Sami Bejaoui
Integration FortiManager into existing infrastructure
Erfahrungen
Dez. 2024 - Feb. 2025
3 Monaten Deutschland
Integration FortiManager into existing infrastructure
German customer
- Integration FortiManager: Integration of a FortiManager into the existing Fortigate firewall infrastructure.
Mai 2024 - Aug. 2024
4 Monaten Deutschland
Automated creation of standardized configurations for Juniper SRX firewalls
German customer
- Setup and configuration of a GitHub server: Installation and configuration of Linuxbased GitHub Servers.
- Creation of configuration templates and data files: Development of standardized templates and data files to simplify and automate the configuration of network devices.
- Rollout of the standardized configurations to 60 SRX firewalls: Provision and implementation of the standardized "Golden Configs" on 60 SRX firewalls to ensure a consistent and secure network infrastructure.
Dez. 2023 - Bis heute
1 Jahr 7 Monaten Deutschland
Global Network Operations for MSP Plattform (Juniper SRX, Fortigate Firewalls)
German Client
- Operation and management of the global MSP platform: Ensuring the smooth operation of the MSP platform (private cloud solution for end customers).
- Firewall management: Administration and maintenance of the Juniper SRX and FortiGate firewall and switch infrastructure.
Dez. 2023 - Mai 2024
6 Monaten Deutschland
Design and implementation of a private cloud infrastructure based on Fortigate firewalls
German customer
- Design and construction of a Fortinet secure infrastructure: Design and implementation of a secure network architecture based on Fortinet technologies, tailored to the customer's requirements.
- Implementation of the MSP platform: Development and deployment of a robust Managed Service Provider (MSP) platform that enables efficient management and scaling of customer environments.
- Connection of customer infrastructures: Integration of individual customer infrastructures into the central MSP platform to ensure seamless and secure connectivity and unified management.
Sept. 2023 - März 2024
7 Monaten Deutschland
Consultant for Fortinet projects at customers
German customer
- Migration of the global WAN to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN: Transitioned a global customer's wide area network (WAN) from MPLS to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, including the implementation of three HUBs and 42 spokes for reliable and secure network connectivity (MPLS, DCIP).
- Migration of the Europe-wide WAN to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN: Execution of the migration of a customer operating throughout Europe from MPLS to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN with a central HUB and 53 spokes, including FEX backup to ensure network continuity (MPLS, DCIP, FEX backup).
- Implementation of a segmentation firewall: Integration einer Segmentierungsfirewall in eine bestehende LAN/DC-Infrastruktur, einschließlich der dynamischen Anbindung von Außenstellen durch Routing und Multi-VRF-Setup zur Verbesserung der Netzwerksicherheit und -kontrolle.
- Implementation of a fail-safe internet connection: Ensuring a highly available connection of two mirrored data centers to the Internet via BGP to guarantee redundancy and uninterrupted connectivity.
Okt. 2021 - März 2022
6 Monaten Deutschland
Renewal of the data center infrastructure core from Cisco to Aruba CX and migration of the existing Fortigate firewall HA
German customer
- Gathering of the current infrastructure: Analysis and documentation of the existing network infrastructure architecture as a basis for optimization and migration planning.
- Recording and conversion of the configurations: Detailed recording of existing configurations and conversion for the integration of new hardware to ensure a seamless transition.
- Documentation of the firewall rule set: Creation of comprehensive documentation of the current firewall rules for better traceability and administration.
- Optimization of the firewall rule set: Überprüfung und Anpassung der bestehenden Firewall-Regeln zur Verbesserung der Netzwerksicherheit und Performance.
- Setup and migration of the Aruba CX core switches: Planning and execution of the implementation and migration of Aruba CX core switches for a high-performance and scalable network infrastructure.
- Setup and migration of the FortiGate firewalls: Implementation and transition of FortiGate firewalls to strengthen network security and integration into the existing infrastructure.
Aug. 2021 - Sept. 2021
2 Monaten Deutschland
Data center firewall migration from Cisco ASA to Fortigate and introduction of SD-WAN. Multi-ISP connection of the data
German customer
- Inventory of the existing infrastructure: Detailed analysis and recording of the existing IT infrastructure as a basis for migration planning.
