Network & Security Engineer | 15+ Years Experience | Enterprise & Mission-Critical Infrastructure

I am a senior Network & Security Engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, securing, and operating enterprise and mission-critical IT infrastructures. My background spans high-availability networks, cybersecurity controls, hybrid cloud environments, and 24/7 operations in regulated, zero-downtime environments. I specialize in translating complex infrastructure and security requirements into resilient, compliant, and scalable solutions that support business continuity and performance.

Core Skills & Expertise

• Networking & Security: LAN/WAN, VLANs, MPLS, SD-WAN, QoS, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), Firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 LTM), IDS/IPS, WAF
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure (Hybrid Connectivity, VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway), VMware ESXi, Hyper-V
• Systems & Operations: Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, ITIL-aligned incident and change management
• Governance & Compliance: ISO 27001, NIST controls, audit readiness, risk assessments, DR & BCP planning

Key Achievements

• Architected a 30km 10G enterprise fiber backbone, improving network resilience and throughput by approximately 45%
• Sustained over 99% infrastructure uptime across mission-critical systems through proactive security and operations management
• Delivered secure hybrid cloud and on-prem environments with zero data loss incidents
• Led infrastructure modernization and security initiatives across multi-site enterprise environments

I am seeking senior network, security, or infrastructure engineering roles in Dubai where I can contribute hands-on expertise to complex, enterprise-scale environments. I am open to opportunities across energy, healthcare, government, and corporate sectors and am UAE relocation-ready with employer sponsorship.