I am a Senior Network Engineer/Consultant with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience designing, building, securing, and supporting enterprise networks across globe. My approach is simple: I solve problems fast, apply best practices, and help businesses run reliable, secure, and scalable networks—without overcomplicating things. What I Do • Network architecture & design • Firewall engineering (Palo Alto, Fortigate, Cisco ASA/FTD/Meraki) • Routing, switching & wireless for small businesses, enterprises, and MSP environments • Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) automation, assurance, and integrations • Cloud networking: AWS & Azure • Zero Trust, segmentation, VPN/IPsec, SD-WAN • Network audits, troubleshooting & optimization Core Technologies • Firewalls: Palo Alto (Pan-OS, Panorama), Fortigate (FortiOS), Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, Meraki MX • Cisco Routing & Switching • Wireless: Cisco, Meraki, Unifi • Automation & Tools: Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Ansible, APIs • Cloud: AWS networking, Azure networking Certifications • CCNP Enterprise • CCNA Security, Wireless, Collaboration, Enterprise Why Clients Hire Me ✔ Fast, clear communication ✔ High-quality network solutions that save time, money, and frustration ✔ Strong troubleshooting and root-cause skills ✔ Practical, business-focused engineering—no overengineering I help companies stabilize, secure, and modernize their networks so they can focus on what matters.

🚀 Top-Rated Senior Network Engineer | 15+ Years of Experience | Proven Success in Network Optimization & Security Hi, I’m a Senior Network Engineer based in New Jersey, USA, with over 15 years of experience designing, implementing, and securing complex network infrastructures for businesses of all sizes. I specialize in high-performance, scalable, and secure networking solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. 🔹 Why Hire Me? ✅ Network Architect & Troubleshooting Expert – Designed and optimized 100+ networks across industries, ensuring 99.99% uptime and peak performance. ✅ Security-First Approach – Implemented robust firewall and security protocols, reducing vulnerabilities by 80%+ for multiple clients. ✅ Cloud & Wireless Networking – Deployed scalable cloud-based and wireless solutions, improving connectivity and efficiency for organizations with 1,000+ users. ✅ Cost Optimization – Saved businesses 30%+ in network costs by restructuring infrastructure and implementing strategic upgrades. ✅ Project Leadership – Successfully led end-to-end implementations for enterprise networks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery with minimal disruption. 🔹 Core Expertise ✔ Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) ✔ Firewall & Security (Palo Alto, Fortinet, ASA, IDS/IPS) ✔ Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure) ✔ Wireless Solutions (Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti) ✔ Server Management & Virtualization ✔ Network Automation & Monitoring (Python, Ansible, SolarWinds) I take pride in delivering customized, high-impact solutions that enhance performance, security, and scalability. Whether you need a network assessment, troubleshooting, optimization, or a full-scale implementation, I am ready to help you achieve your goals. 📌 Let’s discuss how I can add value to your project! Feel free to check out my resume for more details. 🔹 Available for short-term and long-term projects.

I'm a DevOps Engineer with experience as a network engineer. I've worked with the following providers AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, Hetzner. I'm familiar with Docker and Kubernetes, and for automation I mainly use Ansible and Bash. My main OS that I've worked with on servers is Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL). I can help with most networking tasks either on cloud (VPCs, subnets, routing) or on-premises. Basic networking tools such as iptables, nftables, tc, and of course ip route. I'm familiar with VPN protocols and have used it as a server and client Such protocols are: Wireguard, OpenVPN, IPSEC/IKEv2 (StrongSwan/Libreswan), SoftEther.

Network Engineer with 8+ years of experience, always seek first to understand the client's needs and requirements, find the best solution I have hands on experience for below vendors and technologies :Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Mikrotik, Vyos, Fortinet/Fortigate, PFSense, Dell ,Unifi/Edgerouter/Edgeswitch,Controller, Aruba controller, Aruba Switch, Allied Tellesis, Ruijie, Ruckus,Ruckus Switch - Routing Protocols (L3)and overlay :RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS,PBR,VXLAN,VRF, VPNs. - Switching Protocols L2 : RSTP, MST, VTP, Private VLANs, HSRP, VRRP,LACP. - VPN Protocols: L2TP, PPTP, S2S IPSec, GRE, OPENVPN. - Knowledge of Wireless standards and protocols - WPA/WPA2, 802.1x, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/r/k, CAPWAP, RMM, WMM, X.509, CA Authority, MDM, AAA, Kerberos, Captive Portal - Ip Addressing Subnetting - SD-WAN Certifications : CCNP Enterprise CCNP Routing & Switching Aruba Certified Mobility Professional CCNA Wireless

I’m a passionate IT professional with 15+ years of experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting medium to large-scale enterprise networks - from multi-site data centers to campus infrastructures. For the past 7+ years, I’ve also led high-performing teams to deliver secure, scalable, and optimized solutions. I specialize in transforming complex enterprise networks into highly available, reliable, and secure environments. My strengths include fast problem-solving, clear communication, and quick adaptability, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and with measurable results. When you work with me, the buck stops here - I take full ownership to make sure your network challenges are solved and your goals are met.

