Mostafa Hamdy
Secaucus
Summary
Adept Senior Network Security Engineer with a proven track record at Cipriani NYC, specializing in Cisco ASA, network security design, and Python network scripting. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and automation skills, enhancing operational efficiency and security. Excels in collaborative environments, driving projects to completion with a keen focus on exceeding SLA expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Security Engineer
Cipriani NYC
New York
07.2024 - Current
- Design and implement operational networks including LAN, WLAN, and WAN systems
- Install and configure software
- Troubleshoot escalated issues within both cloud and local infrastructure Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Advanced knowledge of Computer Networks with emphasis on network routing protocols (BGP, iBGP, eBGP, UDF-ICMP), link aggregation standards, tunneling (VXLAN, GRE, VPN), and other (QoS, ACL, PFC, ECN, DLB)
- Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline processes and evaluate their efficiency
- Proven experience in testing and commissioning of railway multi-service networks, fiber optical backbones, and integration with WAN/LAN systems
- Develop, oversee, and test security protocols such as access authentication and disaster recovery plans
- Communicate with users as necessary to address concerns
- Directed comprehensive technical documentation
- Oversaw enhancements to optimize network performance
- Acquired proficiency in Cisco ASA Firewalls, ISE Servers & Nodes, FTDs implementation and hardening
- Cisco ASA, gateways, STP, HSRP, VoIP intrusion detection, Meraki
- Security Technologies (Firewalls, Switches L2 / L3s, EIGRP OSPF Cisco Routers, Firewalls IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.)
- Experience with multivendor network platforms such as Cisco Catalyst and Nexus 9500, 4500, 3XXX, 9XXX, 6500, 6800 switches and Cisco ASR routers
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency
- Provide technical support and guidance on AWS network operations
- Lead initiatives, gathering requirements and implementing secure solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to optimize cloud-based applications
- Collaborated O365 and Azure
- Solid experience with Virtualization technologies: Hyper-V, VMware ESX
- Facilitated in deploying sophisticated distributed solutions in the cloud (IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS)
- Collaborated with IaC GitOPS (Ansible, Terraform, GitHub/Gitlab)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Including routers, VPN, Switches, VoIP gateways and Sonicwall hardware/AP's Configurations as well L2 L3 Switching
- SolarWinds monitoring network and system performance using
- Coordinates computer network access and usage
- Infrastructure hardware replacement at nationwide DC
Senior Network Security Operations Engineer
VOIS
Remote
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Design and implement operational networks including LAN, WLAN, and WAN systems
- Install and configure software
- Troubleshoot escalated issues within both cloud and local infrastructure Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Advanced knowledge of Computer Networks with emphasis on network routing protocols (BGP, iBGP, eBGP, UDF-ICMP), link aggregation standards, tunneling (VXLAN, GRE, VPN), and other (QoS, ACL, PFC, ECN, DLB)
- Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline processes and evaluate their efficiency
- Proven experience in testing and commissioning of railway multi-service networks, fiber optical backbones, and integration with WAN/LAN systems
- Develop, oversee, and test security protocols such as access authentication and disaster recovery plans
- Communicate with users as necessary to address concerns
- Directed comprehensive technical documentation
- Oversaw enhancements to optimize network performance
- Acquired proficiency in Cisco ASA Firewalls, ISE Servers & Nodes, FTDs implementation and hardening
- Cisco ASA, gateways, STP, HSRP, VoIP intrusion detection, PaloAlto
- Security Technologies (Firewalls, Switches L2 / L3s, EIGRP OSPF Cisco Routers, Firewalls IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.)
- Experience with multivendor network platforms such as Cisco Catalyst and Nexus 9500, 4500, 3XXX, 9XXX, 6500, 6800 switches and Cisco ASR routers
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency
- Provide technical support and guidance on AWS network operations
- Lead initiatives, gathering requirements and implementing secure solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to optimize cloud-based applications
- Collaborated O365 and Azure
- Solid experience with Virtualization technologies: Hyper-V, VMware ESX
- Facilitated in deploying sophisticated distributed solutions in the cloud (IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS)
- Collaborated with IaC GitOPS (Ansible, Terraform, GitHub/Gitlab)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Design network transitions, migrations & deliverance timelines management, development of any new project
- Collaborating with government entities on technical delegates
- Engaging in technical design and ISO standards for security (quarterly reports)
- Facilitating communication with other program stakeholders
Network Engineer
DMI
Washington, D.C.
