Zahid Pervez

About Zahid Pervez

Accomplished Network and Platform Architect with over 15 years of experience in network architecture, design, and implementation, of network and security solution. Track record of architecting complex, scalable, and secure network platforms and leading the design and deployment of network and security solutions that align with business objectives and deliver strategic outcomes. Hands-on experience in Planning, designing and implementation of range of technologies and products, including: Palo Alto (Firewalls, Panorama, Global Protect), Fortinet (FortiGate, SD-WAN, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiMail, FortiADC, FortiNAC, FortiAuthenticator) Cisco (FirePower, FMC, ThreatGrid, FireAMP, WSA, ESA, ISE, Nexus, Catalyst, Routers), Juniper (SRX, Junos Space) F5 BigIP (LTM), Aruba Clearpass, Broadcom ProxySG, Deep Secure IX, RSA SecurID, Tenable Security Center & Scanner, VMware (vCenter, ESXi), Microsoft (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Certification Authority).

Experience

1. Platform Network and Security

   Consulting Services

   Jul 2023 — Present · Ashburn, VA, US

   Tasked with network architecture design, implementation, and optimization of network and security solutions. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure network architectures that align with business objectives and ensure compliance with industry standards. key responsibilities include:>Design and deploy network security solutions, including firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers, ensuring a secure and optimized infrastructure.>Develop physical and logical network designs, ensuring security and compliance.>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Platform, cloud engineering to integrate new technologies and services.>Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scopes, and deliver solutions within specified timelines.>Manage and configure Palo Alto firewalls, Palo Alto Panorama, Cisco Nexus/Catalyst Switches, Cisco ASR/Catalyst Routers, F5 LTMs.>Implement change management processes, ensuring all network changes are documented, approved, and executed with minimal disruption.>Provide technical expertise in incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution for network and security issues.