Eglantina M.

I am a Network & Security Engineer with over 8 years of experience in network design, administration, and security across enterprise and data center environments. I specialize in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions, supporting both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. My expertise includes: Firewalls & Security: Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Sophos XG, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco Firepower firewalls, including policy creation, VPN setup (IPsec/SSL), NAT, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection. Networking: Proficient in Cisco and Aruba switching/routing, VLANs, spanning tree, port security, link aggregation, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). WAN & LAN Design: Skilled in high availability, redundancy planning, MPLS, load balancing, and QoS for optimized performance. Wireless & Monitoring: Experience with Cisco WLC, Aruba WLC, SSID configuration, RF optimization, and network monitoring with PRTG and Cisco Prime Infrastructure. I hold certifications in CCNA, CCNP Training, and Sophos Engineer/Technician. My focus is on combining technical depth with proactive problem-solving to ensure security, stability, and efficiency across client networks.