Network Security Engineer | 6+ Years Experience | CCNP Security & PCNSE Certified

As a CCNP & PCNSE certified Senior Network Security Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience, I am actively seeking challenging opportunities and am looking to bring my expertise in securing complex, hybrid infrastructures to a forward-thinking company.

Advanced Firewall & Threat Management: My expertise is centered on the complete lifecycle of Next-Generation Firewalls. I have deep, hands-on experience in architecting, implementing, and administering solutions from industry leaders like Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE), Cisco (CCNP Security), and Fortinet. This includes developing granular security policies, configuring robust VPNs (IPsec/SSL), and managing advanced threat prevention systems (IDS/IPS, URL Filtering).

Hybrid Cloud Security & Integration: I specialize in securing the bridge between on-premise data centers and the cloud. My experience with Microsoft Azure includes designing and managing secure Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), and VPN Gateways. I am adept at ensuring consistent security policy and visibility across hybrid environments.

Enterprise Networking & Advanced Troubleshooting: With a strong foundation in core routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF), I am skilled at ensuring the stability and performance of complex LAN and WAN architectures. My background as a 3rd Level Support Engineer has honed my ability to systematically diagnose and resolve the most challenging network and security incidents.

In a previous role at a major data center provider, I led a critical project to migrate over 50 production servers to a hybrid Microsoft Azure environment. My direct responsibilities included designing the Azure VNet architecture and engineering the firewall policies that secured the site-to-site VPN connection. The project was completed with zero downtime and resulted in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs for the client while significantly enhancing their security posture and scalability.

I am prepared to relocate and am available for interviews immediately. I am eager to connect with recruiters, headhunters, and hiring managers to discuss how my skills and proactive approach can benefit your organization.