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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.

Hi, I am Zahid Ali, An experienced and motivated Technical (System & Network Administration & Network Security) Person, accomplished in running Systems and Networks, IT Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, and Technical support with 8+ years of Experience. I’m an adaptable and efficient technical person with excellent communication skills at all levels. Skills:-  Network Administration LAN, WAN, WLAN, NOC, IP Addressing & Subnetting.  Cisco, Huawei, H3C, Mikrotik and ADSL Routers Configurations.  Cisco, HP and TP-Link Switches Configurations.  Wireless Bridges and Devices Configurations with 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies and WLC Network.  Unifi Controller Configuration, Access Point Configuration, Management.  SSH, Telnet and.  VPN Configurations Site to Site, Remote Access and IPSec.  Routing and Switching Protocols RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and STP.  ACLs, Port Security, MAC Filtering and NAT, PAT Configurations.  Configuration of VLAN, VTP, Inter VLAN Routing with SVI Method.  Network Designing, Cabling and Rack Mounting for Network Devices and Servers.  Data Center Core Network Infrastructure Monitoring.  SolarWinds NMS Network Monitoring System.  Palo Alto, Fortigate, and PfSense Firewalls Configurations, Administration, and Logs Management.  VMware ESXI 6.5 Virtual Environment Configurations.  Windows Server Installations 2008, 2012-R2 and 2016.  DNS and DHCP Configurations.  Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance Support.  Installation of Operating Systems (Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 & 11).  PC troubleshooting & installation of any kind of Applications, and software.  Resolve Computer Hardware Issues, Installation and Configuration of Computer Peripheral devices.  Perform Vulnerability Assessments for Network Devices and Operating Systems.  Able to make any kind of LAN or Wireless Network environment.  CCTV Surveillance Setup Configuration, Hikvision, and Dahua NVR with 32 and 64 IP POE Cameras.  Team Management and Training.  MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio. I hope you will give me a positive response and will give me the opportunity to show my talent.

✅ 5+ Years Securing & Managing Complex IT Systems Hi, I'm a Network & System Administration specialist with deep expertise in infrastructure security, firewall configuration, server hardening, and network troubleshooting. I’ve helped companies across industries secure their systems, streamline their networks, and ensure uptime-critical environments. 🔧 What I Do Best: Network design & setup (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs) Server management ( Windows Server, Active Directory) Remote IT management, Clustering and virtualization, Firewall configuration (pfSense, Ubiquiti, Cisco ASA, Fortinet) VPN & remote access (OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard) Security audits & patching Intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS) Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) Microsoft Office365 expert, DKIM, SPF MX RECORD 🛡️ Security-Focused Approach I take a proactive stance on system security—auditing configurations, patching vulnerabilities, and implementing best practices to prevent breaches. Let’s keep your systems fast, secure, and reliable. I’m ready to discuss your project—just send a message. IT Certifications I have, Certified Network Administrator/ Enterprise Ubiquiti/Unifi Network Expert Certified Systems Engineering Expert Certfied End-Point Security Specialist I have deep understanding of the Following tools and Technolgies. Connectwise Manage Expert, Screenconnect Expert. Connectwise implementor. Synology NAS Zoom Phone and Zoom Desktop Phone Expert Email Protection and Email Delivery Specialist, Hyperv, VMware, Vsphere, GCP, AZURE,AWS Expert. Certified IT Support Specialist/Cyber Security Consultant Certified Network Security Expert (Home / Business), VAPT Certified System Security Expert. Certified HelpDesk Support Specialist Microsoft Azure Certified, Microsoft365/Azure EntraID Network Security Certified Network Security and deployment Consultant Domotz Expert/ Synology consultant Fortigate Certified Sonicwall, Ubiquiti. Unifi/Ubiquiti Expert Hands on Experience on: Microsoft Exchange Online Windows 10 Administration Server Administration Experr Windows 11 Administration Remote IT Management/ VPN management Windows Server Administration Expert Domain Migration Microsoft Outlook Network Equipment consultation Server Virtualization Microsoft Windows Powershell Microsoft Active Directory Office 365 DNS DHCP Zendesk trainer, EDR, XDR, Connectwise Admin, CWRMM, Sentinal one Azure Sentinal. Fortinet, Cisco, Network monitoring Expert, Veeam Backup Specialist(Cloudberry, SPX) HIPPA complaince certified, PCI DSS accessor, PCI DSS complaince Expert. Having Certs (NSE1, NSE2, NSE3) ,CCNA, CCNP(training) Crowd Strike Deployment, TrendMicro deployment. i have worked Closely on Network Design Network security OWASP mitigation System Hardening System Security Network Optimization Server administration Server Migrations Network troubleshooting Firewall Configurations Backup policies / configurations. Desktop support. Cloud management Failover clustering Deployment and Management (Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2022). System security Solutions and Deployment. System Hardening. Hands on experience on Cisco Switches(CCNA CCNP LEVEL) and SonicWALL's + Fortigate firewalls, QNAP , QSAN, SYNOLOGY, Buffalo NAS, During My freelancing career i have worked on multiple projects like Network Designs solution deployment across the organization and on top of it have hands on Experience of vendor Management and have know how towards the TrendMicro and Crowd Strike. Setting up IT office were the main procedures during my Job Tenures and also Veeam backup deployment across the organization. EDR, MDR AWS AZURE Specialist. Experience in QNAPS, Synology, Virtualization Expert, Hyper V. Hands on Experience for providing Remote IT Support to multiple clients. Managjng Networks servers plus Security configurations. Hypervisor Expert, Remote IT tools complete Hands on Experience, vpn Expert wiregaurd, openvpn, NAS Expert. Ping me If you require Any sort of Assistance,

