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Core Roles:Cisco WAN and LAN Network Design and Implementation (SD-Wan and SD-Access/Fabric)Cisco Wireless Network Design and Implementation (Aironet/Catalyst) Internet Security Design and Implementation (Firepower Treat Defence/Firewall Management Console)Cisco DNA Centre and Cisco Identity Service Engine Design and ImplementationCisco Umbrella and Endpoint Security VPN, Cyber Essentials+ Consultancy and EnforcementRemote Access Design and ImplementationNetwork Troubleshooting and Resolution (Vendor Independent)Aruba/HPE Switch and Routing, Wireless Profile Summary• Highly motivated, loyal, dedicated and proactive professional with over 25 years of proven in-depth technical and enterprise project orientated IT experience• Primarily focused on providing advanced Resilient Intent Based High-Speed LAN, WAN and VPN Global Networking solutions, supporting both enterprise Data, Voice and Streaming environments and incorporating Network Security to exacting standards using Micro and Macro Segmentation• Python and Perl Scripting for Cisco device Control/Configuration using the REST API• Provides a full range of consultancy services in design, testing, implementation, team leadership and project management across many technical projects listed below• Excellent Documentation and Teaching/Delivery skills, able to fully engage technical and non-technical audiences• In-depth analysis and presentation of business issues/requirements and liaises with clients to align existing and/or new IT solutions to their business needs using cost effective cutting edge technologies and solutions• Very effective teacher and trainer for network solution skills transfer and in-depth network administration and troubleshooting• In-depth knowledge and experience of the Internet, including DNS, Messaging, Encryption, Tunnelling, Security and FirewallsNetworking ProfileTCP/IP v4/v6, Ethernet, Layer 2/3 Switching and Routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS, HSRP, STP, QoS), Virtual Private Networks, RADIUS/TACACS (ISE, MS or Open Source), Hyper-V and ESXi Networking, Remote Access, Encryption, SSH, PKI, Boot-P/DHCP, D/DNS, WINS, PCI Compliance