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Network & Security Engineer (CCNP) | Network Administration | MikroTik (MTCNA) | Fortinet | pfSense | VPN | Firewall | Monitoring | IT Support | Windows server I help businesses design, troubleshoot, and secure reliable networks so operations stay stable and risk stays low. I’m a hands-on Network & Security Engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering real-world solutions across Cisco, MikroTik, Fortinet, pfSense, VPNs, and monitoring. I focus on scalable, documented, long-term fixes (not temporary patches), and I communicate clearly throughout the project. What I can help you with • Network Design & Troubleshooting (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi): routing, switching, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, performance tuning, site-to-site connectivity • Firewall Setup & Hardening: Fortinet / pfSense / Cisco ASA, NAT, security policies, segmentation, best practices • VPN Setup: IPsec / SSL / Site-to-Site / Remote Access, user access control, multi-site tunnels, secure remote work • MikroTik RouterOS Services: routing, firewall, bandwidth/QoS shaping, ISP/WISP setups, wireless optimization, network troubleshooting • Server & Virtualization Support: Windows/Linux administration, VMware / Hyper‑V (support, integration, migrations) • Cloud Support: AWS / Google Cloud (GCP) connectivity, migration support, hybrid networking • Monitoring & Alerts: PRTG / Zabbix, dashboards, alerts, proactive issue detection Example results delivered • Ransomware recovery + security hardening: recovered 91% of encrypted files and implemented protective controls • Multi-site network (50+ employees): reduced downtime 87% and saved $15,000/year through optimized architecture • Secure VPN rollout (3 countries): enabled remote work for 30+ users across multiple locations How I work • Quick assessment → clear plan → controlled changes → testing → full documentation • Secure-by-default approach and clean, maintainable configurations • Available for one-time projects, ongoing managed services, and urgent troubleshooting Send me a short summary of your environment (devices, number of sites/users, ISP links, current issues/goals), and I’ll reply with a practical plan and next steps.

🔹SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER | NETWORK SECURITY, PRIVATE CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE🔹 Senior Network Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, securing, and operating enterprise networks, private clouds, and IT infrastructure. I've built private clouds for clients of a global managed hosting provider with presence in 10+ data centers and over 2 Pbps of global uplink capacity, and delivered network and security solutions across a wide range of enterprise environments. Whether you're designing new infrastructure from scratch, upgrading and modernizing an existing network, hardening your security posture, or migrating workloads to the cloud, I bring senior-level engineering with a focus on clean design, security, and long-term reliability. 🌐 Network Engineering & Design Enterprise, data center, and multi-site network design and upgrades. Routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VXLAN Switching: VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG, VRRP, HSRP, QoS, EVPN-VXLAN fabric Load Balancing: HAProxy, NSX-T, NSX-V 🔐 Network Security & Firewalls Vendors: Fortinet (FortiGate), Palo Alto, Juniper SRX/vSRX, Sophos (UTM, XGS), SonicWall, Zyxel, pfSense, OPNsense Services: NGFW rules, NAT, segmentation, IPS/IDS, DDoS mitigation, Zero Trust ☁️ Private Cloud & Virtualization Hypervisors: VMware (ESXi, vCenter), Proxmox, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen Virtual networking & security: VMware NSX-T / NSX-V, pfSense, OPNsense, Sophos 🌩️ Cloud & Hybrid Networking AWS: VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN, Security Groups, hybrid connectivity Also experienced with Azure, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode 🔗 VPN & Secure Remote Access IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, SSL VPN, GRE, L2TP, DMVPN, SD-WAN Enterprise VPNs, hybrid cloud connectivity, secure remote workforce 📡 UniFi / Ubiquiti Deployments UniFi network design and deployment for offices and multi-site businesses UniFi switches, access points, gateways, Dream Machine 🧰 Vendors & Platforms Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ISR, ASR), Juniper (MX, vMX, EX, QFX, SRX), Huawei (CloudEngine), Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, SonicWall, Zyxel, Ubiquiti/UniFi, VMware ⚙️ Automation, Monitoring & Documentation Automation: Python (Netmiko, NAPALM), Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs Monitoring: PRTG, Grafana, LibreNMS, Zabbix, Cacti, FastNetMon Documentation & IPAM: NetBox, phpIPAM 🐧 Linux Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD 📜 CERTIFICATIONS Cisco: CCNP, CCNA 💼 SERVICES • Network Design & Optimization (Enterprise, Data Center Fabric, Private Cloud) • Firewall & Security Hardening (NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust) • Private Cloud Build & Migration (VMware, Proxmox) • Cloud & Hybrid Networking (AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN) • VPN & Secure Remote Access (IPsec, SSL, SD-WAN, WireGuard) • UniFi Network Design & Deployment • Network Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning • Network Automation & Monitoring (Ansible, Python, APIs)

