MUHAMMAD SHOAIB
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Skilled Network Engineer specialising in routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, as well as advanced switching technologies including VLANs and EtherChannel. Expertise in network security, managing IPsec VPNs and FortiGate firewalls, and implementing high availability solutions. Experienced in systems and virtualisation, focusing on Windows Server 2022 and VMware ESXi, dedicated to enhancing network performance and security.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Network Administrator
Corvit Networks Peshawar (PVT) Ltd
2023.02 - 2026.01
- Install, configure, manage, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and Nexus switches.
- Provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 network support for TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, routing protocols, DNS, and DHCP.
- Configure and manage routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) for enterprise network operations.
- Implement high availability and redundancy solutions using HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
- Configure, administer, and troubleshoot IPsec VPNs, Site-to-Site VPNs, and DMVPN.
- Apply network security controls including ACLs, port security, and hardening best practices.
- Administered and supported enterprise LAN and WAN networks to ensure high availability and performance.
- Perform network administration tasks including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Monitored network performance, conducted fault isolation, and performed root cause analysis to resolve issues promptly.
- Delivered Level 3 (L3) technical support for critical network incidents, ensuring rapid restoration of services.
Instructor – Networking (HCIA)
Corvit Networks Peshawar (PVT) Ltd
2025.03 - 2025.06
- Delivered foundational networking instruction aligned with the Huawei HCIA certification syllabus, covering TCP/IP, LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching, and basic network security.
- Facilitated hands-on lab sessions with Huawei eNSP and physical Huawei routers and switches, enhancing practical configuration and troubleshooting skills among students.
- Delivered real-time technical guidance during lab exercises, linking theoretical concepts to applied learning for immediate comprehension.
- Balanced instructional duties with network administration responsibilities, maintaining current and industry-relevant training content.
Instructor – Networking (CCNA – CCNP)
Corvit Networks Peshawar (PVT) Ltd
2025.01 - 2025.03
- Delivered training on networking fundamentals, Cisco routing and switching, and security principles to PMYSD Batch-II students, ensuring alignment with CCNA/CCNP curricula and enhancing student comprehension.
- Facilitated hands-on lab sessions with Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, and physical network equipment, enabling students to develop troubleshooting skills through real-time technical guidance.
- Integrated active network administration experience into training content, ensuring practical relevance and real-world application of concepts.
- Supported delivery of curriculum alongside full-time network administration, effectively managing time to enhance knowledge transfer and practical application for students.
Instructor – Networking (CCNA – CCNP)
MetaPi
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Delivered training to PMYSD Batch-I students in networking fundamentals, Cisco routing and switching, and security principles, enhancing understanding of CCNA/CCNP curricula.
- Facilitated hands-on lab sessions with Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3 and physical network equipment, enabling real-time troubleshooting and technical guidance.
- Integrated active network administration experience into training content, ensuring practical relevance and real-world application of concepts.
- Supported curriculum delivery alongside full-time network administration duties, showcasing effective time management and knowledge transfer.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science - BSCS
University of Peshawar
2019.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Routing and Network Protocols
- RIP, RIPng, EIGRP, OSPF, OSPFv3, IS-IS, BGP, Static Routing
- Route Redistribution, Route Summarization, Route Filtering
- IP Addressing, IP Subnetting, VLSM, FLSM
- VRF, Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, PAT
- Switching & LAN Technologies
- VLANs, VLAN Configuration, 8021Q Trunking
- DTP, VTP, VTP Pruning
- STP, RSTP, MSTP
- EtherChannel
- SPAN, RSPAN
- HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
- Network Security & VPN
- Standard ACLs, Extended ACLs
- Port Security, BPDU Guard, BPDU Filtering
- MAC Address Security
- IPsec VPN, Site-to-Site VPN, DMVPN
- MPLS VPN
- Network Security & FortiGate Firewall Skills
- Firewall Deployment (GNS3, EVE-NG) & CLI Management
- Routing: Static, RIP, OSPF & Policy Routing
- Security Policies: MAC-based, User-based, Internet Service-based
- Security Profiles: AV, Web Filter, DNS Filter, IPS, Application Control
- NAT: Policy NAT, SNAT, DNAT, VIP Configuration
- High Availability: Active-Passive & Active-Active Clustering
- Network Services: DHCP Server/Relay, DNS Configuration
- Firewall Modes: NAT/Transparent, NGFW Policy/Profile-based
- Network Services & Tools
- DHCP, DHCP Snooping
- DNS, NTP
- CDP, LLDP
- Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP)
- Cisco Network Advisor
- Systems & Virtualization
- Windows Server 2022
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Group Policy Management
- DNS Server, DHCP Server
- File Server, FTP Server, Web Server
- VMware ESXi (Type-1 Hypervisor) User and Client Configuration
Certification
- CCNP Enterprise – ENCOR (350-401)
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA)
- Fortinet NSE Certifications (NSE 1, NSE 2, NSE 3) NAVTTC – Network and Cloud Computing
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Network Administration, Network Operations, Network Support, LAN Administration, WAN Administration
- Cisco Networking, Routing and Switching, Enterprise Networking
- Layer 2 Troubleshooting, Layer 3 Troubleshooting, TCP/IP
- Network Security, VPN, Firewall Concepts
- High Availability, Redundancy, Network Monitoring
- Windows Server Administration, Virtualization
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VMware ESXi, L3 Technical Support, Infrastructure Support
Timeline
Instructor – Networking (HCIA)
Corvit Networks Peshawar (PVT) Ltd
2025.03 - 2025.06
Instructor – Networking (CCNA – CCNP)
Corvit Networks Peshawar (PVT) Ltd
2025.01 - 2025.03
Instructor – Networking (CCNA – CCNP)
MetaPi
2024.02 - 2024.05
Network Administrator
Corvit Networks Peshawar (PVT) Ltd
2023.02 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Computer Science - BSCS
University of Peshawar
2019.01 - 2023.01