I am a Network & Virtualization Infrastructure Setup , Desktop support Engineer with over Nine years of experience with PLANNING , DESIGNING , CONFIGURATION, and TROUBLESHOOTING Networking systems
I have hands-on experience for below vendors:-
● CISCO SWITCH & ROUTER, FIREWALL, WI-FI
●FortiGate FIREWALL
●SOPHOS
●ZYXEL
●HP SERVER & SWITCH
●ROUTING PROTOCOLS - EIGRP,OSPF,BGP,MPLS,VPN
SWITCHING PROTOCOLS - RSTP, VTP, PRIVATE VLAN, HSRP,
●VPN PROTOCOLS - L2TP, PPTP
and I am a CCNA TRAINED from NIIT NEW DELHI INDIA.
Computer Network
Cisco Router
DHCP
Microsoft Active Directory
VPN
Network Design
WiFi
Computer Hardware Installation
Desktop Support
Network Administration
VoIP
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Linux System Administration
Server
Hardware Troubleshooting
Cisco ASA
Sourav P.
Kolkata, India
$23/hr
5.0
14 jobs
Career Summary
Network administrator with more than 13 years of hands-on experience on Network Switching & Routing, Network security and wireless Infrastructure. Work on multiple models of switch, router, firewall and ISE installation and maintenance. Working knowledge in Cisco and Fortinet Firewalls Configuration. Working Knowledge on F5 Load balancer and Microsoft azure. Good Working knowledge in Aruba and Cisco Wireless infrastructure support and administration. Working on automation tools ansible and python. Monitoring and maintain network devices via cisco DNAC / catalyst center.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Network and Network Security: -
• Very good knowledge in switching and Routing
• RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP etc.
• Access Control List (ACL) and QoS configuration
• VXLAN, EVPN, Arista switches, Arista CVP
• Automation using Ansible & Python.
• Cisco ACI (Spain- leaf architecture)
• Working cisco Identity Service Engine 1.3 and 2.2 installation and administration.
• Configuring Cisco SNS, firewall, cisco firewall management server, Fortinet, PalloAlto and Cyberom Firewall configuration.
• Working in Cisco c2960 S,G and X model, catalyst 4503, 4507,9407 series ,Nexus Series Switches, alitellies ,HP and ATOP switches, Cisco ASA 5506X,5508X,5516X, Cisco Firepower Management Center 1000, Fortinet FortiGate 30c,30e,60e Firewalls, HA etc.
• LAN/WAN hardware infrastructure changes
• Cisco switch stack configurations.
• Windows Radius administration.
• Firewall configure and maintenance.
• HSRP,VRRP and GLBP
• VPC ,VSS and Stack configuration.
• Working knowledge in F5 Load Balancer (LTM) and Citrix ADC
Cloud (Azure/AWS /Oracle): -
• Azure Cloud Networking
• VNET, VNET Peering
• Service Chaining
• Azure Load balancer, Application Gateway
• NAT Gateway
• Express Route, Azure Routing.
• Working in AWS networking
• Working in Oracle cloud networking (OCI)
Wireless: -
• Working knowledge in Aruba wireless like : Controller – 7000 ,9200 series Access Point: 115, 225 and 335 etc.
• Aruba Mobility Master configuration
• Aruba Airwave configuration
• Aruba ClearPass and Windows NPS server configuration
• Aruba AOS6 to AOS8 migration
• WLAN/SSID configuration
• Cisco WLC (5500 series and 9800 series)
• Cisco CAP 307 and CAP 9130,9136 and 9124(outdoor)
• Cisco Prime and Cisco DNAC
• Ucopia Server configuration
• Site Survey via prime
Network Engineering
Cisco Router
Cisco ASA
Firewall
Network Access Control
Fortinet
Cisco WLC
Wireless Communication
Aruba
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network Administration
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Wireless Network Implementation
Check Point
Neelam C.
Jaipur, India
$10/hr
4.4
30 jobs
I aspire to contribute to an organization that recognizes my strengths, enhances my skills, and fosters professional growth in the field of networking. With around 10 years of experience in the IT industry, I bring expertise in networking, wireless technologies, security, and SD-WAN.
As a versatile and adaptable professional with over a decade of experience in the private sector, I have extensive hands-on knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and a broad range of networking solutions. My technical proficiency covers Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki devices, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Prime, Cisco WAAS, Aruba Wireless, Aruba ClearPass (CPPM), Aruba Central, Aruba Gateway, Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma SD-WAN, Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiExtender, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud), F5 BIG-IP, Silver Peak SD-WAN, Ubiquiti UniFi solutions, Cradlepoint, VMware Cloud, OpsRamp, MS Visio, ServiceNow, and various network-related projects.
I am a dedicated, motivated, and adaptable professional with a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards. My ability to quickly grasp new technologies, communicate effectively, and take on challenges allows me to work independently or as part of a team.
