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Muhammad U.

Multan, Pakistan

$40/hr
5.0
30 jobs

Network & Security Engineer (CCNP) | Network Administration | MikroTik (MTCNA) | Fortinet | pfSense | VPN | Firewall | Monitoring | IT Support | Windows server I help businesses design, troubleshoot, and secure reliable networks so operations stay stable and risk stays low. I’m a hands-on Network & Security Engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering real-world solutions across Cisco, MikroTik, Fortinet, pfSense, VPNs, and monitoring. I focus on scalable, documented, long-term fixes (not temporary patches), and I communicate clearly throughout the project. What I can help you with • Network Design & Troubleshooting (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi): routing, switching, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, performance tuning, site-to-site connectivity • Firewall Setup & Hardening: Fortinet / pfSense / Cisco ASA, NAT, security policies, segmentation, best practices • VPN Setup: IPsec / SSL / Site-to-Site / Remote Access, user access control, multi-site tunnels, secure remote work • MikroTik RouterOS Services: routing, firewall, bandwidth/QoS shaping, ISP/WISP setups, wireless optimization, network troubleshooting • Server & Virtualization Support: Windows/Linux administration, VMware / Hyper‑V (support, integration, migrations) • Cloud Support: AWS / Google Cloud (GCP) connectivity, migration support, hybrid networking • Monitoring & Alerts: PRTG / Zabbix, dashboards, alerts, proactive issue detection 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.

  • Network Architecture
  • Network Engineering
  • Network Security
  • Network Analysis
  • Information Technology
  • IT Support
  • Server Operating System
  • Firewall
  • Configuration Management
  • VPN
  • Cloud Database
  • Information Security Audit
  • Linux System Administration
  • Server Administration
  • Automation
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • System Monitoring
  • SSH
  • Docker
  • Git
Ramy A.

Alexandria, Egypt

$20/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Hi there, I am networking expert specialist and consultant for more than 8 years, who spend my free time to learn about new technologies in networking, security field to be always up to date. please just ping me on chat to have a short discussion on your project and i will always look for solving your tasks quickly. below is a brief on my experience: Technology Specialist: --------------------- - Can design, implment large scale networking and make exaplanation reports. - Practice on Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS-3, EVE-NG. - Excellent pracitce on VMware WorkStation, Virtual-Box - VPN (IPSEC,IKE v1 or v2 ,L2TP ,OPENVPN, DUO Authentication). - Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP .. ). - Wrie Technical Reports with excellent and format. Skills and Hands on Experience: ------------------------------- - Cisco devices (routers, switches), routing protocols, IPSEC, Cisco ASA Firewall. - Fortinet Devices: FortiGate, Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer. - wireless (WLC, Access Points): CISCO, Aruba, ubiquiti. - Juniper (M7, M10, MX 480, MX 960) and SRX (300, 500). - Operating Systems: Linux servers (Ubuntu, RedHAT, Debian), windows (Windows server 2012, 2016 ..etc). Regards, Ramy

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Fortinet
  • VPN
  • Network Administration
  • Network Design
  • Network Engineering
  • Wireless Communication
  • Unix System Administration
  • Computer Network
  • Cisco IOS
  • Cisco ASA
  • Cisco Certified Design Professional
  • Linux System Administration
  • System Administration
Gil A.

