MOHAMMAD Y. UQAILI
- CYBERARK CONSULTANT
- Ashburn, VA
- Member Since Apr 13, 2023
Candidates About
Mohammad Y. Uqaili
Information Technology Consultant
Goal-oriented and collaborative IT professional with proven analytic and problem-solving skills. Designs, Implementations, systems administration & IT Security Expertise. A versatile self-starter able to conceptualize and generate new ideas, analyze problems and find optimized solutions. Delivered exceptional - rather than expected results - through strategic thinking, innovative problem solving and performance excellence, Self-directed, disciplined, flexible & confident
Education
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering - NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, 1996
four Semesters in Computer Science - University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA, 1992
Technical Certification – Information Technology
R CCDE: CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer
R CCSP: CyberArk Certified Sales Professional
R MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer
R MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional
R VCP-5 DCV: VMware Certified Professional
R VCP-5.5 DCV: VMware Certified Professional
R VCA: VMware Certified Associate - Cloud
R VCA: VMware Certified Associate - WM
R VCA: VMware Certified Associate - DCV
R CCP - M: Citrix Mobility
R CCA: Citrix XenApp Administrator
R CCA: Citrix XenDesktop Administrator
R CCA: Citrix XenServer Administrator
R ECVT: ESX Certified Virtualization Technician
R MCITP: Enterprise Administrator 2008
R MCITP: System Administrator 2008
R MCSA: Server 2008 & 2012
R MCSE: Server infrastructure 2012
R MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
R MCTS: W2K8 R2 Server Virtualization
R MCTS: W2K8 Application Infrastructure
R MCTS: W2K8 Network Infrastructure
R MCTS: W2K8 Active Directory
R MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional
Technical and Professional development Training
R CyberArk Technical Essentials
R CyberArk PAS Fundamentals
R CyberArk Advanced EPV Configuration
R CyberArk Advanced PSM Configuration
R CyberArk AIM & OPM Configuration
R CyberArk Advance AIM Configuration
R CyberArk Sales Essentials
R CyberArk Sales Professional
R CTT+ Train The Trainer
R CTT+ Advance Train The Trainer
R Project Management Skills, Dubai, UAE
R Professional Selling Skills, Dubai, UAE
R Effective Communication Skills Training
R Advanced Product Development Strategies, UAE
R Numerous Technical Trainings on HP, Dell, Juniper, Cisco, Avaya, Nortel and Siemens
R Member Professional Engineering Council- Pak
R Anthony Robbins – Unleash the Power Within
R Bob Pike – Train the Trainer Plus
Professional Strengths and Core Competencies
R Technical Trainer & Professional coach
R CyberArk, Privileged Access Management
R AD Deployment, Configuration & Administration
R Citrix XenApp Deployment and Administration
R VMware Deployment and Administration
R MS Exchange 2000/2003/2007/2010/2013
R Avaya, Nortel, Cisco and Siemens Telecom Products
R Relationship Development with Customers and VARs
R Leadership Techniques and Team Building Capabilities
R Business and IT Vision, Strategy and Leadership
R Web Servers (Apache, IIS 6, IIS 7)
R Incident & Change Management Software
R Go Getter & Positive Attitude
R Dependable, reliable & responsible
R Enterprise and Global Solutions Implementation
R Internal and External Strong Customer Services
R Strong Analytical Skills, Creative and Proactive
R Dell PowerEdge, HP DL and IBM X-Series Servers
R High level of professionalism – very organized
R Strong Written and Verbal Communication
R Networking Skills, Goal-oriented Strategist
R Self-motivated, Superb Presentation Skills
R Persistent in identifying and resolving problems
R Technology Consulting, and Customer Engagement
R Account Planning and Project Management Skills
R Excellent industry know-how
Professional Work Experience
Hilton Worldwide, VA Aug 2016 – Current
CyberArk Consultant
R Conducted group meeting with Business Leads for PPM Requirements gathering
R Created SOP documentation for troubleshooting and managing the HA / DR Vaults and component servers
R Created documentation for Migration of EPV Environment for Prod, DR & Test, Vaults & Component’s
R Created infrastructure design document and Visio Drawings of the Prod /DR & Test PPM environment
R Applied and installed Microsoft Patches on all CyberArk components servers on regular basis
R Managed & Configured multiple CPM’s for different VLAN & PVWA’s in Load Balanced Mode
R Managed integration with AD through LDAP, 2factor authentication (RSA) & SMTP integrations
R Created and Organised local Security Groups configurations for Access Control to specific Safes (PPA - SPA)
R Management of CyberArk Vaults, Managed Safes and Onboarding of multiple PPM Accounts in EPV
R Bulk loaded the Privileged Accounts & Super User IDs in the CyberArk Safes through Password Utility
R Close coordination with Wintel and AD team for creating the AD Security Groups for Access to CyberArk Safe
R Configured security through the Check-In/Check-Out and auto rotate the credentials after each use.
