Yasir Shehzad
@yasirshehzad
Network Security Engineer specializing in Fortinet FortiGate, VPN/SD-WAN, and firewall high availability for enterprise uptime.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Network Security Engineer with 5+ years of experience focused on Fortinet security platforms (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager), VPNs, SD-WAN, and firewall management. I configure and optimize HA clustering, LDAP, and 2FA, and I build strong security profiles with IPS/IDS, web filtering, and application control to protect enterprise networks.
In my recent roles, I’ve deployed and managed FortiGate NGFW appliances, implemented IPSec/SSL VPNs and SD-WAN, and used proactive monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Cacti, and Observium to reduce risk and prevent downtime. From supporting OSPF/BGP and MPLS environments to troubleshooting outages and coordinating with infrastructure teams, I bring a reliability-first mindset and a hands-on approach to securing networks end to end—while continuing my Masters in Computer Science (Information Security) and holding Fortinet NSE 1/2/3 and Cisco CCNA certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Network Engineer
Ambsan Technologies Pvt Ltd
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Deployed and managed FortiGate NGFW appliances to ensure network security and performance. Configured SD-WAN and VPN (IPSec/SSL), implemented HA clustering, and set up LDAP/2FA authentication and advanced security profiles.
Senior NOC Engineer
Global Connect Synergy
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Deployed and configured FortiGate NGFW solutions including VPN and UTM features. Performed HA setup, firmware upgrades, backup/restore, and troubleshooting to ensure uptime, with proactive monitoring using SolarWinds, Cacti, and Observium.
Associate Network Engineer
Transworld Associate Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Configured FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, and UTM profiles and supported routing and service configurations. Worked with BGP circuits and IPv4/IPv6, including MPLS VPN and QnQ circuits, and performed preventive maintenance and acceptance tests.
Associate Consultant
IST Corporate Performance Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Installed and configured FortiGate solutions including firewall, VPN, and UTM. Also worked on Payroll ERP software installation and support, configured SD-WAN, monitored SLAs, and provided client training.
Senior NOC Engineer
Red Tone
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Installed and configured FortiGate appliances and managed firewall rules, NAT, routing, and VPN connections. Performed proactive monitoring with SolarWinds and Cacti and supported OSPF and BGP.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sir Syed University, Karachi
Masters in Computer Science (Information Security), Information Security
2024 -
Pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science (Information Security) at Sir Syed University, Karachi, starting in 2024.
Iqra University, Karachi
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2013 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science at Iqra University, Karachi, from 2013 to 2019.
Aligarh Institute of Technology
Diploma in Computer Information Technology, Computer Information Technology
2010 - 2012
Completed a Diploma in Computer Information Technology from 2010 to 2012 at Aligarh Institute of Technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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