ANWAR KARIM

Experience

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  HiTech iSolutions LLP

  Jan 2004 - Feb 2007

  Senior Network Engineer
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  APEX United General Trading Co.

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2010

  Senior Network Engineer
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  M. H. Alshaya Co.

  May 2011 - now

  Managing Network and Security implementations and its operations. Co-coordinating with IT Projects team and assessing their requirements to provide Network & Security infrastructure. Managing and Co-coordinating with different Internet Service Providers for new installations and maintenance. Responsible for planning, designing, architecture, deployment, optimization, performance tuning, monitoring and operations of Network & Security infrastructures. Managing Asset details and coordinating with vendors for License renewal and service contract renewals. Co-coordinating and ensuring the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations. Preparing Different Network Configuration documents and provide training for the Kuwait & NG Network Support teams. Evaluating and recommending Network & Security software and hardware for the enterprise system. Designed and Installed Network & Security Infrastructure setup for Grand Avenues more than 100 stores. Designed and Installed Network & Security Infrastructure setup for Yas Mall Abu Dhabi for 52 stores. Successfully completed PCIDSS Project in Timeline. Extensive experience in configuring SONICWALL firewall more than 200 locations Deployed GMS for Central Management and deployment.  Expert in VPN TECHNOLOGIES IN CHECKPOINT,FORCEPOINT, FORTINET, CISCO ASA, PALO ALTO, FORCE-POINT ,SONICWALL Firewalls  Experience in Firewall and Proxy Administration ( Websence, Bluecoat, Zscaler) Strong knowledge in monitoring tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, MRTG, NAIGOS Expertise Motorola,Aruba,Cisco Wireless Controllers NX 9000 Series, effectively Managed more than 5000 Access points using Central Wireless controller. Strong Knowledge in Cisco ISE, Cisco Firepower Technologies  Expertise in switching Technology (Cisco nexus 7K, cisco 9400, cisco 6807, Cisco 9300, Cisco 9200, cisco 3850, Huawei 9300 Datacenter series, 7712, 7706, Show less

  • Network Manager

    May 2011 - now

  • Network Engineer Team Lead

    May 2011 - now