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Neelam C.

Jaipur, India

$20/hr
4.4
30 jobs

I aspire to contribute to an organization that recognizes my strengths, enhances my skills, and fosters professional growth in the field of networking. With around 10 years of experience in the IT industry, I bring expertise in networking, wireless technologies, security, and SD-WAN. As a versatile and adaptable professional with over a decade of experience in the private sector, I have extensive hands-on knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and a broad range of networking solutions. My technical proficiency covers Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki devices, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Prime, Cisco WAAS, Aruba Wireless, Aruba ClearPass (CPPM), Aruba Central, Aruba Gateway, Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma SD-WAN, Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiExtender, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud), F5 BIG-IP, Silver Peak SD-WAN, Ubiquiti UniFi solutions, Cradlepoint, VMware Cloud, OpsRamp, MS Visio, ServiceNow, and various network-related projects. I am a dedicated, motivated, and adaptable professional with a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards. My ability to quickly grasp new technologies, communicate effectively, and take on challenges allows me to work independently or as part of a team. Technical Expertise Routing OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, iBGP, VRF, Static & Dynamic Routing, Cisco Routers, Cisco Meraki Appliance, Cisco WAAS, Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway Switching VLANs, Port Security, Trunking (802.1q), EtherChannel, VTP, STP, MST, RSTP, PVST Inter-VLAN Routing, CEF, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, PoE, SPAN, MAC Table, VSS, vPC, Flex-Link Cisco Catalyst & Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Security Policy-based & Route-based VPN, AAA, ACLs, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewalls Panorama, Aruba CPPM, Aruba Gateway, Cisco Meraki Firewall (L2/L3 Security), NAT, SD-WAN IP Source Tracking, OpenVPN, pfSense Firewall, UniFi Gateway Wireless Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco Meraki, Aruba Central Aruba WLC, Aruba CPPM, WLAN, Cisco AP, Cisco Meraki AP, Aruba AP, Mist AP, UniFi AP Network Monitoring & Tools ServiceNow, OpsRamp, Remedy, JIRA, ScienceLogic, SolarWinds Certifications & Professional Qualifications Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (ECMS) CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Managing Campus Networks with Aruba Central Cisco Meraki Network Associate (CMNA) Aruba Mobility Fundamentals Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) NSE 1/2/3/4 Network Security Associate Silver Peak Technical Sales Professional, Silver Peak SD-WAN Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Firewall Vendors: Cisco (Cisco ASA, Firepower, Meraki MX) Palo Alto Networks (PA-Series, Prisma Access, Panorama) Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Check Point (Quantum Security Gateway, Harmony) Sophos (XG Firewall, SG UTM) WatchGuard (Firebox Series) SonicWall (NSA, TZ Series) Juniper Networks (SRX Series) Barracuda (CloudGen Firewall) Zscaler (Cloud Security) Forcepoint (Next-Gen Firewall) Hillstone Networks (A-Series, X-Series) Huawei (USG Firewall) Sangfor (NGAF – Next-Gen Application Firewall) F5 Networks (BIG-IP Advanced Firewall) McAfee (Trellix) (Network Security Platform) Cyberoam (UTM Firewall) Netgate (pfSense) Ubiquiti (UniFi Security Gateway) DrayTek (Vigor Security Firewalls) Lancom (R&S Unified Firewalls) GajShield (Next-Gen Firewall) Versa Networks (SASE & SD-WAN) Cato Networks (SASE) Hillstone Networks (Next-Gen Firewall) OPNsense (Open-source Firewall) Clavister (Secure SD-WAN & Firewalls) ZYXEL (ATP, VPN, USG FLEX Firewalls) Perimeter 81 (Cloud Firewall & SASE) Networking Vendors Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, Meraki) Aruba (HPE) (Aruba Central, ClearPass, Instant APs, Switches) Juniper Networks (EX, QFX, MX Series) Extreme Networks (Summit, VSP, Fabric) Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (FlexNetwork, Aruba Switches) Brocade (Now Broadcom) (ICX, MLX Series) Ubiquiti (UniFi Switches, Dream Machine, EdgeMax) MikroTik (RouterBOARD, Cloud Core Router, Switches) Dell EMC Networking (PowerSwitch, VxRail) TP-Link (Omada, JetStream Switches) Huawei (CloudEngine Switches, NetEngine) Netgear (ProSAFE Switches, Orbi, Insight Managed) Nokia Networks (Service Routers, AirScale) Zyxel Networks (Nebula, GS Switches) Ruckus Networks (CommScope) (ICX Switches, SmartZone) Ciena (Blue Planet, Adaptive Networks) Broadcom (StrataXGS Switches, Tomahawk) Arista Networks (CloudVision, EOS Switches) Radware (Alteon Application Switches) Cradlepoint (NetCloud SD-WAN, Wireless Routers) Silver Peak (HPE) (SD-WAN EdgeConnec Silver Peak (HPE) (SD-WAN EdgeConnect) Cato Networks (SASE & SD-WAN) Versa Networks (SD-WAN, Secure Networking) With my extensive experience and deep technical expertise, I am confident in my ability to deliver effective networking, security, and cloud solutions while continuously adapting to new technologies and industry trends.

  • Network Engineering
  • Computer Network
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Aruba
  • Network Administration
  • Network Security
  • Fortinet
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Cisco
  • Cisco Router
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • SonicWall
  • UniFi
  • Ubiquiti
Pardeep S.

Jaipur, India

$20/hr
4.3
22 jobs

Highly experienced Network Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures. My core area of expertise is in Cisco networking technologies, where I have gained extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in various Cisco products and solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks. In my previous roles, I have worked on a variety of projects, including network design and implementation, network security, and network troubleshooting, and have been involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance. My technical skills include network design and architecture, routing and switching, VPNs, firewalls, wireless networks, network security, and network monitoring and management. I am also well-versed in industry-standard protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SNMP, and VLANs. I have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work and ensuring customer satisfaction. I am a great communicator and can work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. If you are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco, I would be happy to help you with your project.

