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Ifthiquar Muhammed

Ifthiquar Muhammed

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Summary

Expert Network and Security specialist bringing 18+ years of expertise in the IT Industry. Effectively manages assignments, projects, and team members.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Specialist

Al Falak
11.2010 - 12.2025
  • Successfully led and implemented network, security, and IP telephony-related projects and IT operations across multiple large-scale sites, coordinating with cross-functional teams in both on-site and remote environments.
  • Strong technical expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, including advanced configuration, policy management, VPN setup, and security patching.
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining internet proxies and NAC (Cisco ISE).
  • Solid foundation in network design, implementation, and optimization for high-availability enterprise environments.
  • Experienced in maintaining networks with OSPF and BGP networking protocols.
  • Deep understanding of core network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs, ensuring robust and secure communication infrastructures.
  • Proficient in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools like SNMP-based systems and Wireshark for traffic analysis and performance troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing and supporting LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructures in corporate head office and industrial plant settings.
  • Hands-on experience with network security operations, access control, routing policies, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Implemented projects related to migration of on-prem to Azure and GCP cloud by configuring site-to-site VPNs and M365 integrations.
  • Handle implementations and projects related to Cisco IP Telephony and Call Manager, and maintain TelePresence and Webex video conferencing by maintaining voice and video quality through QoS configuration.
  • Skilled in documenting processes, managing assets, and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities; able to work independently or collaboratively in dynamic environments.
  • Working knowledge of ITIL best practices and aligned network support with business continuity goals.

IT Infrastructure Analyst

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Private Ltd.
01.2006 - 02.2010
  • To work on entire change management process for various datacentre activities.
  • Install, troubleshoot and patch critical security vulnerabilities to critical banking application servers.
  • Supporting and resolving issues related to MS windows desktop users across North American, Asian region.

Education

Master of Engineering - Cybersecurity

JAMK University
Jyväskylä, Finland
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Computers, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer science

Osmania University
01.2003

Skills

  • Network Routing
  • Switching
  • Firewalls
  • Internet Proxy
  • NAC
  • IP Telephony
  • Enterprise security architecture design
  • Security management
  • IT infrastructure
  • Network devices
  • Servers
  • Security enhancement

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
  • Palo Alto Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Languages

English
Hindi

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/1981
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Network Specialist

Al Falak
11.2010 - 12.2025

IT Infrastructure Analyst

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Private Ltd.
01.2006 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computers, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer science

Osmania University

Master of Engineering - Cybersecurity

JAMK University

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