Top Rated Plus, Experienced Network Engineer & Network Operations Manager With ⭐️ over a decade ⭐️ of experience in network engineering and operations, I bring a wealth of expertise to meet your business needs. As a seasoned Network Engineer, I have successfully handled clients across the globe, ensuring robust and efficient network solutions. ▶︎ PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Former Global Network Operations Manager at one of the largest BPOs worldwide. Led a team of network professionals to manage and optimize global infrastructures. ▶︎ SPECIALIZATIONS: 1. ⭐️ Unifi/Ubiquiti: Cloud gateways, routers, switches, access points, and cameras. 2. Cisco: Routers, switches, access points, firewalls (ASA and FTD), ISE, SD-WAN, DUO, and Umbrella. 3. ⭐️ VPN Expertise: AnyConnect, Secure Client, Wireguard, OpenVPN, IPSec VPN, and SSL VPN. 4. Meraki: Access points, switches, and routers. 5. Palo Alto Firewalls 6. Sonicwall Firewalls 6. Linux Servers 7. Synology NAS ▶︎ CERTIFICATIONS: ✅ CCNP ✅ CCNA Security ✅ Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt ▶︎ WHY CHOOSE ME? Proven track record of delivering high-quality network solutions. Extensive experience with a variety of network technologies and platforms. Committed to providing exceptional service and support to ensure your network's success.

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.

Top Rated IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer with 700+ hours on Upwork and a 100% Job Success Score. I keep phone systems, firewalls, and servers running for small businesses and MSPs — so your team stays connected, protected, and productive. What I do: ✔ IT Support & Helpdesk — remote troubleshooting, ticket handling (Tier 1–3), user onboarding/offboarding, printer and endpoint issues, and ongoing support contracts for businesses and MSPs ✔ 3CX VoIP — new deployments, V18→V20 migrations, SIP trunk configuration (Twilio, Broadvoice), IVR, queues, DID routing, integrations, and troubleshooting ✔ FortiGate firewalls — SSL-VPN setup for remote teams, firewall policies, split tunneling, secure remote access, and web filtering ✔ VMware virtualization — ESXi and vCenter administration, VM provisioning, migrations (P2V/V2V), performance troubleshooting, and host maintenance ✔ Backup & disaster recovery — Veeam configuration, backup health checks, and restore testing for VMware environments ✔ Infrastructure & Information Security — network segmentation (VLANs), firewall hardening, VPN security, access control, MFA rollout, patch management, and security best practices to protect your business data ✔ Microsoft 365 & Intune — tenant administration, Exchange Online, device enrollment, and MDM policies ✔ Networking — network design & deployments, troubleshooting, and network optimization ✔ Server administration — Windows Server, RHEL/Linux, Active Directory, and day-to-day IT support How I work: I follow ITIL-aligned practices — structured incident and change management, proper documentation, and root-cause fixes instead of quick patches. Fast response times, clear documentation after every job, and plain-English updates — no jargon, no disappearing mid-project. I've handled everything from single urgent fixes to long-term support contracts, and my clients keep coming back because things get done right the first time. Let's talk: Message me with your issue — I'll tell you honestly whether I can fix it, how long it will take, and what it will cost. No overselling, no surprises.

🏆 Top Rated Freelancer ✅ 100% Job Success Rate * I'm working as a System administrator with 4 years of experience in the IT field, I have Excellent communication and organizational skills, strong technological and interpersonal skills, Solve problems quickly, resolve conflicts, and meet deadlines while working independently or with a team, Ambitious and eager to learn to prove to be a positive asset to your organization. * Successfully resolved over 30 technical issues per week, maintaining a customer satisfaction rating of 100% or higher. * I’m skilled in several different areas, and as such can offer services including (but not limited to): •Manage Network Infrastructure. •Installing windows server (AD-DNS-DHCP-Print Server-File Share) •Kaspersky endpoint administration •VMware ESXI •Manage and Configure Fortigate Firewall 80F •Troubleshoot Windows issues (Hardware & software) •Manage and Configure Qnap Storage •Installing Cameras •Setup Printers & Scanners •Backup Scenario •Cloud Computing (Azure - Contabo - Google Cloud) •Documenting and reporting on system configuration and maintenance •In-depth Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows - MacOS) •Server Migration •Providing Users With Remote Access •IT Support L1 & L2 •Microsoft 365 admin My Courses: ● HCNA Routing and switching (Certified) ● MCSA ● Microsoft Azure AZ 900 Fundamentals ● Microsoft Azure AZ 104 administration ● CCNA ● CompTIA A+ ● CompTIA N+ ● C++ Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you. Thank you, and have a great day.