Amir Khattak

I am a professional in Computer Networking with over 10 years of experience as a dedicated IT and networking specialist with my clear logical approach and problem solving skills to achieve optimum results. My overall experience spans Cisco routing and switching, data center architecture and LAN/WAN security including advanced firewall management. I am seeking an opportunity in a highly professional environment where I can both contribute my skills and continue to grow, ultimately supporting the organization's success and innovation.

IT-Executive - Federal Government Organization - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2014-01)

Working as IT-Executive in the Federal government organization of Pakistan and deployed enhanced working design for the organization requirements to achieve optimal performance while specializing in Cisco systems enterprise, Data Center architecture and security of overall network. Planned, implemented, and oversaw Cisco R&S Equipment along with Data Center switching solution on cisco nexus (7k, 3k, 2k) devices and more over gained favorable security measures by implementing cisco ASA 5500x, cisco FTD and Palo Alto firewalls for HQ and branch offices to ensure robust security solutions to keep confidential information intact. contributing expertise for branch offices on cisco enterprise solutions. Managing the infrastructure devices to ensure optimal performance and project success.

• Configuration and implementation of Access Layer working topology. Worked on devices i.e Cisco Catalyst 9200L-24P-4G, 2960X-24TS-L, 2960G-24TC-L, 3560X-24T-L, 3750X-48T-L, SG-300-28, SG-350-28, TP-Link EAP620 HD, TP-Link EAP330 Wireless Access Points
• Configured and implemented Distribution Layer and worked on devices i.e cisco catalyst 4510R+E, 4506E, 6807XL, while ensuring intervlan routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and redundancy using VSS (Virtual Switching System)
• Configured and Implemented devices i.e ASR1002X, ASR1001X, ASR4321, ASR 4431 at Core Layer. Implemented design was redundant using MPLS and DRS (Digital Radio System) over ISP cloud.
• Configured and implemented Cisco Nexus 7K, 3K, 2K for an efficient and scalable data center architecture. Using fabric extenders and VpC (Virtual Port-Channel) for servers and infrastructure scalability while maintaining Tor (Top of The Rack) design.
• Efficiently operated and configured Cisco ASA 5500X, Cisco FTD 4120 and Palo Alto firewalls to gain optimum security for both Data Center and Campus Network environments.

Support Engineer Data Comm - Higher Education Commission - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2010-05 - 2011-08)

Support Engineer Data Communication at Higher Education Commission's project "Pakistan Education and Research Network" Pakistan.

• Assisted Network team in basic design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of cisco based Network. The network design consisted of Hub and spoke topology using OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) as the prime protocol between Headquarters and Site offices (Universities).
• Correspondence with different universities all over Pakistan regarding their internet and network relevant issues, Monitoring and management of the Network Management System (NMS) for different Universities, bandwidth utilization report creation, addition of new nodes etc.

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications - Sarhad University of Sciences & Technology (2008-01)