LARISH LAILA RASHEED
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Detail-oriented Network and Security Engineer with 12 years of experience and strong network technologies and security background. Ambitious student with enthusiasm for industry innovations and technologies. Provided dedicated network and security support to various government entities, ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols. Applies strong troubleshooting and diagnosis skills to address challenges. Reduces corporate vulnerabilities with stringent security planning. Proactive problem-solver with excellent file management skills. A loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Engineer- Network & Security
DU -EMIRATES INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PSJC
Dubai, UAE
12.2023 - Current
- Managed and maintained Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring robust network security
- Experienced in Fortinet firewall management within multi-VDOM environments, enhancing security segmentation and resource management
- Conducted regular audits and updates to firewall rules, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Implemented load balancing solutions using Citrix NetScaler and F5, enhancing application availability
- Configured and troubleshooted Cisco and Alcatel switches and CISCO ASR/ISR routers, ensuring optimal network performance
- Utilized Splunk Enterprise Security for log analysis, identifying and mitigating potential security threats
- Handled network and security issues for government entities, adhering to strict security standards
- Conducted spam email analysis and performed IOC reputation checks, enhancing email security
- Configured and managed IPSEC/SSL VPNs, providing secure remote access to users
- Troubleshooted IPSEC/SSL VPN solutions to ensure secure remote access for users
- Analyzed spam emails and conducted IOC reputation checks to identify and mitigate email-borne threats
- Implemented robust email security measures to protect against phishing, malware, and other cyber threats
- Managing Huawei ATIC Anti-DDOS tool
- Provided dedicated network and security support to various government entities, ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols
- Leveraged HPSM and Manage Engine for efficient ticket management and incident resolution
- Streamlined incident response processes, improving resolution times and customer satisfaction
- Utilized Splunk Enterprise Security for comprehensive log analysis and threat detection, significantly reducing response times to security incidents.
- Offered technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers.
Network Engineer-IT Operations
Al FUTTAIM GROUP [Al Futtaim Technology LLC]
Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks
- Documented as-builts for network architectures according to established processes and suggestions for work-flow improvements
- Maximized network availability and performance by monitoring, troubleshooting, resolving outages and scheduling upgrades
- Tracked network and telephony devices for performance and load threshold metering
- Supported various operating systems and server technologies
- Maintained production network according to company SLAs to fulfil agreed-upon client specifications
- Secured network systems by establishing and enforcing access control policies
- Employed firewalls to safeguard network security and block unauthorized access.
- Involved in Expo Village Campus network project (EXPO 2020)and Administration (on behalf of DWTC)
- Technical Personnel, COP28 UAE
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)-2023 @ Expo DEC(on behalf of DWTC)
- Provided technical support for COP28 UAE event, ensuring seamless execution of network and security protocols.
- IT infrastructure setup, including network configuration and maintenance, to support event operations.
- Collaborated with UNFCCC teams to ensure compliance with security standards and protocols.
- Monitored and troubleshot network and system issues to maintain uninterrupted service during event.
IT Administrator
Al FATTAN GROUP [ Siham Al Khaleej Technology LLC]
Abudhabi, UAE
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Experience in Alcatel Omni PCX Enterprise server configuration and support
- Configuration and installation of Alcatel, Cisco and Unifi network switches
- Experience in configuring Aruba, Alcatel & Unifi access points
- VLANs, Trunks and VTP, EtherChannel, STP, Subnetting, SVI, IP Routing OSPF, EIGRP, FHRP-HSRP, VRRP, Access List, NAT & PAT
- Office 365 and Zoho administration and support
- Load balancing solutions using Citrix NetScaler, F5, Pep Link
- Experience in Alcatel Omni PCX Enterprise server configuration and support.
- Configure, test and maintain network equipment.
