
Khaled Adel Ahmed
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Fawry Integration Systems (FIS)
Rehab City, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Senior Network and Security EngineerFull Time
Fawry Integration Systems (FIS)
Jan 2018 - Present -7 yrs, 6 months
Egypt , Giza
- Job Details:Strong technical background in networking and security technologies, with a solid understanding of network security management, firewall /UTM, intrusion detection, and application layer firewalls Administered, maintained, and operated existing security solutions such as PaloAlto NGFW, Fortigate UTM, F5 LTM/ASM and IBM QRadar. Established and maintain IPSec-based connectivity with external customers. Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches. Troubleshooting all connectivity issues for internal users and external customers. Responded to information security incidents as needed. Secured the WAN/LAN from network intrusions, abuse, and vulnerabilities. Provides network documentation and OS upgrade and patches for network and security devices. Hardening network/security devices using CIS Benchmark and SANS standards. Maintenance planning and scheduling for upgrades, migrations, and downtimes. Reviewed and modified Firewall rules (clean-up), access control lists (ACLs) on network switching and routing equipment as needed to maintain security standards. Responsible for creation, review, and update of current security policies, process, and procedures such as (IT Change Control Policy, Firewall and Router Administration Policy, Incident Response/Report, System Configuration Policy: Hardening/Benchmarking).
Senior Network and Security EngineerFull Time
NIE (Network International Egypt) Egypt
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 -1 yr, 2 months
Egypt , Giza
- Job Details:Responsible for the day to day support of the network communications & infrastructure architecture across all company locations. Also maintaining and installing computer networks based around Cisco, Fortinet and Barracuda technologies. Working as part of a team and operating in a fast paced, changing and challenging 24x7 environment: • Identifying problems and then suggesting technical computer-based solutions. • Perform network administration tasks such as creation and management of VLANS, Port security, Trunking, Inter-VLAN routing and L2 security. • Working with IP routing protocols: EIGRP and BGP. • Assisting 3G team for implement, monitor and maintain 3G and LL connection for +400 ATM routers. • Perform network security related activities and functions, such as firewall rules changes and security troubleshooting. • Configuring/implementing and troubleshooting Remote Access Solution both SSL and IPSec VPN. • View/Search/Manage Network and security Real-Time/Historical Traffic Logs using FortiAnalyzer. • Applying PCI DSS compliance checklist for Router/switch/Firewall/WAF /ADC. • Ensuring robust network backup and recovery capability. • Coordinating upgrade and downtime schedules. • Participating in 24x7 on-call rotations.
Team Leader, ATM CommunicationFull Time
NIE (Network International Egypt)
Jun 2015 - Oct 2016 -1 yr, 4 months
Egypt , Giza
- Job Details:•Provides leadership for the Communication team; identifying work priorities and ensuring effective communication within the team and with external partners. •Troubleshooting routing issues on multiple routing protocols between multiple HQ sites. •Troubleshooting connectivity & reachability between multiple servers in different places to ensure up and running services such as (Point of sales, ATM-Machines, ETC…) •Coordinating with multiple providers to enhance communication between multiple HQ sites and our machines, which locates in remote sites. •Testing different technologies for connecting machines in remote sites with multiple HQ sites such as (Leases line and 3G) •Manage the communication team Tasks and control the behavior ATM Comm. Team. •Handling and escalation critical cases and tasks related All ATMs connections. •Handling the routing issue on NIE DR router. •Implementing new ATMs connection (Leased line and 3G) according to customer request. •Testing different technologies for connecting machines in remote sites with multiple HQ sites such as (Leased line and 3G). •Configure and install varied network devices and services (such as routers, switches, modems, etc.) •Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network designs. •Configuration of routing and switching equipment.
IT-Network SpecialistFull Time
NIE (Network International Egypt)
Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 -1 yr, 2 months
Egypt , Giza
- Job Details:Implement, Support and troubleshooting Onsite/Offsite ATM Routers Issues. • Coordinating with 4 ISP’s to enhance communication. • Troubleshooting connectivity between NIE HQ and our machines in remote sites. • Troubleshooting connectivity between multiple servers in different locations to ensure up and running services such as (POS, ATM-Machines, FTP…) • Analyses and troubleshoot the routers logs, tracks and resolution of problems. • Testing different technologies for connecting machines in remote sites with multiple HQ sites such as (LL & 3G). • Provides solution to customer identified problems. • Investigating, diagnosing and resolve all ATM machines communications problems. • Monitors usage to ensure security of data and access privileges. • Participating in 24x7 on-call rotations.
Education
Faculty of Engineering Good (74.4 %). - Helwan University – Communication department Helwan 2012 in Communication department
Helwan UniversityJan 2007 - Jan 2012 - 5 yr
Skills
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
Implementing Cisco Network Security
2018Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
2015Implementing Cisco IP Routing
2015Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
2015CCNA Routing and Switching
2013