Dear Recruiters,
I would like my resume to be considered for any suitable mid level
position.
I am looking to work as a Network administrator / System administrator,
with security awareness.
Here it is my resume,
Farhad Ahani
No, 64 Izadi st.
Gisha Ave.
Tehran, Iran
E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone 0098-21-8262619
Title
Sr. Network and Security Administrator with proven strong skills on UNIX
(Linux, BSD, Solaris) and Win NT/2K systems
Objective
Network and security position that capitalizes on expertise experience
in UNIX/Linux/NT systems/networks and security administration.
Experience designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise-wide
security, network and system administration. Proficient in installing,
troubleshooting and supporting large-scale network servers and resolving
connectivity issues to enable users to work effectively and productively
Professional experience (5+years)
06/01 - present SystemGroup/SGNetw@y Tehran, Iran
Network, Security Administrator/ISP Technical Manager
. Proactive and preventative technical maintenance of a 24X7 ISP
services
. Responsible for development of services and installing new servers and
routers
. Securing network servers, applying updates and alerting on network
attacks
. Using security tools for monitoring security of site, such as Satan
and NMAP
. Responsible for maintaining Internet site and updating operating
services
. Revising network and hardening UNIX/NT systems, applying security tips
on routers
. Preparing security plans and standards for network and service access
. Daily maintenance of network, architecting and reconfiguring of IP
infrastructure
. Managing the support and programming team and responsible for system
growth
. Proposing the ISP outsource plan with return of investment guaranty
04/99 - 05/01 NITC Tehran, Iran
Internet Access Admin/IT Technical Manager/Web Programmer
. Responsible for designing and setting up Internet site for company
from scratch
. Designing network for entire company, researching, recommending for
purchase
. Preparing Internet connectivity solution for corporate/home users
. Designing/developing cache hierarchy with Squid on Linux/FreeBSD,
getting reports from cache servers and SNMP based monitoring using MRTG
. Installing, maintaining, and debugging open-source/proprietary
software packages
. Highly involved with work on network development, ongoing network
management
. Full administration of UNIX/NT servers, including account maintenance,
backups, scripts, daemon configuration and maximum uptime engineering
. Working on security from host based consideration to network one
. Learning cryptography and applying appropriate tools/software
. Setup, configuration and maintain of main storages, NAS appliance such
as NetForce2500 from Procom U.S.A technology
. Web Site of http://www.nitc.co.ir and http://www.naftiran.com design
and implementation with Apache web server on UNIX platform and IIS on
Win2k
. Supporting users (400 users) over different problems
(network/server/client)
09/95 - 03/99 Electrical Engineering Dep. Tabriz, Iran
UNIX and Network Administrator
. Working as a network supervisor, responsible for network
configuration/maintain
. Netware file/print services maintenance and research in network OS
field such as UNIX/Linux/Widows NT and implementation of a fully
qualified UNIX network
. Setting up network protocols and services such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,
Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, X server, Telnet, Ftp, IBM compatible Terminals,
NFS, SMB, Gateway, sendmail, Apache web server and Microsoft Exchange
and IIS
. Getting deep knowledge of UNIX, NT and NetWare operating systems
. Network application and "C" programming support for more than 200
students
09/98 - 03/99 Tabriz University Computing Center
Tabriz, Iran
Part time Network Administrator
. Administrating NT4.0 and NetWare servers on site
. Setup, configuration and maintain of NT servers, mail/web servers and
Windows 9X clients with Internet Explorer/Outlook and Netscape
Communicator
. Remote access services under MS-Windows NT with dialup lines and
modems and dedicated connections over leased lines and network devices
such as intel routers, LAN earth stations, mainframe terminals and
satellite receiver
Education
09/94 - 03/99 University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran B.S of
Electrical Engineering major in Telecommunication
Skills
. Security Administration
Hardening OS (NT/2000, Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD) by applying patches and
installing host based firewalls.
Intrusion detection to alarming exciting attacks, HIDS, NIDS, UNIX host
based including TCPwrappers, syslog, Tripwire, firewall rules based on
explicit deny all. Reputation protection, DoS attack monitoring,
Network traffic analysis using tcpdump, synsnorf, snort, snoop,
Realsecure, BlackICE
Monitoring security mailing lists (SANS and CERT)
. Unix/Linux/BSD System Administrator
Administer heterogeneous UNIX networks including Linux, FreeBSD and
Solaris.
Expert Webmaster of Apache, DNS, DHCP, Wins, FTP (WU-FTPD), E-mail
(Sendmail, POP3, SMTP, IMAP).
PC internetworking with UNIX, Samba and PC-NFS, Cache, proxy, web
accelerator (Squid), Router and firewalls (ipfwadm, ipchains), Dialup
(slip, PPP server/client), Preventative maintenance, proactive system
administration and performance tuning
. MS NT/Win2k System Admin
Administer Microsoft PC networks including NT/2000 servers with
BackOffice technology and 9X clients.
Expert webmaster of IIS, E-Mail (Exchange, Lotos cc:mail, Mdeamon),
Cache, Proxy (MSP2.0, ISA Server) and Dialup (RAS server, Routing and
Remote access). Office Automation, asset management, automatic package
upgrade and delivery, control and monitoring of windows computers
(SQL7.0 and SMS2.0, Crystal Reports, SNA4.0)
. Network Administrator
Cisco router and Novell NetWare administration, experienced satellite
connection (VSAT, DVB, Async and Sync).
Setup and maintaining network of largest shipping company site (NITC)
and a big software company (System Group) in Iran as a main technical
manager. Network monitoring using SNMP (MRTG, HP-Openview) and
architecting TCP/IP infrastructure, debugging and analyzing at the
network and data link layer.
. Management
Have experience in organizing data center and managing ISP support
personnel, help desk and programming team,
Preparing very informative reports from network operation and supervises
and directs junior/intermediate system administrators, Supporting users
and helping people to develop reasonable processes.
. Languages
Multilingual, English/Farsi/Kurdish Fluently
I will be available starting immediately. I am willing to relocate at my
own expense.
I will require sponsorship (H-1 visa). I look forward to hearing from
you.
Thank you,
Regards,
Farhad Ahani,
