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Ismail Ibrahim Eltahawy

Senior Network Communication Engineer at Egyptian banks Company (EBC) – Subsidiary Co. from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)

Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Security Solutions ExpertFull Time

    Orange Business Services

    Jul 2014 - Present -11 yrs

    • Senior Network Communication Engineer Full Time

      Egyptian banks Company (EBC) – Subsidiary Co. from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)

      Jul 2009 - Present -16 yrs

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:Designing, implementing, maintaining, securing and monitoring data networks and communication links. The main role is to manage the network infrastructure and ensure high data availability, smooth operation and security. Working as part of a team and operating in a fast paced, changing and challenging 24x7 environment. Duties will typically include (but not only): o Deploy, configure, manage and monitor various networks and security devices (Firewalls, IPSs, Web Application Firewalls, Web Content Filters, Routers, Switches and other) o Applying network safe access and maximum security through IPsec and SSL VPNs. o Configuring and managing security solutions to achieve the Defense-in-Depth approach o Operating and troubleshooting LANs/WANs using various routing and switching protocols. o Maintaining maximum network availability by applying redundancy protocols between different connections and network devices o Planning and operating complete or partial network switch of the data traffic to and from the disaster recovery site. o Monitoring and testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. o Following the PCI Data Security Standards.
    • Technical Support Administrator Full Time

      RAYA Corp – Contact Center Line of Business

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2009 -1 yr, 5 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:Monitoring and maintaining the computer systems and networks of this organization. Installing and configuring computer systems, diagnose hardware/software faults and solving technical problems, either over the phone or face-to-face & responsible for ensuring the smooth running of computer systems. Tasks will typically include (but not only): o Installing and configuring computer operating systems. o Configuration Cisco Catalyst 3560 & C300 switches. o Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving HW/SW faults. o Monitoring and supporting the local network (350 node) and remote sites connected to the company using o Setting up new users and editing their membership in the Active Directory o Creating mailboxes and configuring accounts in the Exchange Server o Running network applications to support system and users. o Working on 12H shifts and on call 24/7 hours
    • Education

      • Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Electronics

        Helwan University

        Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 - 4 yr

      • High School - Thanaweya Amma

        Huda Shaarawy Experimental Language School

        Jan 2003 

      Skills

      • Intrusion Prevention system
      • Firewall
      • Network Admin
      • Network Monitor
      • VPN
      • LAN Switching
      • Webfilter
      • Routing
      • Web Application
      • Vulnerability Scanning
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      Languages

      • Arabic

        Fluent
      • English

        Advanced

      Training & Certifications

      • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v7)

        EC-council·2013
      • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).

        GIAC/SANS·2012
      • SANS Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling

        Secure Misr·2012
      • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)

        Cisco·2012
      • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-Sec).

        Juniper·2011
      • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos)

        Juniper·2011
      • Cisco Certified Network Professional - Routing & Switching

        Cisco·2010
      • Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

        GlobalKnowledge (Synergy)·2010
      • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC).

        GIAC/SANS·2010
      • SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style

        Secure Misr·2009
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