Yasir Iqbal

Experience

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  JS Investments Limited

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Network Administrator

    Dec 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Network Administrator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Petro Rabigh

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Senior Network Security consultant
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  Petro Rabigh ( Saudi Aramco)

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Sr.Network Engineer and security Engineer

  • Designed, implemented and maintained network infrastructure• Selected and installed appropriate data communication components to meet organization’s needs• Administered Cisco Routers 7200 and 3800 series connecting to the Internet & different locations• Managed different layers of Cisco Firewalls ASA 5500 series & PIX 535• Configured Juniper Netscreen ISG‐2000 firewalls in active passive clusters• Hardened network by implementing ACL on routers, implementing Firewalls and IDS and following security guidelines• Managed Intrusion and Prevention Cisco IPS 4246• Managed Cisco and HPE switches• Monitored, Analyzed and tested network performance through HP IMC and NNM• Performed disaster recovery/ link redundancy tests• Resolved problems related to LAN/WAN connectivity• Opened cases with cisco/hp and other vendors when needed• Scheduled upgrades and updates• Maintain network devices warranty/support/licensing/Cisco SMARTnet• Communicated to end users and different stake holders when needed• Created Change management requests and incident reports with HPE BTO• Maintained complete technical documentation• Provided support and technical expertise to other IT groups• Developed Security guidelines, procedures, baselines and policies for network group• Ran MacAfee vulnerability scanner MVM3200 and worked to mitigate risks• Worked with Auditors and worked towards findings• Respond to security incidents .• Work with ISO 27002 Lead Implementer.• Risk assessment Show less

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  Larson & Toubro Lnfotech Limited.

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Sr Network and security Engineer
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  Onstack Inc

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

  Network Security Engineer

  • Investigate security incidents• Conduct network scans to find vulnerabilities and mitigate• Research, Analyze, and Recommend new security solutions according to client requirements• Deploy and review Security technical and administrative controls• Firewalls designs (perimeter/Core/Segmentation) (Fortinet, Polo Alto, Juniper, and Cisco)• Vulnerability scanning• Risk assessment• Network devices hardening• Work closely with IT auditors and Pen testers to mitigate high risks• Maintain and update Threat and Risk register of IT assets• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems Show less

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  Network for Learning (N4L)

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Lead and manage a squad of Network and Security Delivery Engineers for Extra Large Schools.• Design, build, and implement secure infrastructure and wireless solutions for over 3,000 schools across New Zealand.• Identify and mitigate risks and issues associated with the installation and support of complex solutions.• Conduct vulnerability scans across school networks to identify potential security threats.• Maintain a Risk Register to track and manage security and operational risks.• Develop Statements of Work (SoW) and network diagrams to streamline the provisioning process.• Apply web filtering solutions to enhance the security of school networks.• Automate VLAN and secure WiFi deployment through Cloudpath to improve efficiency and security.• Perform comprehensive security audits before designing school network architectures.• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for provisioning and fault management issues.• Provide after-hours support when required to resolve pre-handover BAU issues.• Foster and maintain strong relationships with schools, ICT providers, and selected vendors.• Collaborate with Customer and Product teams to escalate issues and drive risk mitigation strategies.• Promote a positive, solution-focused team culture, ensuring high-quality service delivery to end users.• Engage across the organization to contribute to an open, supportive, and collaborative working environment.• Initiated and led ISMS ISO 27001 implementation within the organization to enhance security compliance. Show less

  • Senior Delivery Squad Lead (Network and Security)

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Delivery Engineer ( Network and Security)

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023