Network & Security Engineer with hands-on experience in network operations, vulnerability management, and patch management. Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN environments, managing firewalls and VPNs, and performing security assessments using Tenable Nessus and Ivanti Security Control. Holds CCNP, CEH v12, and MCSA certifications, with strong interest in NOC/SOC operations and continuous security improvement.
💼 Professional Experience
Network Security Engineer (Intern)
Hatteras Company
Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
- Performed vulnerability assessments using Tenable Nessus, including scanning, analysis, and reporting
- Evaluated vulnerabilities using CVSS scores and prioritized remediation actions
- Supported patch management operations using Ivanti Security Control
- Assisted in testing, deploying, and verifying patches across multiple systems
- Generated vulnerability and patch compliance reports for management review
- Gained hands-on exposure to security operations and risk management processes
Network Engineer
El Safa Company
Dec 2024 – Oct 2025
- Configured, monitored, and troubleshot routers, switches, and wireless access points
- Supported enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
- Implemented VLANs, ACLs, and basic firewall rules to improve network security
- Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues using structured troubleshooting methodologies
- Worked with core networking protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, OSPF
- Assisted in network documentation and topology updates
🚀 Projects
🔹 Network Infrastructure Lab Project
- Designed and implemented a virtual enterprise network using GNS3
- Configured VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
- Implemented dynamic routing using OSPF
- Applied ACLs to control traffic between network segments
- Tested network resiliency and failover scenarios
- Deployed PRTG Network Monitor to monitor network devices and servers
- Configured alerts for bandwidth usage, latency, and device availability
🔹 Vulnerability Assessment Project
- Conducted vulnerability scanning on lab environment using Tenable Nessus
- Analyzed scan results and identified critical and high-risk vulnerabilities
- Prioritized vulnerabilities based on CVSS scores
- Documented findings and recommended remediation steps
- Verified remediation by performing follow-up scans
🔹 Patch Management Implementation Project
- Implemented patch management workflow using Ivanti Security Control
- Tested patches before deployment to production-like systems
- Automated patch deployment across multiple endpoints
- Monitored patch compliance and generated status reports
- Handled patch failures and rollback scenarios
🌟 Soft Skills
Quick Learner & Detail-Oriented
Self-motivated and Proactive
Project Management
Leadership & Team Collaboration