• Expertly deployed and managed Palo Alto Firewalls, fortifying network security infrastructure. Implemented robust firewall policies, threat prevention, and URL filtering, bolstering the organization's defense against cyber threats.• Led a critical network upgrade project by seamlessly migrating from the outdated FortiGate 500D to the cutting-edge FortiGate 600F security appliance.• Successfully deployed and managed two Cisco Firepower Appliances, bolstering network security infrastructure and threat detection capabilities.• Led a comprehensive hardware replacement initiative, implementing state-of-the-art Meraki MR46 Access Points and MS 225/MS 425 switches to upgrade the organization's network infrastructure• Spearheaded the successful installation and configuration of the cutting-edge Sophos XG Firewall, bolstering the organization's network security and threat prevention capabilities.• Successfully executed the deployment of a Checkpoint Firewall Quantum 7000 Security Gateway in a high-availability ClusterXL configuration, fortifying the organization's network security infrastructure.

• Proficiently managed and maintained the VMware SDDC stack deployed within Fayha SOC 3 Data Center, delivering robust cloud services.• Oversaw multiple Cloud Director Cells, ensuring uninterrupted IaaS services with front-end load balancing, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing scalability.• Orchestrated the Cloud Availability module to meet near-zero RPO (Recovery Point Objective) requirements, replicating customer VMs to a disaster recovery site and safeguarding data continuity..• Expertly configured and managed Dell S4148f-On switches in a Virtual Link Trunking (VLTi) configuration, optimizing network redundancy and performance.• Ensured seamless communication between the Dell S4148f-On switches, creating a resilient and high-availability network infrastructure.• Demonstrated expertise in the seamless onboarding of customers, spearheading the provisioning of critical resources, including the creation of organizations and Org VDCs.• Proficiently configured NSX-Edge components to establish secure IPVPN and Internet connectivity within Org VDCs, ensuring robust

• Expertly designed and implemented Cisco Nexus VPC, leveraging C9396px switches to enhance network redundancy, scalability, and load balancing.• Configured and managed multiple HSRP instances to ensure seamless failover and high availability in the network, delivering uninterrupted service to end-users.• Conducted comprehensive testing and validation to validate the functionality and performance of the Cisco Nexus VPC and HSRP configurations, guaranteeing network reliability.• Led the successful implementation of a robust wireless network infrastructure, deploying a Cisco WLC 8540 controller in conjunction with Cisco 1802i access points (APs).• Expertly configured and managed the WLC 8540 controller, ensuring seamless communication and efficient resource allocation across the wireless network.• Deployed Cisco 1802i APs strategically to optimize coverage, delivering high-speed, reliable wireless connectivity to end-users.• Expertly orchestrated the installation and setup of multiple VMware vSphere 6.5 ESXi Servers, establishing a virtualization foundation for the organization.• Designed and implemented clusters with DRS to dynamically balance resources and HA for enhanced virtual machine availability, ensuring optimal performance and fault tolerance.• 6509E 2T Supervisor Engine core switch in a Virtual Switching System (VSS) for seamless redundancy and scalability.

• Maintain maximum possible service availability and performance Provision of customer network services on core equipment• Provide Support Service for engineering and other technical teams.• Manage and maintain network systems, ISP service, and facilities.• Fault handling and escalation – identifying and responding to the faults on systems and networks, liaising with third party suppliers, handling escalation through to resolution.• Provisioning (IP assignment, core network configuration, DNS Setup, monitoring and graphing for co-location, leased lines, customer backup, and other custom network services• Server builds and installs, application upgrades, network equipment build and installation, maintaining hardware serial audit, writing custom monitoring plugins• Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) documentation.

• Provides support services for the customer based on the request.• Provides complete solution briefing which will generate leads for sales team.• Bill of material preparation, dealing with different vendors for the solution offerings.• In-charge of network AMC and make arrangements for the devices for replacement.• Project report preparation with full network topology, configuration and solutions.