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Muhammad Shah

@muhammadshah

Experienced network engineer specializing in Cisco ISE, wireless, VPNs and enterprise network security.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead deployment and security of enterprise networks, work with Cisco technologies, and contribute to high-availability, compliant infrastructure while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

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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.

WL

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 logoUD

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 logoST

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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