Faig Mustafayev

Lead enterprise-wide IT infrastructure strategy covering data center, virtualization, network, security and payment processing environments Drive infrastructure modernization including VMware vSphere, VxRail hyperconverged platform and vSAN architecture Architect and implement network segmentation and security transformation (Palo Alto data center firewalls, perimeter security, VPN, GlobalProtect, F5 WAF) Direct implementation and governance of processing center based on SMARTVISTA platform (Oracle, WebLogic) Oversee Oracle FLEXCUBE infrastructure ensuring scalability and operational resilience Establish disaster recovery governance and backup strategy (Veeam, DR site architecture) Govern IT asset management lifecycle, capacity planning and infrastructure risk management (GRC alignment) Oversee enterprise monitoring strategy (PRTG, Zabbix) ensuring proactive incident management Support Kubernetes cluster environments and digital banking platforms (mobile & internet banking) Lead cross-functional infrastructure teams ensuring 24/7 operational resilience and regulatory compliance Served as Infrastructure Lead in achieving PCI DSS certifications (3.2.1 in 2023; 4.0.1 in 2024 and 2025), successfully maintaining compliance across three consecutive audit cycles Oversee IT service operations including Help Desk and end-user support functions, ensuring service quality and SLA adherence

Supported IT department leadership in managing enterprise banking infrastructure and daily operations Supervised infrastructure, database and application teams ensuring system stability and service continuity Ensured availability of core banking and payment systems Coordinated infrastructure upgrades, capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives Participated in migration to Oracle FLEXCUBE core banking system Supported processing and integration environments in collaboration with banking and payment partners Assisted in vendor management, procurement processes and technology evaluations Supported regulatory compliance, audit processes and operational risk mitigation

Led a multidisciplinary IT department of professionals including Infrastructure, Network, Windows, Unix/Linux administrators, DBAs, Developers and Help Desk teams Supervised enterprise banking infrastructure including HP x86 servers, IBM Power Systems (AIX), VMware virtualization platform and Windows Server environments Oversaw Active Directory, IP telephony and Cisco-based network infrastructure (switches, ASA firewalls) Played a key role in migration to Oracle FLEXCUBE core banking system, ensuring infrastructure readiness and system integration Supported Oracle Database and WebLogic application server environments for core banking operations Ensured high availability and operational stability of mission-critical banking systems Coordinated infrastructure modernization initiatives and vendor interactions Supported regulatory compliance and audit requirements

Supported full-scale card processing infrastructure based on SMARTVISTA platform Participated in infrastructure migration of processing systems from HP x86 (Red Hat Linux) to SPARC (Sun Solaris), and later to IBM Power Systems (AIX) Administered heterogeneous enterprise server environments (Linux, Solaris, AIX, Windows Server) Supported Oracle database infrastructure for transaction processing systems Managed Cisco network infrastructure (switches, routers) and Cisco Call Manager (VoIP environment) Administered Active Directory, ISA Server and secure VPN connectivity Managed and maintained HSM infrastructure for secure key management and cryptographic operations Ensured secure integration and connectivity with VISA and MasterCard networks Supported 24/7 mission-critical transaction processing environment

Supported banking IT infrastructure including thin client environment Administered Windows Terminal Server and Active Directory domain Maintained network infrastructure (switches, routers, internal connectivity) Supported ABS (Automated Banking System) servers Maintained and monitored SWIFT server infrastructure Ensured availability and stability of critical banking systems

Administered Windows Server infrastructure and Active Directory domain Maintained servers, workstations and network environment Ensured system stability, user access control and data integrity Supported internal users and business applications Participated in infrastructure upgrades and system improvements