A CCNA&CCNP certified network and system specialist with 15+ years of experience in designing, configuring, troubleshooting, and documenting diverse IT scenarios for ISPs, enterprises and startups. I have extensive hands-on experience in managing and optimizing network infrastructures. Proven expertise in firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWALL, Sophos, PfSense), network switches (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP, Ruckus, H3C, Ubiquiti), and access points (Cisco, Ruckus, Aruba, Ubiquiti/Unifi). Proficient in VPN, routing and switching, and various protocols from layer 2 to layer 7. Committed to delivering robust and secure network solutions.
I have strong expertise in following:
Routing & Switching
Topology Design and Configuration
Layer2 & Layer3 Protocols
FortiGate Fortinet
SonicWALL
FirePro Firewalls
Cisco ASA
Cisco Switches, Access Points & Wireless Controller
Cisco WLC 9800, 5508, 2508
Cisco Packet Tracer
Ruckus Switches , Access Points and Wireless Controller
HP Aruba Switches, Access Points, Wireless Controller
H3C Switches,
Brocade Switches
Ubiquiti Unifi switches, Ubiquiti Unifi UDM Pro, Ubiquiti Unifi UDM-SE, Ubiquiti Unifi USG, Ubiquiti Unifi Access Points, Unifi Controller, Gateways, Cloud Key
WAN Optimization and WAN Failover
SDWAN
Windows Server Administration
DNS, DHCP, Group Policies
Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD
Microsoft Office365
Microsoft Hyper-V
Linux Administration
Zabbix
CCTV Specialist - practical experience to a variety of camera types, including PTZ, Bullet, Dome, and Wireless IP cameras, sourced from reputable brands like: Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch security systems & Unifi cameras, etc.
Certifications
CCNA
CCNP
Fortinet NSE 4 Certified in FortiOS
Fortinet FortiGate 7.4 Administrator
🔹 Network & System Engineer | Cloud Specialist | Cybersecurity Enthusiast
I am a results-driven Network and System Engineer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing IT infrastructures for enterprises and academic institutions. I specialize in network administration, system administration, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, ensuring optimized performance, security, and scalability.
💡 What I Offer:
✔️ Network Administration – LAN/WAN configuration, VLANs, routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF), firewalls (FortiGate, PfSense, Cisco, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and SIEM.
✔️ System Administration – Windows Server management, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Linux administration, NAS (TrueNAS), Nginx & Apache web hosting.
✔️ Cloud Solutions – Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Entra ID, Office 365), AWS EC2, Exchange administration, cloud migration & management.
✔️ Virtualization & Backups – VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Veeam Backup & Replication for disaster recovery & high availability.
✔️ Cybersecurity – Securing IT infrastructures with encryption, VPN tunneling, firewall policies, and automated incident response.
🏆 Key Achievements:
Maintained 99.9% uptime for university servers at UCP by implementing proactive monitoring and disaster recovery plans.
Successfully migrated a digital library to a secure, scalable Linux-based web server.
Designed & implemented a centralized job portal system for HR departments.
Managed Microsoft Exchange & Office 365 across multiple organizations.
Conducted private cloud security research, integrating payload encryption with VPN tunneling.
🎓 Education & Certifications:
BSc Computer Science (Networks & Cloud Computing) – Lahore Garrison University (GPA: 3.47/4.0)
Certifications:
HCIA Cloud Computing – Huawei
HCIA Security – Huawei
Network & Cloud Computing – NAVTTC
Cybersecurity Fundamentals, SOC, and Automated Incident Response – Coursera
✅ Why Work With Me?
I bring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a client-focused approach to every project. My goal is to deliver secure, efficient, and reliable IT solutions that align with your business needs.
If you’re looking for a dedicated Network/System Engineer who can handle infrastructure setup, cloud deployment, cybersecurity, and IT support, let’s connect and discuss how I can add value to your project.
📩 Let’s build a secure and scalable IT environment together!
Habib A.
Cloud & Linux Security Engineer | Server Hardening | Docker | CI/CD
Jhelum, Pakistan
$25/hr$25 per hour5.0 (4) 10 jobs $1K+ total earnings
Linux server security, firewall configuration, and DevSecOps automation for startups and small teams.
Specialties: Docker deployments, server hardening, pfSense firewall setup, CI/CD pipeline security, VPN configuration, OCI cloud, Hostinger cloud, Digital Ocean cloud, Hetzner cloud, Coolify Cloud, self-hosted AI agent deployment, Python automation.
What I've done:
- Reduced manual security log review by 40% via automated Python pipeline
- Deployed 50+ containers on Coolify cloud
- Deployed zero-trust SOC architecture with Zeek, ELK, and pfSense
- Hardened Linux servers, NGINX reverse proxies, and TLS configs for production environments
- Set up SPF/DKIM/DMARC email infrastructure for e-commerce clients
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