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Muhammad Hafeeze Bin Zakaria

System Engineer ( Network & Cyber Security )
Taman Desa
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Voltaire

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Summary

Senior System & Cyber Security Engineer with over 14 years of experience specializing in the design, deployment, and management of complex Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Proven track record in enhancing organizational security posture through infrastructure hardening, vulnerability remediation, and leading large-scale migrations during critical cyber attacks. Expert in Active Directory (L2/L3), SCCM, Intune, and automation via PowerShell. Adept at aligning technical operations with business continuity goals to ensure high availability and robust data protection

Overview

14
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Cheetah Digital

Systems Engineer ( Cyber Security )
03.2025 - 06.2025

Job overview

  • Operate, run, and maintain data security systems and solutions, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Hardware Security Module (HSM), SSL Certificate Management (CLM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Mobile Device Management (MDM).
  • Continuously engineer and enhance data security solutions in line with emerging threats and security risks.
  • Ensure availability, uptime, and service delivery of data security solutions in accordance with SLA requirements.
  • Ensure data security solutions are implemented across all in-scope IT assets and perform ongoing verification to confirm completeness and accuracy of coverage.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and improve data security solutions.
  • Manage solution upgrades, patching, and technology refresh activities in line with Marigold Group obsolescence, resilience, and patch management frameworks.
  • Maintain close working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and principals to deliver high-quality security services.
  • Initiate, plan, and execute data security-related projects, including RFI/RFP preparation, technical evaluations, proof of concept (POC), project delivery, and closure.
  • Collaborate with internal and external IT security audits and ensure audit findings are addressed within agreed timelines.
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date operating manuals and documentation for data security solutions.

Software AG

Senior Workplace Engineer M365
06.2022 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • To troubleshoot tickets with issues in relation to any Microsoft product (SCCM, Active Directory, Office 365, Hyper-V, Exchange) at a Level 2 or 3 capacity
  • Configure and manage Intune and related products in complex workplace environments
  • Application packaging & deployments to ensure the correct packaging, testing and rollout of applications to end users
  • Deploy Office/Microsoft 365 Environments
  • Deploy Azure AD Environments
  • Deploy advanced Microsoft 365 Services including Enterprise and Mobility and Microsoft 365 management managing and optimize Microsoft 365 applications, including Exchange, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint
  • Architect Office/Microsoft 365 Service Environments
  • Maintenance of On-Premises and Azure Active Directory environments including Group Policies
  • Deployment of Infrastructure improvements on Client environments
  • Assist in maintaining and deploying other Client applications and environments


DKSH

Lead Principal Modern Workplace
09.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Lead, implement and maintain Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM/MEMCM) solutions for endpoint management and software distribution
  • Design, deploy and maintain endpoints in selected platform ensuring optimal performance and security for large scale enterprise setup
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to Workplace L2 and Ops support teams to resolve operational issues
  • Monitor and proactively address endpoint-related incidents and performance issues to maintain a high level of service stability
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate tasks, improve processes
  • Investigate root causes of incidents and implement permanent fixes to prevent recurrence
  • Create and maintain documentation, guides, policies and knowledge base articles related to supported endpoint technologies
  • Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in endpoint management, security and automation

Isentia

Senior Engineer Modern Workplace
03.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Implement a comprehensive modern workplace strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on areas such as cloud adoption, collaboration tools, and end-user computing
  • Design, deploy, and manage modern workplace technologies, including Microsoft 365, Office 365, SharePoint Online, Intune and Teams
  • Ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience by providing training, support, and troubleshooting for modern workplace solutions
  • Implement and maintain security policies, perform regular security assessments, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
  • Provide support for Office 365 issues, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to applications, connectivity, and performance
  • Monitor Office 365 services' performance and proactively identify and address potential issues
  • Optimize service configurations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Experience with Entra ID and Active Directory Group Policy integration with Intune
  • Implement and manage identity and access solutions using Azure Active Directory
  • Deploy and manage Mobile Device Management and Mobile Application Management (Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint)
  • Implement and manage data protection solutions like Azure Information Protection and Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention
  • Responsible to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to Intune configuration and functionality
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and technological advancements to enhance the modern workplace experience
  • Work closely with Customer's IT teams, security team, business units, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions

BT

System Engineer ( Wintel )
05.2016 - 03.2020

Job overview

● Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources.

● Install, configure, deploy, monitor, and maintain the Windows and Linux servers on-premises and Cloud (AWS, Azure). As well as Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.

● Patch and capacity management.

● Commission, maintain and support operating environment, system and global application (e.g. VMWare, Hyper-V, storage, monitoring, backup, cloud, etc.) to ensure high availability and performance.

● Perform day-to-day operations, administration, tuning and capacity management for all systems ensuring good performance. ● Resolve system issues and timely escalation of issues according to service level objectives.

● Develop, maintain procedures for administration and monitoring for all systems.

● Participate in evaluation, implementation and maintenance of complementary tools and solutions to strengthen performances and efficiency.

● Develop, maintain disaster recovery procedure for all identified critical systems.

● Adhere to established best practices, procedures, guidelines and compliance to audit and industry standards (CSV, ICS, etc.)

● To create automation task via scripting such as power shell.

