M. Shafique Akhtar

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TeamLead Network Security at DATA Center | CEH |CCNP|HCIA security|ESXI|AD2022| @ National Information Technology Board
Pakistan
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Islāmābād, Pakistan, Pakistan
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About M. Shafique Akhtar

I have 14 years + Work experience in Networks/Systems/Security and Data Center management and also has first class master Degree in Computer Science. Currently I am working as Team Lead Infra/Security at Huawei/NITB Data Center, Solo choicez pvt ltd at Islamabad and previously I has worked as Sr. Network Administrator at Data Center at Riphah International University Islamabad, previously i have worked at Acmetel pvt ltd and Datumsquare Ltd as Network/Systems position which is an IT company in islamabad. Also i worked as IT Support Engineer in , LG & RDD, Peshawar. and also I had worked at National Telecom Corporation(NTC) Headquarter Islamabad. I am also certified MCSE & CCNA, MCSA office 365 from Microsoft USA & Cisco USA respectively,Also did training courses of CCNP and CEH from Corvit. Recently certified CDCP and CDCS(Certified Data center Specialist) from Exin.Specialties: Network & System configuration and Administration, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching of enterprise network, Wireless network, Network/System Security management, Mail services, Data center solution expert, incident and change management. Certified MCSE & CCNA,CWNA, MCSA O365, CCNP.CDCP and CDCS.

