Majid Ansari
Kuwait,Kuwait
Summary
Experienced network security specialist with a robust skill set in managing and configuring advanced firewall systems, including Palo Alto and Fortigate Firewalls, as well as F5 WAF. Proficient in implementing micro-segmentation solutions using Akamai Guardicore and enhancing network security through Tipping Point IPS and Forti NAC. Demonstrates expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIPv2, and static routing, alongside switching technologies like Spanning Tree, VLANs, VTP, port-security, trunks, and etherchannels. Adept at securing wireless networks with SSID management and MAC authentication. Career goals include advancing network security strategies to protect organizational assets effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Manager (IT Security Operations)
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
09.2016 - 12.2025
- Planning, implementation, installation and testing of network/Security infrastructure changes
- Analyze Network/Security infrastructure issues to identify root cause with the help of various engineering and operational teams
- Performing IT Security related actions based on SOC Alerts
- Managing changes on firewalls, IPS, WAF, NAC, email gateway, routers and switches.
- Maintaining Routing and switching network.
- Contact person during internal and external audit ( E&Y, SISA, ISO )
- Documenting infrastructure changes with respect to network security and Audit points. Attending Meetings (CAB and PMO).
Network Engineer
Kuwait Digital Computer Company
02.2016 - 08.2016
- To support the planning, implementation, installation and testing of network infrastructure changes and new installations, to meet customer requirements
- Replacing and Upgrading the network infrastructure devices
- Maintenance of wireless and network secondary schools which fall under MOE which includes Cisco access points
- Achievements/Tasks
Network Migration Project
British School of Kuwait
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Migrate from legacy network to CISCO Meraki which includes
- Cisco 4500 switch with Cisco Meraki MX600 and Meraki MS420
- Cisco 2960 and Cisco 3560 with Cisco Meraki MS320
- Cisco Aironet 1200 and Aruba Ap93,95 Access point with Cisco Meraki MR 34
- Achievements/Tasks
Network Analyst (L2 Engineer in NOC)
Barclays Technology Center
Pune
01.2015 - 06.2015
- To handle critical Network infrastructure problems and help resolve recurring issues within the SLA/OLA
- 24/7 monitoring of network availability, capacity and performance and taking necessary action
- Attending CAB call for change related issues
- Implementing changes on Cisco routers, switches and firewalls adhering change management process
- Achievements/Tasks
System Engineer (L2 Engineer in NOC)
Tech Mahindra Ltd (Client: Credit Suisse Bank)
Pune
01.2014 - 10.2014
- To handle critical Network infrastructure problems and help Resolve recurring issues within the SLA/OLA
- 24/7 monitoring of network availability, capacity and performance and taking necessary action
- Attending CAB call for change related issues
- Implementing changes on Cisco routers, switches and firewalls adhering change management process
- Achievements/Tasks
L2 Network Engineer
Serco BPO Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Managing network setup of 42 locations
- Troubleshooting network related and operational issues.
- Managing CISCO Routers, switches and Firewalls.
- Achievements/Tasks
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Information Technology
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Lonere, Raigad, IndiaSkills
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Fortigate Firewalls
- F5 WAF
- Akamai Guardicore Micro segmentation
- Tipping Point IPS
- Forti NAC
- CISCO Routers and Switches
- 3com Routers
- HP Switches
- CISCO Iron Port
- CISCO WLC and AP
- Huawei WLC and AP
- CISCO ASA Firewalls
- Routing Protocols: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIPv2, Static routing
- Switching: Spanning Tree, Vlans, VTP, Port-Security, Trunks, Etherchannels
- Network Security: Firewall access rules, NAT, Intrusion Prevention Systems, NAC, Email Security Gateway, Micro segmentation
- Wireless: SSID, Access Controller, Security, Mac Authentication
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary
Hindi
Fluent
Certification
CCIE Routing and Switching
ORGANIZATIONS
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (09/2016 - Present) Senior Network Engineer
- Kuwait Digital Computer Company (02/2016 - 08/2016) Network Engineer
- British School of Kuwait (09/2015 - 01/2016) Network Migration Project
- Barclays Technology Center (01/2015 - 06/2015) Network Analyst (L2 Network Engineer)
- Tech Mahindra Ltd. (Credit Suisse Bank) (01/2014 - 10/2014) System Engineer (L2 Network Engineer)
- Serco Bpo Ltd. (04/2012 - 05/2013) L2 Network Engineer
Timeline
Assistant Manager (IT Security Operations)
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
09.2016 - 12.2025
Network Engineer
Kuwait Digital Computer Company
02.2016 - 08.2016
Network Migration Project
British School of Kuwait
09.2015 - 01.2016
Network Analyst (L2 Engineer in NOC)
Barclays Technology Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
System Engineer (L2 Engineer in NOC)
Tech Mahindra Ltd (Client: Credit Suisse Bank)
01.2014 - 10.2014
L2 Network Engineer
Serco BPO Ltd.
04.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Technology - Information Technology
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University