Lipa City, Philippines

$100/hr
4.8
115 jobs

Top Rated Plus, Experienced Network Engineer & Network Operations Manager With ⭐️ over a decade ⭐️ of experience in network engineering and operations, I bring a wealth of expertise to meet your business needs. As a seasoned Network Engineer, I have successfully handled clients across the globe, ensuring robust and efficient network solutions. ▶︎ PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Former Global Network Operations Manager at one of the largest BPOs worldwide. Led a team of network professionals to manage and optimize global infrastructures. ▶︎ SPECIALIZATIONS: 1. ⭐️ Unifi/Ubiquiti: Cloud gateways, routers, switches, access points, and cameras. 2. Cisco: Routers, switches, access points, firewalls (ASA and FTD), ISE, SD-WAN, DUO, and Umbrella. 3. ⭐️ VPN Expertise: AnyConnect, Secure Client, Wireguard, OpenVPN, IPSec VPN, and SSL VPN. 4. Meraki: Access points, switches, and routers. 5. Palo Alto Firewalls 6. Sonicwall Firewalls 6. Linux Servers 7. Synology NAS ▶︎ CERTIFICATIONS: ✅ CCNP ✅ CCNA Security ✅ Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt ▶︎ WHY CHOOSE ME? Proven track record of delivering high-quality network solutions. Extensive experience with a variety of network technologies and platforms. Committed to providing exceptional service and support to ensure your network's success.

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Ansible
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cisco Router
  • Cloud Implementation
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
  • Cisco WLC
  • Cisco IOS
  • Cisco ASA
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Amazon Web Services
Abdul Tayyeb R.

Mumbai, India

$35/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I’m a Network & Security engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise solutions. My experience spans networking, security, cloud, and wireless, with in-depth knowledge of Check Point security solutions. Below is a brief of my technical abilities: Check Point: - Deploying and optimizing Check Point solution (Standalone, VSX, MDS/MLM, HA) - Seamless firewall migrations from other vendors to Check Point - Upgrades & performance tuning (CoreXL / SecureXL / ClusterXL) with minimal downtime - Resolving complex network/security issues (traffic flow, NAT, IPv4/IPv6) - Implementing advanced threat prevention (IPS, Anti-Bot, AV, TE, HTTPS Inspection) Security: - NGFW: FortiGate, Juniper, Sophos, Palo Alto, and SonicWall. - Proxy: Cisco WSA. - SWG: Cisco Umbrella & Zscaler ZIA. Networking: - Routing: Cisco ISR & ASR, Juniper ACX & MX. - Switching: Cisco Catalyst, Meraki MS, Juniper EX, and Aruba. - SD-WAN: Cisco Viptela, Fortinet & Palo Alto. - ADC: F5 LTM. - WiFi: Cisco, Meraki, Cambium, and Ruckus. - NMS: Zabbix & PRTG. - Linux: Ubuntu & RHEL. - Cloud: AWS. What I am good at: - End-to-end firewall deployment. - Firewall firmware/hardware upgrades. - Hardening firewall configurations. - Configuring & troubleshooting site-to-site VPNs. - Configuring & troubleshooting BGP & OSPF. - Analyzing TCPDUMP. - Troubleshooting coverage and speed-related WiFi issues. - Soft skills. Certifications: - Check Point CCSM Elite. - Cisco CCNP Enterprise & Security. - AWS Advanced Networking Specialty. - Fortinet NSE4. - CWNA & CWSP. If you need someone who can quickly diagnose issues, implement solutions, and ensure your network runs reliably, I’m here to help.

  • VPN
  • Network Security
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • TCP/IP
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Check Point
  • OSPF
  • IPv6
  • DNS
  • Juniper
  • Wireshark
  • Email Security
  • DNSsec
  • Cisco
Kishore V.

