Anwar H.
Network & Security Architect | CISCO| Fortinet | Meraki Firewall |VPN
I am a highly skilled network troubleshooter with 10+ years of experience in the networking and security field. As a certified CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise & Security), CCSA, NSE4, MTCRE, and MTCNA professional, I specialize in custom project-based solutions that enhance network performance, security, and scalability. I have hands-on experience in Banking, Corporate, Garments networks, Security Projects, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), delivering high-quality, reliable, and detail-oriented solutions tailored to business needs. Key Skills & Expertise: ✔ Network Troubleshooting & Optimization ✔ Routing Protocols – BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP ✔ Switching Technologies – VLAN, STP, PVST, VTP, LACP, PAgP, Bridge ✔ Security & Firewalls – Cisco FTD, Checkpoint, FortiGate, Sophos ✔ VPN Solutions (Multi-Vendor) – IPsec, GRE, L2TP, PPTP, IPIP, EoIP, PPPoE ✔ Access Control (ACLs) – Cisco Routers & Switches ✔ Wireless & LTE – Channel Bonding, MIMO, WDS, Mesh Networks ✔ QoS & Traffic Optimization – FIFO, RED, SFQ, PCQ ✔ MikroTik Expertise – Load Balancing, Failover, Bandwidth Management, Web Proxy, DHCP, PCC/PBR Routing, Static NAT/PAT, SNMP, Scripting Professional Certifications: 🏆 Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE4) 🏆 Checkpoint Certified Security Associate (CCSA) 🏆 Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) 🏆 Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) 🏆 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-Security & CCNP-Enterprise) 🏆 Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core 🏆 Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation 🏆 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Cisco-ID: CSCO13422865) 🏆 MikroTik Certified (MTCNA, MTCRE) I am committed to delivering top-tier network security and performance solutions with a dedication to excellence. Let’s collaborate to take your network infrastructure to the next level!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.2k
Billed in all: $20,838$21k
$2.6k in the last 6 months
Across 3 contracts
Across 36 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 9% in Sophos Sophos UTM
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #6Cisco ISE37 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 16%🇧🇩#1 of 4
- #9MikroTik RouterOS69 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 13%🇧🇩#2 of 8
- #12Cisco IOS83 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 14%🇧🇩#1 of 4
- #13FortiGate Firewall138 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 9%🇧🇩#1 of 5
- #15PfSense88 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 17%🇧🇩#1 of 3