Muhammad Ramzan is a network and security architect with over 12 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting network and security infrastructure for various clients. He has extensive expertise in technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, FireEye, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. Ramzan is currently working as an IT network/system/security consultant and trainer in Dubai, where he provides consultancy, training, vulnerability assessments, and incident handling for various security products. He has held prior roles in the UAE and Pakistan involving network engineering, security engineering, and system administration. Ramzan holds multiple professional certifications including the CCNA, CCNP, CEH, and RHCE.

1. Muhammad Ramzan
Ramzan5264@live.com Mob: 0555596114 city: Dubai
CISCO:CSCO11270996
REDHAT:805011349758421
EC-Council: ECC933498
C a r e e r S u m m a r yC a r e e r S u m m a r y
Technically sophisticated and highly skilled Network and Security Architect offering an experience of more than12
years.
Adept in designing, meetings with systems & network engineers associating with multiple business processes for
International as well Domestic clients.
Possess excellent analytical skills coupled up with strong knowledge in Design, Installation, Configuration & Support
of Communication, Data Network & Security.
Adroit in successfully completing projects for IT Security Infra-structure and Design, Planning & Implementation of
WAN for National & International Clients in ISP, Real Estate, Universities, etc.
Hands-on experience of managing vendors/supplier/clients from diverse verticals, handling several mission-critical
projects and deployed technical expertise.
In-depth knowledge of information and network security business practices, industry technologies, and
requirements and abreast of state-of-art-technology.
Proficient at working on multiple complex projects and prioritizing deliverables to meet aggressive deadlines.
Innovative and creative to foster ideas that impel the organization towards a result-oriented direction.
Impeccable client management and leadership skills with impressive professional-speaking abilities.
Driven by new challenges and adept at adapting to any cultural and business environments.
Core Competencies
 Cisco IOS Software and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technologies
 IT/Network infra-structure Implementation & Support
 Content Security (Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam and URL filtering)
 Catalyst Switch security features
 Secure VPN Connectivity
 NGFW, NGIPS, (ASA 1000V cloud Firewall, ASA 5585-X Models,
 FireEye solutions (Network Security, Malware Analysis, Threat Analytics, Incident Investigation)
 Expertise in Linux (RHEL5, 6, 7.X, CentOS 6, 7.x,OpenSUSE, Ubuntu)
 Installing and Configuring Windows Server
 Administering Windows Server
 Configuring Advanced Windows Server
 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
 Virtualization, cloud computing
 WAN Technologies - Design, Install, Configure & Support of WAN
 Security Enterprise and Device Management
 Multiple Communication Product competence
 Routing, Switching, NAT & Protocols Expert
 Customer & Vendor Relation Management
 Technical Negotiation & Gap Resolution
EXPERIENCE IN UAE
 Sites power LLC Dubai, UAE 2009 to present
Role: IT Network / System / Security Consultant/Training.
My job responsibilities include but not limited to providing consultancy /design / Incident Handling/ vulnerability
assessment / reporting / Trainings. Currently I am working on following products
 Cisco ASA 5585-X models, ASA5525-X models, 2800ISR, 3725 series,
 Palo Alto
 FireEye enterprise solutions,
 Arch Sight (Security Operation Center
 Server Hardening (Linux servers)

2.  High Availability / clustering / Virtualization / Cloud computing security
 As Certified Trainer / Instructor of EC-Council, Red hat and Cisco System. I am delivering following
training (only corporate level)
 EC-Council Certified Incident Handler | ECIH
 Certified Ethical Hacker | CEH
 EC-Council Certified Security Analyst | ECSA
 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security | CCNA Security
 Cisco Certified Network Associate (Routing and Switching) | CCNA
 Cisco Certified Network Professional | CCNP
 Cisco Certified Network Admission Control | CCNAC
 Red hat Certified Engineer | RHCE
 High Availability clustering
 Deployment and system Management (Redhat)
 Linux diagnostic and troubleshooting
 Redhat Enterprise virtualization
 Openstack Cloud Computing
 THE One Real Estate Dubai, UAE Jan 2008 to April 2009
Role: IT / Security Engineer
 Hands-on experience on Cisco Devices, ADSL and Broadband Routers configurations
 IP Routing, IP Pools and ACL configurations / troubleshooting
 Configurations / troubleshooting of PPPoE, IP Routed, L-2 & L-3 VPN on Live Cisco Routers 7609
 IP Telephony Support
 Management of IBM Blade Server
 Port forwarding, Remote Access and NAT/ Multi NAT
 Working knowledge of DNS, Web, DHCP, FTP and Email services
 Providing technical support for DSL Network
 Provisioning Value Added Services like Video on Demand (VOD) and IPTV
 ASA implementation for site to site VPN
 Solar winds for monitor network
 Squid as proxy firewall
 Palo Alto (security)
 Splunk (IT operations solutions)
 Sowalif Computers Sharjah, UAE Jan 2007 to Dec 2007
Role: IT Engineer
 Configuring Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, MPLS
 PIX,ASA configuration, VPN, MPLS
 Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation (PAT)
 Configurations of L-2 and L-3 Switches
 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) & VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
 Concepts of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
 Private VLANs, Dot1Q Trunk, NAT, FTP and DNS
 Comprehensive over view of common Wi-Fi standards
 Providing Level 2 Support to Corporate/SLA Customers
 SonicWALL implementation
 ISA server 2006 implementation for various client
 Squid Implementation for various client
Experience in Pakistan
Alama Iqbal Open University May 2005 to Dec 2006
Role: System Engineer
Supervised university campus network that was based on various platform and technologies (Routers, Switches,
Windows/Linux/Solaris OS, SQL, Oracle etc.)
 Installation and administration of Linux, Windows and Oracle
 Control user authentication with IAS (internet Authentication service)
 Radius implementation
 Remote access for campus users
 PIX firewall implementation

3.  NMS Network Monitor system administration.
 Antivirus Management
 ISA server 2004 implementation
 Access Control
 Punjab Online (Internet Service Provider) Feb 2002 to April 2005
Role: Network Administrator
 Technical support for over 5000 customer
 Installation of UNIX base operating system and MS windows
 Handled LAN and WAN services for company network and for customer.
 Management of Links towards the Telecom Company (PRIs)
 Implemented the various Network for Govt. and private sector.
Certifications
 Certified Ethical Hacker | CEH
 EC-Council Certified Security Analyst | ECSA
 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security | CCNA Security
 Cisco Certified Network Associate (Routing and Switching) | CCNA
 Cisco Certified Network Professional | CCNP
 Cisco Certified Network Admission Control | CCNAC
 Cisco Certified System Instructor | CCSI
 Red hat Certified Engineer | RHCE
 RedHat Certified System Administrator | RHCSA
 RedHat Certified Examiner | RHCX
Training Attended
 CCIE Boot Camp INE (Routing & Switching, Security)  FireEye
 Juniper Networks and security  Incident Handling
 Red hat Enterprise Virtualization  CISSP
 Red hat Security Specialist  Arch Sight
 Red Hat OpenStack
 Red hat Openshift
 ITIL foundation
 ITIL (foundation)
 Red hat HA cluster
 Red Hat Diagnostic and Troubleshooting
 VMWare (vSphere 5.5,
vSphere 6
 Red hat Performance Tuning
Educations:
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
Year of passing: 2005 | CGPA: 3.54 | Hazara University Pakistan
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Have very strong tech. skills on following products and technologies:
ASA Firewall
Cisco Iron Port
Nexus Switches
IDS
IPs
F5 solution
FireEye
Unix (AIX)
OSPF
BGP
EIGP
HSRP
VRRP
GLBP
MPLS
VPN
IPsec
Frame Relay
VLAN
VTP
STP
Trunk
Active Directory
services
DNS
Web Server
Solar winds
HP Open View
Arch Sight
Palo Alto
Red hat platform
Microsoft Windows
Infrastructure
Virtualization
File Sharing
Services (NFS,
CIFS)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
 Excellent time and management skills.
 Team player, equally equipped with completing individual tasks
 Quick learner with responsible attitude

4.  Good interpersonal, numerical, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
 Multitasking
REFERENCES
Name: Mr. Aamir Mital
Designation: Network Engineer
Company: Serco
Ph: 04-4035500
Mob: 050-3029712
Name: Mr. Muhammad Tahir
Designation: IT Manager
Company: Globalink Modal Logistics
Ph: 04-3860101
Mob: 050-2340521
Name Oubai Abbasi
Mob +971 52 899 5586
Email: oabbasi@dcas.gov.ae
Company: Dubai Corporation for
Ambulance Services