Suleman Tariq

Designed and implemented zero-trust Azure security architecture for 1,500+ users across 31 international offices. Managed Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Entra ID Conditional Access, PIM, Key Vault governance, and Azure-specific incident response playbooks. Reduced P1/P2 response time from 3-5 hours to 1-2 hours. Managed $700K-$1M security budget and 20-person team.

Deployed Zscaler ZIA for 1,000+ users, reducing security incidents by 25%. Administered Azure Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and RBAC. Managed BeyondTrust PAM, Microsoft Sentinel, SecureWorks MDR, Fortinet & Cisco firewalls, F5 BIG-IP, and Akamai WAF. Automated identity workflows reducing manual effort by 40%. Promoted from Security Engineer to Senior Security Analyst (May 2024).

Protected 50,000-node network at Expo 2020 using full Cisco security stack — FTD NGFW, Firepower, IDS/IPS, AMP, Umbrella, ESA, WSA, AnyConnect. Blocked average of 1,000 daily email threats. Led P1/P2 incident response coordinating with Dubai Police, G42, and federal security agencies.

Configured and monitored 5,000+ Cisco SDA devices via DNA Centre. Administered Cisco ISE for network access control. Troubleshot LISP, VXLAN, and TrustSec policy plane issues. Coordinated P1/P2 escalations with Dubai Police, G42, and ISPs.

Managed enterprise network security across 29 malls and 13 hotels in 17 countries. Implemented firewalls, NAC, and WAN optimisation. Conducted security assessments covering disaster recovery and network segmentation.

6.5 years building foundation in enterprise network operations and security. Managed routers, switches, firewalls, and network security policy across diverse UAE client portfolio. Administered 500+ Windows domain desktops and coordinated fibre infrastructure projects.