🔹 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!
VPN
Network Administration
System Administration
Windows Server
Microsoft Active Directory
Office 365
FortiGate Firewall
DHCP
Linux System Administration
Email
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Server Virtualization
NGINX
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Azure Administration
Network Engineering
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network Security
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Network Design
Muhammad B.
Lahore, Pakistan
$25/hr
4.9
6 jobs
**Senior IT Consultant | Microsoft 365 | Azure | Windows Server | Network & Technical Support**
Need a reliable IT professional who can take ownership of your Microsoft 365, servers, network, cloud infrastructure, security, websites, and day-to-day technical issues?
I'm a **Microsoft-certified IT Systems Administrator and IT Consultant with 8+ years of hands-on experience** supporting business IT environments, remote users, servers, cloud platforms, networks, email systems, and critical business applications.
I help small and mid-sized businesses keep their technology **secure, reliable, organized, and running efficiently**.
### 🔹 MICROSOFT 365 & CLOUD
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Exchange Online & Outlook
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint & OneDrive
• Intune / endpoint management
• User accounts, licenses & permissions
• MFA and security configuration
• Microsoft 365 migrations
• Email migration and troubleshooting
• SPF, DKIM & DMARC
• Email delivery and mail-flow issues
### 🔹 WINDOWS SERVER & SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory
• Group Policy (GPO)
• DNS & DHCP
• File and Print Servers
• Remote Desktop Services / RDWeb
• Server troubleshooting
• Server performance optimization
• User and permission management
• Windows security and maintenance
### 🔹 NETWORKING & SECURITY
• Network troubleshooting
• Firewall configuration
• VPN configuration and troubleshooting
• Site-to-site VPN
• Remote-access VPN
• VLANs, routing and NAT
• DNS and connectivity issues
• Port forwarding
• Fortinet / SonicWall
• UniFi / TP-Link / Netgear
• Network security and troubleshooting
### 🔹 VIRTUALIZATION & BACKUP
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• VMware
• Virtual machine deployment
• Storage troubleshooting
• Veeam
• Backup monitoring
• Backup troubleshooting
• Disaster recovery
• Server migration
### 🔹 WEBSITE & SERVER SUPPORT
• IIS / Apache
• SSL certificate installation
• DNS and domain configuration
• Website troubleshooting
• PHP / MySQL environments
• WordPress / Drupal technical support
• Hosting and server migration
• Web server configuration
• HTTPS and connectivity troubleshooting
### 🔹 REMOTE IT SUPPORT
I provide remote technical support for businesses and their employees, including:
• Windows troubleshooting
• Microsoft 365 issues
• Outlook and email problems
• Printer/scanner issues
• Network problems
• VPN problems
• Software installation
• User access issues
• Performance problems
• Server and application troubleshooting
### MY APPROACH
I don't believe in simply applying a quick fix and moving on.
My approach is:
**Understand → Diagnose → Resolve → Test → Document → Improve**
I investigate the root cause, implement a practical solution, verify that the environment is working correctly, and document important changes.
This helps prevent the same problem from coming back.
### WHY WORK WITH ME?
✓ 15+ years of IT experience
✓ Microsoft-certified professional
✓ Strong Microsoft 365 & Windows Server background
✓ Cloud and networking experience
✓ Remote support experience
✓ Comfortable with both technical and non-technical users
✓ Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
✓ Security-conscious approach
✓ Clear communication
✓ Available for both one-time projects and ongoing support
Whether you need help with a **Microsoft 365 issue, Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, network, firewall, VPN, email, website, backup, or general IT support**, I can help.
I'm interested in building long-term relationships with businesses that need a reliable technical partner rather than someone who simply fixes one problem and disappears.
**Send me your requirements and I'll help you determine the best way forward.**
Microsoft 365 Copilot
IT Support
System Administration
Windows Server
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Active Directory
Network Administration
Technical Support
Office 365
Microsoft Exchange Online
DNS
DHCP
Rauf A.