- Designed and implemented scalable, efficient IT infrastructure in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
IT Administrator
AL- SHAFAR GROUP [Al-Shafar National Contracting LLC]
Dubai, UAE
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Installation and configuration of Windows Servers and workstations
- Installation and configuration of Windows Server Active Directory
- Network Administration & Monitoring
- Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving all network problems
- Administering Fortinet Firewall and making necessary configuration changes in firewall according to organisation's requirement
- Coordinate with ISP vendors upon Connection problems
- Configuration of VPN, LAN, DHCP, and DNS
- Installation and configuration of Network Printer
- Installation, configuration, and administration of Subversion server
- Take periodic backups of servers using Windows Backup
- Configure, and monitor Windows updates, and other software updates
- Asset management and vendor management
- Configured and administered office software and Internet tools
- Installed and configured IP Messenger for communication and file transfer inside LAN
- Troubleshooting Desktop and Laptop Hardware
- Maintain inventory of all network devices and licenses
- Draft and maintain LAN/WAN documentation and processes
- Installation of SAP GUI software
- Administering of Layer3 and Layer2 switches in network
- Installation, Deployment, and maintenance of wireless access points and wireless networks
- Installation and configuration of Client Operating System
- Installation of Office software and Symantec End protection antivirus administration software
- Installation and configuration of company mail account through Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird
- Install and configure developer workstations with MSSQL, Visual Studio, etc
Network Engineer
KANOO GROUP [Gemini Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd]
Kerala, India
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintain and support Unifi controller, switches, cameras, and Wi-Fi Access points
- Administration of Access control /attendance machine solution
- Troubleshoot network/systems issues and outages
- Ensure security through access controls and firewalls
- Upgrade systems with new releases and models
- License tracking and renewal summary analysis
- Data center management.
Infrastructure Associate
RP GROUP [RP Tec soft International Pvt. Ltd]
Kerala, India
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Installation and configuration of Windows Servers and workstations
- Installation and configuration of Windows Server Active Directory
- Network Administration & Monitoring
- Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving all network problems
- Administering Fortinet Firewall and making necessary configuration changes in Firewall according to organization's requirement
- Coordinate with ISP vendors upon Connection problems
- Configuration of VPN, LAN, DHCP, and DNS
- Installation and configuration of Network Printer
- Installation, configuration, and administration of Subversion server
- Take periodic backups of servers using Windows Backup
- Configure, and monitor Windows updates, and other software updates
- Asset management and vendor management
- Configured and administered office software and Internet tools
- Installed and configured IP Messenger for communication and file transfer inside LAN
- Troubleshooting Desktop and Laptop Hardware
- Maintain inventory of all network devices and licenses
- Draft and maintain LAN/WAN documentation and processes
- Installation of SAP GUI software
- Administering of Layer3 and Layer2 switches in network
- Installation, Deployment, and maintenance of wireless access points and wireless networks
- Installation and configuration of Client Operating System
- Installation of Office software and Symantec End protection antivirus administration software
- Installation and configuration of company mail account through Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird
Network Support Engineer
Bismi Constructions
Kerala, India
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Installed and configured Windows Servers, workstations, and Windows Server Active Directory.
- Performed network administration and monitoring, including investigating, diagnosing, and resolving network issues.
- Administered Fortinet Firewalls, implementing configuration changes as per organizational requirements.
- Coordinated with ISP vendors to resolve connectivity issues.
- Configured VPNs, LAN, DHCP, and DNS.Installed and configured network printers.
- Managed installation, configuration, and administration of Subversion servers.
- Conducted periodic server backups using Windows Backup.
Monitored and configured Windows updates and other software updates.
Managed assets and coordinated with vendors for procurement and maintenance. - Configured and administered office software and internet tools.
- Installed and configured IP Messenger for communication and file transfer within LAN.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues for desktops and laptops.
- Maintained inventory of all network devices and software licenses.
- Drafted and maintained documentation for LAN/WAN setups and processes.
- Installation of SAP GUI software.
- Managed and configured Layer 3 and Layer 2 network switches.
- Deployed, installed, and maintained wireless access points and wireless networks.
- Installed and configured client operating systems.
- Handled installation of office software and administration of
- Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus.
- Configured and managed company email accounts using Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird.
