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Kumail M.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs

๐ˆ๐ง ๐š๐ง ๐ž๐ซ๐š ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐œ๐ฒ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ, ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐›๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฒ, ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž.. I help organizations strengthen their security posture by identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and implementing layered defense strategies across web applications, networks, and infrastructure. With hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations and offensive security practices, I specialize in proactively detecting weaknesses before they can be exploited. My expertise spans vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, web application security, network hardening, threat monitoring, and incident response. I work closely with businesses to secure their systems without disrupting performance or scalability. ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž: - Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10 mitigation, API security, authentication hardening) - Network Security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, secure configurations) - Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) - Risk Analysis & Security Audits - Log Monitoring & Threat Detection - Endpoint Security & Access Control - Security Policy Development & Best Practices Implementation I approach cybersecurity with both an attackerโ€™s mindset and a defenderโ€™s discipline thinking critically about how systems can be breached while building resilient protections to prevent it. My process includes detailed reporting, clear remediation guidance, and practical recommendations aligned with business goals. Beyond technical execution, I prioritize communication and documentation so stakeholders clearly understand risks, impact levels, and mitigation strategies. Security is not just about reacting to threats itโ€™s about building a sustainable security framework that grows with your organization. If youโ€™re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented cybersecurity professional committed to protecting your infrastructure, data, and reputation, letโ€™s work together to build a safer digital environment. ๐Ÿ”’

  • Software QA
  • Cybersecurity Tool
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Web Application
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Deep Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • MERN Stack
  • Node.js
  • ExpressJS
  • Web Development
Yasir A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$90/hr
5.0
21 jobs

I am Cisco Dual CCIE (Routing & Switching, Service Provider, DC(in process) Network professional with demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of Enterprise, DC, Service provider, and AI/ML Training DataCenter Networks. I have also worked on AI Architect roles for customers are who are looking to determine hardware requirements for AI training systems, Architect enhancements required for efficient training of AI models, Scale-Out and Scale-Up Architectures, based on Cisco and Arista AI enhanced Spine & Leaf SW. I have considerable experience in SD-WAN deployments including Cisco iWAN, Cisco Viptela, Velocloud. I have deployed projects based on Cisco ACI, DCNM, NDFC, and Manual VXLAN Fabric from Cisco, Arista. I am an advocate of Automation in Network deployment and Operations and have significant commercial Python and Ansible experience. I am also Network Security Expert, have deployed multiple projects in DC, Cloud, or private Colo with Palo Alto Firewalls, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, Juniper Firewall with BGP, S2S VPNs, IPS, NAT, Policies and remote-access deployments. Certifications: Cisco: CCIE Routing & Switching (26003) CCIE Service Provider CCIE DataCenter (Written) CCDE Written, CCNP, IOS XR Specialist. Splunk: Cert-57763 Splunk Certified Knowledge Manager, Admin, Power User Cloud: AWS Certified Solution Associate (Exam Pending) Skills (Expert Level): Software Defined Data Center: Cisco ACI : Capacity Planning, Design, Deployment Migration of existing DC to ACI (Brownfield, Greenfield) Migrating WAN Services to ACI, L3out Automation the Migration with the help of Ansible Implementing Multi-Pod or Multi-site ACI Cisco ACI and Vmware VMM integration Cisco VXLAN, Single Fabric, Multi Pod Fabric and Multisite Fabric Design, CLI, Nexus Dashboard, NDFC Arista EVPN VxLAN Cumulus Linux and White Box Switches Vmware NSX-T IP/MPLS/WAN: Cisco SD-WAN, Viptela/Velocloud Deployments and Troubleshooting IOS, IOS XR, NX-OS, JunOS, SROS. Cisco Nexus Platform, CRS, ASR9K, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 55xx. OSPF, BGP, Fabrickpath, MPLS, Multicast, EVPN. Cisco SD-Access SDA DNA Center Splunk: Analyzing the customer requirements Design and implementation of Splunk Architecture Creating Reports and Dashboard according to the requirements Troubleshooting the Splunk operations and scalability issues Security: Configuration and Troubleshooting Palo Alto, CheckPoint, F5 Appliances, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower Hardware Appliances or Cloud in Azure, AWS. Network Automation and Programmability with CI/CD Python JSON, XML, YAML Ansible Jenkins Git

  • Cisco Router
  • Network Design
  • Network Equipment
  • Network Security
  • Virtual LAN
  • VPN
  • Cisco WLC
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • Cisco ACI
  • Data Center Operations
  • Data Center Design
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
  • Cisco Certified Design Expert
  • Data Center Migration
Amitkumar S.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

