Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective network strategies; and implemented network solutions using Cisco Packet Tracer for designing network configurations, Nagios and PRTG for network monitoring, WireShark and NMap to scan and analyze the network.Leveraged Cloudflare for SSL certificate management and as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block malicious HTTP requests, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other web-based attacks. Additionally, enabled SSL/TLS encryption to ensure that all traffic between users and the web server was securely encrypted.Configured network devices according to the design specifications which includes setting up routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware with the appropriate IP addresses, VLANs, routing protocols, and security policies.Documented network configurations, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and ISO27001. This involved maintaining detailed records of network setups, security protocols, and access controls to guarantee compliance, as well as conducting regular reviews and updates to stay current with evolving regulations and best practices.Designed, implemented, and managed network architectures including LAN, WAN, and cloud environments while ensuring scalability, reliability, and adhering to security best practices.Leveraged Check Point's threat prevention technologies, including anti-virus, anti-bot, and sandboxing, to enhance network security by blocking malware, detecting botnet activity, and mitigating advanced persistent threats (APTs) through isolated threat analysis and prevention.Ensured Zero Trust Network Access by implementing different policies such as; Never Trust Always Verify, Least privilege Access, Micro Segmentation and User and Device Authentication.

My responsibilities encompass strategic planning to align IT strategies with business goals, budgeting and resource management to optimize spending, team leadership to foster collaboration and productivity, project management ensuring timely and within-budget project completion, infrastructure management, security and compliance enforcement, risk mitigation, vendor management, user support and training, technology evaluation and adoption, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and effective reporting and communication with stakeholders.Implemented scalable and secure network infrastructure, boosting system efficiency by 30%. Oversaw deployment and maintenance of enterprise-level networking solutions with a team. Collaborated across teams to enhance security, reducing vulnerabilities by 25%. Conducted regular network performance analysis for optimized configurations. Managed Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls for seamless connectivity. Implemented and monitored cybersecurity measures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems, along with regular vulnerability assessments. Managed patch management and security compliance. Provided system administration support for servers and associated services like Active Directory, Exchange, and SharePoint.

Planned and executed the migration of the company’s network infrastructure from on-premises to a hybrid cloud environment, enhancing scalability and flexibility.Conducted regular training sessions for junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.Used Ansible to automate F5 configurations, deploying traffic policies and security settings across the network with scripts or templates.Implemented a 3-tier backup and recovery operations to mitigate the risk of data loss and setup render farms and upgraded existing GPUs to suit the need of the software.Managed Windows and Linux servers by tuning server configurations to handle high loads efficiently.Provided administrative support in various OS such as Linux, Windows, efficiently managed Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 services.

Evaluated, designed, and implemented computer hardware, networking, and operating system solutions. Monitored system performance and coordinated network access. Established backup operations to mitigate data loss. Configured render farms and upgraded GPUs as required. Implemented network security measures against unauthorized access and malware. Proactively monitored and troubleshooted network performance. Documented configurations and procedures for reference and training. Participated in on-call rotation for support and maintenance.

Implemented a server virtualization strategy, cutting hardware costs by 40%. Managed Active Directory services for security and organization. Conducted system audits and vulnerability assessments to address security risks. Collaborated with developers for application deployment. Offered tier-3 support, minimizing downtime for critical incidents. Implemented security best practices and incident response plans. Managed patching and system administration for server integrity and security.