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Proficient with Dell/Cisco Meraki network hardware
- Conducts disaster recovery operations and data backups as needed
- Design & Implements network security measures to protect data
- Troubleshoots and resolves hardware/software issues, including upgrades
- Including routers, FortiGate VPN, Switches, VoIP gateways and FortiGate hardware/AP's Configurations as well L2 L3 Switching
- SolarWinds monitoring network and system performance using
- Coordinates computer network access and usage
- Infrastructure hardware replacement at nationwide DC
- Strong expertise in IP Networking, including routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPBGP), and signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP), with familiarity in essential networking technologies
- Solid experience with multi-vendor network platforms such as Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches and Cisco ISR and ASR routers
- Strong understanding of IP protocols (IPv4 addressing, UDP, TCP, DNS, DHCP)
- Windows Server and Active Directory (DNS, GPO, FTP, IIS, HTTPS) including upgrades and patching
- Familiarity with networking support including configuration, administration, monitoring and maintenance of firewalls
- Environments (VMware ESX V Center, Microsoft Hyper-V)
- Maintained network facilities in individual machines; maintained network servers (VLAN's, IPSEC VPN & Cisco ASA, gateways, STP, HSRP)
- Security Technologies (Fortinet FW's, Nexus Switches L2 / L3s, EIGRP OSPF Cisco Routers, Firewalls IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.)
Network Engineer
MT Washington Paediatric Hospital
Baltimore, MD
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Responding to trouble tickets and alerts in LAN and WAN environments within a Network Infrastructure setting
- Design and maintaining network devices & Security systems and software
- Solid in networking principles and equipment including IPv4, MPLS, SIP, Routers, Switches, Load Balancers, Protocol analyzers, and probes
- Providing support for large-scale enterprise networks using Cisco hardware and PaloAlto platforms
- Conducting MS Server administration, including software upgrades, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and configuration while ensuring continuous security patching
- Maintained network facilities in individual machines; maintained network servers (VLAN's, IPSEC VPN & Cisco ASA, gateways, STP, HSRP)
- Security Technologies (PaloAlto Nexus Switches L2 / L3s, EIGRP OSPF Cisco Routers, Firewalls IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.)
Field Network Engineer
POV Solutions
Baltimore, MD
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Baltimore, Field Engineer - Responsible for installing and supporting LANs, WANs, and network segments across all Inter-Park Garages, including hardware, software, Internet, and Intranet systems
- Troubleshooting various network issues
- Ensured seamless connectivity throughout the Inter-Park LAN/WAN infrastructure
- Managed network facilities on individual machines; maintained network servers, including VLANs, IPSEC VPNs & gateways, STP, HSRP, and VoIP intrusion detection systems
- Implemented and managed Security Technologies such as Firewalls, Switches, Routers, IPSEC
- Provided networking support, including configuration, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls, routers, switches wireless EQU
- Security Technologies (Firewalls, Switches L2 / L3s, EIGRP OSPF Cisco Routers, Firewalls IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.)
- Experience with multi-vendor network platforms such as Cisco Catalyst and Nexus 9500, 4500, 3XXX, 9XXX, 6500, 6800 switches and Cisco ASR routers
Network Engineer | IT Manager
Dopay
Cairo, Egypt
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed network infrastructure for Attijariwafa Bank's downtown office, ensuring seamless operation of VLAN, LANs, WANs, and network segments
- Oversaw the IT department, supporting internal applications, Internet, and Intranet systems
- Implemented and maintained robust security measures, updating daily to safeguard company data and ensure uninterrupted connectivity across LAN/WAN infrastructure
- Designing and deploying internal wireless networks
- Incorporating new network plans and systems into ongoing operations
- Developing comprehensive network architecture and documentation
- Guiding network development and implementation through engineering management plans and integration testing
- Acquired proficiency in Cisco ASA Firewalls, ISE Servers & Nodes, FTDs implementation and hardening
- Cisco ASA, gateways, STP, HSRP, VoIP intrusion detection
- Security Technologies (Firewalls, Switches L2 / L3s, EIGRP OSPF Cisco Routers, Firewalls IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.)
