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Top Rated Plus, Experienced Network Engineer & Network Operations Manager With ⭐️ over a decade ⭐️ of experience in network engineering and operations, I bring a wealth of expertise to meet your business needs. As a seasoned Network Engineer, I have successfully handled clients across the globe, ensuring robust and efficient network solutions. ▶︎ PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Former Global Network Operations Manager at one of the largest BPOs worldwide. Led a team of network professionals to manage and optimize global infrastructures. ▶︎ SPECIALIZATIONS: 1. ⭐️ Unifi/Ubiquiti: Cloud gateways, routers, switches, access points, and cameras. 2. Cisco: Routers, switches, access points, firewalls (ASA and FTD), ISE, SD-WAN, DUO, and Umbrella. 3. ⭐️ VPN Expertise: AnyConnect, Secure Client, Wireguard, OpenVPN, IPSec VPN, and SSL VPN. 4. Meraki: Access points, switches, and routers. 5. Palo Alto Firewalls 6. Sonicwall Firewalls 6. Linux Servers 7. Synology NAS ▶︎ CERTIFICATIONS: ✅ CCNP ✅ CCNA Security ✅ Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt ▶︎ WHY CHOOSE ME? Proven track record of delivering high-quality network solutions. Extensive experience with a variety of network technologies and platforms. Committed to providing exceptional service and support to ensure your network's success.

I am a CCIE-certified Network Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing, upgrading, and supporting on premise and hybrid enterprise network infrastructure across healthcare, financial services, professional services, public sector, and managed services environments. My background is rooted in deep hands-on expertise across routing and switching, data center networking, WAN architecture, and advanced troubleshooting in complex, multi-vendor environments. I have worked extensively with platforms including Cisco, Palo Alto, Infoblox, Arista, and Juniper. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale remote and hybrid deployments, stabilized critical network environments, and improved uptime, performance, and scalability across both data centers and distributed enterprise systems. I bring a strong ability to partner cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver resilient, high-performing network solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES: ★ Data Center Architecture ★ Routing & Switching ★ SD-WAN ★ Network Security ★ WAN Architecture ★ Infrastructure Modernization ★ Advanced Troubleshooting ★ Cisco Nexus & Catalyst ★ Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewalls ★ Infoblox ★ BGP / OSPF / EIGRP ★ MPLS / DIA ★ Network Automation (Ansible) ★ High Availability & Resiliency ★ Leaf & Spine / Core & Distribution & Access TOOLS: Cisco IOS | Cisco NX-OS | Cisco Nexus (9000/7000/5000/2000) | Cisco Catalyst | Cisco ACI | Arista EOS | Juniper MX/EX | ArubaOS | Nokia OS | Cisco Meraki | BGP | OSPF | EIGRP | vPC | STP | VDC | VXLAN | EVPN | NAT | QoS | Multicast | VRF | DMVPN | IPsec | HSRP | VRRP | GLBP | LACP | LLDP | CDP | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN | Viptela SD-WAN | SilverPeak SD-WAN | MPLS | DIA | Metro Ethernet | Palo Alto | Fortinet | Cisco ASA | Cisco ISE | Cisco DNA | Wireshark | Ansible | TCL Shell | Python | SecureCRT | PuTTY | ServiceNow | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Webex | Outlook | Visio CERTIFICATIONS: CCIE Routing & Switching #51201 | CCNP | CCDA | MCSE

🏆 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

TOP RATED PLUS FREELANCER.. Agency Owner @STE BARNAOUI CONSULTING I’m a certified senior network engineer with over 5 years of experience in deploying, automating, and securing infrastructures across Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Huawei and AWS platforms. I hold certifications in CCNP 300-415, CCNA 200-301, Cisco DevNet 200-901, and Fortinet FCP NSE4 & NSE5. Skilled in Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, FortiGate, and FortiManager, I’ve led IP/MPLS, BGP IPv6 and SD-WAN projects and bring strong hands-on expertise in network/data center architecture. I'm proactive, fast-learning, and results-driven, always aiming to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

