Waheed Mushtaq
Summary
Professional Service Consultant OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging part-time/full-time position as Security consultant/architect position that allows me to contribute my experience and knowledge in planning, design, deployment and integration of high-availability Security infrastructure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Professional service Consultant
Fortinet INC
01.2022 - Current
- Focusing on all aspects of project delivery, such as design, implementation, optimization, operation services, with related documentation
- Developing a thorough understanding of the customer engagement (objective, project scope, business and technical requirements)
- Leading technical conversation to clarify and assess all aspects
- Participate in design workshops with customer/partner and providing input
- Owning and contributing to the resolution of complex technical escalations related to project in delivery.
Network security Consultant
Marafiq
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Looking after enterprise security related to web security, email security, network security, endpoint security
- Looking after handling MDM solution by Microsoft azure for MFA integration and services publishing like email etc
- Looking after handling cisco ISE for endpoint security and posture check
- Support OT functions in designing and best practices Responsible for making plan for DR and DR testing for services which are high prioritized and making sure they are available in RPO/RTO time defined.
Network security Consultant
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Looking after cloud security solutions using VM based Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet, Forcepoint, Cisco FTD/FMC for orchestration and automation
- Maintain up to date security solution using in cloud for IaaS (infrastructure as service), DR testing, CMS plan readiness
- Part of team who designed, implemented and operations of tawakalana (Application to prevent spread of coronavirus) in kingdom
- Good hands on experience on automation using ansible CI/CD
- Responsible for reviewing design related meetings, providing consultation, technical meeting to understanding scope and then provide solutions which are secure and highly availability is made sure.
Network security Specialist
John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Dhahran
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Handling of Palo Alto Firewall PA-5250 on Edge and Data center Firewall
- Maintain Cisco Sourcefire Firepower IPS 8350 in Data center, Edge by centralized management Firepower
- Management Console (FMC)
- Protection of Web Applications using Fortinet Web Application Firewall (WAF) Forti Web 3000
- Providing Remote Access solution using Pulse Secure SSL VPN 7000c in High Availability Mode
- Handling of high-end Juniper SRX 3400/1500
Network Engineer
Taj Systems
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Have been working on Cisco High Availability Data Center and Wireless network designing for various projects
- Handling preparation of HLDs and LLDs for various projects and then its approval from Cisco as per client requirements
- Handling of Data Center Core Firewalls ASA 5520 and perimeter Firewall Juniper SRX650
- Handling IBM IPS Site protector for implementation of policies
- Actively involved in Data Center designs which have Nexus 7K, 5K and 2K platforms with service layer integration as well
- Responsible on developing the IT Network and IT change requests and implementation for new projects
- Maintain and configure existing Layer 2 and layer 3 switches and core routers as per procedures.
Network and security Engineer
Mawhiba
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Have been working on Cisco High Availability Data Center and Wireless network designing for various projects
- Install, configure, manage, and maintain mission critical enterprise firewalls [Palo Alto PA3050, Sophos Astrao Cisco ASA 5585 SSP20] with IPS, VPN [Juniper SA 2500], Antivirus [Trend Micro], Cisco CUCM, Cisco
- Wireless hierarchical model WLC5508, LWAPP (1131,2702,3702)
- Configuration of SolarWinds 10.1.5, NPM (Network Performance monitoring), SAM (Server Application monitoring)
Senior Executive
Ufone, PTML
Islamabad
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Have been responsible for day to day Network Operations of whole North region of Pakistan
- Managing IPSEC VPN tunnel configurations with multiple customers at national/ international level on Cisco
- ASA 5555 firewall
- Handling Cisco/ Juniper/ Foundry Routers/ Switches and Firewalls
- Involved in management of acquisition, installation and maintenance of LAN / WAN / WLAN infrastructure
- Telecommunication (PTCL)
- Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan Mobile Portability Database (PMD) and National Database and Registration
- Authority (NADRA)
- Responsible for managing network monitoring systems with centralized alerts for proficient monitoring/response of NOC teams.
Operations Engineer
Nayatel Private Limited
Islamabad
01.2009 - 01.2012
- To solve issues for corporate as well as home customer for MPLS issue and DSL issue
- Network Management in NOC (Network Operation Center) Using SolarWinds NPM
- Working on Cisco Router 7200, Alcatel, Zhone, DSLAM
- Hands on deploying DSL and broadband on BPON
- Practical experience in Network Monitoring
Education
M.Sc. - Computer Engineering
UET TAXILA PAKISTAN
2017
Accomplishments
- Very good understanding of project planning, design and implementation of security related architectural designs
- Working as technical mentor with team member in leading projects and providing good understanding of overall security
- Overview of security solution and doing tailoring for organization
- Handling of multi-vendor environment comprising of niche products
- Hands-on experience of operating Palo Alto/Cisco/Fortinet Web Application firewalls WAF, F5 LTMs e.g
- PA- PA-5250, PA-3050, FortiWAF 3000, Cisco SourceFire IPS etc
- Hands-on experience of operating Palo Alto 3000 Series firewalls with URL filtering
- Hands on working experience on remote SSL VPN Policies on Pulse Secure 7000c
- Hands-on Experience on Cisco Sourcefire/Firepower 8350 in edge, data center level implementation with centralized management from Firepower Management Console (FMC)
- Hands-on experience of operating Juniper SA4500/SA2000 series security appliances
- Hands-on experience of operating Juniper firewalls, i.e
- SRX 1500/3400, SRX 650, Netscreen ISG 2000, SSG550 and SSG20
- Experienced in network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, OPmanager.
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Professional service Consultant
Fortinet INC
01.2022 - Current
Network security Consultant
Marafiq
01.2020 - 01.2022
Network security Consultant
01.2019 - 01.2020
Network security Specialist
John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2018
Network Engineer
Taj Systems
01.2015 - 01.2017
Network and security Engineer
Mawhiba
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Executive
Ufone, PTML
01.2012 - 01.2013
Operations Engineer
Nayatel Private Limited
01.2009 - 01.2012
M.Sc. - Computer Engineering
UET TAXILA PAKISTAN
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