Narayan Das

Deputy Manager – IT (System Administrator)

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�Address: Sui Southern Gas Company, Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan

SUMMARY: System Administrator with over twelve years of expertise in designing, deploying, and
managing high-performance IT systems and networks. Proficient in hardware builds, system migrations,
upgrades, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on security and operational excellence. Proven track
record of optimizing infrastructure to support business growth and ensure seamless continuity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Cloud & Virtualization  Endpoint Security, EDR, XDR  Datacenter Administration
 M365, MECM & Intune  IT Service Management (ITSM)  Active Directory
 Microsoft Azure Entra ID  Network Infrastructure  Scripting & Automation
 Cybersecurity & ISO 27001  System Administration  Security & Governance
 Storage & Backup  Barracuda SMTP & WAF  Disaster Recoveries Drill

ACADEMICS
Title Specialization Institute Date
MS Information Security NED University Cont.
BS Computer Science University of Sindh 2013
Diploma in IT Information Technology SBTE Karachi 2011

GLOBAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Certification Title Board / Authority Year

CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor ISACA - Pak 2025
PMP Project Management Professional PMI - Pak 2021
MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer Microsoft – UAE 2020
MCSE Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer Microsoft - UAE 2020
Azure Cloud Administration Microsoft – UAE 2021
CEH Certified Ethical Hacker EC-Council – UAE 2019
ITIL 4 ITIL 4 Foundation PeopleCert Axelos 2019
Google Google IT Support Professional Google – UAE 2021
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco - Pak 2015
VCP-DCV Broadcom VMware Datacenter Certified Pro Broadcom - Pak 2025
Barracuda Email Security Gateway | WAF Barracuda – Pak 2024

TRAINING / COURSES

Postgraduate Certificate Course NED University 2025

ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Online 2024
Microsoft Azure Cloud Techlync Online Academy 2018
MCSE/ MCSA / MCP / CCNA NLP Tech, UAE 2019
 WORK HISTORY

Sui Southern Gas Company – SSGC (Oil & Gas) Oct 2022 – Present
Deputy Manager IT (System Administrator) Karachi, Pakistan
 Implement CIS Benchmarks, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, nCERT advisories, and OEM security standards.
 Enforce secure baseline configurations & hardening across OS, databases, servers, and applications.
 Manage data center operations, including virtualization, upgrades, deployments, and configurations.
 Administer Microsoft Exchange 2019, Barracuda Email Gateway, and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
 Lead Active Directory modernization (Windows Server 2012 R2 → 2019).
 Manage endpoint protection platforms: Trellix, Microsoft Defender, Trend Micro XDR.
 Administer and upgrade WSUS infrastructure (2012 R2 → 2022) with SQL backend.
 Operate virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and Windows Admin Center.
 Manage enterprise backup and disaster recovery using NAKIVO Backup & Replication.
 Deliver L2/L3 infrastructure support, ensuring timely resolution via DMS.
 Troubleshoot servers, LAN/WAN networks, hardware, and core system services.
 Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, PHP, C#, and CMD.
 Administer security monitoring and audit tools: SolarWinds SIEM/NMS, Syslog, ARM, Netwrix.
 Serve as primary vendor POC, ensuring compliance, smooth delivery, and SLA adherence.

ADNOC – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Oil & Gas) Oct 2020 – Oct 2021
Infrastructure Engineer IT Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 Administered Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
 Managed Microsoft Intune – MDM & MAM.
 Collaborated with Infra Team to Upgrade Active Directory Server 2019.
 Microsoft 365 Email Security – Advance Threat Protection.
 Managed Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager – MECM / SCCM.
 Provided end-user IT support across multiple branch offices.
 Installed, configured, and managed Software repositories, File Server & Utilities.
Cygnus Telecom LLC (Telecom Industry) Feb 2020 – Sep 2020
IT Support Engineer - Lead Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 Managed Data-center operations, including Migration, upgrades, installations, and configurations.
 Provided Microsoft 365 Emailing Services with Advance Threat Protection.
 Implemented Active Directory, ADC, DNS, GPO, WSUS, NTP, DFS, IIS and Apache Server.
 Implemented PBX VoIP services, including the 3CX Cloud Phone System.
 Managed company websites, web hosting and DNS Services.
 Provided end-user support for Tally ERP, Orion, and QuickBooks applications.
 Migrated Cyberoam to FortiGate Firewall IPSec, Client VPN Services.
 Managed Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Yammer, OneDrive, AIP & Outlook Application.
 Troubleshoot LAN/WAN networks, switches, and access points..
 Implemented Acronis Cloud Backup solutions with NAS for workstations and servers.
 Managed Endpoint protection Kaspersky Cloud Security (iOS, Android, Windows).
 Managed Cloud Application, Web Servers and Securi WAF Firewall.
 Provided IT services to the head office & branch offices.
Point Soluttion LLC (IT Service Provider) Feb 2018 - Jan 2020
IT Support Engineer Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 Managed Microsoft 365 services, Azure Active Directory Services.
 Managed Microsoft 365 services and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) administration.
  Installed, built, and configured in-house servers and enterprise applications.
 Administered network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches across the organization.
 Deployed and managed enterprise SAN/NAS storage solutions.
 Managed virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V.
 Provided administration and support for CCTV surveillance systems and NVR solutions.
 Managed IP telephony solutions, including Avaya IP PABX and 3CX Cloud-based VoIP systems.
 Administered enterprise WLAN / LAN environment.
 Administered web hosting environments, including Domains, DynDNS, and SSL certificate management.
 Oversaw IT data center operations, including system upgrades, Installation, and Maintenance..
 Managed endpoint security solutions, including McAfee Trellix, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and eSCAN.
SYMECS Institute of Information Technology (Education) Jan 2014 - Feb 2018
Head of IT (System Administrator) Mirpur Khas, Pakistan
 Manages IT infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, routers, switches, and access points, ensuring
seamless connectivity and network performance.
 Implemented McAfee Endpoint Security.
 Deployed and managed Windows server 2003, 2008, 2012 R2 administration
 Developed company websites using PHP MySQL.
 Developed Biometric Attendance System using C#.NET Framework MS SQL, SSMS.
 Managed Active Directory, DNS, RODC Servers

PROJECTS EXECUTED

 Active Directory Windows Server 2012 R2 – Windows Server 2019 SSGC

 WSUS Patch Management Windows Server 2012 R2 – Windows Server 2022 SSGC
 Upgraded Trellix Endpoint Security Solution including ePO Server, Agent & Packages SSGC
 Developed Beach HUT Web Portal, Son Quota Job and SLA Portal using PHP MySQL SSGC
 Microsoft Entra ID Intune – MDM and MAM ADNOC
 Active Directory Server 2019 | Azure Integration ADNOC
 IMAP to Microsoft 365 Email Migration of five Domains with Microsoft ATP Cygnus
 NAS, Acrnois Backup Solutions | Avaya Phone System Point Sol
LANGUAGES
 English, Urdu, Hindi, Sindhi and Gujarati Read, Write and Speak
REFERENCES

Asim Khattak | IT Chief Director Mohtashim | Deputy Chief Manager

 Cygnus Telecom LLC UAE  Ex-employee SSGC Ltd
 asim@[Link]  [Link]@[Link]
 +971 50 662 5506  +974 39910412