SALMAN ZAIDI

To contribute to meet the goals set by a renowned organization, utilize my potential to polish my skills for career development and prove myself to be an asset for the employer.
 

Manage the network having more than 44 High Availability Servers. 14 remote locations on IPSEC (site to Site) via SD WAN Feature & 6 connected through SSL VPN & Client access. Investigate Users Problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test, and implement solutions.
- Deployed SANGFOR NGAF for Central management and IAG as internet Gateway. With XDR (extended detection & response).
- Hands on experience in Sangfor HCI, Hyper V, Active directory, DHCP, DNS & User management.
- Hands on experience on working on perimeter firewalls. Worked Cisco 5545X, SOPHOS, Barracuda & FORTINET series of firewalls for both internal & Internet accessibility (configure load balancing application and URL filtering, Threat Prevention, Deep Packet inspection & traffic shaping). IPS, VPN, SSL decryption, and more
- Configured VPNs: SSL, GRE, IPsec Site-to-Site, DVTI (IKEv1, IKEv2), and Remote-Access.
- Strong technical skills in deployment of wireless controllers and wireless access points (Cisco, FORTINET, and Unify) with end user authentication.
- Have command on configuration and troubleshooting of network protocols like OSPF, HSRP, DHCP, EIGRP
- Installation, configuration, and administration of VOIP’s, includes Avaya, UNIFY (Siemens).
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- Configuration of AAA server for login authentication of cisco routers and switches.
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- Deployment of Cisco Catalyst 4507 R+E as a Core and Cisco 2960X series on Access layer switching. Seizing of hardware as per need to fulfil organizational needs includes Head office & Branches.
- Strong concept of switching mechanism: STP, PVST+, RSTP, HSRP, VRF, VLANs, Stacking, Ether Channels.
- Deployed Network Monitoring Tools (Op Manager, Solar Winds) for gauging Network performance & Reporting for end users network availability & for Dept. KPI up to mark.
 

MS – Information Technology