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Driss J.
Rabat, Morocco
When your business faces network bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, or system inefficiencies, you need more than just technical knowledge you need actionable solutions that protect and enhance your operations.
Working with me means gaining a partner who transforms complex networking and security challenges into opportunities for improvement. My approach focuses on your specific business needs:
- Your cloud migration will be secure and optimized, whether using AWS or Azure, preventing costly disruptions and data exposure
- Your network performance issues will be diagnosed and resolved, eliminating frustrating downtime that impacts your bottom line
- Your security posture will be strengthened with properly configured firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems
With 8+ years handling enterprise-level projects across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet environments, I bring practical solutions rather than theoretical knowledge. My background includes advanced certifications (CCNP, NSE7, AWS Solutions Architect, CEH) that translate into real capabilities for your organization.
Your project deserves someone who communicates clearly throughout the process and delivers measurable results. Let's discuss how I can help your business overcome its current networking challenges while building a more resilient infrastructure for the future.
- Virtualization
- System Administration
- Microsoft Azure
- Cisco ACI
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- FortiGate Firewall
- F5, Inc.
- Network Engineering
- Network Security
- Firewall
- VPN
- Intrusion Detection System
- Network Architecture
- Automation
- Cybersecurity Management
Yuriy K.
Cary, United States
CCIE R&S Certified Network Engineer with 10 years of experience in Networking.
- Enterprise data and voice networks;
- Service Provider networks; Experience in IOS-XR platforms;
- Wireless networks;
- Network security with Cisco ASA;
CCIE R&S Certified.
Experience with following Cisco devices:
- Cisco IOS XR: ASR9K, NCS5K
- Cisco SOHO and branch office routers: Cisco 800, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2800, 3600, 3700, 3800 series
- Cisco service provider routers: Cisco 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, GSR 12000, ASR 1000, ASR 9000 platforms
- Cisco Catalysts switches: 2950, 2960, 3550, 3560, 3750, 3800, 4500, 6500
- Cisco ME series switches: 3400, 6524
- Cisco PIX 515E
Experienced in configuring:
- Routing: IGP (EIGRP, RIP, OSPF), BGP, NAT, PAT, PBR, MPLS (MPLS-VPN, EoMPLS, VPLS)
- Switching: VLANs, VTP, dot1q, q-in-q, Rapid PVST+, MSTP.
- Network security: VPNs (IPSEC, IPSEC/GRE), ACLs, Layer 2 Security Features (port security,
- DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard)
- High Availability: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Etherchannel, SSO, IP SLA.
- WAN: PPP, PPPoE, PPP Multilink, HDLC.
- QoS: Traffic policing and shaping, traffic prioritization.
- Cisco PIX: NAT, Failover, Remote VPN, ACLs.
I'm looking for new interesting projects related to implementing and designing Cisco IP Networks and IT consulting.
- Internet Protocol Security
- Network Security
- Cisco ASA
- VPN
- Cisco IOS
- TCP/IP
- Network Design
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Cisco Router
- Cisco WLC
- Virtual LAN
- Network Administration
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Network Equipment
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Maher K.
Beirut, Lebanon
I have a long list of experience in computer systems (enterprise, and personal), programming, networking (architecture, engineering, implementation, and administration), satellite communications, penetration testing, and other sectors of the information technology industry. I also have an extensive background in engineering and deploying low cost, high performance custom solutions which work as efficiently, if not more efficiently than commercial counterparts. I hold several certifications including CCNP.
• Computer systems (software development, hardware design).
• Website and web application development.
• Research and development.
• Systems security and penetration testing.
• Network security and penetration testing.
• Enterprise networking (border, core, and edge routers and switches).
• Engineering, implementation, and administration of enterprise servers (DNS, cache, SMTP, POP/IMAP, and storage servers. CDN’s, NAS’s).
• Data recovery and data forensics.
• Basic and intermediate cryptography.
• Smart, secure, innovative solutions to common and uncommon problems.
Certifications:
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core.
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP).
• RIPE NCC - Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security.
• RIPE NCC - IPv6 Security Training Course.
• RIPE NCC - DNS Operations/DNSSEC.
• RIPE NCC - Advanced IPv6 Training Course.
• RIPE NCC - Basic IPv6 Training Course.
• SIAE MICROELETTRONICA - AGS-20 Equipment.
I am also currently working on validating my expertise in Linux, Penetration testing, and network design with the following certifications:
CISCO Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD)
Comptia Linux+
Comptia Pentest+
Certified Ethical Hacker
I also plan on validating my knowledge of Juniper systems with two certifications:
Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist (JNCIS-ENT)
Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT)
- Firewall
- Juniper
- MikroTik
- System Administration
- Software Development
- Penetration Testing
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Ethical Hacking
- Linux
- Research & Development
- C
- Python
- Cisco Router
- C#
- CentOS
Chris C.
Portage, United States
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🕒 600+ hours on Upwork
✅ 30+ years of experience
✅ 50+ projects delivered here on Upwork
With over three decades of experience under my belt as a network and security engineer, I've traversed the ever-evolving landscape of LAN/WAN network design, network security, firewalls, implementation, and maintenance.
My expertise is not merely a testament to time, but also backed by credentials including Cisco CCNP (route/switch), a Cisco CCDP for network design, and a PCNSE for Palo Alto Networks.
I am always available for consulting for short-term and long-term projects.
Thank you.
- VPN
- Firewall
- Cisco ASA
- Network Engineering
- VMWare
- Computer Network
- Security Engineering
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Ubiquiti
- Wireless Communication
- VoIP
- Virtual LAN
- Network Design
- Cisco Router
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
Aleksandar C.
Belgrade, Serbia
I am an experienced Top-Rated-Plus Cisco certified Network Engineer. I can help you with any Cisco/Brocade (VPN, ASA, Meraki, Route, Switch), Ubiquiti, Sonicwall,MikroTik, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco ISE and Linux problem in your network.
- Data Center Operations
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Cisco IOS
- Linux System Administration
- Cisco Router
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Network Engineering
- Linux
Harb A.
Odessa, Ukraine
Over 13 years of experience in Enterprise network solutions, design, implementation & Operations.
List of solutions experience:
A) Routing & Switching:
Cisco ISR, ASR(IOS/IOS-XE), Nexus N5K, N7K, C2960, C3650, Catalyst 9K, SG500X,
Brocade/Ruckus, HP Mellanox SN2000,
QoS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLAN, VPC
B) Networks Security:
Cisco FirePower, ASA/FTD, Juniper ISG, Fortigate 501E 201E, FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager,
PaloAlto PA-5200, Cisco ISE (Tacacs+ / Radius), SecureWorks, SonicWall, pfsense, Meraki MX, Cisco Umbrella, DUO 2FAC
C) Wireless Networks:
Cisco WLC 9800 | Cisco 9100 series AP , FlexConnect / Mobility Express, Meraki MR
D) Remote Access | VPN:
CiscoAnyConnect, Prisma, Zscaler
E) Network Performance Optimization:
Riverbed Steelhead
F) Monitoring:
Solarwinds, Nagios, Netscout
G) Cloud computing - AWS
H) IT service mgmt. | IT vendor mgmt. | IT service delivery mgmt. | Project mgmt.
Continuously pushing to leverage technology, and identify better methods to enhance customer experience, and deliver on time with highest quality.
- Project Delivery
- Architectural Design
- AWS Cloud9
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Cisco WLC
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco Router
- Project Plans
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Data Center Operations
- Security Infrastructure
- Wireless Network Implementation
- IT Service Management
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