Muhammad Shah
@muhammadshah
Experienced network engineer specializing in Cisco ISE, wireless, VPNs and enterprise network security.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Network Engineer with a strong background designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN, WAN and wireless infrastructures. I specialize in Cisco ISE, Cisco wireless solutions, VPNs, firewalls and network access control to ensure secure, highly available networks.
Over several years I have delivered end-to-end network projects for telecom and banking environments, implementing Cisco ISE integrations, managing data center and branch networking, and supporting distributed users with Level 1/2 support. I routinely produce HLD/LLD diagrams, technical documentation, and SLA reports.
My hands-on experience includes configuring routers, switches, wireless controllers, Cisco Firepower, Juniper SRX firewalls, and monitoring tools like WhatsUp Gold and OPManager. I lead onboarding for new offices, coordinate with ISPs and vendors, and follow ITIL-aligned change, incident and configuration processes.
I hold a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering and relevant certifications, and I bring a practical, vendor-neutral approach to delivering resilient, secure network solutions while minimizing downtime and supporting business continuity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Information Technology Engineer
Freelance
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Provide Level 1/Level 2 IT and network infrastructure services including installation, configuration, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, WiFi and endpoints while ensuring SLA compliance and minimal downtime.
Expert Network Engineer
Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited
Jul 2022 - Nov 2022 (4 months)
Managed WAN/LAN and enterprise Wi‑Fi across banking locations, administered Cisco Firepower and ISE policies, and designed Site‑to‑Site and remote VPNs to ensure high availability and secure connectivity.
Network Engineer
Wateen Telecom Limited
Oct 2018 - Jul 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Implemented Cisco ISE and NAC, deployed and troubleshot wireless controllers and APs, managed routers/switches and Juniper SRX firewalls, and produced HLD/LLD and operational documentation to support enterprise networks.
Network Engineer Intern
Wateen Telecom Limited
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)
Assisted on-site deployments, configured network devices, and supported commissioning and decommissioning of network equipment during internship engagements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Università degli Studi dell'Aquila
Master's degree, Telecommunications Engineering
Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering completed in September 2022.
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications Engineering
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering completed from January 2014 to December 2017.
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