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Farhan Rasheed Khan

Richmond,TX

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Sr Cloud Team ManagerSr IT Operations Manager(IT/OT)IT Infrastructure ManagerIT ManagerCloud Engineer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsultingSeasonal Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Richmond, TX, USHouston, TX
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$1/hr - $120/hr

Summary

Strategic and solutions-oriented IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving global infrastructure initiatives, digital transformation, and enterprise platform modernization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multi-million-dollar budgets, and implement scalable IT systems aligned with business objectives. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with a track record of delivering high-availability environments, cloud strategy execution, and data center modernization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Sr Cloud Team Manager

Fast & Secure Cloud Service LLC
IL, USA
08.2022 - Current
  • Led a global team of 20+ engineers responsible for computing, storage, cloud, and virtualization platforms.
  • Implemented and maintained IT Service and Asset Management tools and best practices to improve service delivery and change management.
  • Executed a global refresh and standardization initiative for infrastructure, while adopting a full OPEX consumption model.
  • Established and managed Azure and AWS infrastructures; migrated mission-critical and business continuity workloads to cloud.
  • Oversee Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) administration, managing identity and access controls through Azure Portal, Microsoft 365 Portal, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions to enhance security across the organization.
  • Manage Azure AD Identity Management, including user provisioning, MFA configurations, SSO application onboarding, and establishing Conditional Access Policies to ensure secure access to applications.
  • Configure SSO solutions using SAML for multiple applications, managing the integration between Identity Providers (IdP) and Service Providers (SP) to ensure seamless user authentication and authorization.
  • Led the registration of applications with IdPs, establishing SAML endpoints, and defining assertion attributes, ensuring accurate user data is transmitted.
  • Configure OAuth 2.0 protocols for secure delegated access, facilitating smooth user experiences across applications by managing client registrations, redirect URIs, and scope permissions.
  • Successfully implemented/Migrated and managed Exchange Online environments, optimizing mail flow and advanced security measures including malware protection, phishing filters, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies to safeguard organizational email and enhance compliance posture.
  • Collaborate on cloud governance initiatives, leading clean-up projects to optimize user accounts and maintain compliance with identity security standards.
  • Engage in Change Management processes to manage updates and modifications in systems and protocols effectively.
  • Hands-on experience in implementing compliance, security, and software deployment policies using Microsoft tools such as SCCM, Intune.
  • Good knowledge and Experience on Migration tools lik ShareGate. (Sharepoint, Exchange, Teams, inTune)

Sr IT Operations Manager(IT/OT)

ACET Solutions
Houston, USA
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managing Multiple Enterprise IT Projects and IT/OT Cyber Security.
  • Configuring Virtualized environment for SCADA and Operational applications.
  • Experience working with Azure AD administration and Azure subscription access control using Azure Portal, Microsoft 365 Portal, PowerShell, and Graph Services
  • Leads the development of the IT infrastructure strategy roadmap and ensures its integration with the Operations, InfoSec and enterprise strategic plans for customers.
  • Migration and Maintaining issues on O365 and Azure Cloud Emails and installations related.
  • Vendor Risk Management and Purchasing Management.
  • Architect, configure, and document core Microsoft Azure cloud services including virtual machines, firewalls, networking/DNS, storage, and monitoring across the organization.
  • Architect, configure, and document additional Microsoft Azure cloud services including VDI, Azure Files, Service Health, Azure AD DS/GP/Hybrid, etc. across the organization.
  • Architect, configure, and document Microsoft Intune systems management infrastructure across the organization and assist with initial cutover/rollout from SCCM.
  • Orchestrate and perform migration plans from new/old on-prem systems to newer Azure services.
  • Good knowledge and Experience on MFA and SSO.
  • Work closely with IT Security team and provide Azure Security Center technical details and recommendations based on security best practices and recommendations from this team.
  • Hands on Experience on NextGen Firewalls for VPN and SD-WAN (Sonicwall, FortiNet, Sophos, PaloAlto)
  • Hands on Experience on CISCO Networks (Routers, Switches, Firewall, Wireless and Call Manager)
  • Hands on Experience on HPE Aruba Networks for Wireless and Switches.
  • Experience on Network Management tools (Ansible, ManageEngine, SolarWind).
  • Weekly presentation of Company’s top management for project status and forecasting.

