Umair Ahmad
Network Security Architect
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Network Security Engineer with extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting cutting-edge solutions in Security, Network, and SDN domains. Proven ability to migrate Data Center network security devices seamlessly while ensuring optimal performance and adherence to industry standards. Adept in handling diverse security technologies and protocols, with a focus on enhancing organizational security posture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Network Security Engineer Tier-3
Royal Technology Solutions (Government Client)
07.2021 - Current
- Review design document & create (HLD, LLD) documents for new projects
- Install and maintain Network & Security solution which include, Firewalls, Web proxy, Email security, all type of VPNs, Software defines networking, Advance Malware protection, Endpoint Security, SIEM solution, Identity Management, 2 Factor Authentication etc
- Troubleshoot Network Security and Endpoint Security related incidents
- Work consistently to apply best security practices to enhance security posture
- Deploy and manage network devices (Router, Switches, WLC)
- Optimize networking protocols MPLS, OSPF for better performance
- Design & deploy core network, software define solutions for data centers
- Work with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures
- Perform risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
- Learn new skills and apply to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Senior SOC Security Analyst
Beacon Red
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Designing and developing technical security solutions
- Configuration & deployment of network security devices including Firewalls, IPS, Proxy and Security tools
- Patch and upgrade security devices and deploy harding policy
- Troubleshoot & Mitigate Operational Network Security and Endpoint Security related issues
- Tuning policy, IPS signatures & creating custom signatures
- Integrating devices with SIEM & other monitoring tools
- Onboard devices into SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Apply Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks for ongoing security posture enhancement
- All type of VPN deployments and troubleshooting across multiple vendors
- Deployment of endpoint security tools (EDR, XDR)
- Resolve tickets for Operational Network Security tasks
- Creating dashboards on SEIM for better security events visibility
- Firewall/IPS and other security device migrations.
Cybersecurity Security Professional
Computer Science Corporation India Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Monitoring and managing Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- (IPS/IDS) deployment with very minimum downtime environment in critical environment
- Perform vulnerability assessment activity by multiple tools and correlating validating reports with infrastructure
- Firewall rule validation and tuning un used Rules
- Deployment of endpoint security tools (McAfee)
- IPS Signatures Fine Tuning based on infrastructure
- Creation of custom IPS signatures for new vulnerability or threat
- Monitoring of IPS signatures or threat events and reducing false-positive
- Upgrade & Patch and update IPS, endpoint security tools
- Event Analysis based on correlated SIEM logs
- Debugging IPS related issues
- Working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Senior Security Engineer
HCL COMNET LTD
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Worked MSS base clients (including all major Indian Banks) to monitor and manage security services
- Monitor security events from SIEM and perform analysis to isolate false-positive alerts
- Develop SIEM correlation rules to detect potential security threats
- IPS signatures monitoring and tuning false positive signatures on periodic basis
- Prepare Monthly Analysis Report base on entire month traffic, alert & vulnerability
- Validating vulnerability assessment report
- Providing suggestion based on vulnerability reports and security events to improve security postures
- Onboarding network devices onto SNMP servers
- Worked all major vendors Firewall (e.g., Cisco, Fortigate, Checkpoint and Cyberoam) for Tier1 & Tier2 engineer support.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -
Manav Bharti University
IndiaBachelor of Tourism Studies IGNOU India (BTS) - undefined
IGNOU
Skills
Security Skills:
undefinedCertification
CCIE Security V5 # (61658)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/02/1985
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Network Security Engineer Tier-3
Royal Technology Solutions (Government Client)
07.2021 - Current
Senior SOC Security Analyst
Beacon Red
10.2016 - 06.2021
Cybersecurity Security Professional
Computer Science Corporation India Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 08.2016
Senior Security Engineer
HCL COMNET LTD
05.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -
Manav Bharti University
Bachelor of Tourism Studies IGNOU India (BTS) - undefined
IGNOU
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