MohamedRafik
One Page CV
IT Manager
Results-driven Infrastructure Manager and Senior Network Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing secure, high-availability IT infrastructures across financial services and enterprise environments. Expert in Microsoft Azure cloud architecture (Solutions Architect Expert), Cisco networking (CCNA), and Fortinet security ecosystems (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer). Proven track record of delivering 50% operational cost reduction through strategic cloud migration, infrastructure optimization, and automation. Holds multiple Microsoft Azure certifications including Azure Administrator, Network Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty. Adept at leading technical teams, managing disaster recovery initiatives, and ensuring compliance with financial services regulations.
To leverage my 10+ years of expertise in network engineering, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity to drive digital transformation and infrastructure resilience for forward-thinking organizations.
I aim to deliver secure, scalable hybrid cloud solutions, combining Microsoft Azure, Fortinet security fabric, and enterprise networking, to reduce operational costs, strengthen security posture, and ensure 99.9% uptime for mission-critical systems.
Seeking a Senior Network Engineering or Infrastructure Management role where I can lead cloud migration initiatives, mentor technical teams, and align IT strategy with business objectives in the financial services or enterprise sector.
Results-driven Infrastructure Manager with 10+ years architecting secure, high-availability network environments across financial services and enterprise sectors.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure (Solutions Architect, Security Engineer), Cisco networking (CCNA), and Fortinet security stack (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
Delivered 50% operational cost reduction through cloud migration and infrastructure optimization. Seeking Senior Network Engineering role to drive cybersecurity resilience and cloud transformation initiatives.
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AF Securities Giza, Egypt
• Architect hybrid cloud infrastructure integrating Azure AD with on-prem Active Directory, enabling seamless identity management
• Implement FortiGate next-gen firewall policies reducing security incidents by 40% through granular traffic inspection and intrusion prevention
• Administer WSUS patch management maintaining 95% critical update compliance within 48-hour deployment windows
• Manage MS-SQL database clusters supporting trading platforms with 99.9% uptime
Abgad (Pharos Consumer Finance) Giza, Egypt
• Engineered Fortinet security fabric (FortiGate/FortiSwitch/FortiAP).
• Optimized Azure resource allocation through rightsizing VMs and reserved instances.
• Designed site-to-site VPN architecture connecting branch offices with 99.5% uptime and automated failover
• Managed MS-SQL high-availability groups ensuring RPO <15 minutes for critical financial databases
• Implemented Azure AD Conditional Access policies enforcing MFA
Abgad (Pharos Consumer Finance) Giza, Egypt
• Installed, configured, and administered Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, file shares, WSUS, WDS, and FortiGate firewall
• Developed and implemented IT infrastructure strategies, policies, and procedures
• Monitored and maintained IT systems, networks, and applications ensuring optimal performance
HD Securities Giza, Egypt
• Spearheaded Sophos XG firewall deployment replacing legacy infrastructure, improving threat detection accuracy by 35%
• Led IT team of 4 technicians through ITIL-based change management processes, achieving 98% on-time project delivery
• Implemented WDS automated imaging reducing workstation deployment time from 4 hours to 45 minutes
• Established disaster recovery protocols with 4-hour RTO through Azure Site Recovery implementation
• Configured DFS namespace and replication for 5TB of shared data across 2 sites ensuring 99.9% file availability
• Managed IT staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
Benha University
