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Local Area Networking involves connecting computers and devices within a limited area like an office, home, or school, enabling them to communicate and share resources. This includes setting up Ethernet connections, configuring wireless networks, and ensuring network security through firewalls and antivirus software. A Local Area Networking Expert can assist with network design , installation , and maintenance , optimizing performance and troubleshooting any connectivity issues that arise. They can implement VPNs for secure remote access and configure network protocols to suit your specific needs.
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Lahore, Pakistan
$19 USD per hour
A dynamic IT Engineer with 8 years plus experience of Systems and Networks. I have experience of End User Technical Support, Desktop Support, Network Design, Development, Operations, Maintenance, Routing & Switches, Firewalls and Load Balancer from the well-reputed organization. Working knowledge of major networking components & hardware components. Redesign and Re-engineering of existing networks for future growth. Configuring Network in a simulation environment such as Packet Tracer, GNS3, My expertise are given below ✅ Configuration of Cisco Firewalls, Routers & Switches ✅ Existing Network Connectivity Issues ✅ Expert in VPN (GRE, SSL, DMVPN, IPSec Site to Site). ✅ Routing Protocol (IPV4 and IPV6) ✅ Network Design, Troubleshooting in GNS3 & Cisco Packet Tracer ✅ Report Writing Guidance for Network ✅ Routing Protocols (Static and Dynamic) ✅ Technical Documentation & Report Writing ✅ Network Diagram using MS Visio *** Just A Trial Will Convince You. ***
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Karachi, Pakistan
$50 USD per hour
After getting 14 years of experience in System and IT administration along with multiple certifications, I am confident enough for providing you a perfect solution to your technical issues and projects from starting to the completion. I would be available on daily basis as required and full time available on weekends. Having a flexible and friendly nature, you would find me very cooperative and dedicated to your work. I am proficient in the following areas: Cloud Computing ---> AWS (EC2, RDS, VPC, ECS, EKS, S3, EFS, Cloudfront, Elastibeanstalk, etc) Cloud Computing ---> Azure (VM's, Vnet, Scaleset, Function Apps, App Services, CosmosDB, FlexibleDB, AKS, Blob Storage, etc..) Containerization ---> Docker, Docker-compose, Kubernetes DevOps ---> Jenkins, Bitbucket, Github, Terraform, Ansible, Python Virtualization ---> Vmware Vsphere High Availability & Disaster Recovery ---> Veeam Backup & Replication Windows Server ---> Active Directory, File Services, WDS Mail Server, Database Server ---> Exchange, Mdaemon VOIP ---> Elastix, Freepbx Website Development ---> Wordpress, PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
$20 USD per hour
Hello there, I am a CCNA/CCNP trainer and professional network & security expert having more than 12 years’ experience of working with multiple organizations like Bank, NGO, ISP and vendors. Following are the benchmarks I have which might be helpful for employer to get an overview and choose me to serve their requirement. ✅ I have certification of CCNP (R&S), RHCSA, RHCSE and training on CCNP Sec, MTCNA, F5 ASM & LB, Linux System Security, Information Security and Cyber Forensic. ✅ I am a professional CCNA & CCNP (R&S) trainer and have simulated lot of projects in packet tracer and GNS3. ✅ During my job period I mostly worked to design and deploy network & security infrastructure of several companies. ✅ I have good knowledge and experience of working on devices of multiple OEM like Cisco, Juniper, Mikrotik, F5, Sophos, Fortinet, PfSense, SonicWall etc. ✅ I have expertise in Cisco ACI (Data Center Solution), Routing & switching, Firewall (FTD & ASA), wireless, collaboration, WSA, ESA, ISE, F5 Application Security Manager & Load Balancer, Mikrotik BW Manager etc. I will be glad if the above mentioned criteria makes you realize that I am able to meet your requirement then would like to request to have a brief discussion on your project and requirements first after that award me with the work order. I always try to keep my words given to employer and I believe it helps me a lot to deliver my work on time. Thanks with best regards, Rana
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Cairo, Egypt
$40 USD per hour
I'm network engineer holding Cisco CCNP certificate. I have 6 years of experience in IT networks. I am expert of network simulation softwares like Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 and in Data analysis using Wireshark. Also, i have strong experience in writing technical reports and summaries. My specialties: - Design and implement medium and large scale enterprise networks. - Expertise of VPN technologies such as, OpenVPN, IPsec, L2TP, PPTP, SSL, etc. - Routing technologies RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, BGP, etc. - Switching technologies VLANs, STP, VTP, Etherchannel, HSRP, etc. My hands-on experience, - Cisco routers (ASR 1K & 9k, 2900, 2800), Switches (Nexus 9000, Nexus 7000, Nexus 3000, CAT 6500, CAT 3750, CAT 2900, SG- 300, SG-500) and Firewalls (ASA 5505, 5506x). - Palo Alto 220, 550, 850 and 3200 and Fortigate 100E, 200E and 800E Firewalls. - Juniper Routers (M7, M10, MX 480, MX 960) and SRX (300, 500). - Huawei routers NE-40, NE5000E and Switches Quidway S2700 and S5300. - HP Switches procurve 3500 and procurve 5900.
