Summary

I am a technically sophisticated and strategically inclined IT Infrastructure professional with over 18 years’ demonstrated experience in managing datacenter environments within diverse environment. Consistently recognized and task to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes ad IT infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance and sustain strategic flexibility. Proven extensive knowledge of data center operations, which include and start from physical layer to application layer and data center standards TIA 942. Expertly oversee large-scale IT projects, networks, and infrastructures-from initial planning and development to implementation and enhancements. Skilled in designing, defining and delivering complex networking projects for large enterprise and service providers. Expertise in navigating organization success and building teams of dedicated frontline leaders and successful employees by providing an atmosphere of support and motivation that breeds top performance.

My key skills include IT Strategy & Management, Quality Assurance/Management, Strategic Analysis/Planning, IT Infrastructure Services, Configuration Controlling, Requirements Gathering/Analysis, Team/Client Leadership, Continues Process Improvement, Architectural Development, Issue Troubleshooting/Resolution, Cross-Functional Skills and Training & Development

Currently I am engaged with University of Management and Technology, as a Head Office of Technology Support, where I design and execute university critical servers DR Site on Cloud to streamline, supervise, and enhance Core IT operations, and build strong SOP’s for user handling on prompt support and resolution. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives.

Projects

Firewall Deployment in USEA
AIMS Deployment at NIIAP

Experience

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Manager Cyber Security And Architecture
The Bank of Punjab (BOP)
Feb 2022 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

1.Establish and manage security monitoring and response mechanism 2.Update the Network design for emerging threats to ensure cyber security 3.Coordinate with IT for Incident Response and handling4.Manage risk Assessment and vulnerability scanning of Infrastructure (OS, Systems, Sever, and Networks etc.)5.Risk Assessment of new IT and business initiatives6.Conduct the onsite IS review of different business units7.Establish security operations and manage via implementation and effective use of required tools (SIEM, CMS etc.)8.Network Security Monitoring and assessment using various tools9.Contribute in Information Security SOPs/Guidelines development and maintenance10.Manage logical and physical access controls reviews and prepare reports for higher management11.Design and conduct targeted Information Security Awareness Trainings12.Design and ensure the implementation of ACL and Security Baseline13.Security Reviews for network and IT infrastructure14.Policy Definition for End point, firewall, web gateway, Domain controller etc15.Coordinate and perform Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing of network/systems16.Incident logging, reporting /management

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General Manager, Head Office of Technology Support
University of Management and Technology
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 | Lahore, Pakistan

Play an integral role as a lead of technology support office and deliver solutions to highly complex business problems on IT, ERP Infrastructure Implementation. Assess important technology areas for development and initiate projects needed to drive the technology strategy. Understand contemporary concepts in IT strategy and management to develop innovative business solutions and transformation plans and roadmaps. Identify, address, and resolve all technical strategic concerns through interaction with internal and external system users and management.
• Exercised hands-on approach to re-structure the Entire IT Infrastructure of UMT, Added More Bandwidth, Security Firewalls, Implement Security Polices, Build SOP’s and Top of the Line Infrastructure Monitoring Tools
• Design and execute university critical servers DR Site on Cloud to streamline, supervise, and enhance Core IT operations, and build strong SOP’s for user handling on prompt support and resolution.
• Build synergies with other IT Domains Manager to supervise risk assessment program in accordance with IT security policies and recommend method and approaches for vulnerability detection.
• Spearhead building of highly complex scalable infrastructure to meet business and financial needs as well as redesign techniques to assure continuous improvement process.
• Utilize knowledge of multiple areas to interact with teams during technical planning process and offer solutions in the physical layered infrastruct

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Senior Manager IT Infrastructure
Systems Ltd
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | Lahore, Pakistan

Presented excellent first-rate core networking support on one load universal telecom balance applications and application connectivity with core mobile telco companies and banks. Created and revised reports on current installations and modifications to meet firm wide goals. Actively contributed to management and forecasting of operating budget within the approved plan. Isolated information security breaches and devised corrective action to protect systems and data assets.
• Used knowledge to deliver input into software strategic planning and consulting on platform selection, version implementation, software product recommendation, and usage of enhanced functionality.
• Facilitated US base clients on different areas, such as application load balancing, hosting, and encryptions, as well as advised specialists on areas to focus installation and support efforts.
• Actively liaised with IT team members to deliver day-today operational support, while retaining a high level of urgency and excellent customer response time.

