Ernest Hena

Sr. Network&Security Engineer/Freelancer

Self Employed

Dec 2019 - Present • 6 yrs 9 mos

• Design and Implementation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust and scalable network solutions using a variety of technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate and others vendors. • Configuration and Maintenance: Configure and maintain firewalls (Sonicwall, Sophos), routers (Mikrotik, Zyxel/Zywall), switches (Unifi/Edgerouter/Edgeswitch), and other network devices to ensure optimal performance and security. • Security: Implement and enforce security best practices across the network infrastructure, working with Fortinet/Fortigate, PFSense/OPNSense/Untangle, ASA and other security appliances. • Wireless Networking: Deploy and manage wireless solutions using Unifi/Edgerouter/Edgeswitch/USG/Controller and other relevant technologies like Motorola/Cambium/PTP/PMP/Medusa/820/1000/2000. • Monitoring and Reporting: Configure and utilize monitoring tools such as Cacti, Librenms, PRTG to proactively identify and resolve network issues, ensuring high availability. • Virtualization: Work with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, ESXI) to support network infrastructure virtualization needs. • Authentication and Authorization: Implement and maintain FreeRadius, AD for secure and efficient user authentication.

Network Engineer

Teleperformance Benelux

Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 yr 1 mo

Implementing and managing IP network infrastructure, including (core) routers, switches, Wi-Fi, and firewalls; Proactive monitoring of the IP network infrastructure to maintain availability and performance; Defining and maintaining the highest security levels for the IP network infrastructure; Diagnose analyze and troubleshoot IP network related issues; Evaluating and recommending new technologies and products regarding the IP network infrastructure; Implementing, evaluating and if needed delegating (business, IT network) demands; Executing and coordinating IP network related projects for (internal) customers; Creating and maintaining documentation; Second line support; Active contribution to IT strategy.

IP Networking Systems Specialist

ONE Telecommunications

Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 • 1 yr 11 mos

● Projects implementations related with MPLS core routers ● Projects implementations in data communications (DCN) in Telekom Albania Core Network ● Participating in IP Networking Systems/Packet Core projects implementations ● Planning and work orders preparations for IP Networking Systems ● Participating in projects implementations for upgrading data communications platforms. ● Drafting reports on services performance, NEs KPIs