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Neelam C.

Bengaluru, India

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

My goal is to contribute to an organization that recognizes and nurtures my strengths and abilities, allowing me to further develop my skills while delivering value in roles such as Network Engineer, Wireless Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Cisco Meraki Engineer, and SD-WAN Engineer. I am a highly qualified and experienced IT professional with approximately 15 years of hands-on expertise in networking, wireless, security, and SD-WAN. My versatile skill set spans across various technologies, working within private-sector technical environments. I have extensive experience with routers, switches, 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, PaloAlto Prisma SD-WAN, Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiExtender, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud), F5 BIG IP, Silver Peak SD-WAN, NetCloud, Cradlepoint, VMware Cloud, OpsRamp, Lucid, MS Visio, and ServiceNow. I am conscientious, motivated, trustworthy, loyal, and flexible, with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. I quickly adapt to new technologies and am a confident communicator. I thrive in dynamic environments, whether working independently or as part of a team, always striving to maintain high standards of professionalism. Key Expertise: Routing: Proficient in IP Addressing & Subnetting, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, iBGP, VRF, Static and Dynamic Routing, QoS, RIPv2, RIB, Cisco Routers, Cisco Meraki appliances, and Cisco WAAS. Switching: Expert in VLANs, Port Security, Trunking (802.1q), EtherChannel, VTP, STP, MST, RSTP, PVST, Inter-VLAN Routing, CEF, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, POE, SPAN, MAC Table, StackWise, VSS, VPC, VSLP, Flex-Link, and upgrading IOS on Cisco, Nexus, and Cisco Meraki Switches. Services: Experienced with DHCP, DNS, MTU, ICMP, NTP, SNMP, SYSLOG, NETFLOW, VTY, SSH/TELNET, CDP, LLDP, WAN, ACL, NAT, PAT, IP SLA, Object Tracking, TCP/IP, TCP, UDP, ARP, GARP. Security: Specialist in Policy-based and Route-based VPNs, AAA, ACLs, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewall, Panorama, Aruba CPPM, Aruba Gateway, Cisco Meraki Firewall (L2 and L3 Security), NAT, SD-WAN, IP Source Tracking, OpenVPN, pfSense Firewall, and Sophos Firewall. Wireless: In-depth knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco Meraki, Aruba Central, Aruba WLC, Aruba CPPM, WLAN, Cisco AP, Cisco Meraki AP, Aruba AP, and Mist AP. Systems: Proficient in Windows, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Windows Server, ESXi, vSwitch, and vCenter client environments. Windows Technologies: Hands-on experience in Windows installation, troubleshooting, file systems, user and group management, device management, disk management, backup and restore, software administration, DNS, DHCP, FTP, WDS, IIS management, remote assistance, VPN, file servers, print servers, disk quota, and group policies. Network Tools: Familiar with ServiceNow, OpsRamp, Remedy, JIRA, ScienceLogic, and SolarWinds. Professional Qualifications: 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 Professional ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Multiple MikroTik Certifications (Routing, Wireless, Security, Traffic Control, Enterprise Wireless) Certified in Sophos Firewall, pfSense Firewall, OpenVPN, Zabbix Solutions, Sonicwall

  • Network Engineering
  • Computing & Networking
  • Cisco Router
  • Aruba
  • F5, Inc.
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Fortinet
  • Routing
  • Firewall
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Cisco
  • Cisco WLC
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Network Monitoring
  • IT Support
  • Desktop & Laptop Support
  • Server Administration
  • Virtualization
Neelam C.

Jaipur, India

$35/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
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Network Monitoring
  • System Monitoring
  • Firewall
  • F5, Inc.
Prabitra B.

Kolkata, India

$35/hr
4.9
369 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
Amit B.

Gurgaon, India

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I’m a network engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, securing, and automating enterprise networks. I’ve worked with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and used Python for network automation. Whether it’s building a new network, configuring firewalls, or writing Python scripts for automation, I help clients get secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Let’s talk about how I can support your project! I am having CCNA, DCCOR, CCSI and DACI certifications.

  • Cisco ASA
  • Network Security
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching
  • Network Design
  • Cisco Router
  • Network Administration
  • Multiprotocol BGP
  • VoIP
  • DHCP
  • Software-Defined Networking
Parvej K.

Bangalore, India

$50/hr
5.0
18 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
Apurv B.

Indore, India

$12/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi I am a CCNA Certified Network Engineer with more than 5 years of professional experience in handling networks both in-house as well as on remote support . I can help you regarding logical/physical network design, devices configuration, assist you in Lab exercises (packet tracer). Well versed in End-to-End Network Setup for any environments. Network Certifications: CCNA Routing & Switching no: CSCO13148074, Microsoft Certified Professional no:15789620. Devices Worked on: Cisco Hand on Exp : -Routers : 1800,3600,7200, etc. -Switches : 3500,3700,4500, Nortel 4548 GT Switches , Sophos XG 210 Firewall, Sophos Cyberom Frewall. Technical Skills: VTP, STP, VLAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF. Network Diagramming: Visio 2003, 2010 Servers: LAMP,Mail Server (Zimbra),VOIP Server(Aestrisk). -Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group/Domain Security Policy -Responsible for maintaining and monitoring performance of network. -Provide first-level technical support; assisting users who have network problems. -Deliver support for Remote Access VPN and troubleshooting when necessary -Support and provide solutions for network failures, making recommendations for possible fixes. -Network Design & Network Management.

  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • OSPF
  • Virtual LAN
  • Cisco Router
  • Mail Server Implementation
  • Windows Administration
  • LAMP Stack
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Asterisk

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