- Creation of a comprehensive documentation: Develop complete and accurate documentation of current systems and configurations to support migration and ongoing operations.
- Review of the existing configuration: Review and evaluation of existing configurations to identify optimization potential.
- Transfer of the configuration to new systems: Anpassung und Implementierung der bestehenden Konfigurationen in die neue IT-Umgebung, um Kompatibilität und Leistungsfähigkeit sicherzustellen.
- Installation and configuration of the new FortiGate firewalls: Implementierung und Feinabstimmung der neuen FortiGate-Firewalls zur Verbesserung der Netzwerksicherheit und Leistungsfähigkeit.
- Migration of the existing environment: Planning and implementation of the seamless migration of the existing IT environment to the new system.
- Troubleshooting after the migration: Identification and resolution of problems that occur after migration to ensure stable and smooth operation.
März 2021 - Mai 2021
3 Monaten Deutschland
Construction of a self-sufficient guest WiFi infrastructure at 10 locations in a homogeneous Fortinet infrastructure
German Client
- Design of the entire Fortinet solution: Development of a comprehensive design for the Fortinet network infrastructure, tailored to the customer's specific requirements.
- Implementation of the FortiGates, FortiSwitches and Access Points: Installation and configuration of Fortinet hardware, including firewalls, switches and APs, to ensure a robust and secure network architecture.
- Configuration of the SSIDs and the wireless infrastructure: Setup and optimization of SSIDs and the entire WLAN infrastructure to ensure reliable and high-performance wireless connectivity.
- Installation and operation of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer: Implementation of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and analysis of security and network resources.
- Configuration of the reporting for FortiAnalyzer: Customization and configuration of reporting functions in FortiAnalyzer to provide meaningful and actionable data analysis.
- Operation and maintenance of the infrastructure: Operation and regular maintenance of the entire Fortinet infrastructure to ensure stability, security and performance.
Okt. 2019 - Dez. 2023
4 Jahren 3 Monaten Deutschland
Network operation (13 locations)
German customer
- Operation of the Network Operations Center (NOC): Monitoring and management of the entire network infrastructure to ensure continuous and reliable operation.
- Management of the Barracuda firewall infrastructure: Operation and maintenance of Barracuda firewalls to ensure network security and IPSec VPN availability.
- Management of the Aruba Wireless Mobility Controller: Pflege und Optimierung der Aruba Wireless Mobility Controller zur Sicherstellung einer stabilen und leistungsfähigen WLAN-Umgebung.
- Planning and introduction of 802.1x in the LAN: Implementierung von 802.1x für Portsecurity.
- ISP migration at all locations: Coordination and implementation of the change of MPLS provider at all locations to ensure an uninterrupted network connection.
Feb. 2019 - Okt. 2019
9 Monaten Weinheim, Deutschland
Director IT Architecture & Infrastructure Management
Freudenberg & Co. KG
- Realignment of the department structure and team organization: Restructuring and optimization of the teams, consisting of around 25 employees, to improve efficiency and collaboration.
- Development of new IT standards: Creation and implementation of enterprise-wide IT standards with focus on Microsoft and cloud-first strategies.
- Management of the IT Architecture & IT Operations departments: Management of Group-IT for data centers, networks, workplace infrastructures and service desk, with responsibility for strategic direction and operational excellence.
- Budget responsibility: Managing an annual budget of approximately 5 million euros, including planning, allocating and monitoring the use of funds to ensure optimal use of resources.
Jan. 2019 - Bis heute
6 Jahren 6 MonatenGlobal Network Operations (60 locations) LAN, WAN, WiFi
Global Client
- Operation and management of the Network Operations Center (NOC): Ensuring the smooth operation of the global network infrastructure, including LAN, WLAN, and WAN.
- Management of the global LAN infrastructure: Operation of a heterogeneous environment consisting of Aruba, HPE, and Juniper network components.
- WiFi infrastructure: Operation and optimization of global WiFi networks based on Aruba IAP and Aruba Central.
- Firewall management: Administration and maintenance of the Barracuda firewall infrastructure.
- 802.1x implementation: Planning and deployment of 802.1x port security (role-based).
- Migration of global data centers to the cloud: Transition and integration of global data centers from on-premises to Microsoft Azure, including vWAN, VPN, and firewall management, across the EU, US, and APAC regions.