  • Computing & Networking
  • VPN
  • Linux
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Linux System Administration
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Cisco ASA
  • VMware ESX Server
  • Check Point
  • Cisco Router
  • VMware Administration
  • Cisco CallManager
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • DevOps
Parvej K.

Bangalore, India

$50/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Hi, I'm a dedicated Cisco Certified Network Engineer with CCNA and CCNP certifications, specializing in designing, implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting robust enterprise and SMB networks.With hands-on experience in Cisco routing and switching technologies, I help businesses build secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures that minimize downtime and support business growth. Whether you need a new network deployment, migration to SD-WAN, firewall configuration, VPN setup, or ongoing network support, I deliver reliable solutions tailored to your requirements.What I Offer:Network Design & Implementation: LAN/WAN/MAN design, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, STP, EtherChannel, and advanced routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) Cisco Infrastructure: Configuration and management of Cisco routers, switches (Catalyst, Nexus), wireless controllers (WLC), and Meraki devices Security & Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Firepower, ACLs, VPN (Site-to-Site & Remote Access), and network security best practices Troubleshooting & Optimization: Rapid diagnosis and resolution of complex network issues, performance tuning, and QoS implementation Automation & Monitoring: Basic network automation with Python and Ansible, plus tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Cisco DNA Center I am passionate about delivering zero-downtime migrations, enhancing network security, and reducing operational costs through efficient designs. Previous projects include full network overhauls that improved uptime to 99.99% and reduced latency significantly.I'm available for short-term gigs, long-term support contracts, or one-time consulting projects. Let's discuss how I can help strengthen your network infrastructure — feel free to message me with your requirements!Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Enterprise Key Skills: Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Routing & Switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, Firewall, Network Security, SD-WAN, Packet Tracer, GNS3, Wireshark

  • Network Engineering
  • Network Administration
  • Network Design
  • VPN
  • Cisco WLC
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Multiprotocol BGP
  • Router
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching
  • Firewall
  • Routing
Prabitra B.

Kolkata, India

$35/hr
4.9
368 jobs

CCSE, ITILv3 , Fortinet NSE4 CCNP R&S,CCNP Security. In the last 15 years, I have been working on various network products and have gained comprehensive experience in Cisco, Fortinet, SonicWall, Checkpoint, HP, F5, Trellix (McAfee) ENS/EDR technologies. I have been involved in the design, configuration, and troubleshooting of Network products. Firewalls: Cisco ASA & Cisco Firepower Fortigate UTM Firewalls Checkpoint management servers & Security Gateways. SonicWall TZ & NSA UTM Firewalls Pfsense Firewall ZTNA FortiClient ZTNA & FortiClient EMS. Load Balancers: F5 BIG-IP Application Delivery Controllers Radware Application Delivery Controllers Array Application Delivery Controllers Fortinet Application Delivery Controllers. Routers: Cisco, Arista, HP Switches: Cisco Catalyst Cisco Nexus N5K & N9K HP Switches Wireless Controller & Access Points: Cisco WLC, Aruba WLC Unify WLC Meraki Endpoint Security Trellis (McAfee) ENS & EDR

  • VPN
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Network Security
  • Check Point
  • Load Balancing
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • Cisco ASA
  • Web Proxy
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
  • SonicWall
  • Firewall
  • Cisco Router
Sandeep R.

Pune, India

$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs

✅ Senior Network Administrator ✅ Network Security Expert ✅ Firewalls - Cisco ASA, Palo Alto ✅ Cybersecurity ✅ Professional Engineer ✅ CCNA, CCNP, CCNA-Security certified Network Security Engineer with more than 9 years of experience in the field holding certifications including a CCNP. If you hire me you will be hiring an Engineer with vast experience in Security and Core Network Issues. I have experience leading big projects doing tasks like- Installation, designing, configuring, Implementing, & troubleshooting networks. I have good communication skills and work well in a team. Expertise on: -Cisco ASA Firewalls -Palo Alto Firewalls -Network Proxy -Cisco Meraki -Network Design -Cisco ISE -VPN Technologies (Cisco Anyconnect, Pulse Secure, GlobalProtect, Meaki VPNs) -Routing -Switching Here are the certifications I have: CCNA CCNA Security CCNP Routing & Switching MCP

  • Network Engineering
  • Network Security
  • Firewall
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Network Monitoring
  • Network Administration
  • Information Security
  • Network Design
Abhishek T.

Mumbai, India

$65/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I have 15 years of experience into Network consulting and selection of the right vendor as per the requirement. The consulting approach includes :- Designing Deployment, Support, Presales and sales of Wireless, Network, and Security in my professional career. Couple of Projects executed as Freelancer for Cisco Wireless (WLC, ISE) , Arista/Mojo wireless Aruba wireless (Aruba Central, MM & MC and Clearpass NAC) , Mikrotik Edge Router, Ubiquiti UAPs and Edge Router. Huawei Wireless controllers. Palo Alto, Sonicwall and Fortigate Firewall configuration. CCTV camera and control room set up for large campuses and smart cities. Certifications and courses have done:- CCNA certified, Attended the CWNA and CWDP, SD-WAN,Palo Alto course. I conducted Corporate training on wireless technologies.

  • Aruba
  • Cisco WLC
  • Network Design
  • Network Security
  • Wireless Security
  • Wireless Network Implementation
  • Cisco ISE
  • WiFi
  • Systems Engineering
  • RADIUS
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Wireless Communication
  • Wireless LAN Controller
  • RF Design

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