Oumarou Boureima - WAN and Data Center Network Engineer

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Nuremberg, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

WAN & Data Center Network Administrator

Teamative Germany GmbH

Implementation, administration, configuration and operation of Cisco network components (PE-CE routers, provider routers, SD-WAN, switches, access gateways)
Ensuring the availability, performance, further development and operation of the network infrastructure of the state access network WAN
Creation of technical documentation in FNT-Command
Troubleshooting and handling of incidents, changes, requests and problems tickets
Tools: ITSM, Command-FNT, Orion, ASDM, Panorama
Scripting: Bash Shell, Python, Ansible
Protocols: IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, VRF, GETVPN, Segment-Routing, Static routing
Devices: NCS-57C3 Series, ASR-1000 Series, ISR-4331, ISR-4451 SD-WAN, Catalyst 9k Series, Nexus 9k Series
Firewall: Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA-5585, FWSM

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

9 months

Network & Security Engineer

März Network Services GmbH

Support of Cisco ASA Firewall and UTM, HSRP, VSS, Stackwise Virtual, VRF, BGP, OSPF
Handling of incidents, service requests and changes
Administration, enabling, cleanup and migration of firewall rules
Software release management and hardware life-cycle management
ISE policy configuration
Configuration of routers and switches according to customer specifications
Coordination of external service providers
Support with network segmentation, NAC projects, site-to-site and client-to-site VPN
Tools: ASDM, Prime, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Linux, Python-Scripting
Devices: Cisco Catalyst 9500, 9400, 9300, Nexus 9k Series, FC Switches
Firewall: Cisco ASA5585, FPR 2140, FPR 3130, Sophos Proxy SG 310

Aug 2021 - Nov 2023

2 years 4 months

Network Engineer Firewalling

Computer Center AG

Worked as part of the firewall team (Security)
Support of Cisco ASA and Fortigate Firewall
Second- and third-level support
Handling of changes, incidents and service requests
Administration, enabling, cleanup and migration of firewall rules
Configuration, upgrade and installation of firewalls
Tools: ArcSight, OmniTracker, Spectrum, Cisco Security Manager, FortiManager, Tufin, Linux
Devices: Nexus 2k, 5k, 7k, 9k, 1000V
Firewall: ASA5585, 5545, 5525 Series, FortiGate 200G, 2600F Series, 3500F Series

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

10 months

Network Engineer

Hays AG Deutschland

Migration of sites according to customer specifications
Provisioning and configuration of network components (L2 & L3)
Troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches
Life-cycle management
Configuration and commissioning of firewalls, enabling of rules
Creation of detailed documentation with Cisco Prime, ISE, Visio
Third-level support
Tools: ServiceNow, Panorama, NetFlow, Cisco Estimates, Linux
Devices: 2960X, 3850X, C9200, C9300, C9500, C9600, Nexus 3k, 5k, ISR4431
Firewall: Palo Alto PA-220, PA-820, PA-3430, PA-5450
WLAN: WLC5520, AP2802I/E, C9120AXI/E
Protocols: STP, HSRP, VRF, VSS, VPC, VDC, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

1 year 1 month

Network Engineer - Technical Lead / Freelancer

Global NTT Germany

Provisioning and configuration of Cisco components (L2 & L3)
Troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches
Software release and life-cycle management
Handling of incidents, requests, changes and problems tickets
Enabling of firewall rules
Documentation in Command-FNT
Tools: ITAS, Jira, Confluence, Cisco Prime, ISE, Service Center II, Cisco ACI, Command-FNT, MS Visio
Second- and third-level support
Devices: Cisco 6807-XL, 6880X, 6506, 4900, 4503, 3750 Stack, 3560, 2960X Stack, 3650, 3850X, C9200, C9300, C9500, C9600, Nexus 2k, 5k, 9k
Firewall: ASA5545, 5525 Series
WLAN: WLC5520, AP2702I/E, AP2802I/E, IW3702
Protocols: STP, HSRP, VRF, VSS, VPC, VDC, OSPF, BGP, MPLS

Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

9 months

Network Engineer Firewall

Computer Center AG

Member of the Firewall team (Security)
Handling of incidents and service requests
Administration and cleanup of firewall rules
Second- and third-level support
Tools: ISE, ArcSight, OmniTracker
Devices: Nexus 5k, 6k, 7k
Firewall: ASA5585, 5545, 5525, 5515, 5505 Series

