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Network Engineer with a proven track record of delivering network solutions, IT Infrastructure, and telecom services. My area of expertise includes. . Certified: CCNP, AZ305, AZ104, AZ-700, CCNA, ITIL, MCSA, ZIA. . Cloud: Azure, AWS, and GCP. · Configuration of networks, servers, switches, and routers. . Zscaler: ZDX, ZPA & ZIA . Cisco R&S, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Juniper, ESXI VMware, Hyper-V. . Wireless Tech: Meraki, Aruba, Aerohive, Ubiquiti. . CRM: Zendesk, Halo, Fresh Service and ServiceNow . NMS: SolarWinds, Opmantek, Mutiny, Datadog . Firewall: Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate . Windows Server, Linux, Exchange Servers, O365, Active Directory, SSL Certs, DNS, DHCP, SCCM.

✅🌟CCSM Elite Certified (Checkpoint Certified Security Master Elite) CISSP ISC2 Certified, CCNP Security (Cisco Fire Power) and Palo Alto NGFW Engineer Certified🌟✅ 🌟Experienced Network Security Specialist with 15+ years history with Check Point, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto Firewalls and CISSP Certified🌟 ⚒Extensive work experience with Check Point VSX, MDS, Quantum Smart-1 Cloud, Check Point Infinity, Cloud Guard Connect/Edge, Harmony End Point, Cloud Guard SaaS (Now Harmony Email & Office), Cloud Guard Connect/Edge (Now Harmony Connect and Quantum Edge) alongside working with Enterprise level clients⚒ ⚡Done numerous Check Point upgrades over the last ten years on different topologies, including standalone, distributed, cluster and virtual environments from R75.x to R81.x⚡ 🥇Cisco ASA firewall experience with valid CCNP Security certification🥇 💡Palo Alto Certified NGFW Engineer 💡 💡ISC2 CISSP Certified 💡 🥇 Working towards ISO 27001 lead Auditor Certification 🥇 🌟 WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS? 🌟 ⚡ Client-Focus: I focus on providing VALUE to all my clients. ⚡ Work Ethic: Going the “extra mile” is core to my work as a Freelancer. ⚡ Responsiveness: I am responsive and keep all lines of communication readily open with my Clients. ⚡ Kindness: One of the most important aspects of my life is to treat everyone with respect, be empathetic in all situations.

Results-driven Senior Network & Security Engineer with 15+ years' experience in routing, switching, security, and network design for corporate and enterprise environments. I specialize in next-generation firewall and security platforms, including Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiNAC, FortiAuthenticator), Palo Alto Networks (Panorama), Cisco ASA/FTD, Cisco WSA/SMA, and Juniper SRX — alongside SD-WAN design and deployment across Fortinet and Meraki MX environments. My core strengths cover enterprise routing and switching with BGP and OSPF, centralized policy and device management through FortiManager and Panorama, and application delivery/load balancing with F5 BIG-IP. I also bring hands-on experience extending network security into the cloud, with networking expertise across AWS and Azure — covering hybrid connectivity, secure cloud-to-cloud, and cloud-to-on-prem architectures. Whether it's a greenfield SD-WAN rollout, a multi-vendor firewall migration, NAC deployment, or a full network security audit, I bring a methodical, security-first approach focused on minimizing downtime and delivering measurable outcomes.

A Specialized Network and Systems Administrator with significant support in microsoft 365 product range, Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP, windows server, active directory, GPOs & Firewalls. I am an enthusiastic IT professional with years of experience in support. I have a proven track record of administering, configuring, managing and maintaining servers, workstations in LAN/WAN network infrastructures. I adopt a meticulous approach to ensure the smooth running of business operations with diligence in troubleshooting and finding quick resolution to issues. This is with relevant skills as a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified System Associate, Cisco Certified Network Associate and Professional. (MCP, MCSA, CCNA, CCNP).

