Network and Systems Engineer with 2.5+ years of experience in end-to-end design, deployment, and management of enterprise IT infrastructure. Brings a dual expertise in network security (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and systems administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, Virtualization). Proven ability to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability across both network and server environments.
Hadaf Group of Colleges, Peshawar – Graduated with Grade: A1.
Bacha Khan University (BKUC), Charsadda.
Advanced network security implementation and management
FortiGate infrastructure and security services
Next-generation firewall engineering and administration
Virtualization infrastructure implementation and management
Core infrastructure and server administration
Advanced programming and automation expertise
Application delivery and load balancing specialist
System administration and security management
Network administration and routing specialist
Shell scripting and automation expert
Threat Detection, Incident Response, Penetration Testing
SOC Operations, Malware & Forensics Analysis
Security Policy Implementation, SIEM (Splunk), Endpoint Protection
Cisco ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Sophos XG
Imperva WAF, F5 ASM, Cisco ESA
IPSec, DMVPN, GET-VPN, FlexVPN
SSL VPN, GlobalProtect
OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel
HSRP, VRRP, PBR, Cisco Catalyst & Nexus (2K–9K)
VTP, SVI, RPVST
Cisco ACI, UCS B/C Series, FabricPath, VDC, OTV
VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V, Citrix XEN, Dell VxRail
Cisco WLC, Unifi Controller, Ubiquiti, TP-Link, Tenda
IP cameras, DVRs, NVRs (Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview)
Structured cabling (Cat6/Coax), POE, remote view setup
Designed and implemented a robust firewall solution for a mid-sized enterprise, improving network security and compliance.
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Developed a Python-based tool to automate vulnerability scanning and reporting for Linux servers.
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Built a dashboard for real-time monitoring of AWS security events using Lambda and CloudWatch.
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Integrated multiple security data sources into a SIEM platform for centralized monitoring and alerting.
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Created a platform to simulate phishing attacks and train employees on recognizing social engineering threats.
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Developed scripts and workflows to automate patch management across Windows and Linux environments.
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