🔹SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER | NETWORK SECURITY, PRIVATE CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE🔹 Senior Network Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, securing, and operating enterprise networks, private clouds, and IT infrastructure. I've built private clouds for clients of a global managed hosting provider with presence in 10+ data centers and over 2 Pbps of global uplink capacity, and delivered network and security solutions across a wide range of enterprise environments. Whether you're designing new infrastructure from scratch, upgrading and modernizing an existing network, hardening your security posture, or migrating workloads to the cloud, I bring senior-level engineering with a focus on clean design, security, and long-term reliability. 🌐 Network Engineering & Design Enterprise, data center, and multi-site network design and upgrades. Routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VXLAN Switching: VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG, VRRP, HSRP, QoS, EVPN-VXLAN fabric Load Balancing: HAProxy, NSX-T, NSX-V 🔐 Network Security & Firewalls Vendors: Fortinet (FortiGate), Palo Alto, Juniper SRX/vSRX, Sophos (UTM, XGS), SonicWall, Zyxel, pfSense, OPNsense Services: NGFW rules, NAT, segmentation, IPS/IDS, DDoS mitigation, Zero Trust ☁️ Private Cloud & Virtualization Hypervisors: VMware (ESXi, vCenter), Proxmox, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen Virtual networking & security: VMware NSX-T / NSX-V, pfSense, OPNsense, Sophos 🌩️ Cloud & Hybrid Networking AWS: VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN, Security Groups, hybrid connectivity Also experienced with Azure, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode 🔗 VPN & Secure Remote Access IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, SSL VPN, GRE, L2TP, DMVPN, SD-WAN Enterprise VPNs, hybrid cloud connectivity, secure remote workforce 📡 UniFi / Ubiquiti Deployments UniFi network design and deployment for offices and multi-site businesses UniFi switches, access points, gateways, Dream Machine 🧰 Vendors & Platforms Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ISR, ASR), Juniper (MX, vMX, EX, QFX, SRX), Huawei (CloudEngine), Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, SonicWall, Zyxel, Ubiquiti/UniFi, VMware ⚙️ Automation, Monitoring & Documentation Automation: Python (Netmiko, NAPALM), Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs Monitoring: PRTG, Grafana, LibreNMS, Zabbix, Cacti, FastNetMon Documentation & IPAM: NetBox, phpIPAM 🐧 Linux Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD 📜 CERTIFICATIONS Cisco: CCNP, CCNA 💼 SERVICES • Network Design & Optimization (Enterprise, Data Center Fabric, Private Cloud) • Firewall & Security Hardening (NGFW, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust) • Private Cloud Build & Migration (VMware, Proxmox) • Cloud & Hybrid Networking (AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN) • VPN & Secure Remote Access (IPsec, SSL, SD-WAN, WireGuard) • UniFi Network Design & Deployment • Network Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning • Network Automation & Monitoring (Ansible, Python, APIs)

I'm network and VOIP engineer with 11 years of experience. Over time I've completed the following certificates: 1. CCNA 2. CCNA security 3. CCNA wireless 4. CCNP - Not certified yet 5. MTCNA 6. MTCRE 7. Linux Essentials 8. LPIC-1 9. Sophos UTM Engineer 10. dCAA 11. 3CX I have experience with the following vendors: Cisco Cisco ACI MikroTIK Sophos UTM Fortinet Checkpoint HP Ubiquiti - Unifi Juniper Alied Telesis PfSense I can help you with: Router configuration WAN Failover VPNs - IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN etc... Routing - Static, Dynamic including OSPF and BGP MPLS - L3VPN IPSec Firewall - Filter rules, mangle rules etc... FHRP VRF QoS Switch configuration Vlans FHRP Etherchannel Port security Voice Vlan Trunks Troubleshooting Wireless configuration Cisco WLC and LWAPs Ubiquity Unifi - AP, Switch, USG MikroTIK - I have probably configured 500+ MikroTIK devices VOIP 3CX PBX deployment on prem and in cloud Phone management SIP Trunk management DID management IVR Queues Ring Groups etc... Email security Sophos UTM email filter Spam Titan email filter DNS - SPF, DKIM, DMARC Reach out if you find this interesting and we can discuss the details about your project.

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

- Knowledge of principles of construction and operation of computer networks, application protocols. - Professional knowledge of operating systems Linux, FreeBSD, Windows, customization of servers for various tasks. - Knowledge and understanding of virtualization environments. - Perfectly mastered technologies of remote configuration and administration of objects, networks, servers, workstations, combining geographically dispersed objects in local networks. - Knowledge of computer and telecommunication equipment.

Meraki Certified Network Operator and Firewall Network engineer, I have many years setting up and configuring, VPN, SD-WAN and remote locations Meraki and Cisco Switches and networking. Fortinet Firewall setup and config with remote locations and firewall filtering. User VPN setup and configure. Firewall rules and filtering. Nimble SAN Storage server setup and config with VMWare Esxi 5.0-6.7 setup and config with ISCSI connectivity for system storage profiles. Switches, Cisco Aeronet, Meraki, Ubiquiti and Motorola wireless, Nuuo video monitoring and LifeSize video conferencing. Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, DHCP and VPN. Support and maintain computing services including Windows Hyper-V and IBM iSeries and System X servers, VMWARE Esxi 5.5-6.5. Server, 2003-2019 Citrix XenApps, and Windows environment. Troubleshoot EDI transactions in Data Masons Vantage Point and Liaison AS2. Administer Office 365 mail and apps.

