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Souleiman Omar

Brussels

Summary

Proactive and results-oriented professional with hands-on experience in network and security, gained through a pivotal internship at Infrabel. Demonstrated expertise in Cisco IOS, VLANs, . Skilled in optimizing network assets and enhancing security compliance, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and teamwork.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network & Security Intern

Infrabel
Brussels
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Mapped and documented 200+ network assets (routers, switches) across Infrabel’s rail infrastructure
  • Analyzed VRF configurations to optimize network segmentation for critical systems
  • Proposed a NAC implementation plan to enhance security compliance for remote devices

Logistics Operator

Bpost Group
Zaventem
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Utilized ILPost software to prioritize high-value shipments (EMS/UPU), reducing delivery delays by 10%
  • Collaborated with IT teams to troubleshoot network-related issues in logistics systems

Education

Bachelor’s - Computer Science (IT Systems Technology), Networking & Systems Administration

EAFC-Uccle
Brussels
06.2024

Secondary Education Diploma -

EAFC-Uccle
Brussels
01.2019

Skills

  • Cisco IOS
  • VLANs
  • OSPF
  • VRF
  • ACLs
  • NAC
  • Wireshark
  • DHCP/DNS
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Hyper-V
  • Active Directory
  • CentOS
  • Apache
  • Iptables
  • Python
  • Cisco Packet Tracer
  • GNS3
  • Git
  • VMware

Certification

  • Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching), In Progress (Expected 2024)
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server 2016 Fundamentals
  • Boson NetSim Advanced Lab Completion

Hobbies and Interests

  • Open-Source Networking Tools
  • Cybersecurity Blogs
  • Technology Conferences

Projects

Enterprise Network Design (Cisco Packet Tracer), Built a multi-VLAN network with OSPF dynamic routing, DHCP scopes, and inter-VLAN communication. Secured traffic using ACLs and implemented NAT for external connectivity. Network Access Control (NAC) Lab, Simulated a NAC deployment to enforce endpoint compliance, integrating with Cisco ISE for policy enforcement. VRF Configuration & Analysis, Segmented network traffic using Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) to isolate departments in a lab environment. CentOS Web Server Deployment, Configured Apache HTTP Server on CentOS, set up iptables firewall rules, and deployed a static website. Automated backups using Bash scripting. Active Directory Automation, Created Python scripts to automate user provisioning and group policy assignments in Windows Server 2016. Network Monitoring Tool, Developed a Python script using SNMPv3 to monitor network devices and log traffic metrics. Tic Tac Toe Game with AI, Built a Python-based game with a minimax algorithm for AI decision-making.

Languages

  • French, Native
  • English, Professional Proficiency
  • Dutch, Intermediate

Timeline

Network & Security Intern

Infrabel
01.2024 - 05.2024

Logistics Operator

Bpost Group
01.2012 - 01.2022

Bachelor’s - Computer Science (IT Systems Technology), Networking & Systems Administration

EAFC-Uccle

Secondary Education Diploma -

EAFC-Uccle
Souleiman Omar