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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

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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

cisco

Cisco

windows

Windows Server

vmware

VMware

m365

Microsoft 365

network

Networking

firewall

Firewall

cloud

Cloud

IOT

IOT

Enterprise Technologies I Work With

cisco

Cisco Networking

fortinet

Fortinet Firewall

vmware

VMware Virtualization

windows

Windows Server

azure

Microsoft Azure

office365

Office 365

ad

Active Directory

backup

Veeam Backup

Contact

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: mt.shahul@gmail.com

Phone: +971 566461253

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shahul86