
Muhammad Talha Bashir
System administrator / IT Specialist
Results-driven IT professional with around 8 years of experience in infrastructure security, IT operations, and network administration across enterprise systems. Proven expertise in enterprise system implementations across complex environments. Proficient in managing firewalls, virtualization, cloud-based solutions, and endpoint security. Adept at driving infrastructure optimizations, enhancing security postures, and streamlining IT processes. Seeking to leverage my expertise in security and system management to contribute to organizational goals in a dynamic and challenging role.
Careers
Systems Administrator
Hotel & Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO
- Implemented, optimized, and maintained Fortinet solutions (FortiGate firewalls, VPN,
- IDS/IPS, and ZTNA) to enhance network security and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Configured and monitored Barracuda firewalls and email security policies, improving threat
- prevention by 20%.
- Enhanced endpoint security through the administration of ESET EDR policies, real-time
- threat analysis, and efficient incident response protocols.
- Managed AI-based Darktrace solutions for anomaly detection, improving response to realtime
- cybersecurity threats.
- Managed virtualization environments with VMware vSphere and data recovery using Veeam
- ONE, ensuring business continuity and data integrity.
- Oversaw IT infrastructure with FortiGate SDN, VMware SD-WAN, and Cisco Meraki,
- optimizing performance across Layer 2/3 networks.
- Implemented and maintained Windows Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, and IAM
- services to strengthen access management policies.
- Led storage management utilizing NAS iSCSI/SMB solutions, implementing robust backup
- and disaster recovery processes.
- Managed and deployed Microsoft 365 Suite and Exchange.
Senior Associate IT
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited
- Implemented security solutions using Kaspersky Enterprise, Cisco/Juniper firewalls, and
- SSL VPNs to mitigate security risks.
- Implemented the IBM Qradar community edition with CentOS Linux, along with the system
- logs, network traffic, and event monitoring extensions like Pulse, Qualys, Juniper Security,
- Threat Intelligence, etc.
- Architected and implemented data center solutions using HP/Dell servers, SAN storage, tape
- libraries, and next-gen firewalls, optimizing enterprise infrastructure.
- Led projects for Oracle E-Business Suite and Navis Master Terminal deployment.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive data backup and recovery systems to ensure data
- integrity and business continuity.
- Spearheaded the deployment of CCTV infrastructure, enhancing security protocols and
- monitoring capabilities.
- Led IT department operations, facilitating both internal and external audits to ensure
- compliance and operational efficiency.
- Designed and implemented ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards as IT department
- lead to meet audit and compliance benchmarks.
- Supported SCADA and HMI systems ensuring smooth operations for industrial applications.
Education
National University of Computer & Technology
Computer Networks & Security
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Computer Science
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