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USMAN SHAHID

USMAN SHAHID

Security System Engineer

Summary

Talented system and security operations engineer with six years of experience. As I go through the stages of my job, working as a system administrator and technical consultant with the Network Operations Centre and Security Operations Centre departments, as well as VA evaluations with in-depth infrastructure knowledge, my experience grows. I have a classified reputation for delivering infrastructure security measures and have worked at New York University, The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi Statistical Center, and the Dubai Marina Mall. My leadership position as SecOps with IoT Technologies on Cloud Infrastructure Solution Architecture is a crucial step toward my professional goals, and I constantly scan the horizon for new challenges as a result of developing technologies in my area of expertise. detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

CONVERGINT
Abu Dhabi
02.2022 - Current

SCAD | MUBADALA TOWER | NEWYORK UNIVERSITY PROJECT


  • Maintaining all the software and hardware in relation to CCTV security systems at NYU
  • Implementing Brief Cam for the IVA and multipurpose analytics as per requirement of Abu Dhabi police
  • Invite MCC inspection for Video Surveillance coverage, security system and Site handover after successful inspection of SCAD
  • Control Rooms management and Coordination with NYU IT for new projects
  • Maintaining and implementing the cumulative security updates patches monthly at on- premises and cloud-based servers
  • Support the maintenance & sustenance of the deployed IT-OT security solutions
  • Monitor OT security events as part of continuous system security
  • Support security Assessments for evaluating compliance to OT Security Policy and regulatory compliance such as SIRA and MCC
  • Support the installation, troubleshooting, configuration, and Maintenance of security devices/systems end point and client end devices
  • Monitors logs generated by different security system assets and assists to detect attempts of unauthorized activities as per client policy
  • Member of the Process Control Security Incident Response team responding to OT Security
  • Incident
  • Provide inputs to the method statements, Factory acceptance test (FAT) and Site Acceptance
  • Test (SAT)
  • Supervise OT Security activities by 3rd Party Contractors / Vendors to be compliant with OT
  • Security Policy and Procedures
  • Support the OT Security Awareness sessions for all employees handling OT assets
  • Perform backup of security configuration of Network devices such as switches, firewalls, etc
  • Taking part in the upgrade of applications with the vendor to understand/advise the pros and cons after the upgrade
  • Datacenter maintenance and upgrade of hardware Storage, Servers, Network Switches as per site requirement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

SECURITY SYSTEM ENGINEER

MVP TECH LLC
Dubai
06.2021 - 02.2022

DUBAI MALL | MARINA MALL | BURJ KHALIFA | EMAAR PROPERTIES PROJECT

  • Represented company's technical security interests to partners to provide bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security.
  • Applied leading theories and concepts to development, maintenance and implementation of information security standards, procedures and guidelines.
  • Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of VM Infrastructure and Security Systems to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Liaised with third parties to respond to security events and understand threat landscape.
  • Worked with business partners to balance requirements, security and risk reduction.
  • 6 years of database, network or system administration, Active Directory experience
  • Set up and manage virtualization environment by using VMWare, EverRun
  • Routing & Switching Configurations member includes entities VLAN’s, Protocols, VSS
  • Configurations
  • Understanding complex technical issues and managing them within a fast-paced business environment
  • Maintaining all the software and hardware in relation to security
  • Implementing Video Guard and maintaining the site as per SIRA standards
  • Invite SIRA inspection for Video Guard and Site handover after successful inspection 3
  • Control Rooms management and Coordination with SIRA for new projects
  • Sourcing and implementing new security solutions to better protect the organization
  • Conducting proactive research to analyses security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies
  • Major Projects were handed over to SIRA like Souk-al-Bahar and Dubai Marina Mall
  • VMS applications training and troubleshooting as per client requirement
  • Traveled to client sites to perform onsite testing.
  • Liaising with vendors to implement security solutions