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Deputy Manager / Core Network Security Specialist
Descon Engineering
Jul 2014 - Mar 2016 | Lahore, Pakistan

Headed the responsibility for organizing and troubleshooting Cisco routers 1900, 2900, 3845, and 2800 multilayer switches, Cisco ASA Firewall 5512X, 5525, Juniper SSG Firewalls, SonicWall, Cisco 4506E, 3560, 2960, and 8 site to site IPSEC VPN’s, and overall network security (firewall, IPS, DMZ).
• Played a key role as a Core Team Member and helped members in SAP implementation infrastructure layout.
• Directed 6 sites on remote site WAN and MPLS over BGP connectivity and configured Cisco 6807XL series switches, wireless network authentication, and security with OSPF routing on core and distribution end.
• Implemented Cisco wireless LAN 2504 setup and 10G Network Layer Infrastructure (Backbone) and resolved everyday network tasks and queries.
• Positioned as the Core Team Member from Network Infrastructure team for designing and implementing First Private Cloud infrastructure in Descon Eng.
Projects:
DESCON ENTERPRISE DATA NETWORK Deployment Project
AS A project Technical Execution Expert
• Migrate DESCON all local sites on MPLS Ring
• Deployed DESCON EDN using 10GIG backbones
• Deployed DESCON Private Cloud Network • Deployed 3 level High availability DR Sites
• Deployed Wireless LAN in DESCON
• Shift All External Sites VPN on Hosted Data Center

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Senior Network Administrator (Team Lead Network and infrastructure Section)
SEFAM Private Limited
Sep 2013 - Jul 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

Efficiently designed and calibrated Cisco ASA Firewall 5510, routing protocols, and inter VLAN routing, as well as devised change log process to enhance company information security policies, standards, and processes.
• Revamp the Entire Infrastructure of SEFAM Shifted from Unmanaged Network to Managed Network and Also Changes the Point to point Links, implementation of Strcutre Cabling Network in Data Centres. FM200, Fire alarm system.
• Positioned as a Core Team member of ERP (Retail Pro) implementation, trained network team, and administered WAN links connectivity with head office from all remote sites 500 POS.
• Supervised all data center operations and new network infrastructure laying and deployment of SEFAM Groups.

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Senior. Network Administrator (Team Lead Network and Infrastructure Section
LUMS-Lahore University of Management Sciences
Dec 2008 - Aug 2013 | Lahore, Pakistan

Delivered Cyber Security internal web servers, and PeopleSoft CMS applications for inbound and out bound security. Reorganized appliances bundle with latest definition to protect from new, zero-day, and post injection method attacks. Held the credit for managing CISCO Core Switch 6513, CISCO firewall ASA 5510, CISCO FWSM firewall/access lists, CISCO 3560 access switches, IPS/IDS of MacAfee Intru Shield 2700, Link controller F5 BIGIP, Blue Coat Packet shaper and LUMS Surveillance System (LENEL-Onguard).
• Configured Cisco 3560G distribution switches, oversaw four ISP’s links on Cisco 3825, 3825, 3845, and 2600 routers with NAT and PAT/ ACLs, and troubleshoot 6509 Cisco core Switch in a timely manner.
• Handled data center and NOC operations, along with network infrastructure/security of over 6000 nodes and presented solutions on PeopleSoft infrastructure on server, network, and storage side.
• Configured blue coat packetshaper bandwidth management device and conducted the POC of PALO ALTO next generation firewall, running in transparent mode.

Education

The Superior College
Masters, , Masters in Information Technology‎
Network Securities
CGPA 3.5/4
2010
National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E)
Masters, , Masters in Business Administration (Executive)‎
Finance
2007
FC College Lahore
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, BSC‎
Math, Mathematical Physics, Statistical
Percentage 40%
1999
FC College Lahore
Intermediate/A-Level, Faculty of Science (Pre-Engineering), FSC‎
Pre ENG
Percentage 46%
1997

Skills

Intermediate Access Networks
Expert ACL
Intermediate Advantage Database Server
Expert Agile Project Management
Beginner API
Intermediate Application Infrastructure
Intermediate Application Networking
Intermediate Architectural Project Management
Intermediate Architecture
Beginner ATS Knowledge
Intermediate Audit Assignment Handling
Intermediate Auditing Skills
Expert Business Networking
Intermediate Business Process Analysis
Intermediate Business Strategies
Intermediate Business Transformation
Expert CCNA
Intermediate CCNP Security
Beginner Checkpoint Security Management
Expert Cisco
Intermediate Cisco Firewall Security
Intermediate Cisco Information Security Knowledge
Intermediate Compensating Control
Intermediate Compliance ISO 27001
Intermediate Computer Information Systems
Expert Computer Network Operations
Expert Computer Networking
Intermediate Cooordination Skills
Intermediate Cyber Security
Expert Data Centers
Intermediate Data Management
Intermediate Data Security
Intermediate Database
Intermediate Database Impact
Beginner DevOps
Beginner DotNet
Expert END USER COMPUTING
Expert Enterprise IT Infrastructure
Intermediate Enterprise Network Security
Beginner Entity Framework
Expert ERP Software Command
Intermediate Establishing Strategic Partnerships
Beginner Financial Strategies
Beginner GDPR
Intermediate General Ledger Maintenance
Intermediate Handling Assignments
Intermediate Independent Self Starter
Intermediate Information Security Management
Intermediate Information Technology Command
Intermediate Information Technology Strategies

Languages

Expert Urdu
Intermediate English

Aamir Contacts

Qadeer Qayyum
Bank AL Habib Ltd