I'm a Senior Network Security Engineer and consultant trusted by government agencies, universities, and enterprises across Egypt to design, secure, and troubleshoot critical infrastructure — not just fix tickets. With 7+ years of hands-on and consultancy experience, including at Egypt's Council of Ministers, I bring senior-level judgment to every firewall, VPN, email security, and routing challenge.
I specialize in firewall deployment and optimization (FortiGate, Palo Alto, FTD, Forcepoint), VPN solutions (IPsec, SSL VPN, FortiClient, Pulse Secure), and advanced routing technologies, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L2VPN, and L3VPN.
I also have strong expertise in Email Security and Mail Gateway solutions — resolving complex delivery issues, configuring SPF/DKIM/DMARC, handling blacklist removal, SMTP relay setup, and DNS-related outages. I work with FortiMail, Postfix, Cisco Email Security Gateway, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 in production environments.
In addition, I have solid experience in Cisco Voice infrastructure, including CUCM, Cisco IM & Presence, Unity Connection, and Expressway — covering VoIP deployments, SIP trunk configuration, call routing, and secure remote access for collaboration environments.
I help businesses and institutions:
Secure and harden network infrastructure against real threats
Deploy and optimize VPN solutions for remote and site-to-site access
Troubleshoot complex routing and firewall issues at the root cause
Resolve email delivery failures and DNS misconfigurations
Deploy and secure mail gateways (FortiMail, Postfix, Cisco Gateway)
Implement and troubleshoot Cisco VoIP environments
Implement monitoring and SIEM solutions (Zabbix, QRadar, Splunk)
Configure and secure F5 Web Application Firewall
My approach is structured and results-driven: I identify the root cause, design a clean solution, implement with minimal downtime, and ensure long-term stability.
If your network, email infrastructure, or security posture needs an engineer with government-grade experience and a consultant's mindset, I'm ready to help.
Microsoft Exchange Server
DNS
Fortinet
Email Support
Network Security
Technical Support
FortiGate Firewall
Palo Alto Firewalls
F5, Inc.
VPN
Cisco WLC
Cisco Router
VoIP
Email Security
Postfix SMTP Server
Zabbix
Cisco ISE
Cisco CallManager
Mohamed S.
Cairo, Egypt
$40/hr
5.0
14 jobs
Experienced Network Engineer and CCNP Enterprise and CCNP SDWAN certified professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructure for multinational companies. I have a deep understanding of networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, Rip, EIGRP, VLANs, Trunking, and WLC for Cisco and Juniper devices, as well as a specialization in SDWAN solutions.
Currently serving as an SDWAN Team Lead at Orange Business Services, I am responsible for leading a team of engineers in designing and deploying SDWAN solutions for clients, ensuring optimal performance, and providing technical support. Through my extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical problem-solving, I have honed my communication and collaboration skills, enabling me to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
As a passionate network engineer, I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, enabling me to implement best practices and deliver innovative solutions to clients. With a proven track record of success, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your organization and help you achieve your networking goals.
C#
Python
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco IOS
Network Equipment
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Cisco WLC
Virtual LAN
Eslam H.
Cairo, Egypt
$100/hr
5.0
15 jobs
Solving Network problems and Creating concept/Ideas /design is what I like ;)
I am a network/security guru
• Create high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD) describing the implementation and design of juniper solutions.
• Attend meetings with customers to collect required data for implementation, agree on the scope of work (SOW) and the network implementation plan (NIP)
• Manage projects, including planning project activities, time, and resource utilization.
• Deliver training for different products as needed including official training, on-the-job training, and hands-on training.
• Audit the implementation process of team members to insure that the delivery is up to customer expectations.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by handling their requests with accuracy, professionalism, and speed.
• Reporting per service SLA performance, service quality, and efficiency.
• Share department’s internal projects scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
•Installing and configuring Juniper routers, core switches and Network Management Solution (NMS), subscriber management solutions (BRASs).
•Configuring network hardware AAA using SBR (Steel-Belted Radius Carrier)
•Installing and configuring Junos Space appliance J1500 and J2500 cluster/standalone nodes.
•Installing and configuring WANDL IP/MPLS Planning Tool (Forecasting & Network failure simulation) for simulation, management and performance purposes.
•Installing and Configuring Juniper MX960 as BNG for ISP environment including integration with SBR.
•Integration of juniper MX960 with Contrail as Service Control Gateway with PCRF and AAA
•Cisco IOS migration to JUNOS for Enterprise customers.
•Study hardware capabilities and alternatives before deployments
•Executing proof of concept on customer systems to demonstrate the benefits of proposed solutions. Building proof of concept systems in separate lab environments to demonstrate major solutions not possible to demonstrate in production systems.
•Juniper SRX configuration (Zones, Policies, Screen, IDS, UTM, NAT, High Availability Clustering/Load balancing)
•Solving core problems escalated by customer’s Core Operation, Core Planning, and NOC
•Troubleshooting Juniper routers MX series, M series, and J series
•Good knowledge of enterprise juniper devises including EX series, QFX series, and NFX250
Computer Network
Firewall
Network Security
Technical Writing
Juniper
Network Planning
Palo Alto Firewalls
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Network Design
TCP/IP
Multiprotocol BGP
Network Equipment
Cisco Router
JNCIA-Junos
Solution Architecture
Ahmed E.
