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Mohammed Hashim

Network, Virtualization, And Security Engineer
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Highly skilled Network, Virtualization, & Security Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in designing, deploying, and
securing complex network architectures. Proficient in virtualization technologies, network security protocols, and cloud-based services.
Possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Network and Security Associate Manager

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel
01.2019 - Current
  • Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructures,
    including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPNs, for both on-premise
    and cloud-based environments.
  • Perform regular network assessments, including
    vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security
    audits to ensure highest level of network security and
    compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including
    developers, system administrators, and other IT
    professionals, to troubleshoot complex network issues and
    implement effective solutions.
  • Manage firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention
    systems, and other security devices to protect network
    against cyber attacks and data breaches.
  • Monitor network performance, analyze network traffic, and
    optimize network configurations to ensure optimal network
    performance and reliability.
  • Manage and implement all network security processes and
    maintain proper reports for it.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including
    network diagrams, configurations, and security policies, to
    ensure thorough understanding of network
    infrastructure and its security.
  • Established counter measures to protect over 50 networks and over 2000 endpoints
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

IT Assistant

Armd Forces Officers Club & Hotel
04.2010 - 01.2019
  • Install new servers, and rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, and storage. In accordance with standards and operational requirements.
  • Install and configure Client Property Management Systems and Management applications.
  • Perform daily systems monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing systems and applications logs.
  • Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible
    intrusions.
  • Established daily backup operations for over 30 servers, ensuring all required file systems
    and systems data are successfully backed up to appropriate
    media.
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot (LAN, WAN, and WLAN).

Computer Maintenance Engineer

Computer Man College - Future University
08.2007 - 10.2009
  • Perform hardware and software installation.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software problem.
  • Install, update, and troubleshoot Microsoft windows OS.
  • Perform computer peripherals installation (Printer, Scanner,
    Plotters, etc.).
  • Setup projectors and data show devices.
  • Performed periodic maintenance software/hardware.
  • Respond to request for technical support in person or via phone.
  • Assist with maintenance and operation of approx. 450
    workstations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Computer Man College - Future University
Khartoum
01.2001 - 07.2007

Skills

    Network Architecture Design and Deployment

Virtualization Technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

Cloud-Based Services (AWS)

Network Security Protocols (Firewalls, WAF, Email Security Gateway, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SSL/TLS)

Routing and Switching Technologies (Cisco, HP Aruba,Extreme, DrayTek)

Monitoring and Analytics Tools (Zabbix)

Penetration Testing (Nmap, Metasploit Framework, etc)

Vulnerability Management and Assessment (OpenVas)

Certification

Microsoft Certified Solution Expert 2012

Timeline

CCIE Security (In Progress)

05-2025

Network and Security Associate Manager

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel
01.2019 - Current

Microsoft Certified Solution Expert 2012

07-2016

IT Assistant

Armd Forces Officers Club & Hotel
04.2010 - 01.2019

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)

06-2008

Computer Maintenance Engineer

Computer Man College - Future University
08.2007 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Computer Man College - Future University
01.2001 - 07.2007
Mohammed HashimNetwork, Virtualization, And Security Engineer