Naqueeb Ahmad

Naqueeb Ahmad has a diverse work experience in the field of cyber security and network security. Naqueeb is currently working as a Principal Consultant (Cyber Security) at Cybalt, where they are responsible for designing solution architecture and implementation planning. Naqueeb also handles deployment and migration activities for SASE solutions and firewall infrastructure migration.

Prior to their current role, Naqueeb worked as an Associate Consultant - Network Security at HCL Technologies (Infrastructure Services Division) from 2019 to 2021. Naqueeb then worked as a Network Security Engineer at W.S. ATKINS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED from 2017 to 2019.

Naqueeb has also worked at HCL Technologies (Infrastructure Services Division) as a Network Security Specialist from 2010 to 2017, where they gained expertise in deploying and implementing Check Point NGX R65-R80 setup for onboarding projects and providing operational support for the infrastructure.

Before joining HCL Technologies, Naqueeb worked as a System Administrator at Wipro Infotech in 2010.

Naqueeb Ahmad completed their Bachelor's degree from Jamia Millia Islamia between 2005 and 2008. The field of study for their degree is not specified. Naqueeb also obtained a PG (Postgraduate) degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University through distance education.

In terms of additional certifications, Naqueeb Ahmad has obtained several certifications in various fields. Some of the certifications they hold include Cortex XDR - Prevention and Deployment, Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) Exam - PAN-OS 8.0 Version, Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) Certified Administrator, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) Certified Administrator, Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Certified Administrator, Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 4: Certified Professional, Check Point Certified Security Expert - CCSE, Check Point Certified Security Administrator - CCSA, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).

The dates of obtaining these certifications range from 2011 to 2023, with varying institutions providing the certifications, such as Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Microsoft, Fortinet, and Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.