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
$30 USD per hour
I have been working in core network of BD largest ISP & IIG more than 9 years. I am CCNA and CCNA security certified. So Cisco based network solutions are the most powerful side of me. Beside these, I am expert in configuring and maintaining firewalls, have expertise on network simulation software like GNS3 , Cisco Packet Tracer, Riverbed Modeler. Core Technical Skills: ================== # Routing Protocol-- Static, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP. # Design and implement small, medium and large scale enterprise networks. # VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VTP, LACP, HSRP. #L2-MPLS,L3-MPLS # DHCP, GRE, IPSEC. Hands-On Experience: ===================== # Cisco Routers (NCS 5500, ASR 1006, 7606, 7604, 7301, 7206) # Firewall (Sophos, Fortigate) # Cisco Switches(Nexus 2K, Nexus 3K, Nexus 7K, Catalist 2900 series, Catalist 3500 series, 4500 Series, Small Business SF-300) # Juniper Routers (MX 104, ACX 2200) # Mikrotik Router (CCR 1036, CCR 1072, 3011, RB 450) # Other Vendor devices (Netgear, BDcom, Huawei)
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Purworejo, Indonesia
$35 USD per hour
I have been working with network devices and system admin for the past few years and have great experience with them. I am ready to be hired and start working on your projects today. ~regards | Cisco Expert Routing Switching | | VMware Expert | Juniper Router | HCNA Huawei | | Fortinet NSE1 NSE2 NSE3 | | PFSense Advanced | FreeBSD Advanced | Mikrotik MTCNA MTCWE | Palo Alto Expert | | Docker | Docker Compose | Nomad | Kubernetes | Ansible Expert | Terraform | Scripting Automation | WebServer Nginx and Apache Expert | | MySQL Tune High Performance | Indexing | Tune Up | | Github Action | Gitlab Pipelines Expert
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Malappuram, India
$60 USD per hour
Top 1% in the Freelancer.com Community. I am excited to offer 16+ years of solid experience in Physical & Virtual Server & Networking Platforms, System Administration, Network Administration,Managing Telecommunications Networks and Technical Strategy. Below are a few of my strong assets for your business: - Microsoft(Active Directory, DNS,DHCP, RDS,SQL Server(DB Admin),SharePoint, - Hyper-V, Exchange(All Versions &O365)Azure) - VMWare (ESXi, VCenter) - Citrix (XenApp, XenCenter) - Antivirus(Symantec(SEP),Mcafee(EPO),Kaspersky) - Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS,Debian) - Cloud(MS Azure,AMAZON AWS ,Google GCP,OVH and Digital Ocean) - Storage(Synology,QNAP,FreeNAS,WD,Dell and HP) - VOIP ( Avaya,3CX,Yeastar,XCally,GrandStream & FreePBX) - Firewalls (Fortinet, Sonicwall, Sophos, ASA,WatchGuard&PFSense) - Wireless(Cisco,Unify,Grandstream,Fortigate) - Routers (Cisco, Ubiquiti) - Servers (HP Proliant Servers) & (Dell/EMC Servers) I am happily available anytime using secure remote support or walk you through the steps via Freelancer chat .I am looking to show each client my worth to build a long relationship. Get started by clicking on "Hire Me"
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El-Mokattam, Egypt
$25 USD per hour
I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service-provider networks. I specialize in Network Security, SD-WAN, routing & switching, enterprise wireless, and secure network architecture, helping companies modernize legacy networks, improve reliability, and reduce WAN costs. Core expertise: - Firewalls & Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower IPsec & SSL VPN, site-to-site, remote access, policy design - Routing & Switching: Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst, Nexus (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP) Enterprise LAN & campus design - LAN Switching (Multi-Vendor): Cisco, Meraki, HP, Aruba, FortiSwitch Access/core design, redundancy, QoS, segmentation - Enterprise Wireless: Cisco WLC & APs, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Aruba Wi-Fi, FortiAP Coverage design, roaming, security, troubleshooting - SD-WAN: Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki (hub-and-spoke, MPLS + Internet, segmentation, HA, traffic steering) - Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP Site-to-site VPN, routing integration - Network Automation: Python Certifications: CCIE Enterprise Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation CCNP Data Center CCNP Security Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-Cloud If you share your current setup and goal, I can propose a clear and practical solution.
