Saif Alani
Roseville,USA
Summary
Senior Network Engineer with 18 years of experience in systems networking, integration, support, troubleshooting, and administration. Possessing extensive expertise in supporting enterprise-level LAN and WAN networks, with a strong focus on network troubleshooting and maintenance of network devices. Proven track record in implementing and executing network projects in accordance with ITIL standards. Experienced with Juniper JUNOS device configuration, including routers and switches, as well as configuring Check Point firewalls and integrating them into enterprise networks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Network Engineer
US GOVERMENT Projects
Roseville, USA
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: MDSE-CT- ME States
- Managed over 15 Accounts on AWS Cloud including the setup on EC2 Instance, RDS Database, VPC Elastic load balancer (ELBs). Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). Route 53 to manage DNS records on AWS GOV Mississippi, Maine, Connecticut Clouds.
- Performed comprehensive vulnerability scans across network infrastructure using Nessus tool to identifying and prioritizing critical vulnerabilities for remediation.
- Managed and Configured AWS cloud networking, VPC routing, VPCE, Direct Connect, Fortinet, FortiWeb, FortiGate, and utilized cloud security and formation tools.
- Led the development, upgrades Fortinet VM Devices on AWS for 3 states (MDES-MS-CT) to ensuring/Monitoring traffic on upstream and down stream systems.
- MDSE-CT- ME States
Network Engineer - IS&T Team
Apple Inc
Elk-Grove, USA
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Optimized, improved, expanded, and upgraded network capabilities, achieving a 15% increase in overall network performance through proactive monitoring tools.
- Conducted research and recommended network equipment and peripheral devices, resulting in a 20% cost reduction while maintaining or improving network efficiency.
- Evaluated existing networks and systems, identifying and mitigating potential weaknesses, leading to decrease in security incidents through enhanced intrusion prevention measures.
- Installed and maintained VoIP and VTC devices, ensuring a 10% improvement in call quality metrics and regularly checking customer availability for various networks.
- Assisted various departments in maintaining network security by configuring remote routers and firewalls, contributing to reduction in unauthorized access attempts.
SD-WAN Network
Century Link
Tulsa, USA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Orchestrated the delivery of 15 integrated network solutions, aligning hardware platforms with specific client requirements for optimal functionality. Applied expertise in Routing, Switching, and Multi-cast, achieving an improvement in network performance metrics. Implemented MPLS/L3VPN environments, reducing latency.
- Managed Firewalls, including Forcepoint and Firepower NGFW, resulting in a 25% decrease in security incidents and unauthorized access attempts.
- Administered routers (Juniper, Cisco, HP), load balancers (F5), and Firewalls (ASA, SSLVPN), leading to a 20% increase in network speed and data transfer efficiency.
- Developed 10 detailed physical and logical infrastructure design documents for WAN connectivity, specializing in SD-WAN technologies like Viptela/IOS XE and Versa SD-WAN and Support over 600 Customer over the state and international.
Q A Network Engineer III
Sprint Communications Provider
Kansas, USA
04.2017 - 09.2018
Transport Network Engineer
Windstream Communications
Little Rock, USA
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed provisioning and troubleshooting of transport equipment within a NOC, ensuring 99.9% network uptime.
- Led commissioning tests and turn-ups of new equipment, contributing to the seamless integration of network additions. Proficiently provisioned DWDM and Optical Transport, including Cisco, ROADM, cross ponders, CYAN, and Fujitsu technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in tools such as CTC/CTM, Net smart, CyMS, DSL, ADSL, and the ability to interpret circuit layout records.
Network Engineer
US Military
Baghdad, Iraq
12.2005 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: IMOD
- Successfully addressed IDN network issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Administered and constructed networks, focusing on security across routers, switches, and various networking devices.
- Managed the security landscape, selecting, deploying, and troubleshooting various networking protocols and technologies.
- Provided technical support for queries related to networks, computer systems, software, and hardware equipment.
- IMOD
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineer -
University of Technology
Baghdad, Iraq01.2006
Skills
- Firewall Management
- FortiNet
- ASA
- WAF
- Linux
- Palo Alto
- Network Protocols BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- Data Center and Remote
- DC Infra
- SOC Operations
- SD-WAN
- Performance Improvement
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Firewalls and Endpoint Security
- Documentation Writing
- LAN-WAN-Linux kernel
- Switching/ Routing Protocols
- DDoS detection
- Attack analysis
- IDS/IPS
- IAM
- Oauth
- MFA
- Splunk
- Solar wind
- Kentik
- Go
- ISE
- ACS
- Firepower
- PKI
- Load Balancer F5
- Ansible
- Python
- Wireshark
- TCPdump
- Tenable Nuesses professional tool
- Network Operations
- Automation-GitHub
- Cisco FTD
- FMC
- Cisco IOS
- Arista EOS
- JONS OS
- Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service
- EKS
- AWS
- AZURE Cloud
- Network architecture and design
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- LAN/WAN management
- Network device configuration and maintenance
- ITIL project management
- Firewall configuration and management
- Data Center and Remote Data Center Management
- Network Security
- Routing Protocols BGP
- Automation tools
- Terraform
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Automation and scripting
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cloud AWS
- Azure networking and integration
- Visualization technologies
- Security best practices and compliance
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Vendor management and collaboration
- Technical proficiency
- Documentation and reporting skills
- Continuous learning
Certification
- CCNP Routing (300-101)
- CCNA Routing & Switching
- CCNA Wireless
- CCNP Security (CISSP)
- CCNA Security
- (IINS) CompTIA A+ Hardware
Timeline
Sr. Network Engineer
US GOVERMENT Projects
02.2021 - 06.2025
Network Engineer - IS&T Team
Apple Inc
08.2019 - 01.2021
SD-WAN Network
Century Link
09.2018 - 08.2019
Q A Network Engineer III
Sprint Communications Provider
04.2017 - 09.2018
Transport Network Engineer
Windstream Communications
01.2016 - 04.2017
Network Engineer
US Military
12.2005 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Electrical Engineer -
University of Technology
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