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Jabar K.

Lahore, Pakistan

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Experienced Network Security Professional with over 7 years of expertise in managing and securing enterprise network infrastructures. Proficient in Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto firewalls, and Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN; skilled in administering Cisco routers and switches; experienced with Zscaler cloud security and Tenable vulnerability management solutions.

  • Cisco Router
  • Cisco
  • Network Security
  • Computing & Networking
  • iOS Development
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Firewall
  • Check Point
Faizan S.

Multan City, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.8
21 jobs

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

  • Cisco
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Design
  • Network Engineering
  • Network Administration
  • Routing
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • Mikrotik RouterBOARD
  • Network Monitoring
  • WiFi
  • Network Security
  • VPN
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • System Administration
  • Microsoft Server
Muhammad U.

Multan, Pakistan

$40/hr
5.0
33 jobs

I help businesses design, troubleshoot, and secure reliable networks so operations stay stable and risk stays low, with 9+ years of hands-on experience across Firewall, VPN, SD-WAN, and pfSense environments. Network & Security Engineer (CCNP) | MikroTik (MTCNA) | Fortinet | Cisco | Monitoring | Windows Server | Cloud I focus on scalable, documented, long-term fixes — not temporary patches — and communicate clearly throughout every project. What I can help you with • Network Design & Troubleshooting — LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, BGP/OSPF, STP, subnetting, site-to-site connectivity, performance tuning • Firewall Hardening — Fortinet (FortiGate), pfSense, Cisco ASA, UniFi — NAT, DMZ, segmentation, security policy design • VPN & Secure Remote Access — IPsec, SSL, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Xray/V2Ray — site-to-site and remote-access tunnels for distributed teams • SD-WAN & Multi-Site Connectivity — centralized policy management, WAN optimization, resilient failover across branch locations • MikroTik RouterOS & WISP Operations — routing, firewall, QoS/bandwidth shaping, wireless optimization, ISP-grade troubleshooting • Network Automation & Scripting — Python, Git version control, automated provisioning and configuration deployment • Security Assessments & Compliance — vulnerability assessments, penetration test reporting, and hardening aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls v8, and ISO/IEC 27001 • Endpoint & Identity Security — Microsoft 365/Intune device management, endpoint hardening, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP • Monitoring & Alerting — Zabbix, PRTG, SNMP dashboards, proactive issue detection and reporting • Servers & Virtualization — Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, disaster recovery/backup planning • Cloud & Hybrid Networking — AWS and GCP connectivity, hybrid architecture, migration support 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.

  • Cisco
  • Network Security
  • Network Engineering
  • Firewall
  • VPN
  • Fortinet
  • PfSense
  • WAN Optimization
  • MikroTik
  • Network Architecture
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Python
  • Server Administration
  • System Monitoring
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Information Security Audit
  • Linux System Administration
  • Automation
  • OpenVPN
Hamza K.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$40/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Passionate IT and cybersecurity professional with almost 6 years of experience , specializing in network and information security. I began my career as a Network Architect, designing and building enterprise networks, before moving into Network Security Engineering and, most recently, an Information Security Analyst role. In this capacity, I focus on incident management, developing enterprise security strategies, strengthening endpoint security, and leveraging SASE frameworks to secure modern workforces. With hands-on expertise in SD-WAN, NGFW, Endpoint Security and SASE, I am dedicated to delivering scalable, resilient, and business-aligned security solutions that safeguard organizations against evolving threats.

  • Firewall
  • Network Security
  • Network Engineering
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Check Point
  • Computing & Networking
  • Fortinet
  • Information Security
  • Email Security
  • Internet Security
  • Cybersecurity Tool
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • OKTA
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Incident Management
Ali Sufiyan M.

Lahore, Pakistan

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a Cisco and Microsoft Certified Network Engineer and I have 11 years of experience in designing, implementing, and providing operations support for medium and large enterprise networks. I have experience in working on Cisco routers and switches, Juniper/Cisco/Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, Riverbed WAN Optimizers, and Cisco/Aruba wireless controllers and Access points. I design network and security infrastructure which can scale, has high availability, and can proactively detect and resolve issues to maintain network uptime of 99.9% and to deliver uninterrupted business continuity. I can also help you identify other OEM hardware for your business requirement, something with zero touch provisioning, high ROI, low initial capital, but is reliable in terms of hardware and software. I can also help you troubleshoot network and infrastructure issues in a multi vendor environment, which interoperates with storage, systems, and servers. Talk to me in order for me to quote a custom gig for your business based on the number of devices in your network.

  • Cisco Router
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Windows Server
  • Network Administration
  • Ubiquiti
  • Grandstream
  • Cisco CallManager
  • Network Design
  • VoIP Administration
  • Wireless Network Implementation
  • VPN
  • Linux System Administration
  • OpenVPN
  • VoIP PBX
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
Rauf A.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$30/hr
4.9
110 jobs

A CCNA&CCNP certified network and system specialist with 15+ years of experience in designing, configuring, troubleshooting, and documenting diverse IT scenarios for ISPs, enterprises and startups. I have extensive hands-on experience in managing and optimizing network infrastructures. Proven expertise in firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWALL, Sophos, PfSense), network switches (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP, Ruckus, H3C, Ubiquiti), and access points (Cisco, Ruckus, Aruba, Ubiquiti/Unifi). Proficient in VPN, routing and switching, and various protocols from layer 2 to layer 7. Committed to delivering robust and secure network solutions. I have strong expertise in following: Routing & Switching Topology Design and Configuration Layer2 & Layer3 Protocols FortiGate Fortinet SonicWALL FirePro Firewalls Cisco ASA Cisco Switches, Access Points & Wireless Controller Cisco WLC 9800, 5508, 2508 Cisco Packet Tracer Ruckus Switches , Access Points and Wireless Controller HP Aruba Switches, Access Points, Wireless Controller H3C Switches, Brocade Switches Ubiquiti Unifi switches, Ubiquiti Unifi UDM Pro, Ubiquiti Unifi UDM-SE, Ubiquiti Unifi USG, Ubiquiti Unifi Access Points, Unifi Controller, Gateways, Cloud Key WAN Optimization and WAN Failover SDWAN Windows Server Administration DNS, DHCP, Group Policies Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD Microsoft Office365 Microsoft Hyper-V Linux Administration Zabbix CCTV Specialist - practical experience to a variety of camera types, including PTZ, Bullet, Dome, and Wireless IP cameras, sourced from reputable brands like: Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch security systems & Unifi cameras, etc. Certifications CCNA CCNP Fortinet NSE 4 Certified in FortiOS Fortinet FortiGate 7.4 Administrator

  • VPN
  • Network Design
  • Network Administration
  • Cisco WLC
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • Virtual LAN
  • Zabbix
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Network Monitoring
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Brocade
  • Linux System Administration
  • UniFi
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Ubiquiti

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