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A Palo Alto Networks specialist with deep expertise in Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Operations and Management, PAN-OS configuration, and enterprise network security. Whether you need a firewall policy audit, NGFW security capabilities unlocked, or hands-on training for your team, I deliver results grounded in real-world production environments. I help organisations and IT professionals master Palo Alto Networks Next‑Generation Firewalls through hands‑on consulting, training, and operational guidance. If you need expert support with PAN‑OS configuration, firewall policy design, security operations, troubleshooting, or best‑practice implementation, you’ve come to the right place. My Core Services: NGFW architecture and deployment; PAN-OS Security Policy Design and Optimisation; Firewall Security Configuration checks; App-ID / User-ID / Content-ID configuration; SSL/TLS Decryption; WildFire threat prevention; Panorama management; Traffic Analysis & Incident resolution; Security Posture & Best Practice assessments; Firewall troubleshooting. I also work with Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager for organisations moving toward SASE and zero-trust architectures. I work with two kinds of clients: - Technical professionals who want to build confidence with Palo Alto firewalls, eliminate uncertainty, and gain real operational skill. - Non‑technical personnel who need to understand firewall capabilities, risk, and security decision‑making at a strategic level. I provide structured, easy‑to‑understand guidance/training on: - Security Risk Assessments - Security Posture Evaluations - Best Practice Alignment - Monitoring & Troubleshooting Workflows - Real‑world operational scenarios - Certification paths and how to get the most from Palo Alto’s Beacon training platform If your organisation runs Palo Alto Networks and you need a specialist who can help you improve your firewall operations, strengthen your enterprise security, or build your professional capability with Palo Alto Networks, I’m ready to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. I'm available for fixed-scope projects, ongoing consulting, and structured training engagements.

I’ve worked in the field as a Sr. Network, Security, and Systems Architect / Engineer for 20+ years. I troubleshoot complex WAN/LAN issues across almost any network vendor, design secure architectures, and administer Windows and Linux server environments for everything from single-office small businesses to large enterprises with international footprints. In recent years, a major focus of my work has been AI/LLM security and ISO 42001. I’ve helped design, build, and secure AI/LLM technologies, including data protection, access control, governance, and monitoring around AI systems. I also build AI/LLM solutions for operations and security teams—using LLMs to accelerate investigations, summarize and analyze logs, enhance SOC workflows, and improve day-to-day decision-making. I treat AI and LLM components as first-class assets in the security architecture, aligned with ISO 42001 and existing GRC frameworks rather than as disconnected experimental tools. My core strength is combining deep technical engineering with compliance-grade security. I have extensive experience with PCI-DSS, HITRUST/HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001/27002, SOC1/2 Compliance and related frameworks. I’ve performed assessments and audits of existing environments and then designed the network, system, and security controls needed to actually comply: segmentation, firewalls, IAM, logging, monitoring, backup/DR, and incident response. I am the former CISO for a large organization in Washington, DC and now provide fractional CIO/CISO services. I help small and medium-sized businesses achieve enterprise-level security postures on realistic budgets. As a fractional leader, I work with executives to build end-to-end security and IT strategies so they can meet due diligence requirements, reduce breach risk, protect IP, and preserve reputation and revenue. Certifications & Skills (highlights) CISSP, CCSFP (PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, Privacy/PII, ISO 27001, CERT-RMM) AI/LLM Security and operational efficiencies using Artificial Intelligence technologies ISO 27001 Implementer; experience with ISO 42001 and AI/LLM governance Cisco networking and security (CCNA R&S, CCNA Security) MySQL / MSSQL DBA; Linux and Windows Server engineering (AD, SQL, Exchange) Engineered high-volume LAMP (+Java) e-commerce platforms and 1500-node mixed Linux/Windows networks Global Firewall Engineer and WAF (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet/Fortigate AWS and Azure design, security, and administration; Apache hardening and Mod-Security VMware/vSphere and Citrix virtualization for Dev/QA and auto-provisioned infrastructure Scripting and automation for system administration, plus performance tuning and optimizations for systems, databases and applications

I am a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) with strong work ethics and a productive self-starter. A seasoned network engineer having more than 15 years of Networks & Information security experience. Much of my experience comes from working with the networking giant, Cisco. I have experience with network technology vendors such as Juniper, PaloAlto, Checkpoint, Azure, AWS, Fortinet to name a few. I have participated in multiple large and small projects, collaborating with teams, effectively co-working with other professionals to achieve the desired outcomes for businesses in US and Australia. Some of my IT Certifications: CISM, Cisco CCNP, CheckPoint, Microsoft, Juniper JNCIS Network Firewalls I can manage: Cisco ASA, Firepower, CheckPoint, PaloAlto, Fortigate, and more. Cisco Skills: Cisco DNA Centre, ACI, APIC, Prime, FTD, NGIPS, ISE, Nexus 5k 7k 9k, CSR, ASR, ISR Routers SDN and SD-WAN: Cisco, Viptela, VeloCloud, Citrix Netscaler, Versa, Meraki AWS and Azure Skills: Compute, Storage, Load Balancer, WAF, Azure SQL VOIP technologies: CUCM, CME, Voice Gateway, Voice Gatekeeper, CUBE, Jabber, 3CX, FreePBX, SIP Trunk Load Balancers: F5, Radware Alteon, Citrix Netscaler Network Protocols: BGP, VPN, MPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP, UDP

