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🏆 UPWORK EXPERT-VETTED | NETWORK & SECURITY ENGINEER / ARCHITECT 🏆 I’m a Network & Security Engineer / Architect with 17+ years of experience and 15,000+ hours on Upwork. I design, secure, and optimize enterprise, ISP, data center, and cloud networks — focused on performance, scalability, and security. 🔹 CORE EXPERTISE Networking & Infrastructure Vendors: Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, Arista, Dell, Ruckus, Mellanox, Ubiquiti, Aruba Technologies: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, QoS, Load Balancing Firewalls & Security Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, SonicWall, Zyxel, PFSense NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust, DDoS Mitigation, Web Filtering, SIEM Integration ISP & Broadband Huawei, ZTE, MikroTik, Netonix GPON/XG-PON, CGNAT, PPPoE, RADIUS, IPv6 Migration VPN & Remote Access IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, DMVPN, SSL VPN, SD-WAN, V2Ray Cloud & Virtualization AWS, Azure, VMware, Proxmox, KVM, Hyper-V Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, BSD) Monitoring & Automation PRTG, Grafana, LibreNMS, Zabbix, NetBox 📜 CERTIFICATIONS Cisco: CCNP / CCNA / CCDA / CCDP Juniper: JNCIS / JNCIA Ruckus: RCNI / RONE / RASZA / RICXI / RCWA HPE: HPE-Hybrid Cloud Fortinet: NSE4 💼 SERVICES Network Design & Optimization (Enterprise, ISP, Data Center) Firewall & Security Hardening (NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust) Cloud & Hybrid Networking (VPC, Peering, Transit Gateway) VPN & Secure Remote Access (IPSec, SSL, SD-WAN) ISP & Broadband Engineering (BGP, MPLS, GPON, IPv6) Network Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

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.

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.

▪ Design, implement and troubleshoot networks ▪ Monitor and maintain network performance ▪ Troubleshoot network issues ▪ Hardware installation & configuration of network equipments, ▪ Communicating and negotiating with specialists, staff and suppliers, ▪ Stay up-to-date on the latest network technologies ▪ Administration and design of LANs, WANs, ▪ Network communication systems Implementation and maintenance, ▪ Routing/switching and security ▪ Knowledge on Firewalls especially Cisco ASA. ▪ Routing protocols RIP / OSPF / EIGRP / IS-IS / DMWN ▪ VPNs – GRE / IPSec / DMVPN / SSL / VRF /HSRP ▪ TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP ▪ VPN/Remote VPN/ACL/NAT ▪ VLANs / STP / RSTP / Etherchannel / MST /VTP

Senior Network & Security Engineer | Cisco CCNP | MPLS | BGP | VPN | MikroTik | Enterprise Networking Need an expert to design, troubleshoot, or secure your network? I help businesses build fast, secure, and reliable network infrastructures that minimize downtime, improve performance, and scale with business growth. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I've designed, deployed, and supported enterprise and ISP networks for telecommunications, banking, government, and private organizations. My background includes working as a Senior Network Engineer at Infosoft Systems and previously as a Fixed Access Network Engineer (DevOps) at Vodafone, where I was responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining mission-critical network infrastructure. I also serve as a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor, helping students and professionals master networking technologies and prepare for Cisco certifications. What I Can Help You With ✔ Cisco Router & Switch Configuration ✔ Enterprise Network Design & Implementation ✔ Network Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization ✔ MPLS Network Design & Migration ✔ Dynamic Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) ✔ VPN Deployment (Site-to-Site & Remote Access) ✔ Cisco ASA, Firepower & Fortinet Firewall Configuration ✔ Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) ✔ MikroTik RouterOS Configuration ✔ Wireless Network Design & Optimization ✔ Network Security Hardening ✔ VLAN, STP, HSRP, VRRP & QoS Configuration ✔ Packet Tracer & GNS3 Lab Design ✔ CCNA & CCNP Training and Mentoring Technical Expertise Cisco IOS, IOS-XE Cisco Catalyst & Nexus Switching Cisco ASA & Firepower Cisco ISE MikroTik RouterOS Fortinet Firewalls Huawei & Juniper Networking MPLS BGP OSPF IS-IS EIGRP IPv4 / IPv6 TCP/IP VLANs QoS GRE & IPSec VPN Wireless LAN Controllers Certifications Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) CCNA Security Cisco IT Essentials MikroTik Certified (MTCNA, MTCRE) Juniper (JNCIA, JNCDA) Fortinet Huawei Certifications Why Clients Choose Me ✔ 10+ years of enterprise networking experience ✔ Real-world experience with one of Europe's largest telecom operators (Vodafone) ✔ Cisco Certified Instructor ✔ Proven 5-star Upwork history ✔ Fast communication and reliable delivery ✔ Focus on long-term, scalable solutions—not temporary fixes Whether you need to troubleshoot a complex routing issue, deploy a secure VPN, migrate an enterprise network, optimize BGP routing, configure MikroTik devices, or design an entire infrastructure from scratch, I can help. I believe in delivering solutions that are technically sound, secure, and aligned with your business goals—not just completing the task. Let's discuss your project and build a network you can depend on.