Muhammad Musaddiq
Network & Security Engineer
Lahore
Summary of Career
1. Perform and manage Core network infrastructure to monitor and update
2. Hands-on troubleshooting of network issues and assist the team
3. Plan and Perform network upgrades, deploy and integrate new network elements
4. Liaise with Internal and External Audit teams and follow through the audit process
5. Handling operational and functional aspects of enterprise perimeter security with effective implementation of Cisco NGFW & NGIPS
6. Implementing and monitoring smooth operations of Cisco Data Center Switching Nexus 5k, 2k & Cisco Firewalls ASAs
7. Diligently deploying VPN technologies such as site-to-site & remote VPN on Cisco routers and FMC; performing management and configuration of IPsec VPNs
8. Handled deployment of Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) while enabling MAB, 802.1x and VPNs; operational tasks of Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Syslog
9. Performing authentication of network devices via TACACS in Cisco ACS
10. Providing network access to bank users for core & DMZ banking services. Handling configurations for implementation of securities, policies & network vulnerability assessment on layer 2/3
Got fully funded scholarship for MS
I was awarded with Silver Medal in BS Computer Engineering
Awarded with Performance Appreciation Award in Interactive Group of Companies
Experience as Manager Core Networks
MCB Islamic Bank Ltd.
28 May 2019
>> Supervising network professionals in network & security product assessment, design, implementation and deployment. Developing network DR technical documentation and project plans to meet business and regulatory guidelines
>> Handling operational and functional aspects of enterprise perimeter security with effective implementation of Cisco NGFW & NGIPS. Managing upgradation of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) from 6.3.0 to 6.4.0 release
>> Upgraded Cisco Firepower eXtensible Operating System (FXOS) from 2.4 (1.101) to 2.7 (1.98) version
>> Diligently deploying VPN technologies such as site-to-site & remote VPN on Cisco routers and FMC; performing management and configuration of IPsec VPNs
>> Implementing and monitoring smooth operations of Cisco Data Center Switching Nexus 5k, 2k & Cisco Firewalls ASAs. Performing authentication of network devices via TACACS in Cisco ACS.
>> Operational experience in CUCM, WLC & voice call recording Mayna. Working on implementation of network infrastructure security with AAA, SSH & SNMP protocols
>> Providing network access to bank users for core & DMZ banking services. Handling configurations for implementation of securities, policies & network vulnerability assessment on layer 2/3
Experience as Monitoring and Shift Operations Officer (NOC)
Allied Bank
14 November 2016
27 May 2019
>> Handled deployment of Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) while enabling MAB, 802.1x and VPNs; operational tasks of Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Syslog; supported in management & configuration of Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and GRE over IPsec
>> Performed practical experience with Cisco Switches: Nexus 5k, 7k, VSS 6513, 2900, 3500, 3700 switches and Cisco Firewalls like NGFW ASA 5585x, ASA 5555x and 5525x; Cisco Routers: 800, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2800, 4200, 1004, 2900 series
>> Upgraded NPM from version 11.5.3 to 12.1, NCM from 7.4.1 to 7.6, NTA from 4.1.2 to 4.2.1 version & Kiwi Syslog Server from 9.2.0 to 9.6.3
>> Proactively monitored data center devices using Alerts and Reports Management system in SolarWinds. Successfully managed more than 15,000 nodes on Network Performance Monitor (NPM), analyzed traffic of data center core devices on Network Traffic Analyzer
>> Administered logs and critical links of network infrastructure with Kiwi Syslog Server and PRTG Network Monitor respectively. Handled diagnoses and troubleshooting of Network systems to keep the systems up 24x7 with minimal downtime in case of any faults and problems, campus monitoring (LAN/access management) for more than 3000 users at ABL head office
>> Monitored device status, network traffic and link’s health at core and branch level; troubleshooted their issues to ensuring smooth network operation. Analyzed, evaluated and monitored network infrastructure to ensure connectivity at optimal performance using Network Management System i.e., Orion SolarWinds Products
>> Provided access and support to field engineers in fault rectification of links. Performed deployment of new links and remotely configure routers and switches at branch level. Managed Network Operation (NOC) reports to develop branch uptime and vendor outage report.
>> Participated in core network activity in terms of up-gradation and replacement of devices, IOS up-gradation and licensing of routers/Switches. Separated ATMs of branches from local LAN branch network to isolated network and applied Layer 2 and Layer 3 securities
Experience as Sr. IT Officer
18 March 2016
08 November 2016
>> Performed installation of computer hardware operating systems, network and applications. Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks. Conducted configuration of Cisco Routers (800 Series, 1921, 2951) and Switches (2950, 2960)
>>Performed installation and configuration of Cisco switch 2950; window server 2008 and active directory; CCTV cameras. Managed VLANs for the different departments. Communicated with staff face-to-face and on call to help in setting up systems or resolve issues
Experience as Resident Engineer
19 November 2012
16 August 2013
>> Monitored and maintained computer systems & networks; Performed installation of network system for the Hospital Management System (HMS). Provided technical network and desktop support to users; develop user accounts, permissions & passwords
>> Conducted and delivered training lectures on HMS application. Periodically prepared network issues’ reports. Managed open ticket resource system along with installation and troubleshooting of computer hardware, operating systems and applications
Matric 17 August 2005
Science SubjectsIntermediate 15 August 2007
Fsc. Pre EngineeringBachelor 26 August 2012
BS Computer EngineeringMaster 02 January 2016
MS Computer Networks