Network Engineer - Security-Focused, Incident-Driven

NGBEDE JAMES ACHEME

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SECURITY-MINDED NETWORK ENGINEER

Methodical Troubleshooter That Optimizes Network Performance While Reducing Vulnerabilities Adaptable Network Engineer recognized for dependable execution, quick response to incidents, and ability to translate technical network needs into practical, cost-effective solutions that keep operations running smoothly. Analytical thinker that excels at troubleshooting complex network issues, configuring BGP, VPNs, and firewalls, and implementing robust network security measures. Expertise in layers 1–3 networking and hands-on experience with external BGP routing. Collaborate with Tier 1 ISPs, Internet Exchanges, and cloud providers to deliver secure, high-availability network infrastructures. Implement preventive measures that ensure reliability, security, and efficiency while consistently minimizing downtime and optimizing system performance in various environments. Build and maintain secure, high-performing network infrastructures that support business continuity and scalability. Proficient in analyzing multi-dimensional traffic patterns using flow-based tools and platforms to optimize network performance.

Core competencies include:

• Network Security & Segmentation • Routing & Switching: OSPF, VLANs, ACLs

• BGP Routing & Anycast Implementation • IP Networking & DNS Management

• Identity and Access Management • VPN: Site-to-Site, Remote Access

• Cisco ASA/ISE & Firewalls • LAN/WAN Troubleshooting & Traffic Analysis

• Tier 1 ISPs, Internet Exchanges, Cloud Providers • VoIP & Video Streaming

• Technical Documentation & Patch Management • Customer-Facing IT Support

• Alerting, monitoring & visibility tools: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Azure Monitor

• Cloud Networking: Azure VNets, VPN

Gateway, NSG, ExpressRoute

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SW GLOBAL LTD. Nigeria 2022 - 2025

Network Administrator / Engineer

Configured and maintained External BGP routing, Anycast services, DNS, and Azure Virtual Networks

(VNets) to ensure global network reliability. Deployed and maintained Cisco and Azure networking components, including routers, firewalls, authentication systems, and cloud gateways.

• Enhanced reliability +95%, significantly increasing VPN uptime, cutting incident response time in half, and avoiding costly service interruptions by resolving intermittent network outages that disrupted VPN connectivity for remote users during peak business hours.

• Boosted network security and remote productivity by implementing VPNs across multiple environments, including site-to-site, remote access, and Azure VPN Gateway.

• Improved uptime and reduced disruptions by 20% while designing and managing LAN/WAN and Azure-based hybrid networks for 500+ users.

• Enabled network integration by connecting on-premises infrastructure to Azure VNets using VPN Gateway, ensuring secure hybrid operations

• Proactively resolved congestion and latency issues while monitoring traffic patterns and performance using Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, and Azure Monitor.

• Optimized reachability, resiliency, and service delivery while collaborating with Tier 1 ISPs, Internet exchanges, and cloud providers.

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ASO SAVINGS & LOANS PLC. Nigeria 2019 - 2022

Network Administrator / Engineer

Managed routing policies, BGP configurations, and firewall rules, supporting both core banking and secure remote access. Coordinated with cloud and Internet Service Providers for network integration, secure connectivity, and scalability initiatives.

• Maintained continuous access to critical banking applications while delivering enterprise-level network and desktop support across multiple branches.

• Improved user experience by 20% through redesigning and replacing faulty wireless and wired local area network (LAN) devices and/or connectors.

• Increased staff communication and productivity by +70% by configuring call managers, IP phones, and secure remote access VPNs for users working from home most especially after Covid-19 broke out.

• Configuration and management of company access-based policy for secure authentication, authorization and accounting; for all connections to network devices and servers.

• Improved uptime by 10% through efficient monitoring of branch and cloud network health using SolarWinds and Azure Network Watcher.

• Achieved 98% uptime while securing communications across 12 branches through Remote Access Implementation using IPSEC VPN (Cisco ASA Firewall).

• Enhanced Internet performance and reduced redundancy issues through global network optimization, implementing BGP routing policies, Anycast configuration, and DNS enhancements.

• Improved security by 40% by tracking network anomalies and security breaches using appliances like the Identity Service Engine (ISE) and Cisco’s adaptive security appliance.

• Improved efficiency and utilization by 40% by load-balancing of network traffic among multiple internet service provider’s link.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, 2025 Yeshiva University New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Federal University of Technology Minna Niger, Nigeria

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

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