S M Abdul Wadud
@smabdulwadud
I am a network and cyber security leader securing banking networks and driving resilient infrastructures.
What I'm looking for
I am a network and cyber security expert with 18+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable IT and network solutions for the banking sector. My work focuses on enterprise network design, security operations, and high-availability infrastructure.
I have led Tier III Data Center migrations and centralized secure networking for 250+ branches, architecting Layer 2/Layer 3 infrastructures and optimizing routing with BGP, OSPF and VRF. I manage enterprise firewalls and core routing platforms to ensure redundancy and continuous operations.
My practice emphasizes proactive cyber defense: we deployed IDS/IPS, SIEM-driven log analysis, Radware anti-DDoS, and vulnerability management aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and banking regulations. I apply ITIL processes to change and incident management and lead incident response and forensic coordination with SOC teams.
I mentor network and security engineers, develop security awareness training, and publish on cybersecurity topics. I hold certifications including PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP, and ITIL, and I aim to continue driving secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure for financial institutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AVP Network & Cyber Security
Global Islami Bank PLC
Oct 2013 - Present (12 years)
Lead network and cyber security operations, architecting Layer 2/3 infrastructures and Tier III data center and DR solutions while integrating 250+ branches into a secure centralized network to improve availability and resilience.
Network Support Engineer
Export Import Bank of Bangladesh PLC
Jul 2006 - Oct 2013 (7 years 3 months)
Managed network operations and infrastructure for head office and branches, optimizing routing, switching and Windows Server/AD environments to improve reliability and support continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
East West University
Master of Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Activities and societies: Project: e-Banking System.
Completed Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from East West University in 2012.
National University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computer Science
Completed Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science from National University, Dhaka in 2001.
Jessore Board
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (Science) under Jessore Board in 1997.
Jessore Board
Secondary School Certificate, Science
Completed Secondary School Certificate (Science) under Jessore Board in 1995.
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