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Senior Network Security Engineer and Zero Trust Architect with over 6 years of enterprise experience designing, securing, and optimizing hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud environments across U.S. financial services, healthcare, and public utilities sectors, including Visa, CommonSpirit Health, and Essential utilities I specialize in performing comprehensive architecture reviews, identifying hidden attack paths, optimizing next-generation firewall policies, and mitigating real-time configuration risks across on-premises and public cloud platforms. My focus is balancing maximum security compliance with high network availability and operational uptime.  Core Expertise & Technical Stack (Optimized for Upwork Search Indexing & Algorithms) Network Security & Firewalls: Palo Alto NGFW, Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Next-Generation Firewall Policy Design, Policy Review & Optimization, IPS/IDS Configuration, Threat Prevention Controls.  Architecture & Encryption: Zero Trust Architecture, Secure Infrastructure Configuration, Network Segmentation, Micro-Segmentation, SASE, VPN (SSL/IPSec), Network Encryption Standards, PKI & Certificate Management.  Multi-Cloud Security: AWS Security, Microsoft Azure Security, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Secure VPC/VNet Architecture, AWS Security Groups, Azure Network Security Groups (NSG), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), IAM & RBAC.  Automation & DevSecOps: Python, Ansible, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Configuration Auditing, Technical Security Documentation.  SecOps & Incident Response: Incident Response Lifecycle, Threat Investigation, Security Event Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud/Endpoint, Wireshark Packet Analysis. Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments, including Equinix Fabric connectivity, hybrid cloud interconnects, Azure networking, network migrations, production cutovers, high-availability designs, and cross-functional collaboration with cloud, infrastructure, application, and security engineering teams.  Compliance & Governance: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, CIS Controls, Security Risk Assessment, Change Management Procedures.  Selected Enterprise Case Studies Essential Utilities (Critical Infrastructure): Architected enterprise Zero Trust security infrastructure by redesigning firewall policies, segmentation strategies, and IPS controls across Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco ASA, and Fortinet platforms. Automated OT/SCADA security configuration workflows using Python and Ansible, reducing manual deployment efforts by 40%. Coordinated threat containment and incident investigations using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and firewall log analysis.  CommonSpirit Health (Healthcare Network): Designed and deployed secure SD-WAN architecture across 12 healthcare facilities, improving network redundancy to 99.99%. Managed enterprise monitoring and resolved complex security incidents using Splunk, Wireshark, SolarWinds, and Gigamon TAP visibility solutions. Enforced endpoint security and vulnerability remediation via Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration.  Visa (Financial Services): Supported enterprise infrastructure by optimizing firewall policies and secure network access controls within a highly regulated financial environment. Executed 50+ Cisco IOS/NX-OS migrations and enterprise hardware upgrades with zero unplanned downtime. Validated multi-cloud security configurations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments against rigid compliance standards.  Certifications & Credentials CCNP — Cisco Certified Network Professional  AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate  Digital Forensic Investigation Certificate  Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security — Wilmington University, Delaware, USA  Languages: English (IELTS Band 8 — Fluent professional written and verbal communication)

I am a Cloud Engineer, Azure Engineer, and Cloud Administrator with 6+ years of (MSP) hands-on experience designing, securing, and managing Microsoft cloud and hybrid infrastructures. I have successfully delivered projects for 60+ organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bulgaria, and Pakistan. Currently serving as the Cloud Lead, where I design secure Azure environments, manage enterprise Microsoft 365 tenants, implement Zero Trust security, and support mission-critical cloud infrastructure. I hold Microsoft's highest cybersecurity certification (SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Expert) along with AZ-500, AZ-104, MS-102, MD-102, and Cisco CCNA. I don't just hold these certifications; I apply them daily across production environments. Cloud Engineer | Cloud Administrator | Azure Administrator I help businesses build, migrate, optimize, and secure Microsoft Azure environments. Services include: • Azure cloud deployment and administration • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) • Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID • Hybrid identity with Azure AD Connect • Azure Backup & Azure Site Recovery • Azure Policy & Governance • Network Security Groups (NSG) • Azure Firewall configuration • Cost optimization • Cloud migrations from