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I am a CCIE Security/NSE4/AWS, Azure and OCI Foundation certified network professional and I have worked for 6 plus years in Cisco TAC security team. I have an over all 13 plus years of experience. I have worked on multivendor products like firewalls like Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortigate, Sonicwall etc, load balancers (F5 LTM, AFM), SDN solutions, Cisco Switches like catalyst, nexus etc. I have good exposure of configuring cisco switches (Nexus and Catalyst) and routers. I have expert level knowledge of Cisco firewalls (ASA/FTD), fortigate, pfsense and palo alto. I have very strong troubleshooting skills and I have done several migrations of firewalls and other technologies. I have migrated several multi vendor firewalls to Cisco Firewalls and vice versa. Also, have worked on a mass migration project like migrated more than 70 cisco ASAs to Cisco FTDs. I am managing more than 15 Palo Alto firewalls and 30 Fortigate firewalls. I have sounds concepts and working knowledge of AWS advanced networking and Azure networking. I have configured several VPN connections between cloud and multivendor firewalls.

I am a Network & Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 12+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture, security design, planning, and end-to-end implementation. I help organizations design secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructures across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud (Azure) environments. I’ve delivered multiple enterprise programs for customers across different industries, including Del Monte, Subaru, Enercare, Bank of America, and CenturyLink, supporting initiatives like modernization, secure access transformation (ZTNA/SASE), segmentation, firewall migrations, and cloud network deployments. My strength is bridging architecture + real implementation—I don’t just design diagrams; I also deliver working solutions, documentation, migration plans, and operational handover. Core Expertise Network Security Architecture: design, implementation, hardening, and migration planning Enterprise Network Design: segmentation strategy, routing/switching architecture, high availability, resiliency SASE / Zero Trust: Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, ZDX end-to-end deployments and troubleshooting. Netskope SASE Realtime Protection, SSL Decryption, Web filtering, and troubleshooting. Azure Networking: Azure Firewall, vWAN, ExpressRoute, hybrid connectivity, network security posture Load Balancing / ADC: F5 LTM, DNS — full lifecycle implementation Firewall Platforms: Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Fortinet Firewall, Fortinet SD-WAN Wireless Enterprise: Cisco WLC 9800 end-to-end deployment CDN / Edge Security: Imperva CDN end-to-end implementation Tools & Technologies Zscaler: ZIA | ZPA | ZDX Firewalls: Fortinet (Firewall, SD-WAN), Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower Cisco: Catalyst Switches, WLC 9800 F5: LTM, DNS Cloud (Azure): Azure Firewall, Azure vWAN, ExpressRoute Other: Network Segmentation, Secure Access Design, Enterprise Network Architecture, Imperva CDN What I can do for you on Upwork ✅ SASE / Zscaler deployment (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX) — design → rollout → validation → support ✅ Azure networking design & deployment (vWAN, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall) ✅ Firewall migration & implementation (Fortinet/Cisco) with minimal downtime ✅ Enterprise network architecture (HLD/LLD), segmentation strategy, implementation roadmap ✅ Troubleshooting complex performance/security issues (routing, policies, tunnels, proxy, latency) ✅ Build project documentation: HLD, LLD, runbooks, cutover plan, rollback plan, SOPs Deliverables You’ll Receive Architecture diagrams (high-level and detailed) HLD/LLD documentation Implementation plan + cutover/rollback Configuration guidance / best practices Testing & validation checklist Knowledge transfer/handover documents If you need someone who can design like an architect and deliver like an engineer, I can help. Just FYI, I have a USA B1 Visa, So If any short-term onsite business requirment I can travel there.