Https://mvptech.ae/

SECURITY SYSTEM ENGINEER

ATLAS SECURITY LLC
Abu Dhabi
12.2015 - 04.2021

ABUDHABI AIRPORT | MIDFIELD TERMINAL BUILDING ABU DHABI

  • Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of System Infrastructure and Applications to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
  • Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
  • VMS Systems, Genetec, IP Security CNL, Milestone, Omni-cast, Network scanning, inventory, security vulnerability etc
  • Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.
  • Microsoft Server Active Directory AD, DNS, Roles & Policies, Remote services, multi- forest handling, configuration and troubleshoots
  • Analyzing, Network monitoring, application servers, storage drives, VMs, surveillance system
  • VSphere, Network monitoring, analysis & troubleshoots, quick solutions & teamwork
  • Data Centre installation, inclusive of Network core design & Application Systems, FR,
  • ANPR, VMS, Video Big Data VBD at Abu Dhabi International Airport
  • Surveillance Engineer, including installations, managing storages, drives, trouble shoots and maintenance
  • Process Handling, Security Acceptance, Project, ATP, CIR, ISAT, SAT
  • Responsible for communication, configuration, integration & security to build alarm stack in PSIM
  • Developed security metrics and technical analysis to give insight into performance and trends.
  • Installation and configuration of computer networks and systems, identifying and solving any problems that arise with networks and systems, consulting with clients to specify system requirements and design solutions
  • Created, implemented, and maintained standards for maintaining both Linux/Red Hat and
  • Windows Operating servers (Windows Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019) within the Virtual Infrastructure
  • Deployed and maintained virtual Servers on VMware, ESXi, within vSphere 6 and vSphere 6.5
  • Environments with Virtual Center management
  • Skilled in DDN, EMC, 3PAR storage platforms as of Object Storage and File system
  • Qualified vendor specific experience of Low Voltage Building Systems (CCTV, Access control,
  • Fire Alarm, IP Intercom system, License Plate Recognition in Car Park)
  • SOC Operations supports Co-ordination and teamwork with Security Officials

Https://atlasgroup.ae/atlas-security/

CLOUD COMPUTING INTERNEE

FREELANCE ITECHNETS LTD
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Learn and get hands-on Cloud Computing by using automation tools on AWS
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools
  • Provided script/signature development, new script testing, script and system update development, system maintenance, and other engineering support as required for the Security Systems
  • Set up and manage of Linux servers on AWS and AZURE using Ansible in Linux/Unix System
  • Administration, System and Server Builds,
  • Administration/Maintenance of source control management systems such as GIT, GitHub, and
  • Gitbucket, AWS Elastic Block Storage (EBS) and Utilization of different types of EBS volumes based on requirement
  • Expertise in writing Shell scripting
  • Troubleshoot AWS EC2 Status check including System Status checks and Instance Status check alerts.

Level 1 Technical Support Engineer

TOUCHSOL SYSTEMS LLC
DUBAI
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support for all platforms on a rotational basis
  • Work with Applications Engineers to ensure that Operation and Maintenance manuals are produced
  • Provide site-specific training to customers, engineers, operatives, and Building Services engineers
  • Experience in testing VoIP systems or solutions
  • Experience in repairing VoIP system faults/misconfigurations, codecs and/or determining interoperability issues
  • Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routers and IP routing, and switches
  • Familiarity with VoIP devices, i.e., Linksys PAP2, Grand stream, Mp202 and “soft phones”
  • Identification and prevention of any potential issues regarding the network, troubleshooting and monitoring, alarm handling and escalations, client and vendor interaction, documentation, and reporting

Http://www.touchsol.com/

Education

Bachelors -

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
10.2021 - 10.2010

Skills

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Certification

Digifort IP Surveillance Software Enterprise Version 7.3

Timeline

Lenel OnGuard 8.1 Enterprise

12-2022

Digifort IP Surveillance Software Enterprise Version 7.3

05-2022

SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

CONVERGINT
02.2022 - Current

Bachelors -

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
10.2021 - 10.2010

Milestone VMS

10-2021

BriefCam - Video Analytics Platform

09-2021

SECURITY SYSTEM ENGINEER

MVP TECH LLC
06.2021 - 02.2022

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

04-2021

Genetec VMS

06-2020

CLOUD COMPUTING INTERNEE

FREELANCE ITECHNETS LTD
02.2020 - 12.2020

VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6.7 - Data Center Virtualization (2V0-620)

12-2017

SECURITY SYSTEM ENGINEER

ATLAS SECURITY LLC
12.2015 - 04.2021

CISCO VOICE UNIFIED COMMUNICATION (ICOMM)

08-2014

Level 1 Technical Support Engineer

TOUCHSOL SYSTEMS LLC
02.2013 - 04.2014
USMAN SHAHIDSecurity System Engineer