Faisal Khanzada
Senior Manager Network Security & Infrastructure
Information Technology
Professional Summary
Faisal Khanzada is a Dynamic and results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in leading IT strategy, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity operations. Skilled in Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and global security frameworks. Recognized for delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation, IT governance, and technical mentorship while ensuring high availability, cost optimization, and system resilience.
Professional Experience
May 2025 – Present
Senior Manager Network Security & Infrastructure
EFU Life Assurance Ltd
- Leading Sangfor Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) for production and DR sites | ensuring real-time data sync and VM performance.
- Driving Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies with replication | automated failovers | and compliance to RTO/RPO objectives.
- Enhancing enterprise security posture by deploying SIEM | firewall upgrades | IDS/IPS policies | and enforcing ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
Dec 2024 – Apr 2025
Manager Network Security & Infrastructure
EFU Life Assurance Ltd
- Managed Sangfor HCI clusters with over 200+ VMs | ensuring uptime | security | and system performance.
- Oversaw DR site migration from Karachi to Jazz Data Center Islamabad | aligning with business continuity requirements.
- Automated IT processes and enhanced compliance through VAPT | Oracle integration | and centralized security controls.
Jul 2023 – Sep 2024
Deputy Manager Information Technology
Pakistan Cables Ltd
- Spearheaded IT strategy | infrastructure modernization | and cybersecurity frameworks to align with corporate goals.
- Implemented Microsoft Security Suite and JIRA ITSM | improving service management | incident resolution | and access control.
- Drove digital transformation projects | including VoIP security | Azure cloud integration | and enterprise system enhancements.
Nov 2020 – Jul 2023
Head of Department (Networks, Infrastructure, Systems)
TDEA – FAFEN
- Directed cross-functional IT teams to execute infrastructure upgrades | integrations | and new technology deployments.
- Established IT governance | policies | and cybersecurity frameworks to enhance operational resilience.
- Delivered vendor management and cost optimization strategies | ensuring efficient IT operations.
Jul 2017 – Nov 2020
Deputy Manager Systems, Support & Infrastructure
Ghulam Faruque Group of Companies
- Led IT operations for over 700+ workstations | ensuring network security | system performance | and compliance.
- Managed enterprise infrastructure | financial application migrations | and mission-critical projects ahead of schedule.
- Acted as Major Incident Manager for 24/7 operations | resolving high-priority issues | and maintaining uptime.
Dec 2014 – Jul 2017
Assistant Manager IT
Ghulam Faruque Group of Companies
- Maintained SAP systems | corporate MPLS network | and in-house data center operations across multiple sites.
- Deployed Linux-based HADR infrastructure | VoIP SIP servers | and optimized databases (Oracle | MySQL | SQL Server).
- Ensured high availability for hosted applications and cloud-based services.
Sep 2012 – Dec 2014
Manager Networks
Trust for Democratic Education & Accountability (TDEA)
- Led digital transformation for Election 2013 operations | managing data center | VoIP | and GIS-based systems.
- Designed disaster recovery plans | SMS gateways | and large-scale data integration for nationwide systems.
- Managed teams in server administration | security | and enterprise-level infrastructure deployment.
Aug 2009 – Aug 2012
Network Administrator
Trust for Democratic Education & Accountability (TDEA)
- Maintained systems security | routing | and hosted servers with Linux and Windows environments.
- Implemented VPN | backup solutions | and firewall configurations to safeguard IT operations.
- Supported enterprise infrastructure | application deployment | and end-user technical support.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
University of Sindh, Pakistan
(1999 – 2002)
Diploma in IT (Computer Basics & Programming)
Petroman Institute, Pakistan
(1998 – 1999)
Professional Certs
Core Competencies
Cybersecurity Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls)
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (Sangfor HCI)
Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
IT Strategy, Leadership & Governance
Linux/Windows Infrastructure Management
Cloud Computing & Systems Architecture
Firewall & SIEM Integration
Vendor Management & IT Budgeting