Wasif Hussain

Business Analyst

Hyderabad, Telangana, India2 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in Layer 1–3 troubleshooting and network diagnostics.
Proven track record in optimizing network performance and resilience.
Strong background in cybersecurity and network security practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Network Engineer with expertise in Telecommunications and Cybersecurity.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network Operations Center (noc)Network SupportServer ManagementSystem AdministrationNetwork Security

Other Skills

SolarWindsCisco MerakiLayer 1–3 troubleshootingRouting protocolsFortiGate firewallsAruba switch configurationsQoS checksFailover testingBackup managementPerformance tuningDevice configuration optimizationBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP)Identity and Access Management (IAM)Next-Generation FirewallsGoogle Workspace administration

About

As a Network Engineer, I specialise in monitoring, managing and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure. I have strong experience with Layer 1–3 troubleshooting, including physical diagnostics, routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, and collaborating with TAC teams and ISPs to resolve issues effectively. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Osmania University. My technical skills encompass managing Cisco Devices, FortiGate firewalls, Aruba Switch configurations, VPCs, VPNs, and QoS checks, among others. I am also adept in conducting failover testing and maintaining backups to ensure network resilience. My work aligns with my commitment to delivering secure, optimised, and reliable network environments.

Experience

2 yrs

Total Experience

10 mos

Average Tenure

3 mos

Current Experience

The d. e. shaw group

Technology Specialist - NetOps

Mar 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Hyderabad · On-site

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Network Operations Center (NOC)Network SupportSolarWindsCisco MerakiLayer 1–3 troubleshootingRouting protocols+5

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Server ManagementSystem AdministrationIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Next-Generation FirewallsGoogle Workspace administrationLinux skills+1

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Oct 2022 – Apr 2023 · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

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System AdministrationDomain Name System (DNS)Vulnerability assessmentsSecurity testingLinux administrationNetwork security tasks+1