R Configured Master and platform policies in CyberArk and exceptions assigned to specific platforms
R Coordinated with application & Business owners to on-boarding of new credentials & service accounts
R Created, Managed and provisioned Access Control & Personal Safes using the PVWA UI & Private Ark
R On-boarded Elevated Access Accounts & Shared IDs in the CyberArk Safes using Bulk upload utility
R Created and Managed regular backup of Vault servers through CyberArk Replicate utility
R Generated CyberArk reports for the accounts, safes, inventories / usage through PVWA
R Administered and resolved day to day trouble shooting on CyberArk servers / User Access & Privilege Issues
R Active member of PAM Team responsible for the deployment of CyberArk Security Initiatives
R Installed, Configured & Managed Application Identity Manager with Credential Provider on end devices
R Installed & Configured Application Identity Manager with Central Credential Providers (CCP) for Application
R Provided L2/L3 support for CyberArk to continually improve the rollout of the project timelines
R Close coordination with CyberArk for escalation and resolution of issues in Prod & DR
R Analyzed and provided optimal configuration based on specific application & Connection Components
R Extensive use of SharePoint, PowerPoint & Excel for multiple nationwide projects.
R Created Critical analytical reports (Excel – V lookups and Pivot Tables) for information protection
Corning Inc., NY April 2016 – August 2016
CyberArk Analyst & Team Lead
R Managed & trained a team of Six resources at Off-Shore (Bangalore) to support day to day activities
R Conducted focus groups with Business Leads & clients representatives for PAM Requirements gathering
R Performed workflow analysis and documented the business requirements
R Installed & Configured CyberArk Enterprise Vault in Windows Clustering for HA
R Configured the HSM for Operator & Master Keys on Luna Safe EKM
R Installed & Configured CPM’s, PVWA’s in Load Balanced Mode and multiple PSM servers
R Configured CyberArk integration with AD through LDAP, 2factor authentication & SMTP integrations
R Capacity planning of CyberArk Storage, PSM Session recordings and user licensing
R Created and Managed User & CyberArk Security Groups configurations for proper access control
R Management of CyberArk EPV, Managed Safes and Onboarding of multiple PAM Accounts in EPV
R Configured Master and platform policies in CyberArk and assigned to specific safes for permissions
R Coordinated with application & Business owners to on-boarding of new credentials & service accounts
R Coordinated with program and portfolio management to process privileged credential Intake
R Created, Managed and provisioned Access Control & Personal Safes using the PVWA UI & Private Ark
R On-boarded Privileged Accounts & Super User IDs in the CyberArk Safes using Bulk upload utility
R Generated reports of the account and devices inventories / usage in the CyberArk through PVWA
R Administered and resolved day to day trouble shooting on User Access & Privilege Issues
R Installed & Configured Application Identity Manager with Credential Provider on end devices & CCP
R Active member of PAM Team responsible for the deployment of CyberArk Security Initiatives
R Provided L2/L3 support for CyberArk to continually improve the rollout of the project timelines
R Strong understanding of RBAC / access management /password vaulting / Networking & Active Directory
R Close coordination with CyberArk for escalation and resolution of issues in Prod & DR
R Analyzed and provided optimal configuration based on specific application & Connection Components
R Extensive use of SharePoint, PowerPoint & Excel for all multiple streams of project globally.
R Regular status updates and pursued all target teams with reports to on-board their Privileged ID's
R Critical analytical reports (Excel – V lookups and Pivot Tables ) for information protection
Sun Life Financial August 2015 – April 2016
Sr. Security Analyst, Systems Management Group
R Provided assistance to system users relative to information systems security matters.
R Provided enterprise program planning and testing along with business disruption and crisis management.
R Monitored and performed routine maintenance to infrastructure as well as resolving system issues
R Conducted requirements focus groups with Business SME’s & clients for Requirements gathering
R Performed current and future state workflow analysis and documented the Global business requirements
R Managed CyberArk Enterprise vault, PVWA, CPM and PSM in primary and DR environments.
