IT Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist
Senior IT Administrator • 13+ Years Experience
IT Systems Administrator | CCNP Enterprise Certified | MSc Cyber Forensics & Information Security | Network & Infrastructure Management

Profile Summary
Experienced IT Systems & Infrastructure Specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience in networking, server administration, and enterprise IT infrastructure management. CCNP Enterprise certified, with strong expertise in routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, and multi-site connectivity. Proven experience in managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, site-to-site VPNs, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, and IT operations across distributed locations. Skilled in network troubleshooting, system monitoring, backup management, disaster recovery, and incident response. Currently pursuing MSc in Cyber Forensics and Information Security (Madras University – online) to further strengthen expertise in cybersecurity, threat analysis, digital forensics, and security incident handling. Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure automation, CRM systems, Google Workspace, AWS cloud services, and WhatsApp automation/chatbots using n8n workflows, supporting business operations and digital transformation initiatives. Actively seeking challenging roles in IT Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or Cybersecurity Operations, where strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and operational excellence can add measurable value
16+
Years Experience
CCNP
Enterprise Certified
50+
Networks Managed
500+
Systems Supported
Work Experience
IT Administrator — Silver Oak Properties (Dubai)
Nov 2022 – Present
IT Administrator — Trust Holdings LLC (Dubai)
Sep 2019 – Nov 2022
IT Support Engineer — Sydney Cars & Barq Systems (Qatar)
Jan 2013 – Sep 2018
IT Engineer — Mobisat IT Solution (Dubai)
Jun 2008 – Mar 2012
Education
Master of Science – Cyber Forensics & Information Security
Madras University
Bachelor of Computer Applications
Alagappa University
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Directorate Of Technical Education
Certifications

CCNP Enterprise

CISCO-ENARSI

CISCO-ENCORE
Technology Stack
Enterprise Technologies I Work With
Cisco Networking
Fortinet Firewall
VMware Virtualization
Windows Server
Microsoft Azure
Office 365
Active Directory
Veeam Backup
Contact
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: mt.shahul@gmail.com
Phone: +971 566461253
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shahul86