● Provide enterprise server support: Troubleshoots issues related to the Windows Active Directory and Group Policy also covering on ADFS, right management.

● Be responsible for AD related functions such as replication, backup, creation of groups, and Identity management.

● Manage AD based DNS and DHCP responsibilities for the customer.

● Administration of various type of virtualization platform (Microsoft Hyper-V and Linux Virtualization)

● Perform various type of virtualization task include P2V, V2V migrations, cloning and template creation.

● Perform server hardening including put all servers in a secure data centre; never test hardening on production servers and always harden servers before connecting them to the internet or external networks avoid installing unnecessary software on a server segregate servers appropriately.

Ingram Micro

Presales Engineer
02.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Pre-sales support for Juniper and Fortinet technologies and solutions and identify and analyze customer's requirements and architecture
  • Solution design proposal preparation for bids and projects which includes proposed security architecture and sizing and ensure to meet project dateline at all times
  • Provide technical sales advice/support for security solutions including sizing, licensing, technical advice, presentation, proof of concepts, demonstration, and troubleshooting
  • Perform project assessment, consultative services when meeting with prospects
  • Perform site survey and assess customer's IT infrastructure
  • Work with vendors, system integrators and end users when prospecting for business opportunities, includes product presentation & technical enablement
  • Work with internal Product Managers & Business Managers to design marketing programs
  • To meet vendor's certification requirement

Genting Malaysia Berhad

IT Support Engineer
03.2011 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for IT operations including IT application systems, IT equipment's and IT infrastructure in the Company
  • Perform hands on installation and troubleshooting of IT hardware& software in a large/ small and fast paced user environment
  • IT maintenance support, troubleshooting, monitoring, and resolving stations (e.g Desktop/laptop/iPad) Issue on user site
  • Proficient in programming, scripting, and database such as Visual Basic, Excel, Macro, HTML, My SQL etc
  • Well versed in major used network protocols, computer hardware, software and operating system such as Windows family and Mac
  • Timely generate and submission of incident and project progress reports as when required
  • Asset management and inventory control support project implementations as when required
  • Perform daily backup recovery operation and support
  • Vendor management for preventing maintenance and facilities breakdown
  • Liaise for technical and procurement matters
  • To report, liaise and follow up with software provider on application related technical issues and problems
  • To recommend continuous improvement and enhancement of performance, reliability, security, and reliability of all IT-related application

Education

University of Coventry
United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science from Business Information Technology
06.2011

Skills

Windows Server administration

Accomplishments

Cyber Security & Recovery

  • Disaster Recovery: Led large-scale Windows Server migration and cloning during a live cyber attack to restore operations.
  • Infrastructure Hardening: Secured data centers by hardening servers and segregating networks to prevent external threats.
  • Business Continuity: Developed BCP frameworks to identify and recover from potential system security threats.

Microsoft Intune & Endpoint Management

  • Intune Deployment: Led the implementation of Microsoft Intune on Azure for modern mobile device management.
  • Endpoint Control: Managed SCCM and Ivanti deployment to automate patching and software delivery.
  • Mobility Services: Deployed advanced M365 Enterprise and Mobility services to secure corporate data.

Microsoft 365 & Infrastructure

  • Cloud Architecture: Architected and deployed full Microsoft 365 and Azure AD environments.
  • Email Security: Setup SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols to remediate phishing and spam risks.
  • Identity Management: Managed L2/L3 Active Directory operations and SSO for cloud application authentication.

Certification

Managing Virtual Machines with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

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Languages

5,5

Software

Cyber & Infrastructure Security: Microsoft Intune , SCCM , Azure AD/Entra ID , and Ivanti

Cloud & Virtualization: Azure , AWS , Hyper-V , and VMware

Operating Systems & Systems Management: Windows Server (All Versions) , Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL) , and Active Directory

Monitoring & Automation: PowerShell Scripting , ServiceNow , and Backup Platforms (eg, Veeam/Veritas)

Network & Messaging Security: Exchange Online , DNS/DHCP , and Email Security Protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Cyber Security Research: Staying updated on emerging threats and vulnerability remediation.

Home Lab Testing: Experimenting with new server hardening techniques and automation scripts.

Continuous Learning: Pursuing professional certifications in cloud security and infrastructure.

Problem Solving: Engaging in strategy-based activities that sharpen analytical thinking.

Timeline

Develop AI solutions in Azure

07-2025

Systems Engineer ( Cyber Security )

Cheetah Digital
03.2025 - 06.2025

Managing Virtual Machines with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

01-2025

MD-102T00 Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator.

11-2024

AZ‐104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator

05-2023

Senior Workplace Engineer M365

Software AG
06.2022 - 02.2025

Lead Principal Modern Workplace

DKSH
09.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Engineer Modern Workplace

Isentia
03.2020 - 08.2021

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (v3) (CCNAX v3)

06-2018

System Engineer ( Wintel )

BT
05.2016 - 03.2020

Presales Engineer

Ingram Micro
02.2015 - 04.2016

IT Support Engineer

Genting Malaysia Berhad
03.2011 - 12.2014

University of Coventry

Bachelor of Science from Business Information Technology
Muhammad Hafeeze Bin ZakariaSystem Engineer ( Network & Cyber Security )