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Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed Elsayed

@ahmedmostafamohamede

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Highly accomplished Network Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

Network Security Engineer job that is more focused into Cisco products including ISE, ASA, FTD, WLC, WSA, ESA, Duo, etc.

I am a highly accomplished Network Security Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level security solutions across diverse environments. My dual CCIE certifications reflect my expertise in Cisco, FortiGate, Palo Alto, and various cybersecurity platforms. I am passionate about delivering robust security solutions that align with business objectives while maintaining operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organizations such as Water Corporation and Cisco, where I provided SME support and led security troubleshooting sessions. My experience includes operating various network security solutions, including Cisco ASA/Firepower, FortiGate, and Palo Alto, and managing complex security environments. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy conducting security training sessions to share knowledge and enhance team capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cyber Security Engineering Specialist

Water Corporation

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)

Working on Cyber Security products including FortiGate/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, Netskope SWG (Secure Web Gateway) and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) solution, ProofPoint Email Security, CyberArk PAM (Privileged Access Manager), CrowdStrike EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), Splunk Enterprise Security, and Splunk SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation and Response).

Technical Consulting Engineer

Cisco

Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Troubleshooting and configuring Cisco ISE which includes RADIUS/TACACS+ access, Authentication with Dot1x or MAB, VPN access with RADIUS authentication/authorization, REST Identity such as Azure Active Directory, posture assessment and remediation, MDM, BYOD, Guest, SAML, managing identity sources, Passive Identity, TrustSec, profiling, context visibility

Senior Security Engineer

NEC Corporation

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

Operation of different network security solutions including Cisco ASA/Firepower, FortiGate, Palo Alto, CheckPoint, F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler, RSA SecurID, Infoblox and , Microsoft PKI for multiple customers.

Sec Platforms Operations Manager

Asiacell Communications PJSC

Jan 2019 - May 2022 (3 years 4 months)

• Administration of Cisco ISE
• Administration of different firewalls including Cisco ASA & Cisco Secure Firewall & Palo Alto
• Administration of Cisco WSA, Cisco ESA, and Cisco SMA.
• Administration of MFA including RSA SecurID and Cisco Duo

Solutions Manager - Borderless Network

Continental Information and Telecom Group (CITG)

Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Implementation of different network security solutions including Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Cisco WSA, Cisco WLC and RSA SecurID for multiple customers.

Security Engineer

Misr International Systems (MIS)

May 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Implementation of different network security solutions including Cisco ISE, Cisco ACS, Huawei USG NGFW, HID ActiveID Appliance + HID CMS for multi-factor authentication, FortiGate UTM, Thales payShield HSM, and (Thales + Verisoft) EMV System for multiple customers.