Hossam Eid

Experience

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  SmartNetServ

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Network Security Engineer

  • Company Overview: Smartnet, Cisco Gold Partner, is a leading system integrator specializing in network and security solutions. Expertise lies in delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge technology services that ensure robust and secure network infrastructures for clients. Commitment to excellence and ability to provide tailored solutions that meet unique needs of each organization served are key strengths. • Played a key role in projects, specializing in routing and switching. • Held responsibility for the security aspect, including the installation and implementation of security devices such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW). • Additionally, actively contributed to the wireless component, including the configuration of Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and Standalone Access Points. Show less

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  The Arab Contractors

  Jun 2015 - now

  Network Security Team Leader

  • Company Overview: The largest construction company in Egypt, with more than 50 branches within the country and international branches in most Arab countries• Network Security Team Leader with 10+ years of experience in the following concentrations:• Networks: Routers, Switches, VPN, Wireless, Load Balancer• Security: FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, Forcepoint, Forcepoint SMC, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 WAF, HX FireEye• Play pivotal role within IT department, ensuring stability and security of applications, databases, and published services.• Responsible for successfully relocating our data center to a new location. • Specialize in managing firewall solutions to fortify network infrastructure.• Responsible for maintaining stability and functionality of over 60 branches across country and external branches in Arab countries.• Providing secure connectivity over VPN technologies for all sites and clients• Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches• Working with IP routing protocols• Supporting and troubleshooting onsite/offsite issues• Devise strategies and implement network solutions to minimize risk of cyber-attacks.• Providing network security and firewalls administration• Configuring and troubleshooting switches (Aruba, Cisco)• Enforce firewall policies for all users/clients based on access rights matrix.• Providing network documentation and updates as needed• Creating detailed traffic reports including event (admin auditing), viruses detected, IPS attacks, and web content filtering• Remediating any vulnerabilities discovered through network scans and providing required evidence for network security reviews• Analyze network needs, design technical solutions, and supervise preparation of all technical proposals. Show less