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Rawalpindi, Pakistan
$20 USD per hour
I’m a results-driven IT Leader and Infrastructure Architect with over 11 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, securing, and managing complex IT infrastructures across diverse industries. My career spans network engineering, solution architecture, systems administration, DevOps, and IT strategy, with a strong foundation in both on-prem and cloud ecosystems. I’ve architected and led full-scale deployments across routing, switching, security, WLAN, NAC, NMS, SIEM, and IAM using Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba, Ruckus, HPE, Microsoft, AWS, and GCP. I have successfully led PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance projects, implemented privileged access management (PAM), identity governance, conditional access, and deployed SIEM solutions like Azure Sentinel to enhance monitoring and threat response. My DevOps expertise includes Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Python, and CI/CD automation, driving Infrastructure as Code (IaC), system hardening, and zero-downtime deployments. I also bring deep operational knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and Miro. Below are my services: NETWORKING: 1. Network designing, HLDs, LLDs, and Network diagrams on MS Visio 2. Network automation, configurations, testing, and troubleshooting 3. Network support level 1/2/3, managed services on a monthly subscription/SLAs 4. Technical proposals, RFPs Platforms: Juniper (SRX Series, EX Series, MX Series, Junos space), Aruba (ClearPass/WLAN), Cisco (routers/switches/firewalls/WLAN/ISE), Ruckus WLAN, Fortinet firewalls, Whatsup gold, Cisco VoIP phone SPA series Networking Expertise: Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP), STP, RSTP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, MPLS, VRRP, HSRP, NAT/CGNAT, PAT, ACLs, port forwarding IT Infrastructure/DevOps: 1. IT strategy, IT infrastructure design, IT automation 2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, and other cloud providers. 3. System administration, IT support on a monthly subscription/SLAs Skills: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, RHEL), Windows servers (R2012, R2016, R2019, R2022), Digital Ocean, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Jira, Confluence, Miro, Zoho CRM, Rocket chat, Hyperledger, VMware, FusionPBX, AWS, Azure, GCP, Apache, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, PowerShell, Python, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Zabbix, Azure Sentinel
A Local Area Networking expert designs, deploys, and maintains the wired and wireless networks that connect computers, servers, printers, and devices within a single site such as an office, warehouse, school, or campus. Hiring a skilled local area networking specialist ensures your LAN delivers fast, secure, and reliable connectivity for every user and every application your business depends on.
A LAN engineer plans the physical and logical structure of your network and turns it into working infrastructure. The work spans cabling, switching, routing inside the LAN, Wi-Fi coverage, VLAN segmentation, IP addressing, firewall rules at the edge, and ongoing monitoring. The result is a network that supports VoIP calls, video conferencing, file shares, ERP traffic, and cloud applications without bottlenecks or downtime.
