| Contact Information | |
| Name: | Anwar Siddiqui |
| Email: | siddquianwar (at) hotmail (dot) com [email concealed] |
| Location: | Karachi, , Pakistan |
| Resume | |
| Position/Title: | Security System Administrator |
| Resume: |
Background Summary Extensive nine years experience of working on various networks as Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows 2003 based and DECNet networks. Details are as follows • Experience in implementing, managing and maintaining Windows NT/2000/2003 network infrastructure and security. Upgrade environment from Windows NT to Windows 2000 • Hands on experience of installation and configuration of Hardware Servers like Compaq Servers (ML 530, 370 and 350). • Working on Routers (3660, 3640, 2600,2500 & 1600 Series), Access servers (2511), 3 COM (3300 & 1100) Switches, Cisco (2900 & 5000) Switches and PIX (515 E) Firewall. Experience of working on Cisco Access control Server. • Implementing and configuring Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004.Upgrading ISA Server 2000 to 2004 and then to ISA Server 2006. • Managing Microsoft Exchange 2007 Server environment. Performed upgrade from Exchange Server 2000 to 2003 and 2007. • Setting up Share Point Portal Server 2003 and upgrade it to MOSS 2007.Currently working on Enterprise Content Management System features of MOSS 2007 for implementing company wide. • Implemented VPN network for accessing company’s network from any where around the world. IPSec protocol was configured to provide secure, authenticated and confidential connection • Implemented SSL based Microsoft Outlook Web access for company emails. Setup a separate Certificate Authority Server to provide secure access over Internet. • Monitoring and Controlling Company’s network through tools like MRTG, Cisco Works and Solar Winds. Controlling spam through GFI mailessentials. • Implemented Internet Policy through Websense Web Filtering Software. • Also, experience of operating Radio and Satellite Modems. Experience of System administration of Digital VAX with Open VMS operating system. • Good analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent inter-personal and business communication skills and motivated team member. Qualification B.E (Electrical) NED University of Engineering and Technology MBA (Marketing) Preston University, School of Business and Commerce Professional development “CISSP” (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - 11 May 2007  Two years Diploma in Computer Science from Petroman (A division of PERAC, Ministry of Industries and Production, Govt. of Pakistan)  Certification in Computer Networking, Designing and Administration that includes Networking Essentials, Windows NT Server, NT Work Station, TCP/IP and lIS from MIT (Micro Innovation & Technology).  Microsoft Certification in TCP/IP.  Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 2000 Server  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)  Certificate Course in Internet Security and Acceleration Server, CCNP and Check point Firewall.  Trouble Shooting Exchange Server 2003  Updating your skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to 2007 (MOC 3938B)  Microsoft Exchange and Internet Security and Acceleration Server Security  Windows 2003 Security features Other Courses o Presentation Skills and communication o Health Safety and Environment o First Aid o Time and Stress Management o Introduction to Management Work Experience Pakistan Petroleum Limited May 98 to July 2000 (VAX operations) Maintain Company's Main data center Operations for Digital VAX cluster with Open VMS on DECNet Network. This cluster is serving the company's corporate database and applications accessed by some 75 users connected via DECNet and over 300 user connecting via LAN. Maintenance Perform regular maintenance tasks that include daily Backups and Recovery. Users print jobs scheduling, Monitoring and Performance tuning, and other operations tasks Designing and Implementation  Design and implement various interactive and batch procedures for daily routine process cycle. This includes designing of a batch Procedure that takes over night full backup of all database and other directories  Design applications in Word and KEA! 5.0 (FTP /Kermit file transfer protocol) Macros that can download data in tabular form from V AX cluster machine and merge it to the Word Template.  Developed new programs in GEMBASE on various Financial modules, such as Pension and Gratuity and ensured these modules to be in production and online. Support Provide support on site, via telephone and e-mail. Documentation  Prepared the operations manual for VAX System that contains all the operating tasks that are performed using Open VMS operating System in the Main Data Center.  Present in the team that prepare the Formal Proposals for purchasing of new hard ware and software for the company. July 2000 to Dec 2001 (PC and Network Support) Transferred to Sui Gas Field as the only person in Information Technology Department for providing all sorts of Computer assistance to end-users.This is a multipurpose task job, providing software, hard ware and Network Support to more than 60 users with 45 Personal Computers and 20 printers. Main responsibilities includes Personal Computer and Network Support  Implemented and maintained LAN for more than 25 PC's (Work group Environment)  Provided PC and Network support to end users. This includes Installations of licensed software under company's Policy (Windows98, Office 2000 and Anti virus)  On site training of Word, Excel and Windows 98 to users.  