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Faran B.

Faran B.

Senior Network Engineer

🚀 Top-Rated Senior Network Engineer | 15+ Years of Experience | Proven Success in Network Optimization & Security Hi, I’m a Senior Network Engineer based in New Jersey, USA, with over 15 years of experience designing, implementing, and securing complex network infrastructures for businesses of all sizes. I specialize in high-performance, scalable, and secure networking solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. 🔹 Why Hire Me? ✅ Network Architect & Troubleshooting Expert – Designed and optimized 100+ networks across industries, ensuring 99.99% uptime and peak performance. ✅ Security-First Approach – Implemented robust firewall and security protocols, reducing vulnerabilities by 80%+ for multiple clients. ✅ Cloud & Wireless Networking – Deployed scalable cloud-based and wireless solutions, improving connectivity and efficiency for organizations with 1,000+ users. ✅ Cost Optimization – Saved businesses 30%+ in network costs by restructuring infrastructure and implementing strategic upgrades. ✅ Project Leadership – Successfully led end-to-end implementations for enterprise networks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery with minimal disruption. 🔹 Core Expertise ✔ Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) ✔ Firewall & Security (Palo Alto, Fortinet, ASA, IDS/IPS) ✔ Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure) ✔ Wireless Solutions (Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti) ✔ Server Management & Virtualization ✔ Network Automation & Monitoring (Python, Ansible, SolarWinds) I take pride in delivering customized, high-impact solutions that enhance performance, security, and scalability. Whether you need a network assessment, troubleshooting, optimization, or a full-scale implementation, I am ready to help you achieve your goals. 📌 Let’s discuss how I can add value to your project! Feel free to check out my resume for more details. 🔹 Available for short-term and long-term projects.

🇺🇸Glen Burnie, United States$90/hr100% JSS4.97 (12)Since May 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$25

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#162,168 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,477 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $149

Total earnings
$7.9k

Billed in all: $8.2k

World#216,398 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#34,459 / 62.1k
Per project
$414

$149 in the last 6 months

World#200,768 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#33,330 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1

Across 2 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
19

Across 30 contracts

23% fixed77% hourly
World#138,388 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,062 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$8.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$8.1k$8.2k$8.3k$8.4kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 22% in Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

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