Beyond the build, a local area networking specialist diagnoses problems your team cannot solve internally. That includes intermittent packet loss, slow file transfers, Wi-Fi dead zones, broadcast storms, DHCP exhaustion, and DNS misconfigurations. A good LAN consultant translates symptoms into root causes and produces documentation your IT team can use long after the engagement ends.
Most LAN projects on Freelancer.com fall into design, deployment, troubleshooting, or upgrade work. Typical deliverables include:
A competent LAN engineer is fluent in the protocols that make local networks function: Ethernet, 802.1Q VLAN tagging, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP and RSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, OSPF and EIGRP for inter-VLAN routing, and 802.11ac and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) for wireless. They use Wireshark for packet capture, iperf for throughput testing, and Nmap for discovery and security validation.
For hardware, expect familiarity with managed switches from Cisco Catalyst, Meraki MS, Aruba, Juniper, and Netgear, plus access points from Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquiti, and Ruckus. Many LAN specialists also handle adjacent skills such as network security, system administration, VoIP setup, server virtualization, and cloud connectivity to AWS or Azure.
Almost every organization with a physical site needs LAN expertise at some point. Common use cases include:
Strong candidates typically hold industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Aruba ACMA, or Juniper JNCIA. Look for hands-on experience with the specific vendor gear you already own, plus a portfolio that includes network diagrams, before-and-after performance data, or case descriptions of multi-site deployments. Profile signals worth weighing include completion rate, repeat clients, and reviews that mention reliability under pressure.
Use these interview questions to test depth:
Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of vetted network engineers, from CCNA-certified generalists to senior architects who specialize in enterprise LAN design. You can compare portfolios, certifications, and verified client reviews side by side, then award the project to the candidate whose experience matches your environment. Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, so you stay in control of scope and cost.
Whether you need a remote consultant to design a new network, a local specialist to handle on-site cabling, or ongoing support for an existing LAN, the freelancers on Freelancer.com cover every time zone and skill level. Milestone Payments protect your funds until each phase of work is delivered and approved.
Hiring a LAN engineer on Freelancer.com is straightforward when you treat the brief as the foundation of the engagement. The clearer your project scope, site details, and existing hardware are, the faster you will receive accurate bids from qualified specialists. The three steps below walk you through the process.
Your project post is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you receive. A precise LAN brief filters out generalists and attracts engineers whose experience genuinely matches your environment, vendor stack, and timeline. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. Read each one for how the freelancer interprets your brief, what design approach they propose, and whether their suggested timeline is realistic for the scope. A strong LAN proposal usually references specific vendors, mentions diagnostic steps, and asks pointed questions about your existing infrastructure.
The final decision blends proposal quality with profile evidence. Look at consistency across past LAN engagements rather than one impressive example, and weigh certifications alongside real-world reviews from previous clients. A reliable network engineer should show both technical depth and a track record of delivering on time.
A small office network with a handful of switches and access points can be designed and deployed in a few days, while a multi-floor or multi-site rollout often spans several weeks once cabling, hardware procurement, and testing are factored in. Troubleshooting and audit engagements are usually shorter, often completed within a week.
Yes. Most design, configuration, and monitoring work can be done remotely through secure VPN access, console servers, or cloud-managed platforms like Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi. On-site tasks such as cable runs, rack installation, and physical device mounting are often delegated to a local technician while the lead engineer drives the work remotely.
A network administrator typically maintains day-to-day operations across an existing environment, while a LAN expert focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing the local network itself. For greenfield builds, major upgrades, or complex troubleshooting, a specialist brings deeper protocol and hardware knowledge than a generalist admin.
For defined projects such as a new office build-out, a Wi-Fi redesign, or a network audit, a freelancer is usually faster and more cost-effective. Agencies make sense when you need 24/7 managed services across many sites with contractual SLAs.
Prepare a floor plan or site map, a list of existing network hardware and ISP circuits, the number of users and devices, and the applications that depend on the network such as VoIP, video, or ERP. The more context you provide, the more accurate the bids you receive will be.
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