Chennai, India

$55/hr
4.9
122 jobs

✔ Expert in Fortigate, Sonicwall, Sophos, pfSense, OPNSense, Cisco, Meraki, Unifi, VPN etc. 🥇 100% JSS & Positive Feedback ☑️ 13+ Years Experience ☑️ 100+ Projects Delivered ⭐️Top Rated Plus ☑️ 93% Long-Term Client ➤ Full Time Freelance Consultant and Engineer with a background as a Senior Information Specialist. ➤ Vast experience working in MSP, Enterprise environment 🏦. Served 100+ projects in Upwork for clients around World 🌎. ➤ My expertise spans network & security design and implementation ( Firewall, Routers, Switches, Wi-Fi, Servers, Cloud ), cybersecurity strategy, migration projects, security enhancement, on-going support & maintenance and troubleshooting, with a focus on balancing performance and protection with compliance, so businesses can grow confidently. 🥈 Core Competencies: 🔹 Network & Security Architecture (Enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Cloud & Hybrid Networks). 🔹 Security Audits, Hardening & Infrastructure Assessments. 🔹 Firewall Solutions (FortiGate, Sophos, SonicWall, Unifi, Meraki, pfSense, OPNsense). 🔹 VPN Solutions (Site to Site; Remote access VPN; IPSec/SSL; OpenVPN; WireGuard ) 🔹 Cloud & Hybrid Networking (AWS, Azure, Cloudflare Domain & DNS Management). 🔹 SASE & Zero Trust (Umbrella, CloudConnexa, Perimeter 81, Cloudflare ZTNA). 🔹 IAM & MFA (Entra ID, Okta, Duo, SAML). 🔹 Routing, Switching & Network Segmentation (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, UniFi, Meraki). 🔹 Wireless Design, Security, Performance Analysis & Optimization. 🔹 Infrastructure Services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, RDP, File Services). 🔹 Endpoint & Access Security -FortiEMS, Sophos Intercept X. 🔹 Compliance Readiness & Security Governance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA). 🔹 Technical Consulting, Documentation & Standards Governance. 👁‍🗨Your Trusted Network Security Expert: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Leveraging my extensive experience and high-level skills in network security, my ability to rapidly adopt new technologies ensures I stay ahead of the curve, offering a full suite of freelance services to fortify your digital infrastructure and protect your valuable data. 💬 Please connect with me via Upwork chat to discuss your specific requirements.. Thanks 🙏 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ #Network #Security #Fortigate #VPN #SDWAN #Cisco #Pfsense #Sonicwall #Unifi #Meraki #AWS #Fortinet #Firewall #Cloud #VPC #Network Architecture #IPS #Malware Protection #NGFW #ZTNA #SASE #CASB #Cloudflare #Zero Trust #Perimeter 81 #Active Directory #Security Consultant #Sophos #Wifi #Switch #Storage Server #Synology NAS #TrueNAS #RAID --------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • VPN
  • Firewall
  • Cisco ASA
  • Network Security
  • Check Point
  • Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
  • Network Design
  • PfSense
  • Network Administration
  • Microsoft Visio
  • FortiGate Firewall
  • Ubiquiti
  • Fortinet
  • Cisco Meraki
  • SonicWall
Neelam C.

