Hussein Hatem

Background

About Hussein Hatem

As a Network & Security Engineer at MCDR, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a complete transformation of the company’s IT infrastructure—from a traditional network environment to a fully modernized, secure, and scalable architecture.I joined during the company's critical upgrade initiative and was directly involved in the deployment, configuration, and ongoing support of several core platforms including:• Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), DNA Center, Identity Services Engine (ISE)• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches • Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controller, integrated with Zabbix and WhatsUp Gold for monitoring• Security platforms such as FortiAuthenticator, Darktrace, and XDR from Group-IBIn addition, I’ve worked closely with technologies where I had visibility and operational awareness, including Fortinet (FortiGate, SD-WAN), Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA and FTD, F5, and Forcepoint proxy/mail gateway.I’m passionate about building resilient, high-performing networks and continuously expanding my skills across both networking and cybersecurity domains.I also completed official Cisco training courses, including:SISE 4.0 – Implementing and Configuring Cisco ISEIBNTRN – Transforming to a Cisco Intent-Based NetworkCCNAv7 (full series) via Cisco Networking Academy (WE)Courses (Self Study)• CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) 01/2024• CCNA Security 02/2024• CCNP Enterprise Core (ENCOR) In progress• CCNP Security (SCOR) In progress