on-premises to Azure • High availability and disaster recovery Microsoft 365 Administrator | M365 Engineer Complete Microsoft 365 administration for SMBs, enterprises, and MSPs. Expertise includes: • Exchange Online • SharePoint Online • Microsoft Teams • OneDrive for Business • Microsoft Purview • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) • Email security & anti-phishing • Microsoft Defender for Office 365 • Tenant-to-tenant migration • Licensing and identity management System Administrator | Server Admin | Windows Server Extensive experience managing Windows Server environments. Technologies include: • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 • Active Directory • Group Policy (GPO) • DNS & DHCP • File Server & DFS • Hyper-V • VMware ESXi/vSphere • Remote Desktop Services (RDS) • Azure AD Connect • Multi-site Active Directory environments Intune Engineer | Endpoint Administrator Modern endpoint management using Microsoft Intune. • Windows Autopilot • Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM) • Compliance Policies • Configuration Profiles • App Protection Policies • BitLocker • Windows Update for Business • iOS & Android management • Endpoint security baselines Successfully managed and secured hundreds of corporate endpoints across multiple organizations. Azure Security | Security Engineer | Microsoft Defender Helping organizations improve security posture through Microsoft's security ecosystem. Specializations include: • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint • Microsoft Defender for Identity • Microsoft Defender for Office 365 • Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) • Microsoft Defender XDR • KQL threat hunting • Logic Apps automation • Conditional Access • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) • RBAC • Zero Trust Architecture • Secure Score improvement • Identity Protection I have helped organizations increase their Microsoft Secure Score from below 40% to over 97-98%. IT Support I also provide reliable Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 IT support for businesses of all sizes. • Remote IT Support • Microsoft 365 support • Azure administration • Windows troubleshooting • Server administration • User onboarding/offboarding • Identity and access management • Documentation and knowledge transfer Networking & Backup • Cisco CCNA • Fortinet Firewalls • Sophos Firewalls • Huawei Networking • VPN (IPsec/L2TP) • VLANs • Wi-Fi deployment • PRTG Monitoring • Wireshark • Datto BCDR • Veeam Backup • Acronis Cyber Protect • Azure Site Recovery Certifications ✔ SC-100 – Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert ✔ AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate ✔ AZ-104 – Azure Administrator Associate ✔ MS-102 – Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert ✔ MD-102 – Endpoint Administrator Associate ✔ SC-900 – Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals ✔ SC-200 – Security Operations Analyst ✔ Google IT Support Professional ✔ Cisco CCNA (200-301) ✔ Huawei HCIA Security & Cloud Computing ✔ EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials If you're looking for a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Azure Engineer, Azure Administrator, System Administrator, Windows Server Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, Intune Engineer, Endpoint Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft Defender Expert, or IT Support Specialist, I can help you deliver secure, scalable, and well-documented solutions with minimal downtime and clear communication.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) with hands-on troubleshooting skills in a broad range of Fortinet products such as FortiGate, FortiSASE, FortiClient EMS, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager, etc. I've worked at Fortinet Master Distributor. Currently, working as Network Security Engineer. My day-to-day role is to provide technical ticket TAC break & fix support to the Fortinet customers. Provide administrative support to security concern customers like banks by aligning with the industry best practices and compliance requirements, such as - Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Orchestration, - Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks, - Secure LAN and SD-WAN Orchestration, - Network Micro-segmentation, - Vulnerability & Patch Management, - Centralized quarantine management, - Rogue Wireless AP suppression, - Host and Application-based segmentation, - ZTA (Zero Trust Access) and Endpoint protection etc.

I help businesses secure and optimize Linux infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs and virtualization environments. Specialized in: Network & Security: OPNsense | pfSense | Wazuh SIEM Wireless & Infrastructure: Ubiquiti UniFi Ecosystem Virtualization & Backup: Proxmox VE | Proxmox Backup Server VPN & Connectivity: WireGuard | OpenVPN | Cloudflare Tunnel SysAdmin & DevOps: Linux Servers | Docker | Reverse Proxy Core Services: Network Troubleshooting | Infrastructure Hardening I work mainly with: VPN issues Firewall configuration Secure remote access Reverse proxy problems Linux server deployments Monitoring and log analysis High availability environments I focus on fast troubleshooting, security best practices and stable infrastructure delivery. If you need someone to solve infrastructure and security problems quickly and professionally, let’s talk.