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
$30/hr
4.9
110 jobs
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
VPN
Network Design
Network Administration
Cisco WLC
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Virtual LAN
Zabbix
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network Monitoring
Microsoft Visio
Brocade
Linux System Administration
UniFi
FortiGate Firewall
Ubiquiti
Muhammad U.
Multan, Pakistan
$40/hr
5.0
33 jobs
I help businesses design, troubleshoot, and secure reliable networks so operations stay stable and risk stays low, with 9+ years of hands-on experience across Firewall, VPN, SD-WAN, and pfSense environments.
Network & Security Engineer (CCNP) | MikroTik (MTCNA) | Fortinet | Cisco | Monitoring | Windows Server | Cloud
I focus on scalable, documented, long-term fixes — not temporary patches — and communicate clearly throughout every project.
What I can help you with
• Network Design & Troubleshooting — LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, BGP/OSPF, STP, subnetting, site-to-site connectivity, performance tuning
• Firewall Hardening — Fortinet (FortiGate), pfSense, Cisco ASA, UniFi — NAT, DMZ, segmentation, security policy design
• VPN & Secure Remote Access — IPsec, SSL, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Xray/V2Ray — site-to-site and remote-access tunnels for distributed teams
• SD-WAN & Multi-Site Connectivity — centralized policy management, WAN optimization, resilient failover across branch locations
• MikroTik RouterOS & WISP Operations — routing, firewall, QoS/bandwidth shaping, wireless optimization, ISP-grade troubleshooting
• Network Automation & Scripting — Python, Git version control, automated provisioning and configuration deployment
• Security Assessments & Compliance — vulnerability assessments, penetration test reporting, and hardening aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls v8, and ISO/IEC 27001
• Endpoint & Identity Security — Microsoft 365/Intune device management, endpoint hardening, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP
• Monitoring & Alerting — Zabbix, PRTG, SNMP dashboards, proactive issue detection and reporting
• Servers & Virtualization — Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, disaster recovery/backup planning
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking — AWS and GCP connectivity, hybrid architecture, migration support
Example results delivered
• Ransomware recovery + security hardening: recovered 91% of encrypted files and implemented protective controls
• Multi-site network (50+ employees): reduced downtime 87% and saved $15,000/year through optimized architecture
• Secure VPN rollout (3 countries): enabled remote work for 30+ users across multiple locations
How I work
• Quick assessment → clear plan → controlled changes → testing → full documentation
• Secure-by-default approach and clean, maintainable configurations
• Available for one-time projects, ongoing managed services, and urgent troubleshooting
Send me a short summary of your environment (devices, number of sites/users, ISP links, current issues/goals), and I’ll reply with a practical plan and next steps.
