Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | AWS | Azure | Microsoft 365 | DevOps | Linux | Windows Server
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 18+ Years Experience | AWS Certified | Azure Administrator | DevOps Engineer | Linux & Windows System Administrator
I help businesses design, deploy, secure, migrate, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Linux, and hybrid environments.
As an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, I specialize in Cloud Infrastructure, Azure Administration, AWS, DevOps, Linux Administration, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Networking, VPN, Security Hardening, Cloud Migration, and Production Support.
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CORE SKILLS
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☁️ Cloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Migration, Cloud Infrastructure, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Cost Optimization
☁️ AWS: EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Route 53, ALB, Auto Scaling, CloudWatch, Security Groups
☁️ Azure: Azure Virtual Machines, Azure VNet, Azure VPN, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Azure Networking, Azure Monitoring, Azure Security
💼 Microsoft: Microsoft 365, Office 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Windows Server, Group Policy, BitLocker
⚙️ DevOps: Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
🐧 Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Shell Scripting, Server Hardening, Patch Management
🌐 Web Servers: Nginx, Apache HTTP Server, Traefik, Reverse Proxy, SSL/TLS, Load Balancers
🔐 Networking & Security: VPN, Site-to-Site VPN, Firewall, DNS, DHCP, Routing, TCP/IP, VLAN, IAM, SSL Certificates
🗄️ Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS
📊 Monitoring: CloudWatch, Zabbix, Nagios, Log Monitoring, Backup & Disaster Recovery
🖥️ Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
🔄 Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
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SERVICES
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✔ AWS Infrastructure Deployment
✔ Microsoft Azure Administration
✔ Cloud Migration (AWS & Azure)
✔ Linux Server Administration
✔ Windows Server Administration
✔ Microsoft 365 Administration
✔ Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
✔ Active Directory Management
✔ Docker & Kubernetes Deployment
✔ Terraform Infrastructure Automation
✔ CI/CD Pipeline Setup
✔ Jenkins Administration
✔ GitHub Actions
✔ GitLab CI/CD
✔ Azure Virtual Machines
✔ Azure VNet & VPN Setup
✔ VPS Deployment & Administration
✔ Apache & Nginx Configuration
✔ SSL Certificate Installation
✔ Firewall Configuration
✔ Security Hardening
✔ Backup & Disaster Recovery
✔ Performance Optimization
✔ Production Server Support
✔ Infrastructure Troubleshooting
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WHY HIRE ME?
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✔ 18+ Years of Enterprise IT Experience
✔ AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
✔ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
✔ Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
✔ Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional
✔ Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Specialist
✔ Azure & AWS Administrator
✔ Windows & Linux System Administrator
✔ Enterprise Networking & Security Expert
✔ Government & Healthcare Infrastructure Experience
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LET'S BUILD SECURE & SCALABLE CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE
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I deliver secure, scalable, automated, and production-ready cloud infrastructure for startups, SMBs, and enterprise organizations.
Whether you need AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, Linux Administration, Windows Server Administration, DevOps, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, VPN, Cloud Migration, CI/CD, Security Hardening, or ongoing Infrastructure Support, I'm ready to help.
🏅 CERTIFICATIONS
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) • Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional
Citrix Hypervisor
Firewall
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Network Administration
Microsoft Small Business Server Administration
Mail Server Implementation
Linux System Administration
Computer Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Naga Jagan Mohan G.
Hyderabad, India
$50/hr
5.0
24 jobs
IT Expert with 6+ years of experience in Managing Windows and Linux-based server infrastructures, Network security & Administration, software solutions.
