Lou W.
Network Engineer | 25+ Yrs Enterprise Routing & Core Network Services
Recently retired Network Engineer offering senior‑level expertise for organizations needing reliable, flexible, part‑time support. What I Bring 25+ years in LAN/WAN administration, routing, switching, and infrastructure support Strong background in network security, risk mitigation, and best‑practice hardening Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues with minimal oversight Skilled in process improvement and structured change management Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts for any audience Focused on building stable, scalable, future‑ready network environments Ideal For Small businesses, MSPs needing senior expertise without a full‑time hire Network consultations, upgrades, migrations, and cleanup projects Network Audits and/or Network Documentation updates Security hardening and infrastructure assessments Ongoing part‑time maintenance or troubleshooting support 20 Hour per week commitment
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 4.3 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $1.2k
Billed in all: $1,249$1.2k
$1.2k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 20
Rarest: top 20% in Infoblox IPAM, of 5. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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