S M Zakariyya Rashid

Experience

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  Bristek

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2021

  Network Engineering Trainee

  • Proficient in configuring and installing a wide range of network devices and services in physical and virtual environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, and quality of service.• Experienced in configuring and managing Cisco, Fortinet, and Hillstone routers and switches.• Possess in-depth knowledge of essential network concepts, such as IPv4/6, OSI-TCP/IP, and standard Internet protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, DNS, FTP, NetBIOS, etc.).• Collaborate effectively with technical and sales teams, supporting and contributing to developing innovative solutions.• Demonstrated hands-on experience with VMware virtualization software (ESXi).• Possess strong expertise in managing Linux and Windows servers, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Show less

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  SNSKIES

  Nov 2021 - now

  Dedicated and results-driven Solution Engineer with a proven track record in designing and implementing robust network solutions. Proficient in leveraging cutting-edge technologies, specializing in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Fortinet security solutions, SD-WAN architecture, Dell NFS Storage Solutions, and VMware Infrastructure.Key Skills & Expertise:Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implementing ZTNA frameworks to ensure secure and seamless access to resources, mitigating cyber risks while enabling flexible connectivity.Fortinet Solutions: Proficient in deploying and managing Fortinet's comprehensive suite of security offerings, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats.SD-WAN Architecture: Designing and optimizing Software-Defined Wide Area Networks for enhanced performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.Dell NFS Storage Solutions: Deploying and managing Dell's Network File System storage solutions to meet diverse storage needs, ensuring reliability and accessibility.VMware Infrastructure: Expertise in building and maintaining VMware-based virtualized environments for optimized resource utilization and scalability.Professional Highlights:Solution Design & Implementation: Successfully designed and implemented ZTNA solutions for clients across diverse industries, enhancing their security postures while maintaining operational efficiency.Fortinet Integration: Led integration projects involving Fortinet's security suite, effectively protecting networks against advanced threats and vulnerabilities.SD-WAN Optimization: Engineered SD-WAN architectures resulting in significant improvements in network performance and cost savings for enterprise clients.Dell NFS Storage Deployment: Orchestrated the deployment of Dell NFS Storage Solutions, meeting stringent performance and data accessibility requirements for enterprise clients. Show less • Improved network security by implementing 3-tier network design.• Managed daily operations of a VMs, multi-network, multi-vendor.• Configure Cisco Routers/L3 Switches for routing.• Possess knowledge of Network Function Virtualization, Network Access Control, Siem solution, Network Monitoring solutions, Software-Defined WAN, and other emerging technologies.• Deployed and managed Domain Controller (Active Directory).• Deployed and managed Digital Workspace Horizon (VDI).• Experienced in PKI, related cryptographic protocols.• Provided production network deployment, configuration, support, and upgrades of Load balancing, DNS, and Sys Logging services.• Deployed and managed Firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, Hillstone).• Possess knowledge of DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and CI/CD tools including GitHub and GitLab.• Deployment of Frontend (Angular apps), Deployment of Backend (Node.js, Python, Go Apps), Deployment of OLAP Database (Clickhouse), Deployment of MongoDB. Show less

  • Solutions Engineer

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Network and Systems Engineer

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2023