May 2014 - Oct 2018

4 years 6 months

On-site

Network Engineer – On-Site Technical Lead / Freelancer

Dimension Data Germany

Distribution/Core Migration, LAN Refresh, Device Life-Cycle-Management
Migration of firewalls (Genua Box to Cisco ASA5545)
Provisioning and configuration of Cisco switches (L2 & L3)
Adjustment of switches according to customer specifications
Troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches, IOS upgrades, rollout, EOS/EOL upgrades
Handling of tickets in day-to-day operations
Activation of firewall rules
Creation of detailed documentation in Command-FNT
Tools: ACI, Cisco Prime, Service Center, Command-FNT, Jira, Confluence
Second- and third-level support
Devices: Cisco 6807-XL, 6880X, 6506, 4900, 4503, 3750 Stack, 3560, 2960X Stack, 3650 Stack, 3850, Nexus 2k, 5k, 7k, 9k
Firewall: Genua Box, ASA5545, 5525 Series
WLAN: WLC5508, WLC5520, AP1142, AP1242AG, AP2702I/E, IW3702
Protocols: STP, VTP, HSRP, VRF, VSS, VPC, VDC, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

3 months

On-site

Onsite Support Engineer

SOLCOM Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Data center migration
Installation of hardware components
Configuration of Cisco routers and switches according to customer specifications
Troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches
Cabling (copper and fiber optic) and cable labeling, as well as cabinet modifications
Creation of detailed documentation
Devices: Cisco Catalyst 6509, 3560, 2960, Nexus 2k, 5k
Firewall: ASA 5585-X Series

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

5 months

Network Specialist

SPIRIT21 AG

Handling of tickets in day-to-day operations
Performance of installations and configurations
Administration of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, security solutions, WLC and AP
Troubleshooting
Devices: Cisco 76xx, 65xx, 37xx, 28xx; Cisco Switch 65xx, 45xx, 35xx, 29xx; Juniper EX6200-SRE64-4XS, EX4200, EX4300-48P; ProCurve LAN Switch 2620-24 PoE, 2510-48G
Firewall: ASA 55xx Series, Check Point R75

Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

4 months

Network Specialist & In-House Coaching

IPNetON GmbH

Installation, configuration and management of network components, routers & switches
Operation and administration of ASA 5505 security solutions and unified wireless environments (WLAN)
Ensuring the operation of highly available LAN infrastructure
Troubleshooting

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

7 months

Project Assignment

Kabel Deutschland Vertrieb und Service GmbH

Know-how in Cisco routers and switches
Testing, setup and configuration of devices
Reading SNMP MIBs and comparing them with the running configuration and NMS display
Experience with NMS (IBM Tivoli Network Manager for IP, SNMP v2c)
Documentation of device components for modeling
Documentation of product specifications, order and license information
Network inventory, stocktaking, comparison with engineering, and completion of hardware documentation

Jan 2005 - Feb 2010

5 years 2 months

IT Specialist

World Vision Niamey

Preparation of financial plans
Network monitoring, VSAT
Support of computer systems (LAN)
Configuration and installation of Cisco switches (3560, 2960)
Administration of Linux-based clients and client software
Monitoring and coordination of data flow

Mar 1999 - Dec 2004

5 years 10 months

Security Investigator (Info Sec)

US-Botschaft Niamey Niger

Management of a team of 6 employees
Contact person for security issues
Analysis, design and implementation of security procedures
Professional training of new employees
Security Advisor for the Regional Security Officer

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Telecommunication

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Service.

Information Technology

Operations

Customer Service

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1994 - Sep 1997

MegaSystem–Fachhochschule Niamey

IT Specialist, Business Informatics · Niamey, Niger

Oct 1989 - Jul 1994

Gymnasium (L.I.K)

Fachabitur, Mathematics & Physics · Niamey, Niger

Oct 1985 - Jun 1989

Comprehensive School (CEG 6)

Niamey, Niger

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Certifications & licenses

Tufin (TCSE)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Information Technology 13 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 5 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles WAN & Data Center Network Administrator, Network & Security Engineer, Network Engineer Firewalling

Main industries Information Technology, Government and Administration, Telecommunication

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Member since

September 2025

Last update

September 2026

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Oumarou is based in Nuremberg, Germany.

Oumarou speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Oumarou has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Oumarou has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Oumarou may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Oumarou would be well-suited for roles such as: WAN & Data Center Network Administrator, Network & Security Engineer, Network Engineer Firewalling.

Oumarou's most recent position is WAN & Data Center Network Administrator at Teamative Germany GmbH.

In recent years, Oumarou has worked for Teamative Germany GmbH, März Network Services GmbH, and Computer Center AG.

Oumarou is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Telecommunication.

Oumarou is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Service.

Oumarou has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Oumarou has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Operations.

Oumarou attended MegaSystem–Fachhochschule Niamey for IT Specialist, Business Informatics.

Oumarou has 3 certificates. These include: CCNA Wireless, CCNP R&S, and Tufin (TCSE).

The availability of Oumarou needs to be confirmed.

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