R Managed capacity management planning of CyberArk Privilege Session Manager (PSM)
R Capacity management planning of CyberArk Storage, RDS Session host and licensing
R User/ Group creation and configurations including LDAP and email integrations
R Management of Cyber Ark EPV, Managed Safes and on boarding of server/ host credentials in EPV
R Configured Master and platform policies in CyberArk Central Policy Manager (CPM) and (PSM)
R Provided guidance in addition, removal, change and lifecycle of Privileged ID Management (PIDM)
R Ensured that the client’s policies and guidelines relating to IAM are adhered to and implemented.
R Knowledge of Application Identity Manager (AIM) and On-demand Privilege Manager (OPM).
R Coordinate with application & Business owners to on boarding of new credentials & service accounts
R Coordinated with program and portfolio management to process privileged credential Intake
R Created, Managed and provisioned Access Control & Personal Safes using the UI & Private Ark
R Bulk loaded the Privileged Accounts & Super User IDs in the CyberArk Safes
R Generated reports of the account and devices inventories in the CyberArk
R Administered and resolved day to day trouble shooting on User Access & Privilege Issues
R Configured effective policy by platform i.e. Operating system, VMware, Database, Unix etc
R Administered and configured target account platforms and service account platforms
R Managed and used different tools such as Access Provisioned System, Service Now, Control SA /Passport, SD
R Worked closely with multiple PM's on phased approach to provide technical support on CyberArk
R Active member of Systems Management Team responsible for the deployment of CyberArk Security Initiatives
R Worked with the security architect to provide the 1K+ user account migration to enterprise password vault
R Provided L2/L3 support for CyberArk to continually improve the rollout of the project timelines
R Administration of CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault (EPV) & Privileged Session Manager (PSM)
R Administration of CyberArk Central Password Management (CPM) & Password Vault Web Interface (PVWA)
R Analyzed and provided optimal configuration based on specific application requirement
R Extensive use of SharePoint & Excel for all the documents related to multiple streams of project globally.
R Provided regular status updates and pursued all target teams with reports to on-board their Privileged ID's
R Provided critical analytical reports (Excel – V lookups and Pivot Tables ) for information protection
Netsoft Communication Inc. Jan 2011 – April 2016
Microsoft, VMware & Citrix Certified IT Academy
Technical trainer & Motivational Coach
Delivered Citrix, VMware & Microsoft Trainings to different groups (12 to 30 students)
R Course: 6425C: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
R Course: 6436B: Designing Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services
R Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory, Configuration & Trouble Shooting Workshops
R Course: 5047B: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1
R Course: 10135B: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
R Course: 20341B: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
R Course: VMware vSphere 5.1 Installation, Configuration & Trouble Shooting
TD Bank Group April 2015 – August 2015
Systems Support Analyst, Platform Security & Governance
R Closely collaborated with project managers and other Sr. stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
R Ensured timely, accurate & effective communication, resolution and escalation of issues
R Assisted project’s teams in the implementation and integration of CyberArk Privileged Identity (PIDM / PAM).
R Responsible for the research, evaluation, recommendation and administration of systems and procedures
R Identified security risks and exposures, Ensured the protection of information processed, stored or transmitted
R Provided assistance to system users relative to information systems security matters.
R Provided enterprise program planning and testing along with business disruption and crisis management.
R Managed & Configured, CyberArk, SIM Server MCI, RiverMine, ARP, ARS & SDM
R Monitored and performed routine maintenance to infrastructure as well as resolving system issues
R Worked on CyberArk privileged access management & resolved server integration issues
R Good understanding of CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Privileged Account Security (Client).
R Good understanding of authentication, authorization, access control, and password management.
R Engaged application owners and coordinate on boarding of new applications credentials & service accounts
R Coordinated with program and portfolio management to process privileged credential Intake
R Prepared end-to-end design documents, identify infrastructure and technology components
R Worked with PMO offices to prepare high level project plans, capex, opex and efforts costings
R Delivered advanced information security solutions covering cyber security application control
R End-to-End technology infrastructure expertise covering servers, VMs, Storage, & Network Security
R Stakeholder management, requirements verification, validation and prioritization
Bank Of Montreal (BMO) March 2014 – April 2015
Technical Consultant
R Actively panticipated in regular project meetings and implemented new projects & Coached team members
R Performed system monitoring, verifying the availability of server resources, systems and key processes
R Created and maintained system documentations for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.
R Configured, deployed & Managed Polices through Group Policy Objects in Active Directory
R Ensured accurate & strong communication, resolution, escalation and capacity management
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