SHAZZAD HOSSAIN
@shazzadhossain
I am an IT security and storage architect improving enterprise resilience.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I am an ICT leader with 19.5 years' experience designing and maintaining secured and compliant enterprise infrastructure, including DR sites and digital transformation initiatives. I hold REDHAT, IBM and Cisco certifications and have led storage, backup and SAN/NAS implementations across Hitachi VSP, EMC VMAX, NetApp and HPE 3PAR.
As Assistant Vice President — Head of IT Security and IS Audit, I defined ICT Security strategies, implemented Sophos, Fortinet NGFW, Barracuda, Nessus, Metasploit, Jumpserver, Wazuh and Graylog, and aligned controls with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Bangladesh Bank ICT Security Guideline. I currently consult remotely conducting NIST and DORA-aligned assessments and deliver prioritized roadmaps to improve cybersecurity posture and operational resilience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IBM Storage & Data Protection Consultant
StepKnock LLC
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Conducted NIST- and DORA-aligned IT environment assessments, identified control gaps, and delivered a prioritized roadmap to improve cybersecurity posture and operational resilience.
AVP, Head of IT Security & IS Audit
Padma Bank PLC
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Defined and executed ICT security strategy and compliance programs, implemented endpoint, NGFW and email security, and integrated SIEM and privileged access management to strengthen monitoring and controls.
Senior Systems Administrator
Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited
Oct 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Implemented and maintained active-active enterprise storage and replication solutions and Commvault backups to ensure high availability and disaster recovery for core banking systems.
Executive Officer - System & Storage
Southeast Bank Limited
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Planned and maintained FAR DC, performed OS and firmware upgrades, and managed system and storage administration to support banking services and ensure compliance.
IT Officer
Southeast Bank Limited
Feb 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 10 months)
Maintained LAN/WAN and DC-DRS connectivity and administered Windows and Linux servers and IP-PBX systems to ensure continuous bank operations.
Executive - IT
PIL (Bangladesh) Ltd.
Mar 2006 - Mar 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Installed and maintained computer systems, networks and VLANs, provided user support and ensured smooth operation of MS SQL and server infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Chittagong
Master of Engineering, Information Systems
Grade: CGPA:3.54/4
Activities and societies: Participated in IEEE Systems and Security conference (3 May 2019).
Completed Master of Engineering in Information Systems with a CGPA of 3.54/4; thesis focused on systems and security.
CTChittagong University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Engineering
Grade: CGPA:2.98/4
Activities and societies: Received academic scholarship during studies.
Completed Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science & Engineering with a CGPA of 2.98/4.
B.N.M. Rifles Public School & College
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
Grade: 78.5%
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (Science) with 78.5% (First Division).
Pubali Jute Mills High School
Secondary School Certificate, Science
Grade: 79.4%
Completed Secondary School Certificate (Science) with 79.4% (First Division).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BangladeshAuthorized to work in
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