
Tariq Abosallout
Network and Security Team Lead
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Network Security ArchitectFull Time
KAWADER
May 2023 - Present -2 yrs, 1 month
- Job Details: Create HLD, network security controls, and network infrastructure standards documents Lead analysis of the current environment for the network and security specifics to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement Create an architecture roadmap for the network and security, based on the organization’s strategy, to rectify gaps, enhance security and performance. Assigning tasks to the engineers and oversee the implementations Providing Level 3 support on P1 network security incidents and problems that meets SLA terms Manage escalations to vendors on the complex issues Hands-on experience on switches, routers, firewalls, F5 LTM, F5 ASM, F5 GTM, NAC, WLC, DDI, and UC servers.
Network Security LeadFull Time
Alpha Data
Mar 2022 - Apr 2023 -1 yr, 1 month
United Arab Emirates , Dubai
- Job Details:Creating network security architecture and HLD/LLD design documents ▪ Reviewing and submitting proposals to clients based on RFPs ▪ Working closely with PMs to provide projects implementation plans ▪ Assigning tasks to the engineers and oversee the implementations ▪ Providing Level 3 support on P1 network security incidents and problems that meets SLA terms ▪ Producing weekly status reports for projects and team assignments ▪ Manage escalations to vendors on the complex issues ▪ Leading knowledge transfer workshops to clients’ support teams ▪ Hands-on experience • Firewalls: ASA, Firepower, Paloalto, Fortigate • F5 LTM and ASM • NAC: Cisco ISE and Aruba Clear Pass • WLC: Cisco and Aruba WLC • Forti analyzer, Forti Sandbox, Forti EMS • DDI: Infoblox • UC: CUCM, IMP, CUC • Switches: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, Aruba, and Huawei
Network and Security LeadFull Time
Infas Middle East
Oct 2020 - Mar 2022 -1 yr, 5 months
- Job Details:Configure and troubleshoot firewalls including Cisco ASA, FTD, Paloalto, and Fortigate. ▪ Configure and troubleshoot Aruba CPPM NAC server. ▪ Implement F5 LTM load balancer and ASM web application firewall WAF ▪ Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches ▪ Configure, troubleshoot Cisco collaboration servers CUCM, IMP, and CUC ▪ Manage escalations to vendors on the complex issues ▪ Upgrade Network devices’ software ▪ Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs and remote VPN clients and troubleshoot VPN issues ▪ Configure and troubleshoot Vxlan and vPC on Cisco nexus switches ▪ Provide level 3 support ▪ Hands-on experience • Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, ISE • Fortinet Fortigate, analyzer, sandbox, EMS • Palo Alto firewalls • F5 LTM and ASM • Cisco WLC and Meraki
Network And Security EngineerFull Time
Information Systems Company
Feb 2008 - Dec 2019 -11 yrs, 10 months
Palestine , Gaza
- Job Details:Design and lead implementation of next generation Cisco Firepower security solutions including Intrusion Prevention, SSL, Identity, DNS, URL Filtering, AVC, and File/Malware Protection ▪ Design and lead implementation of Fortinet security solutions including IPS, SSL Inspection, SDWAN, traffic Shaping, DNS Filtering, URL Filtering, VDOMs, Integration with Active Directory, Application filtering, NAT, and VPN ▪ Design and lead implementation of Palo Alto security solutions including User-ID, APP-ID, Content-ID, SSL Forward Proxy Decryption, Dynamic blacklist, NAT, VRs, Zone and DDoS Protection, Captive Portal, Threat Prevention, Reports, Data Leakage Prevention DLP, Global Protect. ▪ Lead implementation of Network Access Control (NAC) using Cisco ISE ▪ Assist in the preparation of IT annual budget by identifying network and security infra needs ▪ Deploy, configure and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers and switches ▪ Deploy, configure and troubleshoot firewalls including Cisco ASA and Juniper SRX firewalls ▪ Configure and troubleshoot network protocols and features including BGP, OSPF, STP, RADIUS, LACP, Netflow, VPC, DNS, QoS, VRF, SNMP, VPN, MPLS and SDWAN ▪ Secure Networks using VPN such as Site-to-Site VPN, DMVPN, Easy VPN, remote access SSL VPN, and remote access IPSec VPN ▪ Configure and troubleshoot AAA Cisco ACS and Integrate it with Active Directory ▪ Analyze network traffic using Wireshark and Netflow ▪ Install and configure network monitoring tools PRTG and Solarwinds ▪ Configure and troubleshoot Indoor and outdoor Wireless devices Tplink, Dlink, Netgear,Ubiquiti, and Cisco APs, and wireless controllers including Cisco WLCs and Unifi Controllers ▪ Secure cisco routers and switches by protecting management, data, and control planes. ▪ Work on different network operating systems such as IOS, JunOS, NX-OS, and FOS.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Islamic university of GazaJan 2008
Achievements
• Awarded the “Employee of the year” on 2015, 2017, 2018 for the outstanding contribution to the organization
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Fluent