I received my degree in communications engineering from The British University in Egypt in late 2020. I chose to pursue a career in information technology (IT) since it's my favorite industry and I feel like I am having fun rather than working. I'm a motivated person that is ready to offer my expertise and pick up new skills.

Current Job: Network Security Engineer at El-Ezaby Pharmacies.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2024 to Present

Network Security Engineer at El-Ezaby Pharmacies.

• Implement, configure, and maintain security solutions including Kaspersky Security Center, Sophos Firewall, and Fortigate Firewall to protect the organization's network infrastructure.

• Design, implement, and manage SD-WAN solutions to enhance network performance and security across multiple branches.

• Create and manage Virtual Domains (VDOMs) on Fortigate firewalls to provide granular control over network traffic and security policies.

• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures to protect the organization's sensitive data and systems.

• Monitor network activity for signs of unauthorized access, intrusion attempts, and other security threats.

• Investigate and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively, minimizing the impact on the organization's operations.

• Implement measures to prevent future occurrences of similar incidents.

• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.  

June 2023 to Dec 2023

Network Engineer at El-Ezaby Pharmacies.

• Design, implement, and maintain network architectures utilizing technologies such as site-to-site VPN and MPLS to support 400 branches.

• Ensure network scalability, reliability, and performance to meet business requirements.

• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, procedures, and standards.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to connectivity, latency, and bandwidth utilization using PRTG.

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve network issues and ensure optimal performance.

Jan 2023 to May 2023 

Network/System Engineer at Elsaied Group.

• Creating and implementing new network solutions, as well as improving the efficiency of existing networks.

• Setting up, configuring, and maintaining network equipment such as routers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS, and DHCP.

• Managing site to site VPN between all branches (35 branch), HQ and Call Center using DrayTek Vigor.

• Created PRTG server to monitor all the branches networks.

• Created FTP server to backup all the branches SQL databases hourly.

• Managing Kaspersky Security Center for total 500 device, added distribution point in each branch to reduce network traffic.

• Created Sophos Home Virtual Machine to control the internet traffic in HQ and Data Center

• Managing total of 15 VMs and total 5 Hosts using VMware vCenter.

• Managing DC, file server, database server and backup servers.

Jan 2022 to Dec 2022 

Support/Network Engineer at Misr Pharmacies.

• increasing the effectiveness of present networks while developing and putting into practice new network solutions.

• putting in, setting up, and providing support for switches, routers, WAN accelerators, DNS, and DHCP.

• maximizing network security and performance by setting up firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching.

• identifying, resolving, and informing other employees of networking problems.

• Implemented Sophos VPN project between company branches.

• Created a program that checks the status of all the company branches and the important devices in each branch.

• Created a program that checks the important devices in each branch and sends a notification mail if there were errors.

• Created a program that sends commands to all the branches' servers at the same time.

• Created a program that changes all the branch’s servers’ passwords in less than 5 mins (80 Branches).

Jan 2021 to Dec 2021 

Support Engineer at Abaza Auto Trading. 

• installing and setting up computer systems, networks, software, hardware, printers, and scanners.

• observing and maintaining computer networks and systems.

• supplying technical assistance throughout the company (this may be in person or over the phone).

• creating domain accounts and giving new users access.

• computer replacement and repair as required.

EDUCATION

Sept 2015 - Sept 2020

Communications Engineering at The British University in Egypt.

Bachelor’s degree in communications engineering from the British University in Egypt with an average grade of Good (72%).

Sept 2001 - Sept 2015

El Shams Experimental Language School.

English Thanaweya Amma degree with an average grade of Very Good (88%).

SKILLS

Soft Skills

• Fast learner.

• Problem-solving.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Hard Skills

• Implementing and managing domain controllers, file servers, print servers, WDS servers, and backup servers.

• Configuring cisco switches.

• Sophos Firewall Implementer and Administrator.

• FortiGate Firewall Administrator.

• Meraki Firewall Administrator.

• Kaspersky Security Center Administrator.

• Python Network Programmer.

• Other: MATLAB, Arduino, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.

COURSES

• CCNA.

• Sophos.

• Fortigate.

• MCSA.

• vSphere.

GENERAL INFO

• Full Name: Mohamad Hossam El-Adly.

• Date of Birth: 25th of August 1996.

• Nationality: Egyptian.

• Military Status: Exemption.