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Abdulrazak Nafiu
Network Security Engineer
KATSINA
Summary
Trusted Network Security Engineer with 4 years protecting companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as primary safeguard against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Network Security Engineer
AFRI GROW FZC
Ajman
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
- Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Selected appropriate intrusion detection system solutions for implementation at facilities.
- Recommended options for disaster recovery and remote access security.
- Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
- Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
Systems Administrator
African Commercial Brokers LLC
Dubai
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
- Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Oversaw IT activities to laptops, tablets and PDAs for corporate users.
- Integrated and updated software products to boost system compatibility.
- Tested software remotely and onsite for server sets to maintain operational readiness
System Support Engineer
IQBAL NIAZ LLC
Dubai
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Tracked problematic system errors by implementing various user support tracking metrics.
- Efficiently resolved myriad of technical issues concerning software installation and network connectivity.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Worked with various departments on integrating new processes for software and manual usage.
- Maintained computer systems, installed and upgraded new systems.
- Offered technical guidance and advised users of alternative approaches when troubleshooting.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of Bolton
Ras Alkhaimah, UAE 08.2015 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Maryam Abacha American University of Niger
Maradi, Niger 08.2021 - Current
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER V9
SITES POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE DUBAI
AL=QOUZ DUBAI 02.2017 - 03.2017
GED -
GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLAGE
MASHI 07.2001 - 07.2007
Skills
Firewall Installation
Network Security Management
Disaster recovery operations
Verbal and written communication
Proactive and team player
Virtual private networks
Network device monitoring
Excellent presentation skills
Network Troubleshooting
DDoS prevention
Remote work support
Microsoft Office proficiency
Fixed wireless networks
Strong troubleshooting skills
Networking and routing protocol expertise
Certification
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE- Training
Interests
Football
Swimming
Bug hunting
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
AFRI GROW FZC
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Maryam Abacha American University of Niger
08.2021 - Current
CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKING -Training
01-2018
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE- Training
06-2017
Systems Administrator
African Commercial Brokers LLC
02.2017 - 05.2019
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER V9
SITES POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE DUBAI
02.2017 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of Bolton
08.2015 - 08.2018
System Support Engineer
IQBAL NIAZ LLC
03.2015 - 11.2016
GED -
GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLAGE
07.2001 - 07.2007