Profile
With over 15 years of experience evolving from financial system support to Senior Infrastructure Management, I specialize in architecting secure, high-availability hybrid environments using Azure and Fortinet security stacks. My career is defined by leading successful cloud transformations that reduce costs and enhance resilience, all while ensuring 99.9% system uptime through expert technical leadership.
Results-driven Infrastructure Manager with 10+ years architecting secure, high-availability network environments across financial services and enterprise sectors. Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure (Solutions Architect, Security Engineer), Cisco networking (CCNA), and Fortinet security stack (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer). Delivered 50% operational cost reduction through cloud migration and infrastructure optimization. Seeking Senior Network Engineering role to drive cybersecurity resilience and cloud transformation initiatives.
To leverage my 10+ years of expertise in network engineering, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity to drive digital transformation and infrastructure resilience for forward-thinking organizations.
I aim to deliver secure, scalable hybrid cloud solutions, combining Microsoft Azure, Fortinet security fabric, and enterprise networking, to reduce operational costs, strengthen security posture, and ensure 99.9% uptime for mission-critical systems.
Seeking a Senior Network Engineering or Infrastructure Management role where I can lead cloud migration initiatives, mentor technical teams, and align IT strategy with business objectives in the financial services or enterprise sector.
Professional Experience
Sep 2024 - Present
• Architect hybrid cloud infrastructure integrating Azure AD with on-prem Active Directory, enabling seamless identity management
• Implement FortiGate next-gen firewall policies reducing security incidents by 40% through granular traffic inspection and intrusion prevention
• Administer WSUS patch management maintaining 95% critical update compliance within 48-hour deployment windows
• Manage MS-SQL database clusters supporting trading platforms with 99.9% uptime
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IT Infrastructure Manager
Abgad (Pharos Consumer Finance)
Feb 2023 - Sep 2024
• Engineered Fortinet security fabric (FortiGate/FortiSwitch/FortiAP).
• Optimized Azure resource allocation through rightsizing VMs and reserved instances.
• Designed site-to-site VPN architecture connecting branch offices with 99.5% uptime and automated failover
• Managed MS-SQL high-availability groups ensuring RPO <15 minutes for critical financial databases
• Implemented Azure AD Conditional Access policies enforcing MFA
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IT Manager
Abgad (Pharos Consumer Finance)
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
• Installed, configured, and administered Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, file shares, WSUS, WDS, and FortiGate firewall
• Developed and implemented IT infrastructure strategies, policies, and procedures
• Monitored and maintained IT systems, networks, and applications ensuring optimal performance
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Oct 2019 - Jul 2022
• Spearheaded Sophos XG firewall deployment replacing legacy infrastructure, improving threat detection accuracy by 35%
• Led IT team of 4 technicians through ITIL-based change management processes, achieving 98% on-time project delivery
• Implemented WDS automated imaging reducing workstation deployment time from 4 hours to 45 minutes
• Established disaster recovery protocols with 4-hour RTO through Azure Site Recovery implementation
• Configured DFS namespace and replication for 5TB of shared data across 2 sites ensuring 99.9% file availability
• Managed IT staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
IT Manager
NEN (National Educational Network)
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
• Developed and implemented network and security strategies to support organizational objectives.
• Oversaw the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure including servers, switches, and Sophos firewalls.
• Managed IT staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
• Monitored system performance and implemented security policies to ensure maximum uptime and data protection.
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Network & System Admin
ASA Business Group
Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
• Installed, configured, and administered Windows Server, Active Directory, group policy, file shares, and Sophos Firewall.
• Monitored system performance to ensure maximum uptime and availability.
• Developed security policies to protect data, software, and hardware
Technical Support and Deployment
E-Finance
May 2015 - Feb 2018
• Provided technical support for projects: Petroleum Products Distribution Management, Social & Solidarity Safety Programs, Farmer Development Program, Traffic Department in Ministry of Interior.
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IT Network Official
UBC brokerage CO
Dec 2014 - May 2015
Installing, Configuring and administrating windows server,Active Directory, group policy, file
shares and Sophos XG Home Edition Firewall UTM
Other rules: Bookkeeping official and E-Trade Official
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
Technical Support Agent for TE-Data Up Q account
Customer Service
Namaa Securities Brokerage Co
Nov 2008 - Sep 2013
IT Official: Installing, Configuring, and administrating windows server, Active Directory, group
policy, file shares and Firewall.
Other Rules Margin trading official, Bookkeeping official, Back-office official of International
Trading, Customer Service
Customer Service
Tadawel Securities Brokerage Co
Nov 2006 - Nov 2008
Customer Service Official in 6th of October Branch
Delegate for the headquarters and Customers.
IT official of the Branch
Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
May 2023 - May 2027
Skills measured:
Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
Design data storage solutions
Design business continuity solutions
Design infrastructure solution
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Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft
May 2023 - May 2027
Skills measured:
Manage Azure identities and governance
Implement and manage storage
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
Implement and manage virtual networking
Monitor and maintain Azure resources
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Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
Microsoft
May 2023 - May 2027
Skills measured:
Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
Plan and implement identity and security
Plan and implement user environments and apps
Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
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Azure Network Engineer Associate
Microsoft
May 2023 - May 2027
Skills measured:
Design and implement core networking infrastructure
Design, implement, and manage connectivity services
Design and implement application delivery services
Design and implement private access to Azure services
Secure network connectivity to Azure resources
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DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft
May 2023 - May 2027
Skills measured:
Design and implement processes and communications
Design and implement a source control strategy
Design and implement build and release pipelines
Develop a security and compliance plan
Implement an instrumentation strategy
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Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft
May 2023 - May 2027
Skills measured:
Develop Azure compute solutions
Develop for Azure storage
Implement Azure security
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions
Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services
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Teams Administrator Associate
Microsoft
Jun 2023 - Jun 2027
Skills measured:
Configure and manage a Teams environment
Manage teams, channels, chats, and apps
Manage meetings and calling
Monitor, report on, and troubleshoot Teams
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Azure Data Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Jun 2023 - Jun 2025
Design and implement data storage
Develop data processing
Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing
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MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Microsoft
Apr 2015 - Present
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
Apr 2015 - Present