VPN
Network Security
Network Engineering
Firewall
Fortinet
PfSense
WAN Optimization
MikroTik
Cisco
Network Architecture
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Python
Server Administration
System Monitoring
Cloud Engineering
Information Security Audit
Linux System Administration
Automation
OpenVPN
Muhammad Faizan Y.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
🔐 Network Security Engineer | Fortinet Stack • SIEM • Zero Trust (3+ Years)
💼 Core Expertise & Technical Skills
✅ Network & Cybersecurity Engineering with 3+ years of real-world, production experience
✅ Fortinet Specialist – FortiGate, FortiSIEM, FortiEMS, FortiAuthenticator, FortiManager
✅ Firewall, VPN & NGFW Security (IPSec, SSL VPN, UTM, IPS, Web & App Control)
✅ Routing & Switching – VLANs, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, QoS
⭐ Security, SIEM & Zero Trust
⭐ Wazuh Expert – custom rules, dashboards & alerting
⭐ SIEM & Log Pipelines – FortiSIEM & ELK (Logstash parsing & enrichment)
⭐ Firewall Compliance & Risk Management using FireMon
⭐ Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) & Fortinet ZTNA implementations
⭐ FCSS – Secure Networking & Zero Trust aligned designs
🔐 Identity, Access & Authentication
🔐 Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) – identity, access & conditional policies
🔐 SAML Authentication with VMware Horizon Connection Server
🔐 FortiAuthenticator Captive Portal & enterprise authentication workflows
🔐 Secure user access for remote & hybrid environments
🚀 What I Bring to Your Project
🔐 Production-grade security implementations — not lab-only setups
⚡ Fast troubleshooting with minimal downtime
📊 Clear documentation, security reports & dashboards
🤝 Strong communication with technical & non-technical stakeholders
🎯 Focused on secure, scalable, and compliant network designs
VPN
Fortinet
Zero Trust Architecture
FortiGate Firewall
VMware Administration
Linux System Administration
NGINX
Zabbix
Grafana
Web Application Firewall
RADIUS
Network Access Control
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multiprotocol BGP
Network Security
Danish H.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$45/hr
5.0
75 jobs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Rated IT & Technical Support Specialist
🏆 Top Rated Freelancer
✅ 100% Job Success
✅ 55+ Successfully Completed Projects
✅ Fast Response & Reliable Communication
Need fast, reliable, and professional Remote IT Support?
I help businesses and individuals solve Windows, macOS, printer, networking, software installation, gaming PC, and computer performance issues through secure remote support. Whether you're facing technical problems, system crashes, printer errors, slow performance, or network issues, I provide efficient solutions that get your devices back to peak performance.
With years of hands-on experience in IT Support, Computer Repair, Windows Administration, and Network Troubleshooting, I focus on providing permanent solutions rather than temporary fixes. Every issue is carefully diagnosed to ensure your computer runs smoothly, securely, and reliably.
🛠 Services I Offer
✔ Remote IT & Technical Support
✔ Windows 10 & Windows 11 Troubleshooting
✔ macOS Support
✔ Computer & Laptop Repair
✔ Custom Windows ISO Creation
✔ Windows Installation & Reinstallation
✔ Software Installation & Configuration
✔ Driver Installation & Updates
✔ Printer Installation & Network Printer Configuration
✔ Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting
✔ Virus & Malware Removal
✔ Blue Screen (BSOD) & Windows Error Fixes
✔ System Performance Optimization
✔ Gaming PC Optimization
✔ Hardware Diagnostics
✔ Windows Updates & Upgrade Issues
✔ Secure Remote Support using TeamViewer & AnyDesk
🖥 Custom Windows Builds
I create customized Windows installations designed for businesses, gamers, developers, offices, educational institutions, and personal users.
Each Windows build is professionally optimized for speed, stability, security, and reliability while removing unnecessary software and background processes that reduce performance.
Whether you need a lightweight Windows installation, integrated drivers, unattended setup, gaming optimization, or a fully customized deployment, I can create a Windows build tailored specifically to your requirements.
🌟 Why Clients Choose Me
✔ Top Rated Freelancer
✔ 100% Job Success
✔ Fast Response Time
✔ Professional Communication
✔ Secure Remote Sessions
✔ Reliable Troubleshooting
✔ Long-Term Technical Solutions
✔ Attention to Detail
✔ Client Satisfaction is My Priority
If you're looking for a dependable IT Support Specialist who can resolve Windows, Mac, printer, networking, gaming PC, software installation, or computer repair issues quickly and professionally, I'm ready to help.
Send me a message today, and let's get your systems running smoothly.
VPN
Tech & IT
Microsoft Windows
Computer Maintenance
Troubleshooting
End User Technical Support
Computer Network
Product Knowledge
Technical Support
IT Service Management
Operating Systems Development
Desktop & Laptop Support
Application Setup & Installation
Windows 11 Administration
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Active Directory
AnyDesk Software
Remote Connection Support
Windows Server
Game Tuning
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