IT Infrastructure Manager (Cloud / On-Premise)

AL MUTLAQ UNITED COMPANY
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
04.2009 - 12.2020
  • Architect, configure, and documentation Microsoft Azure cloud and O365 services including virtual machines, firewalls, networking/DNS, storage, and monitoring across the organization.
  • Migration and Maintaining issues on O365 and Azure Cloud Emails and installations related.
  • Architect, configure, and document additional Microsoft Azure cloud services including VDI, Azure Files, Service Health, Azure AD DS/GP/Hybrid, etc. across the organization.
  • Orchestrate and perform merger and acquisition (M&A) migration plans from new/old on-prem systems to newer Azure services.
  • Work closely with IT Security team and provide Azure Security Center technical details and recommendations based on security best practices and recommendations from this team.
  • Architect, configure, and document Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery policies and procedures across the organization. Schedule and perform testing against these solutions.
  • Architect, configure, and document Microsoft Group Policy across the organization.
  • Monitor IT Administrators and Analysts and provide guidance, advice, feedback, and support of their IT cloud services
  • Management of Customer Projects and Vendor/Suppliers relations ensuring highest satisfaction.
  • Team Management, of multiple Nationalities.
  • KPI base incentive system for Project Team.
  • Planning and Implementing Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster recovery Planning (DRP)
  • Implementing IT Cyber Security Policies and Procedures.
  • Hands on Experience on NextGen Firewalls for VPN and SD-WAN (Sonicwall, FortiNet, Sophos, PaloAlto)
  • Hands on Experience on CISCO Networks (Routers, Switches, Firewall, Wireless and Call Manager)
  • Hands on Experience on HPE Aruba Networks for Wireless and Switches.
  • Experience on Network Management tools (Ansible, ManageEngine, SolarWind).

IT Infrastructure Manager

ARBAH CAPITAL
Dammam, KSA
07.2008 - 04.2009
  • Created IT Processes/Policies of ID Management, Patch Management, Network Management, Change Management and IT Policies in accordance with Saudi Tadawul Security Audit.
  • Managing IT team consist of Security Specialists, Unix Administrators, IBM WAS/MQ Admin, Windows/Exchange Admin, Desktop Support Team.
  • Successfully Audit Cyber Security for Capital Markets Authority of Saudi Arabia.
  • As IT Infrastructure Manager, Managing IT Team
  • Network Infrastructure Design.
  • Supervision of all Networking Hardware like Routers, Switches, Firewalls and IPS.
  • Supervision of All Hardware Servers.
  • Supervision of all Microsoft Servers like Ms. Exchange 2007, Ms Active Directory, DNS, DHCP Etc.
  • Supervision of HP-Unix Systems.
  • Supervision of Blue Coat Administration.
  • Supervision of Iron Port Administration.
  • Future planning of Network Infrastructure.
  • Planning and implementation of Active DR Site.
  • Log review and tracking incidents.
  • IP Telephony:
  • IP Telephony Configuration/Administration.
  • IP Telephony Unified Messaging System.
  • IPCC Technical Administration.
  • Call Center Voice Recording Technical Administration.
  • Change Request Approval / Review.

Networking Project Team Lead

AL MUTLAQ UNITED COMPANY
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
02.2003 - 07.2008
  • Support and administration of company wide Windows Server environment which consists of approximately 500 Windows 2000/2003 servers.
  • Implement Backup Exec 9.1 and upgrade to NetBackup 5.1 MP4 and Responsible on Backups and Restore of all the servers with NetBackup 5.1 MP4 on the network.
  • Implement and manage Symantec Antivirus 10.0.1 Company wide.
  • Product Demonstration, Presentation on customer site and designing Solutions according to the customer needs.
  • Testing of new products and give trainings to filed Engineers.
  • Communicating with customers when it is required as a Pre-Sales Engineer.
  • Project Management of Wired and Wireless Networks.
  • Network Management, Design, and Execution, of Local Inter office Network with VPN links of 5 Branches.
  • VoIP Implementation & Configuration in all Branches.
  • Implementation of Local Mail server. And remote Administration of Dedicated Web Hosting Server in USA.
  • Installation and Implementation of ISA Server. Using Domain Login Access rights & Surf Control for reporting and Web Filtration.
  • Implementation of Symantec Corporate Antivirus. With Central Quarantine.
  • Implementation of SUS (Ms Software Update Server).
  • Configuration and installation wireless network access points and Client adapters.
  • Wired & Wireless Print Servers of different brands.
  • Implementation of Ms SQL Server 2000.
  • Developed Office Custom Web Base Time & Attendance Application with Human Resource Management.
  • Trouble shouting of Handheld Devices (Pocket PC & Win CE), Tablet PC.
  • Implement and manage Microsoft Operation Manager 2005 for server monitoring.
  • Maintain Compellent SAN with 33 terabytes storage of data including server objects.
  • Implement the Public Folder archival procedure and maintain the Exchange 2003 Public Folder database defragmentation by running exchange tool.
  • Migration of Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003 using Bind View BV Admin software.
  • Setup Patch Management software server for corporate wide delivery of Microsoft Hot fixes and Service Packs.

