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Network & Security Engineer | Fortinet NSE7 | Cisco CCNP | 15+ Years Enterprise Infrastructure I help organizations design, deploy, and secure enterprise networks — on-premises, cloud, and hybrid — with a focus on reliability, security, and minimal downtime. Core Expertise: • Firewall & Security: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiOS, SD-WAN, VPN), Cisco, CheckPoint, Barracuda • Network Infrastructure: Cisco, HPE, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti — routing, switching, wireless • Web/Content Security: Bluecoat proxy and web filtering solutions • Server & Infrastructure: Microsoft Windows Server/Active Directory, Linux administration • Project Delivery: Requirements gathering, design, implementation, and post-deployment support for small, mid-size, and enterprise organizations Certifications: Fortinet NSE4 / NSE5 / NSE6 / NSE7 · Cisco CCNP · CheckPoint CCSE · HPE MASE Networking · Microsoft MCSE · Linux Certified Why work with me: 15+ years hands-on experience across design, implementation, troubleshooting, and long-term support of complex multi-vendor environments. I bring both the technical depth to solve hard problems and the communication skills to keep stakeholders informed throughout. Let's build something reliable together.

With over five years of experience in the IT industry, I’ve developed solid expertise across some of the most essential areas of modern IT infrastructure. My background includes more than two years in IT support, working extensively with RMM platforms such as Ninja and ScreenConnect, as well as ticketing systems including ServiceNow, Freshservice, and Spiceworks. I specialize in networking, supported by certifications in Fortinet technologies and the CCNA, giving me hands-on experience with network configuration, security, and troubleshooting. In addition to this, I’ve worked as a remote System Administrator, managing servers, user environments, system performance, and general infrastructure operations. I bring a strong mix of technical skill, reliability, and problem-solving ability, and I’m committed to delivering high-quality work while helping clients maintain secure, stable, and efficient IT environments.

🏆 UPWORK EXPERT-VETTED | 17+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | 15,000+ HOURS 🏆 I am a Network & Security Engineer / Architect with 17+ years of experience and 15,000+ hours on Upwork. I help organizations design, secure, automate, migrate, and troubleshoot enterprise, data center, ISP, hybrid cloud, and SD-WAN environments. My focus is not just configuring devices. I work across the full lifecycle: architecture, implementation, migration, optimization, automation, troubleshooting, and security hardening. CORE EXPERTISE NETWORKING & INFRASTRUCTURE Cisco | Fortinet | Juniper | Arista | MikroTik | Palo Alto | Aruba | Dell | Ruckus | Ubiquiti • Enterprise and campus networks • Data center networking • BGP, OSPF, MPLS and VRF • VXLAN and EVPN • High availability and redundancy • QoS and traffic engineering • IPv4/IPv6 design and migration • Network performance and capacity optimization NETWORK SECURITY • FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls • Next-generation firewall architecture • Network segmentation and Zero Trust principles • IPS/IDS, Application Control and Web Filtering • Firewall security hardening • Secure remote access • IPSec, SSL VPN and WireGuard • Security policy design and troubleshooting SD-WAN & MULTI-SITE NETWORKING • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN • Hub-and-spoke and multi-hub architectures • Multi-ISP, LTE and 5G resiliency • Dynamic path selection and SLA monitoring • BGP over IPsec VPN • Large-scale branch deployments • WAN migration and modernization CLOUD & HYBRID NETWORKING AWS | Microsoft Azure | VMware | Proxmox | KVM • AWS VPC and Transit Gateway • Azure Virtual Networks and hybrid connectivity • Site-to-cloud VPN • Hybrid routing and network design • Cloud network segmentation • Data center and cloud migrations NETWORK AUTOMATION & MANAGEMENT NetBox | FortiManager | Ansible | Python | REST APIs | Zabbix | Grafana | LibreNMS | PRTG • Network automation and configuration management • NetBox as a network source of truth • FortiManager centralized deployment • API integrations • Template-based deployments • Monitoring, alerting and observability • Network documentation and standardization ISP & SERVICE PROVIDER • BGP and Internet routing • MPLS • CGNAT • PPPoE and RADIUS • GPON / XG-PON • IPv6 deployment • Broadband network design CERTIFICATIONS Cisco: CCNP Enterprise | CCNA | CCDP | CCDA Juniper: JNCIS | JNCIA Fortinet: NSE 4 Ruckus: RCNI | RONE | RASZA | RICXI | RCWA HPE: Hybrid Cloud HOW I CAN HELP ✓ Design or review your network and security architecture ✓ Deploy and troubleshoot FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and MikroTik environments ✓ Design resilient SD-WAN and multi-site networks ✓ Build BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and VPN architectures ✓ Migrate and connect networks to AWS and Azure ✓ Automate network deployments and operations ✓ Troubleshoot complex routing, VPN, firewall, and performance issues ✓ Improve network security, scalability, and resilience If you need a senior engineer who can quickly troubleshoot a critical issue or take ownership of a complete network architecture and implementation, I can help.

