Omid Rustami
Freelance Network Engineer
Boekel
Summary
I am seeking a challenging job environment with the opportunity for growth, motivation, and eagerness to work in a dynamic professional environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Engineer
Telindus
2 2022 - Current
- Managing different Telindus customers, such as
- Cathrina Ziekenhuis,Vumc,Rijkzwaan and etc
- Implementing Fortimanager/FortiAnlyzer/Fortimail for different customers
- Managing Telindus customer DC firewalls, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Watchguard, and Sophos firewalls
- Handling the HLD and LLD for new customers
- Implementing ADVPN with SDWAN integration with Fortinet product
- Implementing Client-site VPN FortiClient for Telindus customers
Technical Security Consultant
Gemeente Wassenaar/Voorschoten
03.2022 - Current
- Migrating firewall of both Gemeente Wassenaar/Voorschoten
- Implementing monitoring and central backup for both Gemeente PRTG and Kiwi
- Migrating the core and access switches of Gemeentes to Cisco 9300 and 9500 series
- Handling HLD and LLD of the Gemeentes
Senior Network Specialist
Conclusion
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Migrating different Conclusion customers to Conclusion Cloud
- Implementing the Promedico DC and locations
- Implementing the FortiGate cluster in the Azure environment
- Implementing Fortimanager/FortiAnlyzer/Fortimail for different customers
- Managing the Conclusion customer DC firewalls, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Watchguard, and Sophos firewalls
- Migrating Checkpoint/ASA/Sophos to FortiGate cluster /Forti Analyzer
- Implementing Client to site VPN FortiClient for Conclusion customers
- Handling the HLD and LLD for new customers
- Implementing ADVPN with SDWAN integration with Fortinet product
- Implementing HPE(Aruba) environment with FortiGate/Watchguard for Conclusion customers
Network Specialist
Radboud UMC
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Implement changes in Cisco ACI and manage the Radboudumc ACI environment by adding leaf/FEX for the extension of DC
- Participating in Radboudumc Access/distribution switches migration project for SDN ready
- Handling the 3rd line changes within Radboudumc
Technical Consultant
X-Talent BV
05.2018 - 06.2019
Network Consultant
ACA IT-Solutions BV
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Migration of network core/distribution layer from Cisco environment to Huawei and Rucks for Jan van de Rijk customer
- Building client to site VPN with Cisco ASA for the existing customers of ACA
- Handling the 2nd and 3rd line cases and changes
Network Specialist
Simac ICT/Philips
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Migrating 95 old Access points in Philips Amsterdam from Cisco 3502E to Cisco 3802E
- Building the network monitoring tool Observium for the Philip networks
- Building the new SNMP, VTP, DHCP Snooping, and DAI template for all Philips network locations
- Supporting the 3rd line incidents and changes for the Philips Global VPN
- Implement the new configuration in Cisco 9300 and 9500 series switches for the Cisco DNA ready
- Upgrade the VSS cluster (cisco 6880 switches) for Philips Best
- Helping the Philips team lead with the LLD (low-level design) for the new Philips Project
- Handling the nonstandard daily for the Philips network
Senior Network Consultant
Ciber
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Designing and implementing new sites for different customers (GGZ, Brandloyalty, etc
- These Networks Consisted of Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, HPE Routers and Switches, Cisco Nexus 5500, Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Firewalls and Cisco Wireless Devices
- Preparing the Impact Analysis for Network Changes and taking necessary actions for zero Downtime
- Handling all customer-related queries and IP-related issues
- Collaborate with other engineering groups, readily share information with others, actively seek customer input, and, if necessary, take responsibility for customer situations
- Support the Bangalore Network Team and OCC
- Working on Monitoring and Management tools like PRTG, Kiwi Syslog, Cat tools, etc
- Troubleshooting and Resolving the escalated issues
Network Engineer
Com1 BV
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Designing, building, and implementing the new PlainEazy Managed Services (formerly known as Guest Point)
- Managing multiple wireless networks all over the world
- Managing multiple security environments from small/medium to enterprise businesses
- Managing and monitoring the network (switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless)
- Configuring and managing Com1 company security, mainly with Palo Alto
Technical Solution Engineer
Pelco by Schneider Electric
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Provided technical support to customers, system integrators, Pelco sales, and delivery projects
- And service personnel to solve problems involving Pelco hardware, Software, and applications in the EMEA Region
- Working with the Client to build a multicast-aware network
- Troubleshoot network-related issues
- Provide L2 and L3 technical support to customers in the EMEA region
- Working at the customer premises to optimize the network for a CCTV Deployment
- Reproduce problems and product issues/bugs in the TS lab
- Perform work on customers' sites as 'Professional and Excellent Service' in the EMEA region
- Advising clients, partners, internal pre-sales, and sales staff on network requirements
- Provide customers with technical reports based on their setup and configurations
- Implementing Multicast PIM over IP Routing Protocols for camera discovery
NOC Operator
Vizada Networks B.V.
