Omran Asrar
Irvine,CA
Summary
CLOUD / NETWORK ENGINEER
Cloud‑focused Network and Security Engineer with strong experience supporting enterprise‑scale infrastructure across hybrid environments. Background in networking, security, and automation with hands‑on exposure to AWS cloud services, cloud networking concepts, and infrastructure automation using Python and Ansible. Proven ability to design, secure, automate, and troubleshoot scalable systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Engineer (Hybrid Infrastructure)
Bell Canada
Toronto, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
- Supported and secured hybrid infrastructure environments integrating on‑prem networking with cloud‑connected services.
- Managed and optimized enterprise firewalls, proxy servers, and security policies to ensure secure traffic flow and high availability.
- Designed and implemented NAT and routing configurations aligned with cloud networking principles.
- Conducted system audits and troubleshooting sessions to maintain infrastructure performance, security, and uptime.
- Collaborated with cross‑functional teams using ticketing systems to deliver timely infrastructure and security solutions.
Cybersecurity Analyst / Developer
Bell Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed automation and tooling using Python and Ansible to support infrastructure operations and security monitoring.
- Configured and supported routing, switching, and firewall environments using Cisco ASA, Firepower, and Nexus platforms.
- Designed and implemented IPSec VPN tunnels for secure connectivity between sites, aligned with hybrid cloud networking models.
- Monitored infrastructure and security events using SIEM platforms (ArcSight, Elastic, LogRhythm) within SOC environments.
- Participated in infrastructure and security projects involving performance optimization, access control, and system hardening.
- Provided mentorship and technical guidance to team members while supporting operational excellence.
Database Developer
Bell Canada
Toronto, Ontario
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Designed and maintained scalable database‑driven applications using SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, CSS, and Oracle APEX.
- Implemented secure coding practices to protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance.
- Produced detailed technical documentation and delivered training to over 100 internal users.
- Operated as the sole developer in a startup‑like environment, contributing to system design, QA, deployment, and project management.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cybersecurity And Digital Forensics
Chang School of Continuing Education
Toronto, Ontario02-2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Tehcnology
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Toronto, Ontario10-2017
Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS: (EC2, VPC, IAM, Security Groups, Route Tables, CloudWatch), Hybrid Networking, Site‑to‑Site VPN, NAT, DNS, DHCP, Virtualization (Hyper‑V)
Networking: LAN/WAN, L2/L3 Routing & Switching, BGP, EIGRP, Cisco ASA, Firepower, Nexus 9000/2000, Palo Alto (policy & traffic concepts), Strata cloud Manager, Symantec Broadcom Manager
Automation & DevOps: Python, Ansible, Infrastructure Automation, Git (basic), YAML
Security: Network Security, IPSec VPNs, SIEM (ArcSight, LogRhythm, Elastic), IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Scanning (Nmap, Nessus), Wire shark
Operating Systems: Linux (Kali), Windows (7/8/11)
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Solutions Architect - Associate - In Progress
Timeline
Network Security Engineer (Hybrid Infrastructure)
Bell Canada
07.2023 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst / Developer
Bell Canada
02.2021 - 06.2023
Database Developer
Bell Canada
06.2017 - 02.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cybersecurity And Digital Forensics
Chang School of Continuing Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Tehcnology
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)