$30/hr
5.0
22 jobs

With over 13 years of hands-on experience in the Network & Security domain, I specialize in designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures โ€” both on-premises and in the cloud (AWS & OCI). Whether you're looking to secure your perimeter, optimize your cloud network, or troubleshoot complex firewall and VPN issues, I deliver tailored solutions that meet enterprise-grade standards. ๐Ÿ”ง What I Can Do for You: ๐Ÿ” Firewall & Security Configuration FortiGate, Palo Alto, Sophos, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, PFsense FortiWeb, F5 LTM, ASM, APM, Algosec Security policies, NAT, BGP, VPN, IPS/IDS ๐ŸŒ VPN & Remote Access Site-to-Site, Remote VPN, OpenVPN, SSL VPN, Zerotier Multi-site secure connectivity VPN failover and redundancy ๐Ÿ”„ Routing & Switching BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, VLANs, STP, MPLS Cisco Routers & Switches, FortiSwitches, MikroTik โ˜๏ธ Cloud Network & Security (AWS & OCI) VPC/VCN setup, Transit Gateway, DRG, VPN, Peering Route53, DHCP, NACLs, Security Groups Load Balancers (ALB, NLB, CLB), IGW, NGW, PrivateLink Cloudfront, Cloudflare, DNS Load Balancing ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Cloudflare Services DNS setup (A, CNAME, TXT, SPF, NS, ALIAS) SSL (Universal, Custom, Advanced) WAF rules, DDoS protection, Geo-blocking Redirects, performance tuning, hostname monitoring ๐Ÿ’ผ Why Choose Me? โœ… 13+ Years of Experience โœ… Multi-vendor & Multi-cloud Expertise โœ… Certified & Reliable โœ… Clear Documentation & Post-Project Support โœ… Available for One-Time Projects or Long-Term Engagements Thanks & Regards Amit Shukla Sr. Cloud Network & Security Engineer

  • Network Administration
  • Network Design
  • Network Security
  • VPN
  • Cisco
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Multiprotocol BGP
  • OSPF
  • Web Application Firewall
  • Cloudflare
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Fortinet
  • Firewall
  • Email Deliverability
Muhammad aslam nazeer K.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

$10/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am software engineer i have experienced frontend web development as well as i can help in graphic design, maths, physics etc Regards: Aslam

  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • Front-End Development
  • CSS 3
  • Mathematics
  • Book Cover Design
  • Business Card Design
  • Calculus
  • Microsoft Word
  • Physics
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Data Entry
  • Greeting Cards & Invitations
  • Excel Formula
Muhammad Farrukh A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I build AI agents and automations that replace manual work, cut costs, and scale your business, not demos that break in production. I have already built 100+ AI solutions in production. After 15+ years leading cloud architecture at AWS, Bespin Global, and Etisalat, delivering 100+ enterprise solutions, I now build AI-powered systems directly for businesses. I've also founded and shipped my own AI products (Mukh.1, Writetone, BuzzHunt), so I think like a product owner, not just a contractor. WHAT I BUILD: โ†’ AI Agents & Multi-Agent Systems LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI - autonomous agents that research, decide, and execute on your behalf โ†’ Voice AI Agents Vapi, Twilio, ElevenLabs - 24/7 AI phone agents that book appointments, qualify leads, handle support โ†’ Workflow Automation n8n, Zapier - connect your tools, kill repetitive tasks, save 20+ hours/week โ†’ AI Chatbots with RAG Chatbots trained on YOUR data - accurate answers with source citations, zero hallucination โ†’ Web Scraping & Data Extraction Python, Selenium, anti-bot bypass - any website, any scale, clean structured output โ†’ Cloud & DevOps AWS, Azure, GCP - production infrastructure that doesn't break at scale PRODUCTS I'VE SHIPPED (not just client work, I build and run my own) โ†’ Mukh.1: No-code AI agent orchestrator, 2,500+ integrations, multi-agent workflows โ†’ Writetone: AI writing SaaS, built, scaled, and maintained a full production platform โ†’ BuzzHunt: Automated lead generator scanning 6 social platforms in real time โ†’ Sawaal: RAG search engine with live web retrieval and source citations โ†’ Voice AI Agent: Real-time barge-in calling system with conversational memory TOOLS I WORK WITH LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, n8n, Zapier, Vapi, ElevenLabs, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude, Python, Node.js, FastAPI, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Docker, HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, Notion, Slack, Stripe, WhatsApp API I communicate clearly (Loom walkthroughs, documentation, Git), respond within hours, and deliver working systems on time. Message me, let's discuss what you need built. You can check my Linkedin @fanwaar.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Bot
  • AI App Development
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Development
  • AI Implementation
  • Automation
  • Automated Monitoring
  • Automated Workflow
  • LangChain
  • n8n
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • Python
Faisal A.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

$60/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Design and Deploy VMware solutions comprising of NSX-V and NSX-T Design and Deploy AVI Load balancer for Multi CLoud Solutions. With over 10 years of experience in Network industry, I hold 2xCCIE RS/DC plus Vmware VCIX6-NV. Have worked mainly with system integrators and service provider. My skills are now focussed on private cloud technologies. Worked as the role of technical point of contact to deliver Redhat based SDDC.

  • Network Administration
  • Network Security
  • Virtual LAN
  • VMware vSphere
  • VMWare
  • VMware NSX
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
  • Cisco ACI
  • VMware Administration
  • Software-Defined Networking
  • VMware ESX Server

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