Network Engineer & Architect with 6+ years of experience designing, deploying, and securing enterprise, data center, and cloud networks. CCNP & MCSA certified, delivering high-availability, cost-efficient, and secure network solutions. Hands-on expertise with Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, MikroTik, Dell, HP, Ruckus, and UniFi networks, along with firewalls including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Sophos, and Cisco ASA. I help businesses design, secure, and optimize enterprise and cloud networks. From network design and firewall configuration to VPN setup and complex troubleshooting, I solve your challenges quickly and professionally, ensuring your systems run smoothly and securely. Certifications: - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Tools: - Nagios - Cacti - OpManager - Zabbix - PRTG Network Monitor - Solar Winds NPM - Packet Tracer - GNS3 - EVE-NG - Microsoft Visio - Lucidchart

Network & Security Engineer (CCNP) | Network Administration | MikroTik (MTCNA) | Fortinet | pfSense | VPN | Firewall | Monitoring | IT Support | Windows server I help businesses design, troubleshoot, and secure reliable networks so operations stay stable and risk stays low. I’m a hands-on Network & Security Engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering real-world solutions across Cisco, MikroTik, Fortinet, pfSense, VPNs, and monitoring. I focus on scalable, documented, long-term fixes (not temporary patches), and I communicate clearly throughout the project. What I can help you with • Network Design & Troubleshooting (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi): routing, switching, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, performance tuning, site-to-site connectivity • Firewall Setup & Hardening: Fortinet / pfSense / Cisco ASA, NAT, security policies, segmentation, best practices • VPN Setup: IPsec / SSL / Site-to-Site / Remote Access, user access control, multi-site tunnels, secure remote work • MikroTik RouterOS Services: routing, firewall, bandwidth/QoS shaping, ISP/WISP setups, wireless optimization, network troubleshooting • Server & Virtualization Support: Windows/Linux administration, VMware / Hyper‑V (support, integration, migrations) • Cloud Support: AWS / Google Cloud (GCP) connectivity, migration support, hybrid networking • Monitoring & Alerts: PRTG / Zabbix, dashboards, alerts, proactive issue detection Example results delivered • Ransomware recovery + security hardening: recovered 91% of encrypted files and implemented protective controls • Multi-site network (50+ employees): reduced downtime 87% and saved $15,000/year through optimized architecture • Secure VPN rollout (3 countries): enabled remote work for 30+ users across multiple locations How I work • Quick assessment → clear plan → controlled changes → testing → full documentation • Secure-by-default approach and clean, maintainable configurations • Available for one-time projects, ongoing managed services, and urgent troubleshooting Send me a short summary of your environment (devices, number of sites/users, ISP links, current issues/goals), and I’ll reply with a practical plan and next steps.

🏆 UPWORK EXPERT-VETTED | NETWORK & SECURITY ENGINEER / ARCHITECT 🏆 I’m a Network & Security Engineer / Architect with 17+ years of experience and 15,000+ hours on Upwork. I design, secure, and optimize enterprise, ISP, data center, and cloud networks — focused on performance, scalability, and security. 🔹 CORE EXPERTISE Networking & Infrastructure Vendors: Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, Arista, Dell, Ruckus, Mellanox, Ubiquiti, Aruba Technologies: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, QoS, Load Balancing Firewalls & Security Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, SonicWall, Zyxel, PFSense NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust, DDoS Mitigation, Web Filtering, SIEM Integration ISP & Broadband Huawei, ZTE, MikroTik, Netonix GPON/XG-PON, CGNAT, PPPoE, RADIUS, IPv6 Migration VPN & Remote Access IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, DMVPN, SSL VPN, SD-WAN, V2Ray Cloud & Virtualization AWS, Azure, VMware, Proxmox, KVM, Hyper-V Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, BSD) Monitoring & Automation PRTG, Grafana, LibreNMS, Zabbix, NetBox 📜 CERTIFICATIONS Cisco: CCNP / CCNA / CCDA / CCDP Juniper: JNCIS / JNCIA Ruckus: RCNI / RONE / RASZA / RICXI / RCWA HPE: HPE-Hybrid Cloud Fortinet: NSE4 💼 SERVICES Network Design & Optimization (Enterprise, ISP, Data Center) Firewall & Security Hardening (NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust) Cloud & Hybrid Networking (VPC, Peering, Transit Gateway) VPN & Secure Remote Access (IPSec, SSL, SD-WAN) ISP & Broadband Engineering (BGP, MPLS, GPON, IPv6) Network Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