Providing technical support for developed PC applications in MS ACCESS. ~ Solving all printer problems  Providing awareness of working in Network environment. Presentation, Courses and Training Programs  Initiate training programs and courses under" Computer Awareness and Development Program (CADP)". Under this program theoretical and hands on training using Multimedia Projector was provided to Officers and clerical staff in MS ACCESS, MS WORD, MS EXCEL and WINDOWS 98, Conducted eight training sessions in six months.  Provided training on "How to work in Network environment",  Presentations / briefing about LAN and WAN Project to all head of departments.  Presentation and demonstration of Security System to Managers and Army Officers. Guide lines and Manuals  Initiate guidance to computer users through "Tips" and "Guide lines" circulated to all departments.  Publish more then 20-guide lines in period of six months,  Publish User's manual on "Windows 98" for user's ease and knowledge,  Prepare users manual for "Computerization of Sui field security system". Assignments Computerization of Sui Field Security Card Management System in MS ACCESS Designed and implemented security card system at Sui gas filed. The system was designed in MS ACCESS to print the Security passes for all Employees, Contractors, Family members of employees, their personal guest and servants. About 1780 employees' passes were printed. Daily more then 20 passes for contractors are printed. Implementation of LAN and WAN at Sui gas filed. (Project In charge at Sui Gas Field) Supervise establishment of LAN at Sui Gas Field and WAN connectivity of Sui Gas Field to Karachi. During the Project I got thorough experience of Network Infrastructure designing and Installation Performed following tasks  Installation of Local Area Network at Sui  Migration from Windows NT Server to Windows 2000 server environment  WAN Connectivity of Sui via Satellite to Karachi Jan 2001 to Dec 2003 (Network and Communication) Worked as a Systems Officer with three Subordinates working under my domain, Responsibilities includes  Windows 2000 Server administration  Satellite and Radio links monitoring  LAN and WAN Infrastructure maintenance Projects: During this period I accomplished following Projects LAN at West Wharf office Karachi and Radio Link connectivity to head office  Installed LAN at West Wharf office.  Established Radio link connectivity between West Wharf and Head office LAN at Kandkot office and Radio Link connectivity to Sui  Installed LAN at Kandkot  Established Radio link connectivity to between Kandkot office Sui Gas field Office Establishment of Internet connectivity Under this project company's internet work is connected to Internet through ISA Server. Company's Network is secured using Cisco PIX Firewall and Firewall capabilities of ISA Server. In this Project I got a thorough and valuable experience in the Installation and configuration of  Access Server 2511  PIX firewall 515 E  Cisco ACS Server  ISA Server  Windows 2000 Server Jan 2004 to date (Electronic – Services) Currently I am the incharge of E-Services Section, responsible for maintaining the Company Wide Electronic messaging and Collaboration Services with complete responsibility of all its security aspects The main tasks under my domain are • Management and maintenance of Exchange Server 2003 • Management of Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 • Management of Company wide Spam Controlling and Web filtering facilities • Management of Share Point Portal Server 2003 • Managing Virtual Private Network and Outlook Web access • Managing Certificate Authority Server • Management of whole Internet Infrastructure, this includes the server and Radio Link Management. Projects Successfully accomplish the following Projects during 2004  Migration from Exchange Server 2000 to Exchange Server 2003 Environment  Installation, configuration and deployment of Share Point Portal Server 2003  Evaluation , selection and Implementation of Websense , Web filtering Software  Evaluation and selection of New ISP for the Company  Evaluation, selection and awarding of the project for designing, development and Implementation of PPL website  Evaluation, selection and awarding of the contract for Maintenance of HP/Compaq Server Hardware  Implementation of ISA Cache Server environment Currently Executed Projects i. Successfully Upgrade Exchange Server 2003 to 2007 for three PPL sites ii. Successfully upgrade Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 to 2006 iii. Successfully Upgrade SharePoint Portal Server 2003 to 2007 for two sites iv. Implementation of Enterprise Content Management System v. Implementing, designing and maintaining the security features of Exchange 2007, ISA 2007, and VPN for ensuring the High availability and integrity of the systems vi. Evaluate, Select and implement complete Backup Solution for PPL KANUP (Karachi Nuclear Power plant) – Fellowship – 1994- 1995 Clear zero semester but unable to clear 1st semester because of illness Jafri Associates – 1995 – April 96 Worked as Junior Electrical Engineer for Project for Electrification of Villages in Sindh The Project was executed under World bank Cosmos Computers April, 1996 To March,1998 Network Administrator  Installing, designing and organizing the Windows NT based Network  Network Operation and Operation Support System. }- Performance and Network Traffic Analysis  Providing Users with hands on training in MS Office that includes }- MS Word, MS Excel and Power point. References Reference will be furnished on request |