Jaipur, India

$20/hr
4.4
30 jobs

I aspire to contribute to an organization that recognizes my strengths, enhances my skills, and fosters professional growth in the field of networking. With around 10 years of experience in the IT industry, I bring expertise in networking, wireless technologies, security, and SD-WAN. As a versatile and adaptable professional with over a decade of experience in the private sector, I have extensive hands-on knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and a broad range of networking solutions. My technical proficiency covers Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki devices, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Prime, Cisco WAAS, Aruba Wireless, Aruba ClearPass (CPPM), Aruba Central, Aruba Gateway, Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma SD-WAN, Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiExtender, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud), F5 BIG-IP, Silver Peak SD-WAN, Ubiquiti UniFi solutions, Cradlepoint, VMware Cloud, OpsRamp, MS Visio, ServiceNow, and various network-related projects. I am a dedicated, motivated, and adaptable professional with a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards. My ability to quickly grasp new technologies, communicate effectively, and take on challenges allows me to work independently or as part of a team. Technical Expertise Routing OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, iBGP, VRF, Static & Dynamic Routing, Cisco Routers, Cisco Meraki Appliance, Cisco WAAS, Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway Switching VLANs, Port Security, Trunking (802.1q), EtherChannel, VTP, STP, MST, RSTP, PVST Inter-VLAN Routing, CEF, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, PoE, SPAN, MAC Table, VSS, vPC, Flex-Link Cisco Catalyst & Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Security Policy-based & Route-based VPN, AAA, ACLs, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewalls Panorama, Aruba CPPM, Aruba Gateway, Cisco Meraki Firewall (L2/L3 Security), NAT, SD-WAN IP Source Tracking, OpenVPN, pfSense Firewall, UniFi Gateway Wireless Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco Meraki, Aruba Central Aruba WLC, Aruba CPPM, WLAN, Cisco AP, Cisco Meraki AP, Aruba AP, Mist AP, UniFi AP Network Monitoring & Tools ServiceNow, OpsRamp, Remedy, JIRA, ScienceLogic, SolarWinds Certifications & Professional Qualifications Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (ECMS) CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Managing Campus Networks with Aruba Central Cisco Meraki Network Associate (CMNA) Aruba Mobility Fundamentals Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) NSE 1/2/3/4 Network Security Associate Silver Peak Technical Sales Professional, Silver Peak SD-WAN Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Firewall Vendors: Cisco (Cisco ASA, Firepower, Meraki MX) Palo Alto Networks (PA-Series, Prisma Access, Panorama) Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Check Point (Quantum Security Gateway, Harmony) Sophos (XG Firewall, SG UTM) WatchGuard (Firebox Series) SonicWall (NSA, TZ Series) Juniper Networks (SRX Series) Barracuda (CloudGen Firewall) Zscaler (Cloud Security) Forcepoint (Next-Gen Firewall) Hillstone Networks (A-Series, X-Series) Huawei (USG Firewall) Sangfor (NGAF – Next-Gen Application Firewall) F5 Networks (BIG-IP Advanced Firewall) McAfee (Trellix) (Network Security Platform) Cyberoam (UTM Firewall) Netgate (pfSense) Ubiquiti (UniFi Security Gateway) DrayTek (Vigor Security Firewalls) Lancom (R&S Unified Firewalls) GajShield (Next-Gen Firewall) Versa Networks (SASE & SD-WAN) Cato Networks (SASE) Hillstone Networks (Next-Gen Firewall) OPNsense (Open-source Firewall) Clavister (Secure SD-WAN & Firewalls) ZYXEL (ATP, VPN, USG FLEX Firewalls) Perimeter 81 (Cloud Firewall & SASE) Networking Vendors Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, Meraki) Aruba (HPE) (Aruba Central, ClearPass, Instant APs, Switches) Juniper Networks (EX, QFX, MX Series) Extreme Networks (Summit, VSP, Fabric) Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (FlexNetwork, Aruba Switches) Brocade (Now Broadcom) (ICX, MLX Series) Ubiquiti (UniFi Switches, Dream Machine, EdgeMax) MikroTik (RouterBOARD, Cloud Core Router, Switches) Dell EMC Networking (PowerSwitch, VxRail) TP-Link (Omada, JetStream Switches) Huawei (CloudEngine Switches, NetEngine) Netgear (ProSAFE Switches, Orbi, Insight Managed) Nokia Networks (Service Routers, AirScale) Zyxel Networks (Nebula, GS Switches) Ruckus Networks (CommScope) (ICX Switches, SmartZone) Ciena (Blue Planet, Adaptive Networks) Broadcom (StrataXGS Switches, Tomahawk) Arista Networks (CloudVision, EOS Switches) Radware (Alteon Application Switches) Cradlepoint (NetCloud SD-WAN, Wireless Routers) Silver Peak (HPE) (SD-WAN EdgeConnec Silver Peak (HPE) (SD-WAN EdgeConnect) Cato Networks (SASE & SD-WAN) Versa Networks (SD-WAN, Secure Networking) With my extensive experience and deep technical expertise, I am confident in my ability to deliver effective networking, security, and cloud solutions while continuously adapting to new technologies and industry trends.

  • Cisco Meraki
  • Network Engineering
  • Aruba
  • Network Administration
  • Network Security
  • Fortinet
  • Computer Network
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Cisco
  • Cisco Router
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • SonicWall
  • UniFi
  • Ubiquiti

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