Here are some major services on which I am working:
☑️- Server Administration :
✔️ Windows server :
ADDC, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Group Policy Management, RDP Server, WDS Server, IIS Server, MS Exchange Server, MS SharePoint, MS Office 365, MS One Drive, MS Teams, File Server (NAS & SAN), FTP, NTP and many more
✔️ Linux Server :
SAMBA ADDC LDAP, SAMBA File Server, DNS, DHCP, Mail Servers (Zimbra, PMTA, Send grid, Squirrel mail, Roundcube). Web Servers (Tomcat, Apache, Nginx, light speed), MySQL, MariaDB, Postgress, FTP, NTP, Ticketing tools (Manage engine, OS ticket, OTRS Ticket, Citrix XenApp, JIRA, Service now), Monitoring Tools ( Check_mk, Syslog, Nagios, Cacti, ELK Stack, Zabbix, PRTG), IDS Server ( OSSEC, WAZUH, SNORT, Suricata, BRO, Tripwire, Security Onion), DLP/Encryption/ Threat Prevention Server ( Symantec, Sophos, McAfee), Threat Intelligence server (MISP, Mitre, OpenCTI), The Hive with Cortex, ArcSight Server, Dialer Server ( VCdialer, go autodialer, ViciBox, Altitude Dialer), Virtual Hypervisor ( VMware ESXi, Proxomox, Virtual Box, VMware Workstation), GenieACS TR-069 remote management server, Vulnerability Assessment Scanner Tools (OpenVAS, Nessus Professional, Wireshark, Comodo cWatch, Tripwire IP360) , SonarQube Code analysis Tool, NXfilter URL Filtering tool and Many More..
☑️- Network Administration:
Key Network Skills & Security Products Experience:
o Firewall – Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortigate, Sophos,
o Router & Switches: Cisco, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Aruba
o Intrusion Detection & prevention – Cisco, Checkpoint, Sophos
o Switching: Vlan, Inter Vlan, Stp, Vtp, EtherChannel, Switch Port
o Configuration and troubleshooting of routing protocols OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP
o Setup of security implementations (Filtering Tool ACL, route map, port security.)
o Well versed in the operations, configuring, and troubleshooting of various issues in Checkpoint and Cisco, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, Netgear & Aruba Devices.
o Checkpoint IPSec VPN Blade, Application & URL filtering Blade, IPS Blades,
o Configuration & troubleshooting of IPSEC and S2S VPN
☑️- Information Security
I help organizations stay compliant with all the important standards like PCI DSS, HIPPA, ISO 27001, GDPR, FISMA, and GLBA. In addition to these compliances, I also help companies with Information Security Assessments and Penetration & Vulnerability Testing for identifying loopholes in their security infrastructure and BCP/DR consulting for building programs to stay ahead of future security incidents.
☑️- Cloud Solutions:
I Helps organizations to deploy their services on AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure cloud.
☑️- Website Development & Designing :
I help organizations in website designing, development, internet marketing, hosting and support services, as well as web and mobile app development
Amazon Web Services
Virtualization
Linux
FreePBX
Linux System Administration
Firewall
G-Cloud
Office 365
Microsoft Exchange Online
Microsoft Exchange Server
Windows Server
Vipin G.
Jaipur, India
$15/hr
4.5
104 jobs
IT Expert with 8+ years of experience in Managing Windows and Linux-based server infrastructures, Network security and administration, and software solutions.
Here are some major services on which I am working:
☑️- Server Administration :
✔️ Windows server :
Intune , ADDC, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Group Policy Management, RDP Server, WDS Server, IIS Server, MS Exchange Server, MS SharePoint, MS Office 365, MS One Drive, MS Teams, File Server (NAS & SAN) , FTP, NTP and many more
✔️ Linux Server :
SAMBA ADDC LDAP, SAMBA File Server, DNS, DHCP, Mail Servers (Zimbra, PMTA, Send grid, Squirrel mail, Roundcube). Web Servers (Tomcat, apache, nginx, light speed), MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, FTP, NTP, Ticketing tools (Manage engine, OS ticket, OTRS Ticket, Citrix XenApp, JIRA, Service now), Monitoring Tools ( Check_mk, Syslog, Nagios, Cacti, ELK Stack, Zabbix, PRTG), IDS Server ( OSSEC, WAZUH, SNORT, Suricata, BRO, Tripwire, Security Onion), DLP/Encryption/ Threat Prevention Server ( Symantec, Sophos, McAfee), Threat Intelligence server (MISP, Mitre, OpenCTI), The Hive with Cortex, ArcSight Server, Dialer Server ( VCdialer, go autodialer, ViciBox, Altitude Dialer), Virtaul Hypervisor ( VMware ESXi, Proxomox, Virtual Box, VMware Workstation), GenieACS TR-069 remote management server, Vulnerability Assessment Scanner Tools (OpenVAS, Nessus Professional, Wireshark, Comodo cWatch, Tripwire IP360) , SonarQube Code analysis Tool, NXfilter URL Filtering tool and Many More..