- Network segmentation: Development and implementation of a new VLAN and IP addressing concepts for all locations to improve network structure and security.
- Implementation of NetBox: Deployment of NetBox as an IP Address Management (IPAM) solution and central "Source of Truth" for network documentation.
- Integration of a cloud-based authentication provider: Replacement of existing on-premises solutions for captive portal and RADIUS systems with a modern cloud-based authentication solution.
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2019
1 Jahr 1 Monate Weinheim, Deutschland
Manager IT Network Services
Freudenberg & Co. KG
- Management of the network team: Managing and coaching the network team to ensure efficient and high-performance network operations.
- Development of a new campus network design: Conception and implementation of a modern campus network design for the Weinheim site, which is designed for scalability and performance.
- Introduction of new security standards: Work with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop and implement enhanced security standards for the network infrastructure.
- Contract negotiations and service meetings: Conducting contract negotiations and regular service meetings with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure the quality and cost efficiency of the services provided.
Apr. 2016 - Dez. 2020
4 Jahren 9 Monaten Weinheim, Deutschland
Senior Global Network Architect
Freudenberg & Co. KG
- Development of global network architecture standards: Creation and implementation of global architecture standards and solutions for the Freudenberg Group's WAN to ensure a consistent and future-proof network strategy.
- Introduction and management of group-wide peering points: Implementation and management of centralized peering points for all business groups to promote efficient and secure network communication across the group.
- Tendering and optimization of the WAN: Management of the tender for the entire Wide Area Network (WAN) of the Freudenberg Group, with a focus on the introduction of future-oriented technologies such as SD-WAN to increase flexibility and cost efficiency.
- Central contact person for WAN topics: Act as a central point of contact for all business groups on WAN issues, including advice and support on strategic decisions and technical challenges.
Okt. 2014 - März 2016
1 Jahr 6 Monaten Deutschland
Head of Network and Data Center Operations
EagleBurgmann Germany
- Disciplinary management: Leading and developing two teams to ensure efficient collaboration and achievement of departmental goals.
- Global IT budget responsibility: Management of a global IT budget of approx. 2.5 million euros, including strategic planning and monitoring of budget expenditure.
- Project management of international IT projects.
Nov. 2010 - Sept. 2014
3 Jahren 11 Monaten Deutschland
Team Leader Network & NOC | Project Manager WAN
EagleBurgmann Germany
- Management of the German network team: Disciplinary and technical management of the network team in Germany to ensure high service quality and efficiency.
- Design and implementation of global data centers.
- Development of a global NOC team: Recruitment and development of a globally distributed Network Operations Center (NOC) team in Germany, the USA, Japan, Singapore, India, and Brazil.
- Introduction of global IT service management processes: Implementation of standardized processes for incident and service request management, change management, and global monitoring.
- Insourcing of managed firewalls: Takeover and integration of firewall management into internal IT.
- Design and introduction of unified communications with Lync Online: Development and implementation of a global unified communications (UC) solution based on Lync Online.
- Creation of a global WAN concept (multivendor): Development of a flexible and robust WAN concept involving multiple vendors to ensure a highly available network connection.
- Creation and introduction of a global wireless standard: Definition and implementation of a company-wide standard for wireless networks to ensure consistent and secure WLAN infrastructure.
Okt. 2008 - Okt. 2010
2 Jahren 1 Monate Deutschland
Assistant Manager IT
Alpine Electronics Europe GmbH
- Management of the German network teams: Leading the network teams at the Munich and Stuttgart locations to ensure efficient and high-quality network support.
- Introduction of Incident Management with Omnitracker: Implementing a standardized incident management process using Omnitracker to improve service quality and response times.
- Development of a standardized IT infrastructure and workplace concept: Developing and implementing a unified IT infrastructure and workplace concept to increase efficiency and user-friendliness company wide.
- Design and introduction of a Europe-wide ADS domain: Designing and implementing an Active Directory Services (ADS) domain for Europe to ensure centralized and secure user management.
- Introduction of server virtualization with VMware ESX: Migrating the server landscape to a virtualized environment based on VMware ESX to optimize resource utilization and flexibility.