I'm a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with over 10 years of experience helping enterprises secure their networks, infrastructure, and critical systems. I've worked with global organizations including DHL Express, Illumina, IBM, Trustwave, and leading consulting firms, delivering practical security solutions that reduce risk without disrupting business operations. My expertise spans the full cybersecurity lifecycle, from designing secure network architectures and implementing firewalls to vulnerability management, SIEM optimization, OT security, and executive cyber risk reporting. What I can help you with: - Network Security Design & Review - Firewall Deployment, Migration & Policy Optimization - Cisco ISE / NAC / BYOD Implementation - Vulnerability Assessments & Risk Prioritization - Infrastructure Security Hardening - SIEM Deployment, Troubleshooting & Detection Engineering - Threat Hunting & Incident Response - OT / ICS Security Assessments - Executive Cybersecurity Dashboards (Power BI) - Security Architecture Review - Security Best Practice Consultation Throughout my career, I've successfully delivered security projects for logistics, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and government sectors. I work independently, communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and focus on delivering practical, business-oriented security improvements. Whether you need someone to deploy a firewall, review your security posture, investigate security issues, implement NAC, improve your vulnerability management program, or build executive security dashboards, I can help you deliver results efficiently. Technical Expertise: Network Security - Palo Alto - Fortinet - Cisco ASA - Cisco Firepower - Juniper SRX - Cisco ISE - Cisco ACS - VPN - Network Segmentation Security Operations: - SIEM - SOAR - EDR/XDR - Threat Hunting - Incident Response - Purple Teaming Vulnerability Management - BitSight - Qualys - Rapid7 - Security Hardening - Risk Assessment OT Security - IT/OT Segmentation - IEC 62443 - Purdue Model - Industrial Infrastructure Security Endpoints: - Windows - Linux - macOS Automation & Reporting - Python - Bash - Power BI - SQL - MongoDB - Ansible Certifications: - OSCP - CEH - CHFI - CND - CSXP - CCNP - CCDP - PNCSE Let's work together to strengthen your security posture, reduce cyber risk, and deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet your business needs.

Hello, My name is Muhammad Waqas. I am dadicated and hardwork network security engineer who believes in honesty and good working relations. Though i am professional at this sector of job but i have certain qualities which make me good at this. I am graduate in beachlors in Computer system and information technology .My skills and education background helps me to perform accroding to my client's expectation. I am very skilled in network security and engineering administration of an enterprize network and provide you professional services on a decent rates. I am very much confident of our succession together as i am punctual and creative. I look forward to hear from you soon. Thank You. Expertise • MPLS • L2/L3 MPLS VPN • VRF • Routing Protocols(BGP,OSPF,EIGRP,RIPv2) • Fortigate 600D,100E, FortiAnalyzer 200D • PaloAlto 220 • Ubiquiti Controller and UNIFI Access Points • Cisco Routers 72xx,76xx and switches 29xx, 35xx,37xx, Huawei switches S5720 & CE6810LI,C9300stack switches • IPSec and GRE Tunnels • IPSec /SSL VPNS • Network Virtualization NSX • Network Optimization • Layer 2 QOS • Network Monitoring : STG, CACTI, Nagios Core, Solarwind, MRTG,

Your AI initiatives are accelerating. Regulatory expectations are rising. Audits are becoming more demanding. I help organisations operationalise AI governance, technology risk, and enterprise GRC so governance becomes an enabler of business not a last-minute compliance exercise. Over the past 13+ years, I've worked across PwC, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Viatris, designing governance frameworks, leading technology risk assessments, strengthening audit readiness, and building operational risk programs for regulated organisations. Selected highlights 300+ business-critical applications assessed through enterprise control testing 230+ third-party vendors governed across the complete TPRM lifecycle 35% reduction in residual risk through structured remediation and governance improvements Core advisory services Operational AI Governance AI governance readiness assessments NIST AI RMF implementation EU AI Act readiness AI governance operating models AI risk and control frameworks Technology Risk & Enterprise GRC Enterprise control testing Technology risk assessments Risk and control design Governance operating models Executive risk reporting Audit Readiness ISO 27001 SOC 2 PCI DSS Evidence management Control remediation Audit-ready documentation Third-Party Risk Management Vendor risk frameworks Inherent risk assessments Due diligence Continuous monitoring Lifecycle governance My approach focuses on translating governance frameworks into practical operating models with clear ownership, decision accountability, and audit-ready evidence not simply producing policies that sit on a shelf. Alongside my advisory work, I publish independent research through AIforUI, covering operational AI governance, technology risk, and governance implementation for regulated organisations. I work with organisations globally and welcome engagements ranging from governance assessments and audit readiness to longer-term advisory and transformation programmes.