Usman Sandhu

Network Infrastructure Design Engineer @Canada Life

Toronto, ON, CA

Design and implement robust network and security infrastructure across enterprise environments.• Manage day-to-day network operations, troubleshoot high-impact issues, and support ongoing infrastructure projects.• Lead deployment and configuration of security firewalls, primarily Check Point with Multi-Domain Security (MDS) and Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC).• Administer and optimize F5 modules including LTM (Local Traffic Manager), GTM (Global Traffic Manager), and WAF (Web Application Firewall).• Collaborate closely with the Cybersecurity team to identify and mitigate application-level threats and vulnerabilities.• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) evaluations and assist in deploying emerging technologies such as Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure).• Design and deploy applications across Active/Active and Active/Standby data center architectures to ensure high availability and resilience.• Work with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of network solutions.

Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science