☑️- Network Administration:
Key Network Skills & Security Products Experience:
o Firewall – Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortigate, Sophos,
o Router & Switches : Cisco, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Aruba
o Intrusion Detection & prevention – Cisco, Checkpoint, Sophos
o Switching: Vlan, Inter Vlan, Stp, Vtp, EtherChannel, Switch Port
o Configuration and troubleshooting of routing protocols OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP
o Setup of security implementations (Filtering Tool ACL, route map, port security.)
o Well versed in the operations, configuring, and troubleshooting of various issues in Checkpoint and Cisco, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, Netgear & and Aruba Devices.
o Checkpoint IPSec VPN Blade, Application & URL filtering Blade, IPS Blades,
o Configuration & troubleshooting of IPSEC and S2S VPN
☑️- Information Security
I help organizations stay compliant with all the important standards like PCI DSS, HIPPA, ISO 27001, GDPR, FISMA, and GLBA. In addition to these compliances, I also help companies with Information Security Assessments and Penetration and vulnerability Testing for identifying loopholes in their security infrastructure and BCP/DR consulting for building programs to stay ahead of future security incidents.
☑️- Cloud Solutions:
I Help organizations to deploy their services on AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure cloud & Freshservices.
Projects not for me:
✖Asking to hack/crack/access someone else accounts, systems, social media, etc
Network Security
Network Administration
Managed Services
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Technical Support
Linux System Administration
Remote IT Management
Security Management
Google Workspace Administration
Freshworks CRM
Microsoft Server
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Debdut G.
Bengaluru, India
$40/hr
5.0
12 jobs
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.
Cisco WLC
Cisco ASA
F5, Inc.
KEMP Technologies LoadMaster
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
Microsoft Azure
Fortinet
Cisco Router
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
FortiGate Firewall
Check Point
Zero Trust Architecture
Aryan S.
New Delhi, India
$15/hr
4.6
3 jobs
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.
DHCP
Microsoft Active Directory
VPN
Cisco Router
Network Design
WiFi
Computer Hardware Installation
Desktop Support
Network Administration
VoIP
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Linux System Administration
Server
Hardware Troubleshooting
Cisco ASA
Computer Network
Rahul R.
Noida, India
$30/hr
4.0
7 jobs
● Infrastructure Engineer with 11+ years of experience in the IT industry and over 8 years of experience in Citrix (Configuration, Implementation & Maintenance), migration & upgradation.
● Significant experience o working on Xenapp & Xendesktop 4.5,5.0,6.5 & 7.15 LTSR, Citrix Virtual apps & desktop 1912, 2203 LTSR, PVS, MCS and working knowledge on Vmware Vsphere, SCCM, Active Directory, Xenserver, Netscaler, GSLB, Load balancers, Microsoft windows Servers, VDIs and their features required to support an enterprise-level Citrix environment.
● Citrix certified professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), Citrix Cloud Service certified (CC-VAD-CC), Azure fundamentals (AZ-900), ITIL v3 Foundation. Working experience with Vmware Horizon, AWS Workspaces and trained on Azure Virtual Desktop
● Strong leadership skills with a firm grasp on the entire IT service management lifecycle, strengthen client relationships with a key focus on customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality services
● Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail, and the ability to foresee potential cracks in the environment and provide technical solutions with proper planning and execution.
Technical Certifications:
• ITIL V3 Foundation
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization
• Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization
• CC-VAD-CC – CVAD Citrix Cloud Certified
Citrix
Citrix ADC
Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
Microsoft Active Directory
VMware vSphere
Desktop Support
Windows 7 Administration
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