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

40+ Hours Available Per Week I help startups and businesses launch reliable web, mobile, SaaS, and AI applications by identifying critical bugs before they reach production. From onboarding and authentication to payment gateways, APIs, dashboards, integrations, and AI workflows, I help reduce release risks and deliver a seamless user experience. As a Top Rated QA Engineer with 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience, I've tested 100+ web, mobile, SaaS, and AI applications, uncovered 1,000+ production-impacting bugs, validated 20+ AI-powered products, completed 18+ projects, and worked 500+ hours on Upwork. I collaborate closely with founders, product managers, and development teams to improve software quality, accelerate releases, and reduce production risk. I test applications across 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, and low-bandwidth network conditions to ensure consistent performance, usability, and reliability in real-world environments. ➤ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🏆 Top Rated Freelancer ⭐ 18+ Positive Client Reviews 📌 Tested 100+ Web, Mobile, SaaS & AI Applications 🐞 1,000+ Bugs Uncovered Before Production Releases 🤖 Validated 20+ AI-Powered Applications ⏰ 500+ Hours Worked on Upwork 🚀 4+ Years of Professional QA Experience ➤ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 ✔️ Tested 100+ Web, Mobile, SaaS & AI Applications ✔️ Uncovered 1,000+ Bugs Before Production Releases ✔️ Validated 20+ AI-Powered Applications ✔️ Specialized in Testing High-Risk User Journeys & Business-Critical Workflows ✔️ Clear, Developer-Friendly Bug Reports with Screenshots & Screen Recordings ✔️ Cross-Browser, Cross-Device & Network Condition Testing ✔️ Proactive Communication Throughout the QA Process ✔️ Release Readiness Recommendations for Confident Production Launches ➤ 𝗤𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌐 Web Application Testing • Functional Testing • Regression Testing • Exploratory Testing • Cross-Browser Testing • Responsive Testing • UI/UX Testing 📱 Mobile Application Testing • Android Testing • iOS Testing • Tablet Testing • Device Compatibility Testing • Installation & Upgrade Testing • App Stability Testing 🧪 SaaS Testing • User Onboarding Testing • Authentication & Login Testing • Subscription & Billing Validation • Dashboard & Admin Panel Testing • Role & Permission Testing • Integration Testing 🤖 AI Testing • AI Chatbot Testing • Prompt & Response Validation • AI Workflow & LLM Testing • Hallucination & Edge Case Testing • Context Retention Testing • LLM User Experience Validation 🔌 API Testing • API Functional Testing • Postman Testing • Swagger Validation • Request & Response Verification ➤ 𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 • Understand Your Product Goals & Critical User Journeys • Identify High-Risk Areas & Edge Cases • Perform Functional, Exploratory & Regression Testing • Test Across Browsers, Devices, Operating Systems & Network Conditions • Document Issues with Clear Reproduction Steps, Screenshots & Screen Recordings • Verify Bug Fixes Through Regression Testing • Share Release Readiness Feedback Before Production ➤ 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 JIRA • ClickUp • Trello • Asana • TestRail • BrowserStack • Postman • Swagger • JMeter • Cypress • Playwright ➤ 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Mobile: iPhone 13 • iPhone 16 • Samsung Galaxy • Xiaomi/Redmi • OnePlus • Infinix Tablet: TECNO MEGAPAD 10 Desktop: Mac Mini • HP Core i7 • Lenovo Core i5 ➤ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 SaaS • AI • Fintech • Ecommerce • Healthcare • Education • B2B Platforms • Mobile Apps • Gaming ➤ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝘁 ✅ Reproducible bug reports developers can fix quickly ✅ Coverage of critical user journeys, edge cases, and business-critical workflows ✅ Faster release cycles with fewer production defects ✅ Clear release readiness recommendations before deployment Planning your next release? Send me an invite, and let's ensure your web, mobile, SaaS, or AI application is stable, reliable, and ready for production. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➤ 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 QA Engineer, QA Tester, Manual QA, Manual Testing, Software Tester, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Web Application Testing, Web Testing, Mobile App Testing, Mobile App QA, Android Testing, iOS Testing, SaaS QA, SaaS Testing, AI Testing, AI QA, AI Apps Testing, Chatbot Testing, Conversational AI, LLM Testing, Prompt Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing, End-to-End Testing (E2E), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cross-Browser Testing, Responsive Testing, API Testing, Postman, Swagger, BrowserStack, Cypress, Playwright, JMeter, Test Case Design, Bug Reporting, Defect Tracking, User Flow Testing, Payment Testing, UI/UX Testing.