Education
MBA - Information Technology
01.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology - Information And Technology
01.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
- Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls
- Network security
- Security incident management
- Fortinet multi-VDOM management
- Load balancing solutions using Citrix NetScaler and F5
- Pep Link -WAN link aggregation
- Configured and troubleshoot switches and routers
- Splunk Enterprise Security for log analysis, identifying and
mitigating potential security threats - LAN networking
- Network management
- Network troubleshooting techniques
- Spam email analysis and performed IOC reputation
checks, - Configured and managed IPSEC/SSL VPNs
- Managing Huawei ATIC Anti-DDOS tool
- HPSM and Manage Engine
- Wireshark, Nmap, Zen map GUI etc
- Office 365 and Zoho administration and support
- Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, GROUP POLICY
Certification
- Microsoft MCITP Certified (E043-1329)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate. (I285-9414)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. (I416- 0622)
- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (GR750420596LR)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CSCO12180915)
- Fortinet NSE 1 Network security Associate (6ZnutNzOXB)
- Fortinet NSE 2 Network security Associate (85i0d2Hse5)
- Palo alto Fundamentals of Network Security
- (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity-CC (958896)
- PCNSE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PANW00094221)
- SecOps CNSP Certified Network Security Practitioner (7158170)
- ITTF-Ransomware-Uncovered-Specialist(60a78309c0b5a909df493a41)
- Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity(0849282411LL)
- Ethical Hacker course completed-Cisco Network Academy
- Introduction to Cybersecurity - Cisco Network Academy
- Network Defense course completed-Cisco Network Academy
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals -IBM SkillsBuild (ILB-DNRPWDGQGMMY7GGD)
- CompTIA Security- Threats Attacks and Vulnerabilities -LinkedIn Learning
- Introduction to critical infrastructure protection-OPSWAT Academy
- Qualys Vulnerability Management - Foundation course
- Splunk Enterprise Installation and Configuration-Splunk eLearning
- Splunk Introduction to Enterprise Security-Splunk eLearning
- Windows Server 2022 Administration course-Udemy
- Cybersecurity monitoring & Detection Lab course- Udemy
- EPP - With Secure Elements Endpoint Protection
JOB SIMS
Tata Cybersecurity Security Analyst Job Simulation on Forage - August 2024
(Credential ID: oQabhHWoDzyH7FzPC)
- Completed a job simulation involving identity and access management
(IAM) for Tata Consultancy Services, collaborating with a Cybersecurity
Consulting team. - Acquired expertise in IAM principles, cybersecurity best practices, and
strategic alignment with business objectives. - Delivered comprehensive documentation and presentations, showcasing
the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
ANZ Australia Cyber Security Management Job Simulation on Forage - August
2024 (Credential ID: rpcb3RxQAntjpSMkx)
- Completed a simulation focused on identifying cybersecurity threats at
ANZ - Investigated e-mails to report suspicious items
- Analyzed a Packet Capture file using an open-source tool to identify and
investigate any potential threats
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 07/05/1990
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Availability: 30 Days
- Visa status: Employment Visa
Timeline
Senior Engineer- Network & Security - DU -EMIRATES INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PSJC
12.2023 - Current
Network Engineer-IT Operations - Al FUTTAIM GROUP [Al Futtaim Technology LLC]
01.2021 - 12.2023
Jaipur National University (Distance) - MBA, Information Technology
01.2018 - 04.2020
IT Administrator - Al FATTAN GROUP [ Siham Al Khaleej Technology LLC]
11.2017 - 12.2020
IT Administrator - AL- SHAFAR GROUP [Al-Shafar National Contracting LLC]
03.2016 - 10.2017
Network Engineer - KANOO GROUP [Gemini Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd]
10.2015 - 01.2016
Infrastructure Associate - RP GROUP [RP Tec soft International Pvt. Ltd]
10.2013 - 10.2015
Network Support Engineer - Bismi Constructions
06.2012 - 10.2013
Marian Engineering College Trivandrum - Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Information And Technology
01.2008 - 04.2012
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