🥇ON UPWORK | ✌️ DUAL CCIE | 🔝EXPERT VETTED | ⭐️ PERFORMER | 💯% SUCCESS RATE | 🤝 CUSTOMER CENTRIC | 🏢UPWORK ENTERPRISE CLIENT | 🟢 AVAILABLE NOW I'm a highly skilled and experienced network consultant, holding dual CCIE certifications (#31084) in Security and R&S. With over 17 years in the field, I bring extensive expertise and a track record of delivering exceptional results. During my tenure as a Cisco Network Architect, I successfully planned, designed, implemented, and monitored networks for over 250 clients, encompassing more than 10,000 users. My role also involved leading the Cisco TAC Firewall and VPN team, where I gained invaluable experience working with over 10,000 unique live networks. With access to a fully equipped lab, I conduct thorough testing before implementing solutions in production environments. This proactive approach ensures seamless integration and optimal performance for my clients' networks. Furthermore, I have a strong passion for staying abreast of emerging networking technologies. By continuously expanding my knowledge, I can provide my clients with the most innovative and effective solutions tailored to their specific needs. In addition to my technical expertise, I have a proven ability to train and mentor Cisco engineers. Many of my former mentees now hold leadership positions within Cisco's TAC teams, a testament to the quality of my guidance and instruction. If you have any questions or require assistance with your networking needs, please feel free to reach out. I'm committed to delivering top-notch service and helping you achieve your goals. Let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your success. Following are my area of Expertise: 1. SD-WAN / Viptela 2. Cisco ASA / Firepower /FTD 3. Palo Alto 4. Fortinet 5. Cisco Duo 6. Cisco Firepower 7. Cisco Secure Endpoint 8. Cisco Anyconnect VPN 9. Cisco ISE 10. Cisco Umbrella & Cloudlock 11. Cloud Email/Web Security 12. Cisco Anti Malware Protection (AMP) 13. Web Security Appliance 14. Email Security Appliance 15. Cisco Stealthwatch (Secure Analytics) 16. Cisco IP Telephony / Video Conferencing 17. Nexus Switch 18. Cisco Flexpod 19. Cisco Hyperflex (HCI) 20. Cisco Intersight 21. Cisco UCS 22. Cisco Telepresence 23. Microsoft Azure 24. Amazon Web Services 25. Cyber Security 26. Managed Services Provider (MSP) 27. Network Designing 28. Network Implementation 29. Network Optimisation 30. Microsoft O365 31. Cisco Thousandeyes 32. Cisco Secure Client 33. 1000 eyes 34. RingCentral 35. Cisco APIC-EM 36. Cisco DNA Center #SDWAN #Viptela #DNACenter #APIC #SDN #ISE #IdentityServicesEngine #Firepower #CiscoUmbrella #EmailSecurityAppliance #WebSecurityAppliance #CloudWebSecurity #ciscoasa #Meraki #Stealthwatch #CUCM #BE6K #BE7K #CallManager #VPN #ASA #CallManagerExpress #UCCX #UCCE #Telepresence #IPCameras #ASR1K #ASR9K #NexusSwitches #PrimeInfrastructure #IPTelephony #SoftwareDevelopment #NetworkDesigning #Monitoring #SecurityInfrastructure

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With 10+ years in network infrastructure and security, I help businesses resolve the issues that stop daily operations: failed VPNs, blocked firewall traffic, unstable branches, cloud connectivity and VoIP/SIP problems. My focus is simple: find the actual root cause, restore services with minimum disruption, and avoid risky trial-and-error changes on a live network. I have supported enterprise, government, data centre and multi-site business networks using Fortinet, Cisco and other leading firewall platforms, with hybrid connectivity across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. My "Zero-Risk" Methodology Many engineers rely on "guess and check" troubleshooting. I don't. I never make blind changes on a live production network. Before altering your setup, I map your current design, analyze your routing, and review firewall policies. I always pull backups, engineer a rollback plan, and execute controlled, fully documented changes. My goal is permanent stability, not temporary patches. Core Expertise & Outcomes Delivered: Firewall & Threat Management: FortiGate, Cisco, UniFi, and MikroTik. (Comprehensive policy audits, legacy rule cleanup, and strict hardening). Complex VPN Troubleshooting: Site-to-Site, Remote-Access, IPsec, and SSL VPNs. If your tunnel is unstable or failing, I will stabilize it. Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: AWS (VPC, Security Groups), Microsoft Azure (VNet, VPN Gateway, NSG), and Google Cloud. I build secure, seamless office-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud bridges. VoIP/SIP Optimization: Resolving SIP registration failures, NAT traversal bugs, one-way audio, and call drops using precise QoS, Voice VLANs, and Cisco CUBE support. Advanced Routing & Switching: SD-WAN deployments, dual-ISP failover, VLANs, and comprehensive LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi troubleshooting. How We Can Partner: Emergency Troubleshooting: Rapid isolation and resolution of critical connectivity, routing, or security failures affecting your users. Network Health & Security Audits: Deep-dive reviews to identify vulnerabilities, clean up messy configurations, and provide actionable security roadmaps. Infrastructure Setups & Migrations: End-to-end planning for new branch offices, secure remote work environments, and physical security networks (CCTV/Biometrics). Retained Network Support: Dependable, on-demand escalation support for internal IT teams, MSPs, software companies, and business owners. My core technical experience includes: • FortiGate configuration, migration and troubleshooting • Cisco routers, switches, Firewall, Firepower, Voice Gateway and CUBE • Fortigate, Fortinet, Mikrotik, • IPsec, SSL and remote-access VPNs • Site-to-site VPN and multi-site connectivity • SD-WAN, dual-ISP failover and policy-based routing • VLANs, routing, NAT, DHCP, DNS and LAN/WAN troubleshooting • Firewall policy review, cleanup and security hardening • Wi-Fi, office connectivity and branch network support • AWS VPC, routing, security groups, VPN and hybrid access • Azure VNet, NSG, VPN Gateway, peering and hybrid connectivity • Google Cloud VPC, firewall rules, VPN and network access • SIP, NAT traversal, RTP, one-way audio and call-drop issues • Voice VLANs, QoS and firewall policies for voice traffic • Network diagrams, documentation and handover notes Where access permits, I take a backup, confirm the rollback plan, make controlled changes, test the traffic flow and document the result. This is especially important on production firewalls, remote branches, VPN tunnels and voice networks, where one quick change can affect another service. Let’s Secure Your Network Whether you need a one-time emergency fix, a comprehensive security audit, or ongoing support, I am here to help. Please share: Your primary firewall/hardware vendor and model. The exact issue or project scope (and any recent changes made). The number of sites or users affected. Once I understand your exact setup and the business impact, I will provide a clear, safe plan of action to get your network running flawlessly.

🛡️ CCIE-Certified Network & Security Expert | 15 Years Experience Your network infrastructure is your business backbone. I make it bulletproof. Enterprise-grade solutions for security, cloud, and wireless—delivered fast, right, and with 14 days FREE post-deployment support. ⚡ WHAT I SOLVE FOR YOU 🔐 Network Security Breaches → Multi-layered firewall architecture that stops threats ☁️ Complex Cloud Migrations → Seamless AWS/Azure deployments with zero downtime 📡 WiFi Dead Zones → Professional site surveys + enterprise wireless that works everywhere 🏢 Data Center Buildouts → From concept to live deployment for any organization size 🔄 Network Performance Issues → Advanced troubleshooting that finds and fixes root causes 🏆 ELITE CERTIFICATIONS ✅ CCIE Security (Cisco's Top-Tier Expert Certification) ✅ Fortinet NSE8 (Network Security Expert) ✅ JNCIP (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional) ✅ JNCIS (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist) ✅ CCNP Routing & Switching ✅ CWNP Certified Wireless Network Professional ✅ Azure for Network Architects 🔥 FIREWALL & SECURITY PLATFORMS Fortinet (NSE8 Certified) 🔸 Models: FortiGate 400F, 200F, 100F, 80F, 60E 🔸 Management: FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer 🔸 Features: HA, SD-WAN, IPS, UTM, Web Filtering, App Control Juniper (JNCIP/JNCIS Certified) 🔸 Models: SRX 550, 345, 1500 🔸 Features: Zoning, Clustering, Auto-Failover, Traffic Engineering Cisco 🔸 Models: ASA 5515, Meraki MX, FTD 2000/4000 🔸 Full lifecycle: Design → Deploy → Manage Other Platforms 🔸 Sophos | SonicWall | WatchGuard | Arista | UniFi 🌐 VPN EXPERTISE ✔️ IPSec Site-to-Site VPN ✔️ SSL/Remote Access VPN ✔️ OpenVPN Deployment ✔️ Cloud VPN (AWS & Azure integration with BGP) ☁️ CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE (AWS & AZURE) AWS 🔹 VPC Design & Security Groups 🔹 Site-to-Site VPN with BGP 🔹 Transit Gateway & VPC Peering 🔹 Route53, ELB, CloudWatch Azure 🔹 Virtual Networks & VPN Gateway 🔹 Azure Firewall & Active Directory 🔹 SAML 2.0 Integration 🔹 Blob Storage & Network Security Groups Cloud Firewalls 🔹 Fortinet & Juniper Virtual Appliances 🔀 ADVANCED ROUTING & SWITCHING Routing Protocols ✳️ BGP (eBGP/iBGP) | OSPF | Route Redistribution ✳️ Policy-Based Routing | QoS | Traffic Shaping ✳️ Internet Load Balancing | Performance-Based Routing Switch Platforms ✳️ Cisco: Catalyst 3850, 3750, 9300 Series ✳️ Juniper: EX 3400, 4600 ✳️ Fortinet: FortiSwitch Series ✳️ Brocade: ICX 7450, 7550, 7100 ✳️ Others: Aruba, HP, UniFi 📡 ENTERPRISE WIRELESS SOLUTIONS Site Survey Tools 📶 Ekahau | NetSpot (RF planning & heat mapping) Wireless Platforms 🔷 Ruckus: ZoneDirector 3000/1205, Virtual SmartZone, Cloud, Analytics 🔷 Cisco: WLC 3501, Aironet AP 4800 🔷 Juniper Mist: AP33, AP43 with AI-driven insights 🔷 Aruba: Controllers 7x Series, Aruba Cloud 🛠️ Advanced WiFi Troubleshooting: RF interference, roaming, capacity optimization 🏗️ WHAT I BUILD & OPERATE FOR YOU Complete Network Lifecycle Management 🏢 Greenfield Deployments → Building your network from absolute zero 🔧 Brownfield Transformations → Modernizing existing infrastructure 📏 Any Scale, Any Stage: ├─ Startups (5-50 users) ├─ Mid-Market (50-500 users) └─ Enterprise (500+ users, multi-site) Full-Stack Services 🎨 Design Phase ✦ Network architecture blueprints ✦ Security framework planning ✦ Scalability & redundancy design ✦ Vendor selection & cost optimization ⚙️ Deployment Phase ✦ Hardware installation & configuration ✦ Security policy implementation ✦ Testing & validation ✦ Staff training & documentation 📊 Operations Phase (24/7/365) ✦ Managed NOC Services → Round-the-clock network monitoring ✦ Managed SOC Services → 24/7 security operations & threat response ✦ Structured SLA Framework → Guaranteed response & resolution times ✦ Proactive Maintenance → Issues fixed before they impact you ✦ Dedicated Team → Expert engineers assigned to your infrastructure Why Choose Managed Services? 💰 Cost-Effective → Less than hiring full-time network staff ⏰ Always Available → No gaps in coverage, no vacation downtime 🎓 Expert Knowledge → Access to CCIE-level expertise 24/7 📈 Predictable Budgeting → Fixed monthly costs with SLA guarantees 💎 MY CLIENT GUARANTEE 🎁 14 Days FREE Support after deployment 🚀 Fast Response Times within business hours 📋 Complete Documentation for every project 💬 Clear Communication in non-technical language 🎯 Solutions That Scale with your business growth ✅ PERFECT FIT PROJECTS ✔️ Network security audits & hardening ✔️ AWS/Azure cloud migrations ✔️ Enterprise data center setup ✔️ Wireless network deployment ✔️ SD-WAN implementation ✔️ Firewall policy optimization ✔️ VPN setup & troubleshooting ✔️ High-availability architecture 🚀 LET'S TALK Got a network challenge? I've solved it before. Click "Invite to Job" and let's discuss your specific needs. I'll provide a clear roadmap to success. Network Security | CCIE | Fortinet NSE8 | Juniper JNCIP | AWS | Azure | Firewall | VPN | SD-WAN | Wireless | Ruckus | Cisco | Data Center |