I look forward to a mutually beneficial association with a group of dedicated people bound by a Common thread – The Challenge of being the best in a competitive atmosphere. I view my career as a means of growth in all walks of life. Dependable legal professional providing reliable client support across diverse matters. Diligent in case preparation and management to achieve positive results. Plans strategically to manage high volumes of work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Security Engineer
Brilliant Telecommunications
Randburg, South Africa
02.2022 - Current
Closely interacting with OEM's/Vendors/Customers and maintain a good relationship
Sound knowledge in Next Generation IPS and Firewall systems and UTM's
Experience in performing Network monitoring using Solar Winds, Network optimization and network sniffing
Routing, Switching and Security technologies like BGP, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, HSRP, VLANs, ACL's, NAT, PAT, PPP, QoS and VPNs
Troubleshooting of problems providing field support to the customers before and after implementation and ensure high level of Customer satisfaction.
Managing all security Infrastructure for Brilliantel Customers. conversions and replacement of firewalls
Interfacing with customer’s Information security team on all Security projects.
Planning, scoping, and assessing risk and ways to mitigate the risk and reduce business impact.
Engaging with Customers in all design and implementation of new security solutions like for next generation firewalls with advanced Malware and threat prevention.
Systems monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention.
Knowledge in Next Generation IPS, Firewall systems and UTM’s various Routing, and Security technologies i.e VLANs, ACL’s,
L2 Security Engineer
Maxtec
Sandton, Gauteng
04.2019 - 01.2022
Managing FortiGate Firewall Infrastructure this entails upgrades and new site deployment.
Day to day firewall rule base configuration as per the company’s security policy
Handling calls related to Firewall access and Site2site Remote Access VPN Issues and other Clustering issues.
Responding to any security threats and Attacks to fortify the customer networks against any adversaries.
Configuring of new client connectivity Site2Site/Remote/SSL VPN.
Generate reports from Forti Analyzer for internal and external client
SD WAN Technical Resolutions Officer
Jurumani Solutions
Centurion, South Africa
03.2017 - 03.2019
Investigating networking and managing SD WAN Links
Monitoring network performances and Configurations of CE devices Routers, SD WAN Appliances: SD VeloCloud, Viptela, Meraki
Support of authentication devices i.e
Cisco ACS and managing Tacacs+
SDWan Setup
Quality Assurance (QA) and control checks during support activities to ensure broadband set-up, delivering a
Solution fit for purpose, consistent, and compliant with the business standards and guidelines
Liaising with customers and vendors at all levels
Taking charge of digital networks and make sure they are optimized for higher potency
Integrate SD-WAN and demonstrate its effectiveness
Working on positively impacting the operational potency of businesses
Setting up VMs and configuring the vSmart Controller
Analyzing daily broadband service request reports and ensuring appropriate action is implemented to manage