Technical Expertise
Routing
OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, iBGP, VRF, Static & Dynamic Routing, Cisco Routers, Cisco Meraki Appliance, Cisco WAAS, Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway
Switching
VLANs, Port Security, Trunking (802.1q), EtherChannel, VTP, STP, MST, RSTP, PVST
Inter-VLAN Routing, CEF, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, PoE, SPAN, MAC Table, VSS, vPC, Flex-Link
Cisco Catalyst & Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Security
Policy-based & Route-based VPN, AAA, ACLs, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewalls
Panorama, Aruba CPPM, Aruba Gateway, Cisco Meraki Firewall (L2/L3 Security), NAT, SD-WAN
IP Source Tracking, OpenVPN, pfSense Firewall, UniFi Gateway
Wireless
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco Meraki, Aruba Central
Aruba WLC, Aruba CPPM, WLAN, Cisco AP, Cisco Meraki AP, Aruba AP, Mist AP, UniFi AP
Network Monitoring & Tools
ServiceNow, OpsRamp, Remedy, JIRA, ScienceLogic, SolarWinds
Certifications & Professional Qualifications
Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (ECMS)
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Managing Campus Networks with Aruba Central
Cisco Meraki Network Associate (CMNA)
Aruba Mobility Fundamentals
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
NSE 1/2/3/4 Network Security Associate
Silver Peak Technical Sales Professional, Silver Peak SD-WAN
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Firewall Vendors:
Cisco (Cisco ASA, Firepower, Meraki MX)
Palo Alto Networks (PA-Series, Prisma Access, Panorama)
Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
Check Point (Quantum Security Gateway, Harmony)
Sophos (XG Firewall, SG UTM)
WatchGuard (Firebox Series)
SonicWall (NSA, TZ Series)
Juniper Networks (SRX Series)
Barracuda (CloudGen Firewall)
Zscaler (Cloud Security)
Forcepoint (Next-Gen Firewall)
Hillstone Networks (A-Series, X-Series)
Huawei (USG Firewall)
Sangfor (NGAF – Next-Gen Application Firewall)
F5 Networks (BIG-IP Advanced Firewall)
McAfee (Trellix) (Network Security Platform)
Cyberoam (UTM Firewall)
Netgate (pfSense)
Ubiquiti (UniFi Security Gateway)
DrayTek (Vigor Security Firewalls)
Lancom (R&S Unified Firewalls)
GajShield (Next-Gen Firewall)
Versa Networks (SASE & SD-WAN)
Cato Networks (SASE)
Hillstone Networks (Next-Gen Firewall)
OPNsense (Open-source Firewall)
Clavister (Secure SD-WAN & Firewalls)
ZYXEL (ATP, VPN, USG FLEX Firewalls)
Perimeter 81 (Cloud Firewall & SASE)
Networking Vendors
Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, Meraki)
Aruba (HPE) (Aruba Central, ClearPass, Instant APs, Switches)
Juniper Networks (EX, QFX, MX Series)
Extreme Networks (Summit, VSP, Fabric)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (FlexNetwork, Aruba Switches)
Brocade (Now Broadcom) (ICX, MLX Series)
Ubiquiti (UniFi Switches, Dream Machine, EdgeMax)
MikroTik (RouterBOARD, Cloud Core Router, Switches)
Dell EMC Networking (PowerSwitch, VxRail)
TP-Link (Omada, JetStream Switches)
Huawei (CloudEngine Switches, NetEngine)
Netgear (ProSAFE Switches, Orbi, Insight Managed)
Nokia Networks (Service Routers, AirScale)
Zyxel Networks (Nebula, GS Switches)
Ruckus Networks (CommScope) (ICX Switches, SmartZone)
Ciena (Blue Planet, Adaptive Networks)
Broadcom (StrataXGS Switches, Tomahawk)
Arista Networks (CloudVision, EOS Switches)
Radware (Alteon Application Switches)
Cradlepoint (NetCloud SD-WAN, Wireless Routers)
Silver Peak (HPE) (SD-WAN EdgeConnec
Silver Peak (HPE) (SD-WAN EdgeConnect)
Cato Networks (SASE & SD-WAN)
Versa Networks (SD-WAN, Secure Networking)
With my extensive experience and deep technical expertise, I am confident in my ability to deliver effective networking, security, and cloud solutions while continuously adapting to new technologies and industry trends.
Network Engineering
Computer Network
Cisco Router
Cisco
Cisco Meraki
Aruba
Network Administration
Network Security
Fortinet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Palo Alto Firewalls
Engineering & Architecture
SonicWall
UniFi
Ubiquiti
FortiGate Firewall
Network Monitoring
System Monitoring
Firewall
F5, Inc.
Ishan S.
Noida, India
$8/hr
4.9
2 jobs
I’m a Network and Security Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks. My journey includes deep technical expertise, sharp problem-solving skills, and a passion for keeping infrastructure secure, scalable, and efficient.
What I Bring to the Table:
• Deep experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper devices
• Network architecture and migration planning (Data Center, WAN, LAN, VPN, Cloud)
• Firewall setup, policy optimization, and incident response
• 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring and alerts
• Network performance tuning and root cause analysis
• Secure remote access solutions (IPSec, SSL VPNs, Zero Trust)
• Familiarity with tools like SolarWinds, Wireshark, PRTG, Service Now, Jira and Zabbix
• Data pipeline development and optimization using tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, and Kafka
• Experience in building and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows for high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and storage
• Hands-on with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Cloud-based data engineering on AWS, Azure, or GCP (S3, Redshift, BigQuery, Data Factory, etc.)
• Data security and governance practices ensuring compliance with standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Automation and scripting for infrastructure and data workflows using Python, Bash, and SQL
Let’s connect and discuss how we can support your business!
Cisco Router
Cisco Meraki
Cisco WLC
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
Firewall
FortiGate Firewall
Palo Alto Firewalls
Troubleshooting
Cisco ASA
ServiceNow
Jira
Krishan K.
Gurgaon, India
$33/hr
4.9
4 jobs
Network Security Engineer with 16.6 Year of Experience.
Good experience with multiple Firewall Vendor and Network devices.
Computer Network
Cisco Router
Intrusion Prevention System
Internet Protocol Security
Firewall
Cisco ASA
Check Point
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Fortinet
Server Side Includes
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Palo Alto Firewalls
Parvej K.
Bangalore, India
$50/hr
5.0
18 jobs
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
Network Engineering
Network Administration
Network Design
VPN
Cisco WLC
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Multiprotocol BGP
Router
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Firewall
Routing
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