09/21/2026 updated
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Senior Network Engineer | Fortinet FortiGate | Cisco | IPsec VPN
Tirane, Albania
Only remote
Master of Science in Information TechnologyAbout me
Senior Network & Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco switching/routing, IPsec VPNs, network security and troubleshooting. I design, secure and support multi-site business networks with a strong focus on reliability and security.
Cisco RoutersCisco Systems VPN ClientLAN SwitchingCisco FirewallsCisco SwitchesNetwork Optimization
Fortinet FortiGate Administration
Expertise in FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, IPsec VPN, IPS, traffic shaping, security hardening and troubleshooting, including centralized log management via ManageEngine Log360 and EventLog Analyzer.
Cisco Switching & Routing
Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst switching, VLANs, routing, ACLs, switch hardening and enterprise network troubleshooting, as well as OSPF, BGP fundamentals, static routing and branch connectivity.
VPN & Network Security
Hands-on experience in site-to-site IPsec VPN design, configuration and troubleshooting for multi-branch environments, combined with network segmentation, least privilege principles, firewall rule review and incident investigation.
WAN & Routing Protocols
Practical knowledge of OSPF, BGP fundamentals, static routing and route troubleshooting across distributed branch environments.
Network Monitoring & Logging
Use of ManageEngine Log360, EventLog Analyzer, UEBA and FortiGate syslog for centralized monitoring, operational alerting and security investigations.
Windows Server & Systems Administration
Administration of Windows Server 2016/2022, Microsoft 365, Linux/Ubuntu and Active Directory planning and support.
Lab & Simulation Environments
Ongoing practical labs using EVE-NG and Packet Tracer as part of CCNP Enterprise training covering routing, switching, OSPF, BGP, ACLs and IPsec.
LAN/WAN Infrastructure Management
Administration of LAN/WAN infrastructure, network devices, servers, user access and business-critical IT services including backup support and security improvements.
Expertise in FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, IPsec VPN, IPS, traffic shaping, security hardening and troubleshooting, including centralized log management via ManageEngine Log360 and EventLog Analyzer.
Cisco Switching & Routing
Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst switching, VLANs, routing, ACLs, switch hardening and enterprise network troubleshooting, as well as OSPF, BGP fundamentals, static routing and branch connectivity.
VPN & Network Security
Hands-on experience in site-to-site IPsec VPN design, configuration and troubleshooting for multi-branch environments, combined with network segmentation, least privilege principles, firewall rule review and incident investigation.
WAN & Routing Protocols
Practical knowledge of OSPF, BGP fundamentals, static routing and route troubleshooting across distributed branch environments.
Network Monitoring & Logging
Use of ManageEngine Log360, EventLog Analyzer, UEBA and FortiGate syslog for centralized monitoring, operational alerting and security investigations.
Windows Server & Systems Administration
Administration of Windows Server 2016/2022, Microsoft 365, Linux/Ubuntu and Active Directory planning and support.
Lab & Simulation Environments
Ongoing practical labs using EVE-NG and Packet Tracer as part of CCNP Enterprise training covering routing, switching, OSPF, BGP, ACLs and IPsec.
LAN/WAN Infrastructure Management
Administration of LAN/WAN infrastructure, network devices, servers, user access and business-critical IT services including backup support and security improvements.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishFluentItalianFluent
Project history
Managing network and IT infrastructure across headquarters and 13 branch locations supporting approximately 90+ endpoints. Administering Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and Cisco switching, including site-to-site IPsec VPNs, firewall policies, NAT, VLANs, routing, traffic shaping and IPS. Maintaining and troubleshooting secure HQ-to-branch connectivity, applying network segmentation and security hardening, centralizing logs through ManageEngine Log360/EventLog Analyzer/UEBA, and coordinating infrastructure changes with internal users and external vendors.
Administered LAN/WAN infrastructure, network devices, Windows systems, servers, user access and business-critical IT services. Performed network/system troubleshooting, maintenance, backup support and security improvements. Provided end-user and infrastructure support while maintaining service reliability and documenting technical changes.