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Vizada Networks is an ISP that supplies network services based on satellite and IP-level links
- My main tasks in the NOC are network and troubleshooting for both clients and hub stations, proactively monitoring the networks, service activations, fault, and performance management, and keeping topology and inventory documentation up to date
- Maintenance of the TAIDE Broadband network infrastructure (routers, switches, servers, firewalls, network analyzer, backup, Radius, DTX)
- Troubleshooting and configuration of Cisco routers and switches: VPNs, BGP
- Full customer support on a 24/7 basis – 2nd and 3rd line assistance
- Monitoring the customer networks proactively
- Understanding of the data distribution chain based on the DVB-S/S2 standard
- Design, planning, and testing of RF systems based on different satellite access technologies and service requirements (data, VoIP, QOS)
- Support design, implementation, and acceptance test for new links
- Vizada Networks is an ISP that supplies network services based on satellite and IP-level links
RF Technician
Asia Consultancy Group
01.2007 - 09.2007
- Checking and controlling Networks and doing Drive Tests
- RF Planning
Database Administrator
Hayatabad Medical Complex
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Designing database
- Collect data from data Entry
- Developing the database
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Telecommunication
University of Peshawar
01.2004 - 01.2007
Graduated class 12th -
Amani High School
04.2001 - 01.2004
Skills
Routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
NAT, Subnetting, VPN, and Switching
Experience with managing Cisco/Juniper switches and routers
Experience with IPV6
Experience with managing HP switches/Aruba switches
Good understanding of network infrastructure (VLAN, VXLAN Switching and Routing)
SD-WAN
VSAT maintenance and troubleshooting
Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange Server, DNS, DHCP, FTP, TCP/IP and SNMP
Wireless Communications and Networks
IPS/IDS
Fortimanager, FortiAnalyzer, Fortimail, and FortiGate Firewalls
Telecommunications
Satellite Communications
Frequency Planning and optimization
CCNA Wireless
Windows, Unix/Linux
MS Office
Nagios
PRTG
Cisco ISE
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security (CCIE-S) Written
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 5: Certified Analyst
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 4: Certified Professional
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Cisco Certified-Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching Certified
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certified
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) in 2007 from Corvit System Peshawar, Pakistan
Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) in 2006 from Schevenezia Software Technologies Peshawar, Pakistan
Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional-CCNSP
Web Designing in 2005 from Schevenezia Software Technologies Peshawar, Pakistan
Computer Management and Office Automation in 2004 from Schevenezia Software Technologies Peshawar, Pakistan
CCNA Wireless Training
Cisco ISE and Cisco Prime Training
A Hardware in 2003 from the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Firewall Configuration and Management
Two-Factor Authentication Implementation
Workshoptraining
- VSAT Installers Training, Vizada, Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 01/01/11 to 01/31/11
- IDirect IOM Training, Vizada, Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 01/01/09 to 01/31/09
Personal Information
- Routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
- NAT, Subnetting, VPN, and Switching
- Experience with managing Cisco/Juniper switches and routers
- Experience with IPV6
- Experience with managing HP switches/Aruba switches
- Good understanding of network infrastructure (VLAN, VXLAN Switching and Routing)
- SD-WAN
- VSAT maintenance and troubleshooting
- Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange Server, DNS, DHCP, FTP, TCP/IP and SNMP
- Wireless Communications and Networks
- IPS/IDS
- Fortimanager, FortiAnalyzer, Fortimail, and FortiGate Firewalls
- Telecommunications
- Satellite Communications
- Frequency Planning and optimization
- CCNA Wireless
- Windows, Unix/Linux
- MS Office
- Nagios
- PRTG
- Cisco ISE
- Date of Birth: 11/09/84
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Driving License: B
Timeline
Technical Security Consultant
Gemeente Wassenaar/Voorschoten
03.2022 - Current
Senior Network Specialist
Conclusion
06.2019 - 05.2022
Network Specialist
Radboud UMC
02.2019 - 06.2019
Network Consultant
ACA IT-Solutions BV
10.2018 - 01.2019
Technical Consultant
X-Talent BV
05.2018 - 06.2019
Network Specialist
Simac ICT/Philips
05.2018 - 09.2018
Senior Network Consultant
Ciber
04.2015 - 04.2018
Network Engineer
Com1 BV
11.2014 - 03.2015
Technical Solution Engineer
Pelco by Schneider Electric
11.2012 - 10.2014
NOC Operator
Vizada Networks B.V.
09.2008 - 12.2011
RF Technician
Asia Consultancy Group
01.2007 - 09.2007
Database Administrator
Hayatabad Medical Complex
03.2006 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Information Technology - Telecommunication
University of Peshawar
01.2004 - 01.2007
Graduated class 12th -
Amani High School
04.2001 - 01.2004
Security Engineer
Telindus
2 2022 - Current