Education

Master’s Degree - Computer Science, Management Info System

Preston University
01.2001

Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science

University of Karachi
01.1999

Skills

  • Operating systems expertise: Windows and Linux
  • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, M365 Solutions, Sharepoint, Teams, inTune
  • Virtualization technologies: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox
  • IAM: Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO, MFA, Identity Provisioning
  • ERP: Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP
  • Database & Analytics: MS-SQL, MySQL, Power BI
  • PM Tools: ServiceNow, Jira, PMI Methodologies, Agile and waterfall
  • Scripting:PowerShell, JavaScript
  • Firewall : Fortinet, Sonicwall, PaloAlto, Sophos, Cisco
  • Leadership: Operations & Stakeholder Management, Vendor Relations, Resource Optimization, Mentoring

PROFILE SUMMARY

Strategic IT Architecture & Security Leadership

  • Spearing architecture and design of robust Active Directory solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and secure access that align with organizational objectives.
  • Implementing strategic security measures, including identity governance and secure authentication protocols like Kerberos and smart cards.
  • Leading integration of AD with other identity systems such as Azure AD and LDAP, while supporting single sign-on and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.

Core Technical Competencies

  • Proficiently managing the migration and upgrade of Active Directory environments, including domain migrations, forest consolidations, and schema extensions.
  • Manage Azure AD Identity Management, including user provisioning, MFA configurations, SSO application onboarding, and establishing Conditional Access Policies to ensure secure access to applications.
  • Experience working with Azure AD administration and Azure subscription access control using Azure Portal, Microsoft 365 Portal, PowerShell
  • Designing and enforcing comprehensive security and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to standards such as HIPAA, SOX, and ISO.
  • Expertise in developing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and delegation models to optimize organizational units and access controls.

Collaboration, Leadership & Compliance

  • Collaborating with security, network, and cloud teams to deliver seamless integration and secure system operations.
  • Providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and documenting architectural policies and operational procedures.
  • Adept at driving projects to align with compliance standards and secure operations through strategic planning and execution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Project Management
  • Engaging with senior management and stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure delivery of secure, compliant IT solutions.
  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration with a focus on achieving business objectives and enhancing team performance.
  • Delivering expert consultancy on AD integration, security compliance, and infrastructure design to optimize enterprise operations.

Certification

  • Cisco Certified IP Communications Express Specialist.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (In Progress)
  • Cisco Certified Voice Professional (In Progress)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
  • Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN).
  • Cisco Implementing Quality of Service (QOS 642-642)
  • Securing Network with PIX and ASA (642-523 SNPA)
  • Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Systems (642-426 TUC)
  • Wireless LAN Specialization Exam for Account Managers v3.0 (646-401)
  • Cisco Sales Expert (646-201)
  • HP Accredited Sales Professional.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional. (MCP)
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator. (AZ-104)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

Sr Cloud Team Manager

Fast & Secure Cloud Service LLC
08.2022 - Current

Sr IT Operations Manager(IT/OT)

ACET Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2022

IT Infrastructure Manager (Cloud / On-Premise)

AL MUTLAQ UNITED COMPANY
04.2009 - 12.2020

IT Infrastructure Manager

ARBAH CAPITAL
07.2008 - 04.2009

Networking Project Team Lead

AL MUTLAQ UNITED COMPANY
02.2003 - 07.2008

Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science

University of Karachi

Master’s Degree - Computer Science, Management Info System

Preston University