Mohammed Asif uddin farooqui
About Candidate
MOHAMMED ASIF UDDIN FAROOQUI – M.C.A
Network Security Engineer | Riyadh, KSA
[email protected] | +966 55 216 3839
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
IT professional with 12+ years of experience in IT, resources as Network Security, Networking, IT infrastructure, and
enterprise solutions. Certified in OCA, and MCSE Windows Server. Skilled in designing, implementing, and managing secure IT
systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and optimizing performance. Experienced in Office 365 global administration, Exchange
365 global administration, and cloud security. Provide training and consultation, commendations about IT Infrastructure
development and ERP Enterprise resource planning. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, committed to driving innovation
and operational efficiency.
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
Adeem Uniform Trading Est. Riyadh KSA Jun 2021 – Present
Position: Network Security Engineer
✓ Designing, implementation, maintenance of the companies IT infrastructure according to the business requirements.
✓ Implementing and managing security measures with NGFW Firewall (Fortinet, Forcepoint) and ACLs.
✓ Deployed and configured Fortinet firewall 200D, 100E, 60F, 40F, 30E with site-to-site (IPSec) connectivity & VPN.
✓ Deployed Fortinet 100E firewall Configuration Site-to-Site VPN and making policies as per company requirement.
✓ Administrating corporate or business’ user accounts using AD and managing printer servers.
✓ Maintained and managed Cloud Office 365 Admin center to create user’s email, take backup, and restore it if required.
✓ Maintained and managed Cloud Azure active directory admin center to create and maintain users.
✓ Maintained and managed Cloud Office 365 desktop applications activation and management.
✓ Deployed HP servers and windows server 2019, 2022 installation configuration AD, DNS, DHCP.
✓ Updating objects in OU and group policy in Cloud Azure and On-premises Active Directory (AD).
✓ Created Fortinet firewall policies to secure from attackers our organization’s network and systems.
✓ Maintained Exchange admin center to monitor Recipients, Mail flow, Reports,
✓ Configured and managed Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud App with Global Administrator.
✓ Managing HCI (Hyper Converged Infrastructure) VMware, Nutanix clusters and hosted.
✓ Software update. VMs create, migrate, upgrade, export, network attachment, disk attachment, disk increase, manage
high availability server, fault tolerance.
✓ Scheduled Full backup, Incremental backup and Cumulative (differential) Backup from Acronis and Veeam backup
solutions and restored as required.
✓ Deployed managing the network infrastructure including Cisco routers 2901,2921,3800, Cisco switches
3560,3750,3850,250, 350 and firewalls as with network protocols TCP/IP, OSPF, VLANs, BGP and VPN, VPN Broker.
✓ Deployed and configured Cisco Business series 240AC Access Point (WIFI) controllers and SSID configuration.
✓ Installed, maintained & troubleshooting NVR and CCTV systems for enhanced security measures.
✓ Administered & managed WD NAS storage systems, ensure & efficient storage for the shared folders and data backup
✓ Managed & optimized Trend Micros and Symentec Endpoint security safeguarding end-user devices against malware,
viruses & security
✓ Attendance system installation, troubleshooting, cloud confirmation ZKBioTim 8.5.
IT Infrastructure Projects
Site 1: – Adeem Uniform IT infrastructure RUH-AD
Site 2: – Adeem Uniform Branch1 IT infrastructure KH-AAD
Site 3: – Adeem Uniform Branch2 IT infrastructure DMM-AAD
Site 4: – Ghoush Uniform IT Infrastructure RUH-AD
Almehwar Net for Communication & Technology Riyadh KSA Jan 2019 – May 2021
Position: Sr. IT Engineer (Network Security)
✓ Designing & implementing IT infrastructure according to the business requirements.
✓ Implementing and managing security measures with Forcepoint Firewall.
✓ Deployed and configured Forcepoint firewall with site-to-site (VPN Broker) connectivity & VPN.
✓ Support, managing inventory and ensuring that all incidents / requests are resolved within agreed service levels using
Deployed Forcepoint firewall Configuration Site-to-Site VPN and making policies as per company requirement.
✓ Installed and configuration of Windows 2016, 2019 Server, Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS Services.
✓ Responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting computer communication networks (LAN & WAN).