A CCNA&CCNP certified network and system specialist with 14+ 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.

Top Rated Plus IT Professional with 15+ years of enterprise experience helping businesses design, troubleshoot, secure, and optimize networks, Microsoft 365 environments, Windows servers, VPNs, and cloud infrastructure. I have worked with leading organizations including Accenture, Hewlett Packard (HP), Cisco, and Australian Managed Service Providers such as BaseHost, MACIT, and Easy Internet Services, supporting businesses ranging from small offices to large enterprise environments. I specialize in helping businesses keep their IT infrastructure secure, reliable, and running efficiently through proactive support and practical solutions. Core Expertise Managed IT Services (MSP) Level 1–3 Help Desk Support Microsoft 365 Administration Active Directory & Entra ID Windows Server Administration Windows 10/11 & macOS Support User Onboarding & Offboarding VPN Configuration & Troubleshooting Printer & Peripheral Support Remote Desktop Support Email Migration & Administration Networking Cisco Routing & Switching Enterprise Wireless (Cisco & Aruba) VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP VPN & Site-to-Site Connectivity Firewall Configuration DNS, DHCP & TCP/IP Cisco Meraki Network Troubleshooting Network Documentation Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Teams Intune Azure Fundamentals Google Workspace Virtual Machines Backup & Disaster Recovery Automation Python for Network Automation Ansible Network Monitoring Scripts Configuration Automation Operational Reporting Process Automation Services I Offer ✔ Microsoft 365 Administration ✔ Windows & macOS Support ✔ Active Directory & Entra ID ✔ Network Troubleshooting ✔ VPN Setup & Support ✔ Cisco Networking ✔ Firewall Configuration ✔ Python Network Automation ✔ WordPress Support ✔ Technical Documentation ✔ Remote IT Support

👑 Expert Vetted - Top 1% of talent on Upwork ⭐️ Top Rated Plus - Highly rated for work on large projects 🎯 100% Job Success Score 🕒 3000+ hours on Upwork ✅ 14+ years of experience ✅ 50+ projects delivered ✅ Excelling in delivering Fortune 500-scale projects Over 13 years of extensive experience in Cloud Environment, Corporate Network, FinTechs and ISPs. In Summary, my credentials include, Cloud Expertise Amazon Web Services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Security-Groups, DirectConnect, Transit Gateway, WAF etc) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (VCN, Subnets, Route Tables, Compute, IAM etc) Google Cloud Platform (IAM, Compute Engine, Firewall, Partner Interconnect, VPN, VPC etc) Security: Cisco FMC, FTDs & ASA, Palo Alto Network Firewalls and Panorama, Fortinet, FortiManager, Fortigate Firewalls, F5 BigIP LTM WAF, IPSec & Remote Access VPNs, NGIPS, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, Cisco ISE, Cisco DUO, TACACS & Radius Authentication, SIEM, Cortex XDR, Wazuh, Rapid7, Security Onion Routing: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Policy Base Routing using Route Maps, TCP/IP, Layer 3 Redundancy (HSRP), IP Spoofing, Virtualization (VRF), IP SLA, NAT/PAT, GRE Tunnels. Switching: Nexus VPC, Cisco Stack, Catalyst VSS, VXLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannels (LACP, PAGP), Access-Maps. DevOps: Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git, BitBucket, Docker, Jenkins, Linux, Netbox, Wireshark PCNSE, PCNSA CCNA 200-120 CCNA Security 640-554 CCNP R & S