- Experience with multivendor network platforms such as Cisco Catalyst and Nexus 4500, 3XXX, 9XXX, 6500 switches and Cisco ASR routers
- Resolving complex routing network issues, Troubleshooting and integration of new technologies
- Design network transitions, migrations & deliverance timelines management, development of any new project
- Collaborating with government entities on technical delegates
- Engaging in technical design and ISO standards for security (quarterly reports)
- Facilitating communication with other program stakeholders
IT Network Administrator
Eaton Towers
Giza, Egypt
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Design & Implement LANs, WANs, Network segments, Internet, and Security systems i.e Firewalls / External & Internal Proxy, ensuring continuous network connectivity across the company's infrastructure
- Manage network facilities on individual machines and maintained network servers
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2016/2019 and Active Directory
- Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, VPN, routing, switching, and firewalls
- NAS shared storage implementation
- Deploy Infrastructure hardware Rack & Stack, Cabling, Fiber Uplinks & UPS
- Design, implement, and deploy Network LANs & WANs across remote sites using inhouse support
- Including wireless networks infrastructures, routers, FortiGate VPN Switches, VoIP Gateways, AP's configurations, L2 & L3 Core and Edge switches, VMware environments
- Manage and maintained Network Alerting showing up systems message
- Responded to trouble tickets and alerts in Network Infrastructure for LAN and WAN environments
- Administer Domain Controller Server, including user software upgrades, Antivirus hardware and software issue
Network Engineer
Bayport Finance International
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Designed, implemented, and deployed LANs and WANs across remote sites, including wireless networks, routers, FortiGate VPN switches, VoIP gateways, AP configurations, L2 & L3 switches, VMware, and Azure environments
- Monitored and tested network performance, providing performance statistics and reports
- Analyzed and resolved network hardware and software issues to ensure stability of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services
- Implementation of Network & Security Technologies including Firewalls, Switches, Routers, IPSEC Tunnels, IDS/IPS
- Deploy in house Network, Administration Troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls, routers, switches IOS upgrade, and wireless equipment & AP's
- Involved in upgrade of virtual environments (VMware ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V)
- Deployment of infrastructure equipment such as rack hardware, rack cabling, and uninterruptible power supplies
- Solid experience in ISP (MSP) environments
IT Account Manager
Vodafone UK
Giza, Egypt
02.2008 - 12.2011
- Create and promote an environment that fosters both individual and team advancement to ensure the outstanding delivery of customer service
- Communicate positively with customers to facilitate customer's reception of the expected distinguished service
- Help Customer's pay bills, IT support, Phone troubleshooting
- Solve Customer's technical issues
- Managing any customer bill disputes, Extra charges disputes
Wireless Network Field Engineer
Screamers Telecom
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Designed and constructed radio network Sites infrastructure, including client CE, PE network designs
- Physical upgrade to Wi-Max technology towers (Alvirian)
- Strong understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Routing, Switching, and Firewalls
- Developed VoIP gateways, AP configurations, L2 & L3 switches
- Administer and upgrade Mikrotik router-boards environments
- Deploy IT infrastructure equipment rack & Stack and cabling
- Networking concepts - TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Routing, Switching and Firewalls Shared Storage Technologies
Education
CCNP Enterprise -
Cisco Systems
New Jersey01.2028
Certificate - CCNP Encor
Cisco Systems
New Jersey09-2024
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt01.2007
Skills
- Python Network Scripting
- Automation
- Cisco ASA
- Firepower Administration
- Support
- Aruba HP Administration
- Support Engineer
- Cisco Routing & Switching
- IPSEC
- IDS
- IPS
- DMVPN Administrator
- Linux Administration
- Troubleshooting
- MPBGP
- IBGP
- EBGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- Cisco Wireless WLC Administration
- PHP
- MYSQL
- Force Point Proxy Management
- GTM - LTM F5 Administration
- Cisco Nexus Administration
- Palo Alto
- Fortinet Administrator
- DHCP
- DNS
- Azure
- Cisco Catalyst and Nexus 9500
- 4500
- 3XXX
- 9XXX
- 6500
- Firewall installation
- Virtualization security
- Network security management
- Firewall management
- Network security design
- Network troubleshooting
- Scripting languages
Additional Information
Python Network Scripting, Automation, Cisco ASA, Firepower Administration, Support, Aruba HP Administration, Support Engineer, Cisco Routing & Switching, IPSEC, IDS, IPS, DMVPN Administrator, Linux Administration, troubleshooting, MPBGP, iBGP, eBGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Cisco Wireless WLC Administration, PHP & MYSQL, Force Point Proxy Management, GTM - LTM F5 Administration, Cisco Nexus Administration, Palo Alto, Fortinet Administrator, DHCP, DNS, Azure, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus 9500, 4500, 3XXX, 9XXX, 6500, CCNA | Active Certification at Cisco Systems, CCNP Enterprise Certified Dec 2024 - Jan 2028, CCNP Encor Certified | Active Certification at Cisco Systems, Fortinet NSE4 - FortinetOS 7.x at Fortinet, Cisco Wireless Technologies | Internal Training, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Red Hat System Administrator (RHSA), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Vehicles- Class Driving License, MDOT, United States, 06/01/24, 08/31/29
Affiliations
- Designing and constructing multiple data centers from the ground up, ensuring optimal performance and excellence at every stage.
Timeline
Senior Network Security Engineer
Cipriani NYC
07.2024 - Current
Senior Network Security Operations Engineer
VOIS
03.2020 - 06.2024
Network Engineer
DMI
07.2019 - 02.2020
Network Engineer
MT Washington Paediatric Hospital
11.2018 - 07.2019
Field Network Engineer
POV Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2018
Network Engineer | IT Manager
Dopay
07.2016 - 10.2018
IT Network Administrator
Eaton Towers
12.2015 - 05.2016
Network Engineer
Bayport Finance International
02.2012 - 08.2015
IT Account Manager
Vodafone UK
02.2008 - 12.2011
Wireless Network Field Engineer
Screamers Telecom
09.2006 - 12.2008
CCNP Enterprise -
Cisco Systems
Certificate - CCNP Encor
Cisco Systems
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
Cairo University
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