Mohamed Essam

Senior Network & Security Engineer

Tools • Tiempo completo

Oct 2025 - Present • 1 yr

• Designed and deployed the Fortinet Security Fabric (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP), improving visibility and reducing operational complexity. • Implemented FortiGate 600F HA clusters, ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime. • Centralized FortiGate configuration, policy, and firmware management using FortiManager. • Deployed FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging, reporting, and security event analysis. • Deployed and managed FortiSwitch and FortiAP access infrastructure, centrally managed from FortiGate (FortiLink). • Protected web applications using FortiAppSec (WAF). • Configured IPSec and SSL VPN with MFA (FortiToken). • Led migration from legacy Cisco and Palo Alto environments to Fortinet platforms. • Managed dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF) and MPLS connectivity for multi-site environments. • Designed secure branch-to-cloud connectivity for OCI environments and improved availability through redundancy planning. • Managed and supported Cisco CUCM and IP Telephony systems. • Integrated FortiAnalyzer and Fortinet logs with SIEM for centralized monitoring and incident analysis. • Provided L3 support for critical incidents, reducing downtime across enterprise environments. • Performed security assessments, hardening, and vulnerability mitigation across the network infrastructure.

IT Consultant & Implementer

Sarh Attqnia Contracting

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 • 1 yr

Designed and implemented the company’s IT infrastructure across 65+ locations including HQ, offices, factories, housing, and project sites. • Led IT operations and support covering servers, networks, and security systems. • Administered and secured routers, switches, firewalls (Cisco ASA, Sophos), and wireless infrastructure. • Coordinated with vendors and internal teams to deliver infrastructure rollouts and system integration