Experienced and results-driven Penetration tester/Cybersecurity Engineer with over 8 years of industry expertise. Proficient in orchestrating and executing comprehensive solutions, specialising in web application, mobile application, and network penetration testing. OSCP certified (Offensive Security Certified Professional), demonstrating mastery in offensive security techniques and strategies to enhance your cybersecurity framework. Licenses & Certifications CREST Registered Tester (CREST CRT): ☑ Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP): ☑ EC-Council Certified Security Analyst: Penetration Testing (ECSA): ☑ Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA): ☑ Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA): ☑ CompTIA A+: ☑ CompTIA Network+: ☑ Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): ☑ Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE): ☑ Experience Penetration Tester Falanx Cyber, Reading, England (November 2021 - Present) Performed manual penetration testing, both internally and externally Delivered various security penetration testing assessments to a variety of clients in different industries Performed formal and comprehensive application and infrastructure penetration testing assessments, following industry best practices Performed vulnerability assessments and provided findings with remediation actions Cyber Security Consultant Tata Consultancy Services, London, England (September 2020 - November 2021) Palo Alto Firewall Security projects Palo Alto Cortex XDR host firewall management Performed manual penetration testing, both internally and externally Conducted log analysis Delivered various security penetration testing assessments to a variety of clients in different industries Performed formal and comprehensive application and infrastructure penetration testing assessments, following industry best practices Performed vulnerability assessments and provided findings with remediation actions Endpoint device security implementation Responsible for creating network changes and liaising with the appropriate team for smooth delivery of the changes Responsible for evaluating & troubleshooting the current Firewall rules on Palo Alto Firewalls as per Server Team requirement Technical/Security Analyst The Coop, Manchester, United Kingdom (October 2015 - September 2020) Performed web application and network penetration tests Analyzed security test results, concluded from results, and developed targeted testing as deemed necessary Analysis of Wireshark output to identify suspicious traffics Performed physical security reviews of networks, servers, and other network devices Performed logical security control Knowledge of cloud-based environments (Azure) Performed penetration tests on computer systems, networks, and application Created new testing methods to identify vulnerabilities Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, Proactive and reactive support of Enterprise network Responsible for evaluating & troubleshoot the current Firewall rules on Cisco ASA, Check Point & Palo Alto Firewalls as per Server Team requirement Responsible for upgrading the networking and security device to the latest OS Responsible for creating network changes and liaising with the appropriate team for smooth delivery of the changes Responsible for day-to-day changes on the Cisco ASA, Check Point, and Palo Alto Firewalls in different Data Centers Creating, Troubleshooting Security policy / NAT on the Cisco ASA, Check Point and Palo Alto, Security Devices Provide aftercare for prepared/executed changes to get a desirable outcome Assist in change execution in maintenance window using the service now Tools Responsible for, installing, and supporting LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems Monitor networks via Solar winds to ensure security and availability to specific networks node Determine network and system requirements Maintain the integrity of the network, server deployment, and security Ensure network connectivity throughout a company LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations Key Skills Penetration testing Vulnerability management Vulnerability assessment Network testing Active directory testing OWASP Top 10 API security Cloud security Incident response Risk assessment Compliance Security awareness training Threat modeling Security research Ethical hacking

A technical professional with a background in DevOps/Site Reliabiltiy Engineering and security, with a strong focus on creating engaging content which also increases clients visibilty and overall SEO. Translating complex technical jargon into appealing articles is something that I take great pride in. I worked with multiple companies over the past 4 years from cybersecurity vendors to SaaS developers to create how to guides, product pages, FAQs and blog posts. Please see some of this feedback below: SD WAN, SASE Security and Cloud content creation – “Connor has produced some excellent content for us, we intend to continue leveraging his capabilities in the future.“ - CEO/Founder Network Consultancy Services that I offer: - SEO optimised blog posts - User guides (How to, SaaS, FAQs) - Case studies and Whitepapers. - Technical documentation, mainly for API endpoints and SaaS - Proofreading and document editing SEO is something that I am very knowledgeable about. I like to identify your audience by doing keyword research and suggesting ideas that'll benefit yourself. Before I submit an article to the client I run it through an SEO article checker (Yoast and Semrush) to ensure the highest quality and optimization.