Accomplished Network Engineer with a decade of industry experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network solutions. Expert in deploying robust network architectures across multiple platforms and environments, including Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, Sonicwall, HP and Juniper systems. Proven track record of enhancing system functionality and reducing downtime through strategic network improvements and preventive maintenance. - Network architecture design and strategic roadmap for your business. - Security Solution Design and Implementation: Developing tailored security frameworks that align with your business needs and compliance requirements. - Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Identifying vulnerabilities in your network and applications to prevent potential attacks. - Ongoing Network Monitoring and Management: Ensuring continuous monitoring and immediate response to security incidents. - Compliance and Security Audits: Evaluating systems to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices. - Training and Advisory Services: Providing cybersecurity training to your team to enhance security awareness and practices.

I'm an experienced network, cloud and system engineer. Networking : - Design, configurations, implementations, maintenance ; switches, routers, firewalls, monitoring systems, Cisco ISE, Wifi Controllers and APs, VoIP infrastructures - Vendors : Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortinet, PfSense, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti (Unifi),Watchguard, HP, DELL, - Projects : Edge and internal firewalls, DMVPN solutions, Core and DC infrastructures, Wifi Systems, Bank VoIP system (CUCM, IVR, CUBE, Call Center solution) etc - Certifications : Cisco (CCNP Security & Enterprise & VoIP), CCNA CyberOps, Checkpoint CCSA and CCSE Cloud : - Azure infrastructure using portal or automation via Terraform - Resource Group, VNETs, Azure AD, Storage Accounts, VMs, VMSS, private link, VPN site to site and point to site, Enterpise Apps integration, IAAS, PaaS, etc - Intune (MDM), Microsoft365 (Exchange Online, Teams,OneDrive) - SD WAN network solution on cloud (Aviatrix) - Certifications : Azure Administrator Az-104, ACE Associate (Aviatrix) Systems : - Windows Server (AD, file server,DHCP, DNS, GPOs, user and groups, persmissions etc) - Linux (Ubuntu & CentOS) - Veaam Backup solution, VMWare, Proxmomx, Hyper-V

Senior Network Consultant | Cisco CCIE & MikroTik Expert | ISP/WISP Specialist I design, secure, and optimize high-performance networks for ISPs, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide. With 16+ years’ experience and top-tier certifications (Cisco CCIE Security, MikroTik MTCINE, VMware, Azure), I work across Cisco, Fortinet/FortiGate, SonicWall, Aruba, and other major platforms to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure — from complex routing (MPLS, BGP, OSPF) to VPNs, wireless, virtualization, and advanced QoS. I've built many ISP/WISP networks around the world (Los Angeles, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Canada, Cyprus, Somalia, Mexico etc) and provided network consultancy to other ISP, Bank, Government, Enterprises in South Africa, Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, England etc.