M. Shafique Akhtar's Current Company Details
National Information Technology Board

National Information Technology Board

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TeamLead Network Security at DATA Center | CEH |CCNP|HCIA security|ESXI|AD2022|
Pakistan
Website:
nitb.gov.pk
Employees:
119
M. Shafique Akhtar Work Experience Details
  • National Information Technology Board
    Teamlead Network Security At Data Center | Ceh |Ccnp|Hcia Security|Esxi|Ad2022|
    National Information Technology Board
    Pakistan
  • National Information Technology Board
    Teamlead Cyber Security/Network/Systems At Huawei Data Center | Ceh |Ccnp|Hcia Security|Esxi|Ad|
    National Information Technology Board Nov 2021 - Present
    Islāmābād, Pakistan
    1. Management of IT security and IT risk (e.g., data, systems, network and/or web) across the all Federal GOVT enterprise.2. Manages Govt deptt apps security audit through burp suite,Acunetix etc. and Facilitate IT security/risk training curriculum.3. Manage Huawei DATA Center Which includes Huawei Firewall USG6555e ,Palo alto 850 & 830, Huawei Antiddos 12004 solution,Sangfor WAF M5800 solution and Sangfor Cyber command Security solution(SIEM) & Splunk SIEM for NITB Data Center policies and logs on daily basis and keeps it updated.4. Serve as Project Lead within IT/Network security projects and reports to higher mgmt.and Responsible for PKI(public key infras) setup for eoffice app smooth running at NITB & all Govt offices.5.Managing NITB Data center which has Core Switches/Agg Switches/Access sw/TOR Switches,50 + VMs of different OS(windows/linux), Huawei 7700 L3 and L2 switches and firewall(Huawei USG6600), Huawei Wireless controller(Huawei WLC 6066), AD 2022 etc running 24/76.Managmt of Esxi HCI, Sangfor HCI and H3C HCI virtualization platform. Active Directory 2022, Windows/Linux webserver mgmt.7. Promote awareness of applicable regulatory standards, upstream risks and industry best practices across the Organization.8. Assesses information risk and facilitates remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the Federal GOVT network, systems and applications. Reports on findings and recommendations for corrective action.9. Performs vulnerability assessments as assigned utilizing IT security tools and methodologies.
  • National Information Technology Board
    Sr. System/Network Administrator At Data Center | Is Operations | Cdcp & Cdcs
    National Information Technology Board May 2020 - Oct 2021
    Islāmābād, Pakistan
     Responsible for smooth deployment, Running and maintenance of eoffice ERP through Fiber Intranet connectivity in all 100+ GOVT offices. Responsible for smooth running of Intranet/Internet, Wireless Routers/Access points/Cisco Switches/Routers Connectivity of 200 + Cable Computers of Network Plus 10 Wireless Multi SSID Access Points With Multi VLAN with more than 500 wifi users with the help of 2 member IT/Network Team. Managing NITB Data center which has 50 + VMs of different OS(windows/linux), Router 2921 switches 2960/Extreme X440-G2 L3 and L2 switches and firewall(palo alto 830,850), Huawei Wireless controller(Huawei WLC 6066) etc running 24/7. Coordination and managing with software/database team for smooth running of Different apps and websites for Govt offices, HR, Finance etc running 24/7 and patch/performance management of all their servers. Develop and maintain the Department’s guidelines, policies and procedures and ensure its implementation across all departments while ensuring compliance with the company's strategic direction and Make sure it is according to ISO 27001. Managing and maintenance of 100 + Govt Sites Fiber P2P Layer2 Connectivity. Responsible for inventory of all IT hard/soft components installed at different deptt.and Working As Team Lead in SLA/Contract Mgmt with different Vendor for smooth IT Services.
  • Nowtel Group
    Manager Noc
    Nowtel Group Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Responsible for all VOIP NOC and SMS NOC Technical Operation/management, which include Routing of A2Z destinations and reporting, Prepare and monitor Daily traffic reports and all customers and supplier/providers. and manage NOC Team.
  • Riphah International University
    Manager/Sr. Network Administrator At Riphah Data Center
    Riphah International University Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
    Riphah International University, Islamabad.
     Responsible for smooth running of Intranet/Internet, Wireless Routers/Access points/Cisco Switches/Routers Connectivity of 600 + Cable Computers of Network Plus 40 Wireless Multi SSID Access Points With Multi Vlan with more than 1500 wifi users with the help of 5 member IT/Network Team. Worked as part of Riphah Data center deploying project and Managing it which includes 100 + VMs of different OS(windows/linux), Router 2921 switches 2960 and firewall(SSG 140, SOPHOS XG Series), Huawei Wireless controller(Huawei WLC 6066) etc running 24/7.Coordination and managing with software team for smooth running of Different apps and websites for HR,Finance,and CMS etc running 24/7 and patch/performance management of all their servers. Develop and maintain the Department’s guidelines, policies and procedures and ensure its implementation across all departments while ensuring compliance with the company's strategic direction and Make sure it is according to ISO 27001. Articulate and implement the IT strategy while ensuring its alignment with the company's strategic objectives and goals. .Managing 7 Sites Fibre P2P and MPLS/Layer 3 Connectivity and backup connectivity through Radio Links Towers.Managing Polycom Video Conferencing Equipment and their connectivity with other sites/campuses and also connectivity with other countries/Universities for online lect/Workshops and meetings. Responsible for inventory of all IT hard/soft components installed at different deptt.and Working As Team Lead in SLA/Contract Mgmt with different Vendor for smooth IT Services.Act as Team Lead and Complete University ISO 2001:2008 and ISO 2008:2015 Certification work and implementation for IT deptt successfully.Implement and execute the Department's or Section's policies and procedures, annual budget and monitor the financial performance. Oversee the overall performance of the section and ensure KPI’s are well developed, cascaded, communicated and monitored.
