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Rahman Syed Ali Fazlul

Senior Cyber & NW Security Engineer
Doha

Summary

Results-driven Cyber Security & NW Security Specialist with over 16 years of comprehensive experience in IT security, specializing in Web Application Firewalls (WAF), application-aware firewalls, and advanced network infrastructure hardening. Highly proficient in the networking stack, web services, and web application load balancing, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust security architectures. Demonstrated expertise in PKI rollout and certificate management, as well as authentication frameworks including mutual authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) via Kerberos. Adept at deploying and managing both forward and reverse proxy solutions to secure enterprise environments. Recognized for technical excellence, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to deliver resilient, scalable security solutions in complex, fast-paced organizations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Network Security Engineer

Organization
Doha, Baladiyat Ad Dawhah
07.2013 - Current

Designed and managed enterprise-wide infrastructure security solutions to safeguard access and protect data both at rest and in transit, ensuring robust authentication and data integrity.

Installed, configured, and maintained commercial Application Aware firewalls, proxies, WAFs, MDM and DDoS mitigation solutions; collaborated with teams and security vendors to implement best hardening practices for all security systems with timely software updates.

Designed, deployed, and configured end-to-end (Layer 4–Layer 7) infrastructure security controls to enable secure remote connectivity.

Spearheaded the integration of multi-factor authentication systems to bolster access control measures across the organization.

Ensured business continuity by developing disaster recovery strategies and backup plans for critical systems.

Sr. Network Architect

Mahindra Satyam BPO
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Point of contact for new assigned infrastructure setup projects (network, security, & secure connectivity between sites/servers) for new branch offices, data centers and sharing the project timelines, challenges, risk involve along with action plan.
  • Setup & roll-out 30+ commercial firewalls to customer locations within specific timeframes for IBM Asia-Pacific
  • Coordinate and plan to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving expert level technical issues in Infrastructure security.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Security incident reporting & highlighting mitigation action plan in routine client calls
  • Achievement :- Customer Feedback “A truly Professional attitude in giving Services to Customer”

Deputy Manager

AppLabs, Applabs Ltd
Hyderabad
05.2009 - 09.2011
  • Functioned as technical point of contact for project Admins and Managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned IT Infra projects across sites.
  • Leading projects for Datacenter migration from UK to India & regular visit to London & Manchester.
  • Managing & maintaining 50+ client security devices and monitoring security events for intrusion/ unauthorized access
  • Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up like supervising patching of production Servers, Network & UTM devices to mitigate Zero-day attack

Technology Manager

CMS Computers Limited
Hyderabad
06.2008 - 04.2009
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs of internal and external IT security threats
  • Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources
  • Manage implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency in IT Infrastructure, Content, and Web Security

Network Engineer

Delta Technology and Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2007 - 06.2008

• Configuring ASA 5510 with CSC SSM module for content filtering
• Configuring IPSec VPN between branch office, and Remote Access VPN using Cisco VPN Client 4.6 for remote users with split-tunneling and monitoring it with logs.
• Use of CBAC, IOS Firewall, IDS for security policies enforcement.
• Use of Vulnerabilities scanners like Nesses and Penetration testing using Nmap.
• Plan, design, and configure routing and switching environment using routers 1700, 2600, and switches CE 500, catalyst 2950 switches.
• Dividing the network into different broadcast domains using Vlans, and configuring inter-Vlan routing with router-on a stick.
• Configuration of OSPF with areas and redistribution with Static subnets.
• Reporting to enterprise team on bi-weekly enterprise call.
• Configuration of ACS for AAA.
• Working on Active Directory domains & trust with GPO implementation.

Education

Primary, Secondary And Senior Secondary School -

Embassy And International Indian School
Al Jubail, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
04.1994 - 03.2000

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

Anwar-Ul-Uloom, Osmania University
Hyderabad, INDIA
06.2000 - 06.2003

Master of Computer Applications - MCA - Computer Application

Anwar-Ul-Uloom, Osmania University
Hyderabad, INDIA
07.2003 - 07.2006

Skills

WAF, Reverse Proxy, Forward Proxy, MDM, Firewalls, Sandbox

Certification

ECSAv10 (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst)

Swimming, Learning


Going to swimming, playing soccer, table tennis


New learning in areas of science, technology like Quantum Computing driving the AI etc.


Personal Details

Resident Of :- Doha, Qatar

Nationality :- India

Passport Number :- W6057263

Timeline

ECSAv10 (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst)

12-2021

CNDA (Certified Network Defense Architect)

07-2018

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

07-2018

CCIE Security Written

03-2018

Senior Network Security Engineer

Organization
07.2013 - Current

Sr. Network Architect

Mahindra Satyam BPO
09.2011 - 05.2013

Deputy Manager

AppLabs, Applabs Ltd
05.2009 - 09.2011

Technology Manager

CMS Computers Limited
06.2008 - 04.2009

Network Engineer

Delta Technology and Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2007 - 06.2008

Master of Computer Applications - MCA - Computer Application

Anwar-Ul-Uloom, Osmania University
07.2003 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

Anwar-Ul-Uloom, Osmania University
06.2000 - 06.2003

Primary, Secondary And Senior Secondary School -

Embassy And International Indian School
04.1994 - 03.2000
Rahman Syed Ali FazlulSenior Cyber & NW Security Engineer
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