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About Candidate
I am an experienced Network professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) industry. My core expertise lies in routing and switching, with a strong technical foundation in BGP, MPLS, and enterprise-level network design. Throughout my career, I have held multiple roles in Network Operations Centers (NOC) and core network operations, giving me a comprehensive understanding of both the operational and strategic aspects of network infrastructure.
For the past 3 years, I have been managing the Network infrastructure of a medium-sized organization, where I oversee FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches, and Grandstream wireless networks. This role has allowed me to deepen my knowledge in network, security and day-to-day IT network operations.
I am passionate about continuous learning and growth, and I am now seeking an opportunity in a forward-thinking organization where I can contribute my skills while further enhancing my professional capabilities.
Salary
Nationality
Certifications
CCNA
CCNP
AWS SAA
ISC2 CC
Looking for Job Title
Iqama
Location
Education
I completed a BCIT degree from NED University, Karachi, with major courses in Networking & Communication, System Administration, Software Engineering, Databases, and Programming Languages
Work & Experience
Deployed and configured FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches, DHCP/NMS servers, and Grandstream wireless devices. Managed VLAN-based Cisco switching, Inter-VLAN routing, ACLs, and Layer 2/3 troubleshooting (VLANs, routing, SNMP, port security, port channels). Configured IPSec site-to-site VPN (FortiGate 601E ↔ 80E) and SSL VPN for remote users. Handled SD-WAN traffic, traffic shaping, and application/web filtering policies. Maintained FortiGate security features (IPS/IDS, logs, and reports), collaborated with InfoSec to monitor and address security threats.
Installed and configured Cisco Nexus, 4948E, 3560, and 3750 switches for network expansion. Handled VLANs, STP/MSTP, routing, SNMP, MPLS, ACLs, port security, and port-channels. Performed IOS upgrades via TFTP and console. Monitored and optimized network using SolarWinds NMS. Managed Layer 1 Metro infrastructure; coordinated with fiber teams for OTDR and link restoration. Supported troubleshooting of customer network issues with support teams.
Installed, configured, and managed Cisco IP/MPLS core network elements (GSRs, ASRs, 10000, 7600, 7200 routers; 6500, 3400, 3750 switches) across Wateen’s metro and long-haul networks. Designed and implemented MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs for secure corporate connectivity. Provisioned and maintained VPN services for enterprise clients. Configured/troubleshot VLANs, ACLs, Route Maps, NAT, MPLS, EtherChannel (L2/L3), and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP). Managed prefix optimization with upstream providers. Coordinated with fiber teams for link restoration/deployment and field engineers for end-to-end service delivery. Handled RMAs for faulty equipment with vendors.
Installed, configured, and managed Cisco IP/MPLS core network elements (GSRs, ASRs, 10000, 7600, 7200 routers; 6500, 3400, 3750 switches) across Wateen’s metro and long-haul networks. Designed and implemented MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs for secure corporate connectivity. Provisioned and maintained VPN services for enterprise clients. Configured/troubleshot VLANs, ACLs, Route Maps, NAT, MPLS, EtherChannel (L2/L3), and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP). Managed prefix optimization with upstream providers. Coordinated with fiber teams for link restoration/deployment and field engineers for end-to-end service delivery. Handled RMAs for faulty equipment with vendors.