  • Riphah International University
    Network Administrator At Riphah Data Center
    Riphah International University Sep 2013 - Aug 2017
    Riphah University Islamabad/Rawalpindi
     Responsible for smooth running of Intranet/Internet Wireless Routers/Access points/Cisco Switches/Routers Connectivity of 250 + Computers of Network + 40 Wireless Multi SSID Access Points with more than 700 wifi users with the help of 5 member IT Team. Managing Riphah Data center which includes 100 + VMs of different OS(windows/linux), Router 2921 switches 2960 and firewall(SSG 140, SOPHOS XG Series), Huawei Wireless controller(Huawei WLC 6066) etc running 24/7. Designing & Configuring/troubleshooting the Win 2003/2008 R2/2012 Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Routing and Remote access, ISA 2006,TMG 2010 and MS Exchange Sever 2003/2007/2010 etc, Also managing helpdesk ticketing system on solarwinds spicework for four sites connected through MPLS fiber links. Managing 7 Sites Fibre P2P and MPLS Connectivity and backup connectivity through Radio Links Towers.
  • Acmetel Fzc
    Network/System Engineer At Acmetel Noc
    Acmetel Fzc May 2009 - Aug 2013
    Islamabad
    Responsibilities:Responsible for Intranet/Internet Wireless Routers /Wireless Access points/Switches Connectivity of 150 + Computers of Network. Daily Backup on backup server. Good hold in handling VOIP switches like digitalk,Nextone,Siffy. Responsible for VOIP protocols and VOIP network architecture and operations. Daily Traffic & Carrier Reporting. CDRs matching. Responsible for All Provisioning and Routing configuration for A-Z destinations for whole sale and retail traffic .Working on Nextone MSX/SBC, Digitalk VOIP switchesConfigure/ manage/troubleshoot the Win 2003 Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Routing and Remote access, ISA Server 2006 etc running in the network. To manage/troubleshoot the desktops, laptops, printers, scanners and other small system devices present in the network & implementing security in a switched network on windows server 2003.Install, Configure CentOS Linux Web Server.Installation/management of VSAT Equipment/Satellite modem/Router (iDirect 3000/5000) series.& Cisco Routers. i-e Knowledge of Ku band & C Band(Datum Modem) Internet Equipment.To configure/manage/monitor networking softwares like Soft Perfect Bandwidth manager & Networx, Du Meter, Packet Sniffing software like Ethereal & Wire shark ,; LAN Administration Softwares etc.
  • Datumsquare It Services Islamabad/Us Based Company
    Network Support Administrator
    Datumsquare It Services Islamabad/Us Based Company May 2008 - Mar 2009
    Islāmābād, Pakistan
    Responsible for Intranet/Internet Wireless Routers /Wireless Access points/Switches Connectivity of 1500 + Computers of Network remotely.Configure/ manage/troubleshoot the Win 2003 Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Routing and Remote access, ISA Server 2006 etc running in the network. To manage/troubleshoot the desktops, laptops, printers, scanners and other small system devices present in the network & implementing security in a switched network on windows server 2003.
  • Lg & Rdd, Civil Secretariate,  Govt Of Pak.
    It Support Engineer
    Lg & Rdd, Civil Secretariate, Govt Of Pak. Mar 2007 - Apr 2008
    Peshawar,Pakistan
    Organization: Local Government & Rural Development Civil Secretariat Peshawar.Responsibilities:Responsible for Intranet/Internet Connectivity of more than 100 + Computers of Network To manage/troubleshoot the desktops, laptops, printers, scanners and other small system devices present in the network & implementing security in a switched network on windows server 2003.Solving Network related issues like connectivity with servers, PCs and other equipments on the LAN.Fully assembling maintenance and troubleshooting of computers Hardware & Network accessories.Installation and management of Active Directory, DHCP, FTP, DNS, ISA Server etc.Installation of Different Software and Drivers etc.
  • National Telecommunication Corporation
    It Internee
    National Telecommunication Corporation Jan 2007 - Mar 2007
    NTC Headquarter, F5/1, IslamabadResponsibilities:ISP Section:Designing, managing & maintaining the LAN, troubleshooting and updating as necessary Maintaining Troubleshooting hardware related to computers in Microsoft Windows.Creation Updating & Deletion of E-mail Accounts.DSL Section:Management of DSL Connections, Configuration of new user on DSLAM, ATM, BRASManaging of DSL Fault Management System

M. Shafique Akhtar Skills

Ccna Cisco Technologies Vpn Networking Dhcp Switches Itil Windows Server Dns Cwna Routing Wireless Troubleshooting Network Administration Lan Wan Telecommunications System Administration Servers Software Installation Active Directory Cisco Routers Itil V3.0 Network Design Vlan Computer Hardware Wireless Networking Microsoft Exchange Windows Laptops Cisco Ios Ccnp Routers Eigrp Voip Juniper Tcp/ip Antivirus Bgp Network Engineering Firewalls Ospf Wan Computer Network Operations Ipsec Network Architecture Routing Protocols Atm Networks Network Security Tmg Printers

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M. Shafique Akhtar works for National Information Technology Board

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M. Shafique Akhtar's current role is TeamLead Network Security at DATA Center | CEH |CCNP|HCIA security|ESXI|AD2022|.

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M. Shafique Akhtar attended Riphah International University, Gomal University, University Of Peshawar, Bise Peshawar.

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