I am Cisco Dual CCIE (Routing & Switching, Service Provider, DC(in process) Network professional with demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of Enterprise, DC, Service provider, and AI/ML Training DataCenter Networks. I have also worked on AI Architect roles for customers are who are looking to determine hardware requirements for AI training systems, Architect enhancements required for efficient training of AI models, Scale-Out and Scale-Up Architectures, based on Cisco and Arista AI enhanced Spine & Leaf SW. I have considerable experience in SD-WAN deployments including Cisco iWAN, Cisco Viptela, Velocloud. I have deployed projects based on Cisco ACI, DCNM, NDFC, and Manual VXLAN Fabric from Cisco, Arista. I am an advocate of Automation in Network deployment and Operations and have significant commercial Python and Ansible experience. I am also Network Security Expert, have deployed multiple projects in DC, Cloud, or private Colo with Palo Alto Firewalls, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, Juniper Firewall with BGP, S2S VPNs, IPS, NAT, Policies and remote-access deployments. Certifications: Cisco: CCIE Routing & Switching (26003) CCIE Service Provider CCIE DataCenter (Written) CCDE Written, CCNP, IOS XR Specialist. Splunk: Cert-57763 Splunk Certified Knowledge Manager, Admin, Power User Cloud: AWS Certified Solution Associate (Exam Pending) Skills (Expert Level): Software Defined Data Center: Cisco ACI : Capacity Planning, Design, Deployment Migration of existing DC to ACI (Brownfield, Greenfield) Migrating WAN Services to ACI, L3out Automation the Migration with the help of Ansible Implementing Multi-Pod or Multi-site ACI Cisco ACI and Vmware VMM integration Cisco VXLAN, Single Fabric, Multi Pod Fabric and Multisite Fabric Design, CLI, Nexus Dashboard, NDFC Arista EVPN VxLAN Cumulus Linux and White Box Switches Vmware NSX-T IP/MPLS/WAN: Cisco SD-WAN, Viptela/Velocloud Deployments and Troubleshooting IOS, IOS XR, NX-OS, JunOS, SROS. Cisco Nexus Platform, CRS, ASR9K, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 55xx. OSPF, BGP, Fabrickpath, MPLS, Multicast, EVPN. Cisco SD-Access SDA DNA Center Splunk: Analyzing the customer requirements Design and implementation of Splunk Architecture Creating Reports and Dashboard according to the requirements Troubleshooting the Splunk operations and scalability issues Security: Configuration and Troubleshooting Palo Alto, CheckPoint, F5 Appliances, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower Hardware Appliances or Cloud in Azure, AWS. Network Automation and Programmability with CI/CD Python JSON, XML, YAML Ansible Jenkins Git

🏆🥇✨Proven track record of delivering top-notch IT solutions ✨🥇🏆 - I specialize in networking, cybersecurity and virtualization including Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft technologies. My expertise spans Unifi, Meraki and Cisco in networking, SonicWall, Palo Alto and FortiNet in security as well as VMware, XenServer and Hyper-V virtualization. I've consistently achieved high client satisfaction through my dedication to excellence and attention to detail. **Key Skills:** 👉 Virtual Machine Management: Proficient in template automation, Citrix MCS, PVS, and Citrix AppLayering for efficient virtual machine deployment and management. 👉 User Experience Optimization: Skilled in enhancing user experience with Citrix WEM, Citrix UPM, Profile Unity, and AppSense solutions. 👉 Wireless Deployments: Experienced in deploying wireless solutions from Meraki, Ubiquiti, and Cisco for seamless connectivity. 👉 Network Security: Expertise in implementing and managing network security firewalls from Meraki, Ubiquiti, SonicWall, Cisco, and Palo Alto to ensure robust protection. 👉 Storage Area Network (SAN) Deployment: Knowledgeable in SAN deployment utilizing Pure Storage and Dell/EMC solutions for reliable data storage. 👉 Exchange Connectivity: Proficient in troubleshooting Exchange connectivity issues and optimizing mail flow for uninterrupted communication. 👉 Windows Patch Management: Skilled in deploying Windows patches using WSUS and Ivanti Patch for enhanced system security and performance. 👉 Microsoft Distributed File Services (DFSr) Deployments: Experienced in deploying DFSr solutions for efficient file replication and management. **Why Choose Me:** ✅ Proven Track Record: With a long history of successful client engagements, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional IT solutions. ✅ Client Satisfaction: My focus on client satisfaction drives me to go above and beyond to meet project requirements and exceed expectations. ✅ Technical Expertise: I stay updated with the latest advancements in Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions. ✅ Attention to Detail: I pay meticulous attention to detail in every project, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in implementation. ✅ Collaborative Approach: I believe in transparent communication and collaboration, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. **Let's Connect:** 🥇 Ready to elevate your IT infrastructure? Reach out to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.