- Restructuring of the global IP-VPNs: Redesigning and optimizing the global IP-VPNs to improve network stability and security.
- IT budget responsibility: Managing an IT budget of 1.5 million euros, including planning and monitoring expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Jan. 2008 - Sept. 2008
9 Monaten Deutschland
Head of IT Infrastructure
Travel Overland GmbH (Otto Freizeit u. Touristik)
- Leading the two IT departments in Munich and Hamburg: Leading and coordinating the IT teams at the Munich and Hamburg locations to ensure consistent and efficient IT support.
- Harmonization of the IT infrastructure at both locations: Aligning and standardizing the IT infrastructure of both locations to create a consistent and seamless IT environment.
- Design and implementation of a fully redundant WAN structure: Developing and implementing a fully redundant WAN architecture to ensure maximum fail-safety and network availability.
- Introduction of server virtualization based on VMware ESX: Planning and implementing server virtualization based on VMware ESX to improve flexibility and resource utilization in the IT infrastructure.
- IT budget responsibility of €2Mio: Managing an IT budget of 2 million euros, including strategic planning, allocation, and monitoring of expenditures to optimize resource utilization.
Jan. 2004 - Dez. 2008
3 Jahren Deutschland
Team Lead IT
Travel Overland GmbH (Otto Freizeit u. Touristik)
- Management of the IT Department: Leading the IT department and being responsible for efficient and effective IT operations.
- Member of the E-Commerce competence team: Collaborating in the competence team for e-commerce to develop and implement innovative IT solutions and strategies for online retail.
- Data Protection Coordinator: Coordinating and monitoring data protection measures to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and guidelines.
- Conducted the TÜV certification for online web portal: Responsibility for planning and implementing the TÜV certification for online services to ensure compliance and quality assurance of IT systems.
- Design and implement a centralized network monitoring: Developing and implementing a central system for network and server monitoring to optimize the performance and security of the IT infrastructure.
März 2001 - Dez. 2004
3 Jahren 10 Monaten Deutschland
System- and Network Administrator
Travel Overland GmbH (Otto Freizeit u. Touristik)
- Network and Security Management: Managing and ensuring network security and the operational network environment to guarantee smooth and secure operation.
- Network Migration from Token Ring to Ethernet: Planning and executing the migration from Token Ring to a modern Ethernet infrastructure to improve network performance and compatibility.
- Design and Implementation of the Cisco LAN Backbone in the Headquarters: Developing and implementing a robust Cisco LAN backbone infrastructure at the headquarters to maximize network stability and scalability.
- Design and Implementation of Windows 2000 Active Directory Services (ADS): Setting up and introducing an Active Directory Services (ADS) environment under Windows 2000 for centralized user management and resource control.
- Implementation of Microsoft Exchange 2003: Planning and implementing the introduction of Microsoft Exchange 2003 to improve company-wide email and communication services.
- Technical Takeover of the Flug.de Web Server Farm: Integrating and assuming technical responsibility for the web server infrastructure of Flug.de to ensure the performance and security of the online platform.
März 1997 - Feb. 2001
4 Jahren Erding, Deutschland
System- and Network Administrator
Bundeswehr Fliegerhorst Erding
- Implementation of KPIs at Germany Airforce: Planning and implementation of the first Ethernet network at the Erding site, establishing a modern and powerful network infrastructure for the first time.
- Design and implement the first Ethernet network at the Base in Erding: Implementation and monitoring of cost and activity accounting to ensure efficient resource planning and utilization.
Zusammenfassung
- Design and implementation of complex IT network architectures focused on scalability and security.
- Operation, optimization, and further development of existing IT networks with a focus on performance and reliability.
- 3rd-level support and troubleshooting of complex network issues to ensure rapid and sustainable problem resolution.
- Strategic planning and conceptualization of IT infrastructures tailored to specific business requirements and long-term corporate goals.
- Leadership and management of demanding IT projects and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and successful execution.
- IT service and change management, including the implementation of best practices for continuous improvement and adaptation.
- Support for procurement processes for large IT projects: preparation of tender documents, conducting bidder conferences, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Network automation (Network as Code): script- and template-based deployment with GitHub, Ansible, Azure Bicep.
- Vendor management: establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with strategic IT service providers.
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Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
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