I’m a senior network and security engineer with 8+ years of hands-on Fortinet experience, specializing in FortiGate, FortiManager, large-scale deployments, and network migrations. I don’t just configure firewalls, I design, automate, deploy, and stabilize entire environments. My work typically involves complex Fortinet ecosystems with hundreds (or thousands) of devices, where reliability, repeatability, and clean architecture are critical. I’ve deployed and managed 1,000+ FortiGate / FortiWiFi devices across multi-site environments, built FortiManager policy packages and provisioning templates, implemented zero-touch and low-touch deployments, and automated Fortinet workflows using Python, FortiManager APIs, FortiOS APIs, and SSH. Clients bring me in when: Fortinet environments are messy or unstable Migrations need to be done correctly (not just copied configs) Scale breaks manual processes They want answers, root cause analysis, and fixes, not guesswork I debug first, fix the issue, and then explain exactly why it happened and how to prevent it going forward. Core Specialties Fortinet / Network Security FortiGate & FortiWiFi (40F → 900G, physical & VM) FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer SD-WAN (ADVPN, hub-and-spoke, BGP) IPSec VPN (IKEv1 / IKEv2, cert-based, SAML) ZTNA with FortiEMS, EMS tags & serial verification Central NAT, VIPs, IP pools DNS Database & AD-integrated DNS UTM: IPS, AV, Web Filtering, App Control FortiSwitch & FortiAP via FortiLink Network Migrations Cisco ASA to Fortinet Palo Alto to Fortinet SonicWall to Fortinet Meraki / Aruba / Cisco switching integrations Policy cleanup, object normalization, and architecture redesign Automation, Scripting & DevOps Python (FortiManager API, FortiOS API, SSH automation) Bash & Linux administration Automation for: Bulk device inventory & reporting Metadata variable population in FortiManager Standardized configuration enforcement Fleet-wide data extraction to CSV Ubuntu Azure networking Monitoring & visibility: Zabbix ntopng NetFlow Example work: Built Python automation to pull device data for 1,140+ FortiWiFi devices from FortiManager, export to CSV, and dynamically populate FortiManager metadata variables Automated SSH-based configuration deployment across large FortiGate fleets not fully managed by FortiManager Aggregated discovered device data from all FortiGates into centralized reporting for fleet-wide visibility My preferred approach: Debug first, explain later Clear root cause analysis (RCA) Clean, supportable designs Minimal vendor hand-holding required Comfortable working independently or alongside internal teams

Hi, I'm a dedicated Cisco Certified Network Engineer with CCNA and CCNP certifications, specializing in designing, implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting robust enterprise and SMB networks.With hands-on experience in Cisco routing and switching technologies, I help businesses build secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures that minimize downtime and support business growth. Whether you need a new network deployment, migration to SD-WAN, firewall configuration, VPN setup, or ongoing network support, I deliver reliable solutions tailored to your requirements.What I Offer:Network Design & Implementation: LAN/WAN/MAN design, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, STP, EtherChannel, and advanced routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) Cisco Infrastructure: Configuration and management of Cisco routers, switches (Catalyst, Nexus), wireless controllers (WLC), and Meraki devices Security & Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Firepower, ACLs, VPN (Site-to-Site & Remote Access), and network security best practices Troubleshooting & Optimization: Rapid diagnosis and resolution of complex network issues, performance tuning, and QoS implementation Automation & Monitoring: Basic network automation with Python and Ansible, plus tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Cisco DNA Center I am passionate about delivering zero-downtime migrations, enhancing network security, and reducing operational costs through efficient designs. Previous projects include full network overhauls that improved uptime to 99.99% and reduced latency significantly.I'm available for short-term gigs, long-term support contracts, or one-time consulting projects. Let's discuss how I can help strengthen your network infrastructure — feel free to message me with your requirements!Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Enterprise Key Skills: Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Routing & Switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, Firewall, Network Security, SD-WAN, Packet Tracer, GNS3, Wireshark