Maher K.
Network architect, Systems Architect, Programmer, (White hat) Hacker
I have a long list of experience in computer systems (enterprise, and personal), programming, networking (architecture, engineering, implementation, and administration), satellite communications, penetration testing, and other sectors of the information technology industry. I also have an extensive background in engineering and deploying low cost, high performance custom solutions which work as efficiently, if not more efficiently than commercial counterparts. I hold several certifications including CCNP. • Computer systems (software development, hardware design). • Website and web application development. • Research and development. • Systems security and penetration testing. • Network security and penetration testing. • Enterprise networking (border, core, and edge routers and switches). • Engineering, implementation, and administration of enterprise servers (DNS, cache, SMTP, POP/IMAP, and storage servers. CDN’s, NAS’s). • Data recovery and data forensics. • Basic and intermediate cryptography. • Smart, secure, innovative solutions to common and uncommon problems. Certifications: • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core. • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation. • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP). • RIPE NCC - Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security. • RIPE NCC - IPv6 Security Training Course. • RIPE NCC - DNS Operations/DNSSEC. • RIPE NCC - Advanced IPv6 Training Course. • RIPE NCC - Basic IPv6 Training Course. • SIAE MICROELETTRONICA - AGS-20 Equipment. I am also currently working on validating my expertise in Linux, Penetration testing, and network design with the following certifications: CISCO Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Comptia Linux+ Comptia Pentest+ Certified Ethical Hacker I also plan on validating my knowledge of Juniper systems with two certifications: Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist (JNCIS-ENT) Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT)
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $340
Billed in all: $14,181$14k
$340 in the last 6 months
Across 62 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 25% in C
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #102Ethical Hacking320 freelancers · 🇱🇧 #1Top 32%🇱🇧#1 of 1
- #143Firewall448 freelancers · 🇱🇧 #2Top 32%🇱🇧#2 of 4
- #202Penetration Testing623 freelancers · 🇱🇧 #3Top 32%🇱🇧#3 of 3