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Markham, Ontario, Canada

Developed and implemented comprehensive security policies and protocols to safeguard sensitive data against unauthorized access and breaches, enhancing overall organizational security posture.Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate potential weaknesses in systems, significantly reducing risk exposure.Monitored network traffic in real time to detect and respond to suspicious activities, ensuring rapid incident response and minimizing potential threats.Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all security measures aligned with legal requirements and best practices.Committed to ongoing professional development by attending webinars, reading industry news, and exploring new technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats and trends.

Iran

Team Leadership: Supervised and led a team of 4 IT administrators, effectively assigning tasks, providing guidance, and fostering professional development.Project Direction: Directed 5 IT projects, including remote site implementations and ongoing support for a workforce of over 1,000 employees, ensuring successful project delivery and operational efficiency.Vendor Management: Managed relationships and negotiated procurement contracts with IT vendors and ISPs, optimizing service delivery and cost-effectiveness.Security Management: Monitored and responded to security incidents, implementing proactive measures to enhance organizational security and mitigate risks.Access Control: Controlled and managed user access permissions, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems to maintain secure and efficient access.Network Monitoring: Designed and supported network monitoring tools for over 1,000 active users, ensuring network performance and reliability.VMware Oversight: Oversaw the setup, configuration, and maintenance of VMware vSphere and Horizon systems, optimizing virtualized environments for peak performance.Change Management: Actively participated in and facilitated change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption during system updates and upgrades.

Tehran, Iran

Data Center Monitoring: Oversaw the health of 67 physical servers, 25+ ESXi hosts, and 30+ VMware servers, ensuring reliable operation and performance.Windows Server Management: Configured and managed Windows Server OS (2003-2019) and related services for over 1,200 users, optimizing system efficiency and access.Data Protection: Implemented encryption technologies to secure sensitive data at rest and in transit, enhancing data security.Automation: Developed and deployed scripts to automate routine administrative tasks, boosting operational efficiency and reducing manual workload.Cybersecurity: Acted as Cybersecurity Admin, deploying firewalls, antivirus solutions, and IDS/IPS systems to safeguard against threats.Documentation: Created and maintained detailed documentation of system configurations and procedures for future reference and consistency.Incident Response: Established and updated incident response plans and procedures for effective handling of security incidents.Security Monitoring: Analyzed security logs to detect and address suspicious activity and potential threats.SQL Server Setup: Configured SQL Server instances, including initial settings and database options, ensuring robust database management.Security Measures: Managed security aspects in SQL Server, such as authentication modes and user roles, to enhance data protection.Performance Optimization: Monitored performance metrics, identified bottlenecks, and optimized SQL queries to improve database efficiency.Job Scheduling: Created and managed SQL Server Agent jobs to automate routine tasks, streamlining operations.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Software Engineering