Cairo, Egypt
$30/hr
4.6
53 jobs
I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service-provider networks.
I specialize in Network Security, SD-WAN, routing & switching, enterprise wireless, and secure network architecture, helping companies modernize legacy networks, improve reliability, and reduce WAN costs.
Core expertise:
- Firewalls & Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower
IPsec & SSL VPN, site-to-site, remote access, policy design
- Routing & Switching: Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst, Nexus
(BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP)
Enterprise LAN & campus design
- LAN Switching (Multi-Vendor): Cisco, Meraki, HP, Aruba, FortiSwitch
Access/core design, redundancy, QoS, segmentation
- Enterprise Wireless: Cisco WLC & APs, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Aruba Wi-Fi, FortiAP
Coverage design, roaming, security, troubleshooting
- SD-WAN: Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki
(hub-and-spoke, MPLS + Internet, segmentation, HA, traffic steering)
- Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP
Site-to-site VPN, routing integration
- Network Automation: Python
Certifications:
CCIE Enterprise
Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Security
Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-Cloud
If you share your current setup and goal, I can propose a clear and practical solution.
Network Engineering
OSPF
MikroTik RouterOS
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Cisco Router
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Multiprotocol BGP
Juniper
Ubiquiti
SonicWall
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Routing
Cisco
Network Design
FortiGate Firewall
Ibrahim D.
Cairo, Egypt
$60/hr
4.6
72 jobs
CCIE #42303 | Fortinet Security Architect | Microsoft Teams, Azure Cloud & AI Certified Solution Consultant Team Lead
With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade Network, VoIP, Unified Communications (UC), Contact Center (UCCE/UCCX), Telepresence, Security, SD-WAN, SASE, and Cloud solutions.
I help organizations modernize their communication infrastructure, optimize performance, and enhance security and reliability across multi-vendor environments — from on-prem to hybrid and cloud.
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⚙️ Areas of Expertise
🔹 Cloud & Microsoft Ecosystem
• Designing and administration of Office 365 tenants, Azure Cloud, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) solutions.
🔹 Unified Communications & Collaboration
• Design, implementation, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Teams, AudioCodes Mediant, Sonus/Ribbon, Oracle Acme SBCs, Cisco Call Managers (CUCM, CUCME, CUCMBE, SME), Cisco Unity, IM&P, Expressway, CUBE, and Prime Collaboration.
• Extensive experience with Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solutions (HCS), UCS (B & C Series), and CUCDM.
• End-to-end setup of Cisco Telepresence (Codecs, TMS, CMS, VCS, Expressway) and Webex Collaboration platforms.
• Designing and supporting hybrid environments integrating Microsoft, Cisco, Zoom, 3CX, and Multi-Vendor collaboration solutions
• Designing and supporting scalable open-source VoIP solutions like FusionPBX, Asterisk, FreePBX, ASTPP Billing, and integrating them with various communication platforms like Twilio, Telnyx, and different other communication channels and tools.
🔹 Contact Center & Voice Integration
• Strong background in Cisco On-premises contact center UCCE and UCCX ecosystems including ICM, CVP, CUSP (SIP Proxy), PG, CTI, Finesse, CUIC, and other critical components.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting Mutli-Vendor Cloud Contact Center Solutions including Cisco Webex Contact Center, Genesys Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, and Anywhere365.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting open-source cost effective contact center solutions like VICIdial.
• Integration with voice recording, billing, XML, and 3rd-party applications (Verint, Nice, Qfiniti, Carin, VPI, etc.).
• Skilled in Voice XML, SQL troubleshooting, and multi-vendor interoperability.
🔹 Protocols & Connectivity
• Deep expertise in different network routing and switching protocols.
• Deep expertise in VoIP Protocols SIP, H.323, MGCP, Skinny, and Fax over IP.
• Skilled in E1/T1 R2, ISDN PRI/BRI, and QSIG trunk configurations.
🔹 Networking & Security
• Expertise in wired and wireless network infrastructure solutions including Cisco switches, routers, VGs, Fortinet SD-WAN & SASE, ZScaler SASE, VPNs, and L2TP security.
• Solid understanding of Cisco ASA, ISE, Fortinet, Palo Alto Firewalls, HAProxy, and F5 Reverse Proxies.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere & vCenter, SolarWinds, and network monitoring integrations.
🔹 Operational Excellence
• Skilled in change management, release management, and system optimization across multi-platform environments.
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🚀 What I Deliver
✅ Scalable, secure, and high-performance Network, Cloud, and collaboration architectures
✅ Smooth migrations and hybrid integrations (on-prem ↔ cloud)
✅ 24/7 reliability through proactive monitoring and optimization
✅ Expert troubleshooting and post-deployment support
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If you’re looking for a seasoned consultant who can design, build, and secure your Infrastructure and communication ecosystem end-to-end, I’d be glad to help you achieve it efficiently and cost-effectively.
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