & Security projects
- Design, Review & Implement Cisco ACI Multi-Site Data Center Solution
- Design, Review & Implement VMWARE NSX Multi-Site Data Center Solution
- Designing Enterprise Network with Security Solutions ( Firewalls, NAC, EndPoint Security, Email Security and Application Security)
- Enhancement of Intelligent Load Balancer Solutions such as F5 LTM and GTM
- Design, Review & Implement FortiGate Secure SD-WAN Solution using ADVPN and Forti Manager
- Assess existing systems to ensure they meet business requirements.
- Spearheaded and led major network installation and upgrade project.
- Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
Network & Security Consultant
HPE
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Design, Review and Lead Data Center Migration, Data Center Relocation and Disaster Recovery Implementation Projects
- Worked as Security Architect for one of the critical government entity for Green Field Data Center Implementation
- Worked as Security SME for one of the critical private entity to develop security segmentation standards
- Implement and Review of VMWARE NSX/Cisco ACI Data Center solutions for multiple clients
- Migration Project of Cisco Network to Aruba Network
- Implementation of ClearPass NAC and Aruba Data Center Switching Solutions for multiple clients
- Reviewing End to End Data Center Architecture including network/storage/backup/security.
Senior Network Security Engineer
EBTTIKAR
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Design, Review and configure security appliance installations according to design standards
- Configuration and Maintenance of Firewalls such as Forcepoint, Cisco, Palo Alto and FortiGate
- Configuration and Maintenance of Web Gateways such as Forcepoint, Bluecoat and Zscaler Proxy
- Configuration and Maintenance of Email Gateways such as Cisco IronPort and Forti mail
- Configuration and Maintenance of Advanced Threat Protection such as Wildfire, Forti Sandbox and Fire eye NX/EX
- Configuration and Maintenance of F5 Technologies such as LTM, ASM, APM
- Configuration and Implementation of SSL VPN using Forcepoint, FortiGate and APM
- Troubleshooting all the P1/P2 incidents related to Network Security Technologies within the SLA.
Senior Network Security Engineer
Al OSAS TECH
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Design, Review and configure security appliance installations according to design standards
- Configuration & Implementation of Proxy devices such as Iron port and Bluecoat Proxy SG, Force point Proxy
- Implementation and configuration of Wireless LAN Network using Cisco Wireless Controllers, Aruba Wireless Controllers, Ruckus and Zscaler Cloud
- Implementation of Sandbox environment using Forcepoint Sandbox, Forti Sandbox
- Implementation and configuration of Forti analyzer, Forti Manager ,Forti Client and Forti Authenticator
- Implementation and configuration of Pulse Connect Secure, Juniper Secure Access to provide VPN connectivity to the users
- Implementation and configuration of Fortigate, Palo Alto, Sophos and Sonicwall firewalls
- Assist in setup, configure and support Cisco routers, switches and access points throughout the organization
- Configure and maintain disaster recovery plan relating to the network
- Design & implementation of L2 loop free, high available networks campus networks.
Network Engineer / Trainer
ZOOM TECHNOLOGIES
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Addressing customer's network technological requirements
- Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, conduct maintenance and upgrades to the various appliances, troubleshooting network problems and escalating problems to vendor
- Implementation of ACL, NAT to provide Internet access to LAN users
- Implemented Policy based routing on Cisco 2900& 3900 ISR routers
- Offered 24/7 support to the remote end users and sorted their problems
- Monitoring and analyzing the logs generated by various security devices like Firewalls, IDS, and IPS
- Proactively identify, diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot network issues
- Involved in carrying out IOS upgrades, Password Recovery and IOS disaster recovery on Cisco routers, switches and Firewalls
- Work closely with vendors whenever it is required to accomplish the projects
- Skillfully designed and configured LAN segmentation using VLANs and Inter vlan routing with DHCP configuration
- Configuring & Troubleshooting Cisco IP Phones
- Solving the client issues by remotely accessing the device on call or by taking team viewer, Ammy Admin session
- Planning and Designing the network as per customer requirements and improving the customer network by integrating new products in existing network
- Entrusted with the responsibility of conducting corporate training in Cisco networking courses on CCNA and CCNP
- Designing / developing / modifying the CISCO course content as per Industry standards
- Conducted live real time scenarios & troubleshooting on various Cisco and Juniper devices.
Education
Master of Science -
SR Engineering College
Warangal,India 04.2001 -
Skills
Network Design
undefinedCertification
CCIE Routing & Switching LAB Certified (CCIE # 54579)
Present Address
MAHMMAD KAREEMODDIN, Kareem0488@gmail.com, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, +966505397912
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that all the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Network Architect
STC Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Network & Security Consultant
HPE
10.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Network Security Engineer
EBTTIKAR
10.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Network Security Engineer
Al OSAS TECH
12.2015 - 10.2018
Network Engineer / Trainer
ZOOM TECHNOLOGIES
08.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Science -
SR Engineering College
04.2001 -
CCIE Routing & Switching LAB Certified (CCIE # 54579)
CCIE Security Written
CCNP Data Center
VCAP Design NSX
VCP Data Center
CCNP Security
CCNA Security
JNCIA (JUNIPER NETWORK CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE)
JNCIS - ENT (JUNIPER NETWORK CERTIFIED INTERNET SPECAILIST (ENTERPRISE ROUTING & SWITCHING)
Fortinet NSE 3
CCNA Cyber Operations
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