09/13/2026 updated
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Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer | Microsoft 365 | Identity & Security | Cloud
dubai, United Arab Emirates
Only remote
BSc Computer Science, Virtual University of Pakistan, 2013About me
Ex-MS Premier Field Eng specializing in Active Directory, MSI nfrastructure & Security. Hands-on expertise across large telecom, banking & government environments, from hardware/virtualization to Microsoft 365 & Azure. Helping organizations strengthen security using existing Microsoft capabilities
Active DirectoryDisaster RecoveryMicrosoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft ServersWindows ServersPublic CloudSystems IntegrationVirtualizationCloud Migration
Active Directory & Identity Management
Expertise in Active Directory architecture, health checks, upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery planning, security hardening, and hybrid identity implementations including MFA, SSO, and Privilege Access management across enterprise environments.
Microsoft 365 & Cloud Platforms
Deep technical knowledge in planning, deployment, security, and management of M365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, and Microsoft BackOffice platforms, including private and public cloud migrations across Telecom, Banking, and Technology sectors.
Server Virtualization & Infrastructure
Extensive experience in VMware private clouds, server virtualization, administration and deployment of large-scale VMware-based infrastructure, migration of servers to Azure, and management of Dell, HP, EMC, Cisco UCS converged and hyper-converged server hardware.
Microsoft Platform Security
Proficiency in tiering authentication silos, PKI, securing lateral account movement, AD security assessments, OS baseline hardening implementation, and security remediation for global enterprise customers.
Email & Messaging Systems
Hands-on experience with Exchange On-Premises and Office 365 messaging systems, MDM integration, FortiMail, and hybrid identity implementations.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Strong background in high availability, clustering, RPO/RTO planning, backup and recovery strategies including VTL and PTL technologies for enterprise-grade IT infrastructures.
Windows Server Platform Administration
Large-scale Windows Server Platform administration supporting 12K+ users and 300+ VMs, including sizing, deployment, and operational management.
IT Infrastructure Project Management
Leadership of cross-functional teams, budget management (CAPEX/OPEX), OLA/SLA management, ITIL best practices, SOW preparation, and delivery of IT infrastructure projects within customer budgets.
Cloud Migration & Azure
Complete setup and migration of 400+ servers from VMware to Azure, developing cloud strategies, defining cost centers, and managing billing for large-scale cloud environments.
Expertise in Active Directory architecture, health checks, upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery planning, security hardening, and hybrid identity implementations including MFA, SSO, and Privilege Access management across enterprise environments.
Microsoft 365 & Cloud Platforms
Deep technical knowledge in planning, deployment, security, and management of M365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, and Microsoft BackOffice platforms, including private and public cloud migrations across Telecom, Banking, and Technology sectors.
Server Virtualization & Infrastructure
Extensive experience in VMware private clouds, server virtualization, administration and deployment of large-scale VMware-based infrastructure, migration of servers to Azure, and management of Dell, HP, EMC, Cisco UCS converged and hyper-converged server hardware.
Microsoft Platform Security
Proficiency in tiering authentication silos, PKI, securing lateral account movement, AD security assessments, OS baseline hardening implementation, and security remediation for global enterprise customers.
Email & Messaging Systems
Hands-on experience with Exchange On-Premises and Office 365 messaging systems, MDM integration, FortiMail, and hybrid identity implementations.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Strong background in high availability, clustering, RPO/RTO planning, backup and recovery strategies including VTL and PTL technologies for enterprise-grade IT infrastructures.
Windows Server Platform Administration
Large-scale Windows Server Platform administration supporting 12K+ users and 300+ VMs, including sizing, deployment, and operational management.
IT Infrastructure Project Management
Leadership of cross-functional teams, budget management (CAPEX/OPEX), OLA/SLA management, ITIL best practices, SOW preparation, and delivery of IT infrastructure projects within customer budgets.
Cloud Migration & Azure
Complete setup and migration of 400+ servers from VMware to Azure, developing cloud strategies, defining cost centers, and managing billing for large-scale cloud environments.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2020
Languages
EnglishFluentHindiGood
Project history
Working with Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Exchange Online, FortiMail, Active Directory, and Microsoft Server Platform to deliver Office 365 and collaboration solutions.
Managing Active Directory, Messaging, MDM, and Windows Server Platform for 2000+ users and 300+ VMs. Led geographically dispersed global IT infrastructure including network, compute, and call center. Managed a team of 16 IT Infra and operations global resources. Technologies used: Microsoft AD, O365, Okta, Jump Cloud, Zscaler, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki, Genesis.
Active Directory upgrade, migrations, health checks, trainings, onboarding, and implementation of best practices. Active Directory disaster recovery and rollback planning, documentation, and execution. Security and operational assessments and remediations for Microsoft Global Enterprise Customers. Knowledge transfer and workshops related to IT Security, Platform, and Active Directory Operations & Security. Securing lateral account movement, implementing security baselines, and AD security hardening.