Milkyas G.

I’m a Network and Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise LAN, WAN, MAN, and cloud network infrastructures. I’ve supported mission critical environments across finance, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and large-scale enterprise delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance networks built for growth. I specialize in multi-vendor environments and deliver scalable network solutions using industry-leading platforms such as Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti/UniFi, Aruba, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V, and more. Whether you need end-to-end deployment, deep troubleshooting, security hardening, or full modernization, I bring a proven track record of stabilizing infrastructures, reducing downtime, and improving security posture. If you’re looking for an engineer who can build, secure, troubleshoot, or transform your network, I’m here to ensure your business stays resilient in today’s digital landscape. ⭐ What I Can Do for You ✔ Enterprise Network Design and Deployment (LAN/WAN/MAN, hybrid and cloud) ✔ Firewall Setup, Migration and Policy Optimization (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto) ✔ Network Hardening and Zero Trust Security Architecture ✔ SD-WAN Implementation (Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela) ✔ Microsoft Azure Networking and Cloud Security Solutions ✔ Advanced Troubleshooting, Network Audits and Performance Optimization ✔ Wireless Network Deployment and Optimization (Cisco, Aruba, UniFi, Fortinet) ✔ Virtualization and Infrastructure Integration (VMware, Hyper-V) ✔ Automation and IaC using Terraform, Ansible and Python ✔ Monitoring, Alerting and Network Analytics (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark) ⭐ Professional Certifications ✔ CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) ✔ CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) ✔ Fortinet FortiGate 7.4 Administrator ✔ Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity ✔ Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate ✔ Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate ✔ Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals ⭐ Technical Expertise ✔ Routing and Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VRF, VLAN, DMVPN, VXLAN, SD-Access, DNA Center, STP, NAT, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 ✔ Network Security: UTM, IPS/IDS, WAF, DDoS Protection, VPN (IPsec/SSL), 802.1X, MACsec, ACLs, AAA, SASE (Fortinet), SSH Hardening ✔ Microsoft Azure Networking and Security: VNet, Subnets, NSG, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, vWAN, Load Balancer, Bastion, Private Link, CDN, Front Door, Traffic Manager, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, WAF, VNet Peering, Key Vault, Service Endpoints ✔ Wireless: WLC configuration, RF Site Surveys, WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X Authentication, Roaming Optimization, Rogue AP Detection ✔ Virtualization: VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V ✔ Automation and IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting ✔ Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), Windows Server ✔ Identity and Access / MDM: Azure Entra ID (MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, RBAC), Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) ✔ Network Tools: SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark ⭐ Hardware Expertise ✔ Routers: Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, UniFi, FortiGate ✔ Switches: Cisco Catalyst, FortiSwtich, UniFi, Cisco Nexus, Extreme, Aruba, Juniper, Meraki ✔ Firewalls: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, SonicWall ✔ SD-WAN: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela ✔ Wireless: Cisco, UniFi, FortiAP, Aruba, Meraki, ⭐ Let’s Build a High-Performance Network Whether you need a new deployment, security hardening, cloud migration, or urgent troubleshooting, I deliver secure, scalable, and fully optimized network solutions tailored to your business needs.