🛜 Wireless Engineer Consultant | CCIE Wireless #67142 | ECSE | Ekahau Specialist | PMP 🛜 Over 8 years designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless networks for RV parks, hospitality venues, hotels, and major international events. 🛜 Services: WiFi network design & site surveys with Ekahau heatmapping, PTP/PtMP backhaul design (Cambium, Ubiquity, Tarana), Cisco infrastructure deployment, network optimization, and advanced troubleshooting. 🛜 Cisco Technical Support Engineer | Wireless Network Consultant 💡What can I help you with: 💼 Full-time: Wireless network design & consulting, enterprise infrastructure deployment, site survey operations, project leadership ⏱️ Part-time: Network troubleshooting & optimization, technical support, remote configuration, consulting & advisory 🔧 Projects: Ekahau heatmapping & site surveys, PTP/PtMP backhaul design (Cambium, Ubiquity, Tarana), Cisco configuration, technical documentation

💼 Network Engineer | NOC Team Lead | Multi-Vendor Specialist | 8+ Years Experience I’m a seasoned Network Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in LAN/wireless network design, escalation support, network administration, and system administration. I bring a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership, having led NOC operations and managed teams to ensure 24/7 high availability across enterprise environments. 🔹 Key Strengths: Designing and implementing high-performance, secure, and scalable networks Troubleshooting and resolving complex networking issues across LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi Managing NOC operations and leading teams for proactive monitoring and rapid incident response Ensuring uptime and reliability in multi-platform, high-availability Data Center environments Expert support across on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure 🔹 Certifications: CCNP Enterprise | CCNP Security Certified Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA) VMware Certified Professional – DCV & Network Virtualization Juniper JNCIA-Cloud Huawei Certified ICT Associate – R&S Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Cisco Networking: On-Premise and Cloud Solutions (OCSE) 🔹 Multi-Vendor Expertise: I have extensive hands-on experience with a broad range of networking products and technologies, including: Cisco Routers, Switches & Firewalls Cisco Meraki (APs, Firewalls, Switches) Fortinet, Checkpoint, Sophos Firewalls Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti, and other leading wireless solutions Whether you're looking for a network design consultant, an escalation support expert, or a reliable NOC manager/team lead, I bring the right combination of skill, experience, and certifications to deliver outstanding results. Let’s connect and make your network stronger, smarter, and more secure. 💡

- juniper, cisco, iptables, nortel, avaya - fortigate, juniper, pfsense, mikrotik - ddos, netflow, scrutinizer - Python, TwistedMatrix - nginx, haproxy, letsencrypt - Openstack, kvm, ovs, ovn

Am a CCIE#26611 with extensive experience in Routing & Switching, Security, Datacenter, Virtualization, Public Cloud, Artificial Intelligence Network Skills & Agentics, Programmability & Automation. Am delivering unique & absolutely different service for the below technologies: * SDN Datacenter: Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Nutanix Flow, Arista. * SDN Storage: Nutanix HCI, VMware VSAN. * SDN Access: Cisco DNA, LISP Implementation, Cisco Spaces, Cisco ISE, PacketFence. * SDN WAN: Cisco SDWAN, VMware VeloCloud, SilverPeak, PaloAlto SDWAN, FortiGate SDWAN, Meraki. * Programmability & Automation Controllers: Python & API tools to automate business intent & workflows within networks, Ansible, Chef, NSO, Terraform, OpenShift, AI network skills. * Monitoring Applications: Zabbix, SolarWinds, Home Made Custom Tools, Nmap, Packet Tracer (Wireshark), Splunk, Wazuh, ContraForce, ServiceNow and much more. * Routing & Switching and Wireless Technologies: Cisco, Mikrotik, Juniper, FS, Arista, HPE, Huawei. * Security: Cisco, PaloAlto, Meraki, FortiNet, Ubiquiti, VMware MDM, Infoblox. * Datacenter, Cloud Computing, Cloud Native, Virtualization & HCI Solutions. * Public Cloud: Design, Setup & Administer Tenants on AWS, Azure, GCP & OCI. * Micro-segmentation & Containerized Applications: Docker, Kubernetes. * API Gateways & Swagger Documentation. * Python Scripting for DevOps, SecOps, NetOps & I network skills. * Technical Writing & Documentation. Please refer to my LinkedIn account aossama. Certifications: * CCIE Enterprise CCIE#26611. * Cisco CCNP DevNet. * Cisco CCNP Enterprise. * Cisco CCNP Datacenter. * Cisco ACI Certified Specialist.

With over five years of experience in the IT industry, I’ve developed solid expertise across some of the most essential areas of modern IT infrastructure. My background includes more than two years in IT support, working extensively with RMM platforms such as Ninja and ScreenConnect, as well as ticketing systems including ServiceNow, Freshservice, and Spiceworks. I specialize in networking, supported by certifications in Fortinet technologies and the CCNA, giving me hands-on experience with network configuration, security, and troubleshooting. In addition to this, I’ve worked as a remote System Administrator, managing servers, user environments, system performance, and general infrastructure operations. I bring a strong mix of technical skill, reliability, and problem-solving ability, and I’m committed to delivering high-quality work while helping clients maintain secure, stable, and efficient IT environments.