
Mohammad Ali
Network Security Engineer | FortiGate
Salary / Daily rate
Skopje, North Macedonia
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Languages
About me
Intro
Network Security Engineer with 18+ years of IT expertise specializing in FortiGate firewall management and security incident response. Expert in managing complex network infrastructures, implementing security policies, and resolving critical security incidents across enterprise environments. Ready to secure your network infrastructure with proven cybersecurity skills and comprehensive technical support.
Work experience
Network Security Engineer
PXC
Aug 2023 - Present
3 years 3 months
London, UK
• Investigate and resolve escalated technical issues related to FortiGate devices and associated software. • Analyze complex network and security problems to identify root causes and implement solutions. • Respond to and manage security incidents. • Coordinate with other security professionals to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. • Configure, modify, and optimize firewall rules and security policies on FortiGate devices. • Assist with advanced configuration of FortiGate features, such as VPNs, SSL inspection, intrusion prevention, and web filtering. • Collaborate with other teams to integrate FortiGate devices into complex network architectures. • Analyze security logs and reports generated by FortiGate devices to detect and investigate security incidents. • Create customized reports for management and compliance purposes.
Major Incident Manager
The Network Control Group
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
11 months
London, UK
Information Communication Technology ICT Teacher
American Baccalaureate School of Kuwait
Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
2 years 7 months
Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Plan Lessons According to Curriculum Standards. • Prepare the Weekly Overview and upload it to the system weekly. • Prepare the Yearlong plan and upload it to the system. • Focus on interactive learning methods by engaging the students all the period time. • Evaluate the students and upload their marks weekly. • Prepare the Curriculum in detail by adding the description of the subject, unit, and class description on rubiconatlas.org • Attend meetings with HOD and principals weekly. • Always be updated with parents by making 20 calls monthly and keep them in the Email loop. • Monitor Student Progress by Administrating Assignments, Quizzes, and Tests. • Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments. • Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment. • Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning. • Attend parent-teacher meetings. • Evaluate and document students’ progress. • Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
Information Technology Support Engineer
Petroleum Services Company W.L.L.
Mar 2013 - Dec 2019
6 years 10 months
Kuwait · On-site
• Maintaining security by monitoring the system for potential vulnerabilities, identifying risks, and taking action to mitigate them • Providing training to users on how to use Office 365 effectively • Addressing user requests for assistance with issues pertaining to their accounts, including password resets and help with downloading emails • Creating reports about the usage of Office 365 and identifying potential areas for improvement based on the data collected • Providing support for mobile devices that use Office 365, including Android phones and iPhones • Troubleshooting problems with hardware or software that is used in conjunction with Office 365, such as printers or mobile phones that use Exchange ActiveSync • Acting as primary contact for computer hardware and software problems, as well as network emergencies. • Setting up new hire accounts using active roles responsible for daily PC/Laptop printing and video. • Designing and implementing a VMware solution for the company to consolidate servers and enhance disaster recovery. • Managing the planning, development schedule, and execution of company-wide hardware and software upgrade projects. • Monitoring, maintaining, and reporting on network stability using network monitoring tools. • Troubleshooting and resolving issues regarding IT Applications. • Taking responsibility for IT applications product configuration and data set-up, maintaining the issues list, unit • Support day–to–day technology operations of IT applications, infrastructure, and 3rd party platforms. • Administration for Access Card control system and Fingerprint.
Help Desk Support Engineer
Royal Jordanian Air Force
Feb 2006 - Oct 2012
6 years 9 months
Amman · On-site
• Managing all network infrastructure by monitoring network status to ensure maximum network performance and uptime • Troubleshooting and resolving 1st line support tickets and requests. • Ensuring all support tickets and service requests are appropriately logged, prioritized, and progressed efficiently and professionally. • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration. • Refer to internal database or external resources to provide accurate tech solutions • Ensure all issues are properly logged. • Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time. • Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting • Prepare accurate and timely reports. • Document technical knowledge in the form of notes and manuals. • General desktop support, assisted web development. • Installing and maintaining various standard software as per user requirements. • Assisted with on-site visits and hardware troubleshooting and local system. • Performed upgrades, installation of software and drivers, and essential desktop troubleshooting. • Deployed updates, service packs, and hot fixes using Windows Update, Automatic Updates, and Group Policies.
Education
Arab Open University
Bsc
2009 - 2012
3 years 1 month
Faculty of engineering technology
Diploma
2003 - 2005
2 years 1 month