✓ Managed and created Users, Groups & Group Policies, and their administration.
✓ Managing HCI (Hyper Converged Infrastructure) Nutanix, SMC clusters and hosted.
✓ software update. VMs create, migrate, upgrade, export, network attachment, disk attachment, disk increase, manage
high availability server, fault tolerance.
✓ Scheduled Full backup, Incremental backup and Cumulative (differential) Backup from Acronis and Veeam backup
solutions and restored as required.
✓ Configuration & Managing Cisco switches for VLAN, Access point, Access list, security etc.
Web Hosting and Development
Maintained WHM (Web Hosting Management) and cPanel (Website Control Panel).
Created Domain account with Scala-hosting WHM, and Reseller Club hosting.
Created and maintained webmail’s with cPanel.
Designed websites (Static & Dynamic) using PHP, MySQLi, Bootstrap, jQuery, CSS3, HTML5
Circle Development Pvt. Ltd. Riyadh KSA Jun 2016 – Dec 2018
Position: IT System Administrator
✓ Installed and maintained Windows server 2008/2012 including DNS, DHCP, AD, & Domain security policy.
✓ Created domain user accounts, Group policy as well as MS Client OS Windows 7, 8.1, 10 Pro & 11 Pro
✓ Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks LAN WAN and ISP.
✓ Maintained the Windows and Exchange server software.
✓ Installed tools for exchange like .NET framework, C++ Redistributable package, and MUC Runtime.
✓ Perform server migration along with backup and disaster recovery.
✓ Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
✓ Designing and planning to place AP for maximum coverage.
✓ Installing and Configuration of Cisco switches, FortiGate Firewall and CCTV Systems NVR.
✓ Remote troubleshooting for end users and manage escalation requests and escalate
✓ complex issues to the relevant TAC support team, including third-party suppliers, where necessary.
✓ Apply the Security level and Share level Permissions for Users.
✓ Configuration & administration of network printers and scanner.
Technosoft Development India Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad India Jul 2011 – May 2016
Position: IT System Engineer
✓ Installed and maintained Windows server 2008/2012 including DNS, DHCP, AD, & Domain OU security policy.
✓ Provide technical support for OS issues, network problems software installation.
✓ Created domain user accounts, Group policy as well as MS Client OS Windows.
✓ Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks LAN WAN and ISP.
✓ Perform server migration along with backup and disaster recovery.
✓ Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
✓ Apply the Security level and Share level Permissions for Users.
SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Networking | Cisco routers | Switches | Firewalls | VLANs | TCP/IP | AD | DNS | DHCP | Office 365 Admin Tools | Exchange
Online | SharePoint | Teams | OneDrive | Network Security | Firewall Configuration | Forcepoint Firewall | Fortinet Firewall |
Firewall IPSec Tunnel | Forcepoint VPN Broker | Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) | Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) | Protocols
| Operating Systems | Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 | Linux | Hardware | Cisco 9200/9300 switches | FortiGate
Firewalls | Cloud Technologies | Azure | AWS | Troubleshooting | Network analysis | Packet sniffing | Wireshark | Monitoring
Tools |Collaboration Tools (Google docs, Trello) | Microsoft Teams | Slack(App Integration) | Symantec Endpoint Security Scan
(malware detection) | TrendMicro Endpoint Security | Veeam Backup | Acronis Backup | ZOHO MDM Tools | Oracle Database
| MS SQL Database | PHP | .Net C#, .Net MVC | Python | Perl | JavaScript | jQuery | CSS | HTML | Bootstrap | WordPress |
WHM Web Hosting Management | cPanel Management | SAN & NAS Storages | VMWare ESXi | Nutanix |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Master of Computer Application from Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
CERTIFICATION
Fortinet (Network Security Expert) NSE 1, NSE 2
Oracle Certified Associate 11g Database Administration (OCA) from Oracle University.
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) from Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 from NIMSME India.
TRAINING ATTENDED COURSES
Completed Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA R and S)
Completed Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Completed Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer.
Completed Forcepoint NGFW
Completed Nutanix Virtualization administration
ACHIEVEMENT
✓ Appreciation certificate from PSD (Public Security Department Aman Al Aam) Saudi Arabia Police Department.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Indian
Driving License: Saudi Arabia, India
Languages Known: Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu
