Anees Ilyas
Wayne,USA
Summary
A Network Security Engineer with a strong dedication to mastering emerging technologies. Excels in dynamic and challenging environments, leveraging exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-driven and proactive, consistently achieving outstanding results even under pressure. Demonstrates a strong dedication to continuous professional growth, ensuring expertise remains aligned with the latest advancements in the field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Kering Operations Center
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of network infrastructure for high-end retail brands such as Balenciaga, Gucci, Saint Laurant, Bottega Veneta, and Alexander McQueen, ensuring seamless network connectivity and security across new stores, sales outlets, and remote locations.
- Responsible for Meraki SD-WAN deployment, including configuration, site-to-site VPN setup, and traffic shaping policies.
- Installation, monitoring, and management of Meraki MX appliances for multi-branch connectivity.
- Managed and configured a wide range of Cisco Meraki network devices, including MS425, MS355, MS390, and MS250 Series switches; MR46, MR56, MR76, and MR86 Access Points; and MX250, MX450, MX95, and MX105 Security Appliances, delivering scalable and secure wired and wireless solutions.
- Led the end-to-end setup of new sites, from provisioning Meraki infrastructure to ensuring optimal wireless coverage and WAN connectivity, aligning with global IT standards and business needs.
- Configured and deployed Cradle point W1850 cellular routers for remote store setups and temporary deployments, providing reliable LTE/5G backup and primary connections as required.
- Administered and fine-tuned Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewalls, implementing security policies, traffic inspection, and advanced threat protection for multiple clients.
- Configured and optimized BGP routing policies in multi-homed environments to ensure path redundancy, load balancing, and enhanced network performance.
- Managed BGP peering sessions, route filtering, and traffic engineering, contributing to increased network stability and reduced latency across enterprise environments.
- Designed and managed site-to-site and remote VPN solutions using Meraki VPN, Cisco AnyConnect, and Palo Alto Global Protect, enabling secure access for remote workers and branch connectivity.
- Conducted LAN/WAN troubleshooting and performance tuning, including VLAN configurations, OSPF and EIGRP routing, and QoS policies across Cisco and Meraki environments.
- Deployed SSL Decryption policies to inspect encrypted traffic, ensuring visibility into potential threats and maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Performed regular security assessments, updated firewall rule sets, and conducted vulnerability scans to align with cybersecurity best practices and standards.
Network and Security Engineer
ENCS Networks Inc.
11.2020 - 12.2024
- Managed and configured Meraki network devices, including Meraki MS425, MS355, MS390, and MS250 Series switches; Meraki MR46, MR56, MR76, and MR86 Access Points; and Meraki MX250, MX450, MX95, and MX105 Security Appliances, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures.
- Administered and optimized Cisco ASA Firewalls and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), enforcing security policies, performing traffic inspection, and implementing advanced threat protection measures across diverse clients’ environments.
- Configured and managed Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches for data center networking.
- Implemented network telemetry solutions to monitor real-time traffic patterns, ensuring optimal performance and rapid issue resolution.
- Leveraged streaming telemetry protocols to enhance network visibility, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
- Implemented Cisco ISE & 802.1X for secure network access control and authentication.
- Designed and optimized Multicast networking for efficient data distribution across the network.
- Configured and optimized BGP routing policies for multi-homed environments, ensuring redundancy and load balancing.
- Managed BGP peering sessions, route filtering, and traffic engineering to enhance network stability and performance.
- Designed, configured, and maintained Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including models such as PA-220, PA-3220, and PA5250, to deliver robust security through deep packet inspection (DPI), application-level control, and URL filtering.
- Worked with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including models like FortiGate 60F, FortiGate 100E, and FortiGate 600C, implementing security strategies such as VPN configuration, IPS/IDS, antivirus protection, and high-availability setups.
- Configured and managed site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions using Meraki VPN, Cisco AnyConnect, and Palo Alto Global Protect, ensuring secure connectivity for remote users and branch offices.
- Troubleshoot and optimized LAN/WAN performance, including VLAN configuration, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP), and QoS policies, across Meraki and Cisco infrastructures.
- Deployed and managed SSL Decryption to inspect encrypted traffic for security and compliance.
- Conducted regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and firewall rule set updates to ensure alignment with best practices and security standards.
- Configured and maintained wireless connectivity for large deployments using Meraki MR Series Access Points and centralized management through Palo Alto Panorama.
Assistant Network Manager
One Network, Head Quarter FWO
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Deployed and maintained network switches and routers on all Motorways, ensuring seamless operations and infrastructure efficiency.
- Deployed and configured Cisco, Huawei, H3C, and Dell switches and routers.
- Configured and deployed Meraki SD-WAN, Meraki switches, Meraki firewalls, and Meraki Access Points (APs) for optimized network performance.
- Successfully deployed 3 Safe City projects by configuring and deploying 3 data centers and 400 edge sites, utilizing H3C switches and firewalls.
- Integrated Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) with switches and conducted thorough link testing.
- Performed operations and maintenance of wireless (microwave) networks to optimize performance.
- Collaborated with the Cybernet team for WAN optimization.
- Conducted Proof of Concept (POC) for network security, protocols, and operational improvements.
- Integrated attendance machine networks for effective communication and management.
- Reviewed and vetted procurement demands from Zone-3 to align with organizational needs.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network issues on-site and within the organization.
- Provided support for onboarding network devices in Trace 9.
- Ensured successful Proof of Concept (POC) and deployment of SD-WAN solutions.
- Coordinated with ground network teams for troubleshooting, configurations, and vendor migration.
- Resolved complaints in collaboration with MRT and Plaza technical teams.
- Designed and deployed LAN, WAN, and wireless networks across motorways, including IT rooms and plaza booths.
- Researched network products, services, protocols, and standards to stay current with networking advancements.
- Designed logical network topologies using OSPF, BGP, and IPsec Tunnels, while managing IP schemes to avoid network loops and conflicts.
- Ensured network connectivity for servers, workstations, NVRs, ANPRs, CCTV cameras, and other network appliances.
- Managed server reachability, including database servers, email systems, and enterprise applications.
Jr. Tac Engineer
Kloud7
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with the VoIP Engineers team to manage and support VoIP technologies, contributing to the optimization of communication infrastructure.
- Administered Cisco Broad Works (BroadSoft) platforms and hosted telephony services, ensuring high availability and seamless service delivery.
- Provided expert-level technical support for network-related issues, diagnosing and resolving problems in a timely manner to maintain service excellence and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot, configured, and optimized network technologies including VoIP protocols (SIP, RTP, H.323), Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco ISR Routers, and Firewalls (ASA, FortiGate) to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Worked with call routing and quality of service (QoS) configurations to ensure optimal call performance.
- Managed DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing within a VoIP environment, maintaining robust network connectivity.
- Monitored and diagnosed issues with network traffic analysis tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds) and VoIP monitoring platforms (Sonus, GENBAND).
Jr Network Engineer
BM Connects
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked as a Junior Network Engineer in the IT Network Department, tasks included LAN Management.
- Provided computer help desk support and technical training on hardware/software to end users.
- Documented help desk tickets/resolutions and provided overall assistance in daily administration of network.
- Labeling of network and system hardware, Inventory management of all hardware.
- Provide desktop support for clients in the office by phone or in person.
- Cabling of all user’s machines in patch panels and from patch panels to cisco switch.
- Management and troubleshooting of printers, scanners and projectors.
- Added end users’ machines in Domain.
- Managed DHCP and DNS settings on windows 2008R2 server.
- Managed Outlook for basic troubleshooting issues.
- Escalate tickets via ticketing tool and provide level 1 support.
Skills
- Meraki SD-WAN
- Routing
- Switching
- Network Design
- Network Deployment
- Network optimization
- Wireless Network/Radio links Point to Point, Point to Multi-point
- Wireless Meraki APs, Cradle Point
- Network management
- LAN switching technologies
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Network Security
- Firewalls ASA, PALO ALTO, Meraki, Fortigate, Huwaei, H3C
- Network Operations/Monitoring
Certification
- CCNP ENCOR 09/2023
- CCS-Score Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core 08/2022
- CMSS Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist certification 01/2021
- CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional Security 08/2020
- CCS-SIMI Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Identity Management Implementation 06/2020
- CCNA Cisco Certified Network Association (Routing & Switching) 10/2018
- HCNA Huawei Certified Network Associate 08/2019
- HCNP Huawei Certified Network Professional 04/2016
Timeline
Network Engineer
Kering Operations Center
01.2025 - Current
Network and Security Engineer
ENCS Networks Inc.
11.2020 - 12.2024
Assistant Network Manager
One Network, Head Quarter FWO
02.2018 - 11.2020
Jr. Tac Engineer
Kloud7
09.2017 - 02.2018
Jr Network Engineer
BM Connects
06.2016 - 08.2017
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