Ibrahim Mohammed
British | Network Engineering Specialist | Cisco Certified Specialist, Cyber Security Certified
Professional Profile
Who I Am
Ambitious network engineering specialist with proven expertise in enterprise networking, SD-WAN migrations, and infrastructure transformation. Highly competitive and focused on continuous improvement through innovation and education.
What I Bring
Combined academic and commercial experience strengthens my ability to think outside the box. I achieve results under pressure, whether individually or as part of a team, relishing responsibility and demonstrating initiative with technology.
Career Objective
Target Role
Challenging position in Engineering and Technology Division within an organization of repute
Personal Growth
Attain personal and professional development through continuous learning and innovation
Value Creation
Contribute meaningfully to organizational goals and objectives through technical excellence
Technical Certifications
1
Cisco Expertise
ENCORE, CCNA, DEVNAE, ENTSHRU, ECSS - Comprehensive Cisco networking and automation credentials
2
Security Credentials
(ISC)² Cyber Security, Palo Alto ACE, Fortinet Fundamentals & Associate, ISO-IEC 27001-2022 Lead Auditor
3
Multi-Vendor Skills
JNCIA (Juniper), NSE1 & NSE2 (Fortinet), CompTIA A+, MCP Server 2003, BASEL-OSINT
4
Emerging Tech
Elements of AI, Microsoft ML, Business Strategy - Expanding into automation and cloud technologies
Core Technologies & Tools
Networking Protocols
- TCP/IP, DHCP/DNS
- OSPF, BGP, MPLS L3VPN
- STP, VLANs, HSRP/VRRP
- VPN, IPsec, ACL, SNMP
Development & Cloud
Beginner level: Python, Linux, AWS, Azure, Microsoft ML
Network Management Tools
- Cisco Works & Wireshark
- Remedy, Rancid, Cacti
- NARF, IT-Monitoring
- Cisco Meraki, Juniper Mist
- EC2 (AWS)
Hardware Expertise
Cisco Routers
1800, 1900, 2600, 2900, 3800, 4331, 4510, ASR 1001-X, MX85 series with extensive configuration experience
Enterprise Switches
Cisco Catalyst (3750, 3550, 2960, 9200, 9800, IE2000), Juniper EX2300/4200, Ericsson REDBACK SE800, 3com, Huawei NE40
Security Appliances
Juniper SRX345, Cisco ISA3000, ASA5515 - Comprehensive firewall configuration and management
Commodity Hardware
Accton 4610/5610, Quanta LY2R, DNI AG3448p-R, ACX 5448 series, MX960 platforms
Major Project Achievements
1
SD-WAN Global Migration
Led legacy to SD-WAN migration globally for UK government, ensuring seamless transition and enhanced network performance
2
Virgin Media-O2 FUSION
Core migration project on behalf of Juniper, managing critical infrastructure transformation
3
Nike Retrofit
Lead engineer for 177 Cisco 9200 switches deployment and thin client provisioning and delivery
4
Ministry of Defence
Design, build, testing and handover of L2 circuits for critical government infrastructure
5
Amazon Robotics
Lead engineer for Kiva Ubuntu upgrade and KTLO of 14 sites, plus multiple site launches from planning to implementation
6
Canadian Airspace
Upgraded circuits and coordinated with local and third-party engineers for successful service migration
Current Role: Engineering Specialist
Vodafone UK | April 2022 - Present
Global Network Management
Manage network of government sites globally, building and migrating legacy devices to SD-WAN architecture
Satellite Solutions
Implemented and managed VSAT solutions at remote sites, conducting regular network audits
Voice Integration
Configured Mitel voice solutions and provided 2nd/3rd line support for network devices
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with internal teams, clients and third-party vendors regularly, training new staff and updating LWI documentation
Career Progression
2015-2016
Service Management Centre Agent - TalkTalk Technology. Network monitoring, fault diagnosis, ticket management
2016-2017
IP Access Engineer - TalkTalk Technology. Multi-vendor network management, MSAN/DSLAM commissioning, circuit provisioning
2017-2020
IP B2B Network Engineer - TalkTalk Technology. NGN circuit build, L2VPN/L3VPN provisioning, 3rd line support
2021
Senior IT Engineer - Amazon UK. Network design, 14-site infrastructure management, project delivery leadership
2022
Senior Network Engineer - Flint/Juniper. Core migration, route manipulation, automation with Jenkins
Education & Contact
Academic Qualifications
BSc Hons Digital Technology and Solutions
University of Roehampton, United Kingdom (2017-2021)
University of Roehampton, United Kingdom (2017-2021)
Level 4 Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and Management, UK (2011-2012)
Institute of Leadership and Management, UK (2011-2012)
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