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Charlie Cooper

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 26, 2023

A senior network engineer, Charlie boasts expertise in voice, route/switch, and Palo Alto firewalls. With rich experience in telcos like Timeplex and Metaswitch and enterprises like early Airbnb, Argo AI, and Astra Rockets, he's adept at crafting robust network infrastructures. Charlie thrives in fast-paced settings, excelling in planning, implementing, and maintaining infrastructures. His troubleshooting skills are exceptional, particularly in managing internal and external expectations.

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Brandon Peskin

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since September 24, 2020

Brandon is an experienced professional who has worked as a systems administrator and network engineer/architect. He has a strong passion for developing, implementing, and supporting the technologies used both yesterday and today to get the job done. Brandon has solid experience working with major vendors such as Fortinet, Cisco Ubiquiti, and Palo Alto Networks.

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Michael Goodwin

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 4, 2024

Michael is a seasoned network engineer with extensive telecom experience. He handled voice communications before VoIP, installed one of the first Avaya's IP offices in the US, and worked on many platforms, from Cisco on-prem to cloud solutions. Having worked with Cisco networks since 2006, from Catalyst to Cisco Meraki with Zero Trust security, Michael has gained extensive knowledge of the enterprise telecom world.

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Jason Carter

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 1, 2022

Jason has been a professional software engineer for 17 years. During that time, he has consistently made his employers happy to have him on board due to his ability to quickly achieve project goals and high-quality results. Jason is very effective in collaboration and incrementally tackling projects to achieve success. He has worked with many languages and technologies over the years, from full-stack web development to mobile and native Windows applications.

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Kehinde Alabede

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2023

Kehinde is a skilled network security engineer with experience building secure connectivity solutions using various IT technologies in hybrid and complex environments. Adept at scripting, automation, and designing and implementing firewalls and cybersecurity solutions, he delivers efficient data movement and automated network workflows. With analytical and problem-solving skills, Kehinde successfully solves network problems with minimal downtime to production.

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Evgeni Tsvetanov

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+02:00
Bulgaria
Toptal Member Since September 20, 2021

Evgeni is a full-stack developer and network engineer with a decade of experience. He has worked in ISP and mobile carrier enterprises and on products operating across the globe, such as the Facebook network, Cisco and other ISP networks, web security, and cryptocurrency. Evgeni's experience includes all technical aspects of software development and the systems behind well-functioning products, including the user interface, servers, network, cloud, algorithms, and architecture.

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Asif Khan

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+03:00
Saudi Arabia
Toptal Member Since October 10, 2022

Asif is a senior network security engineer with almost a decade of experience in the network security domain. He has managed multiple security projects and specialized in firewalls, including Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, Fortinet, Cisco, and F5. Asif's various certifications show he is committed to mastering and maintaining the skills and knowledge in his field of expertise.

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Shinu Kuruvila

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since October 10, 2022

Shinu is a result-driven developer with over nine years of global enterprise-level technical consulting experience for leading-edge IT firms. His expertise includes network infrastructure, in-depth knowledge of enterprise network topology, design, and implementation. Shinu's a seasoned leader who engages independently with customers delivering on-schedule resolutions to mission-critical issues. He has the tenacity to work with a demanding clientele and maintain a flexible work schedule.

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Zac Murray

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since August 24, 2021

Zac is a full-stack developer skilled in a wide variety of technologies and business types. He has engineered architectural solutions for complex problems and delivered solutions to clients that transformed their businesses. Zac has worked in companies of different sizes, from small startups to some of the largest organizations in Australia, and is an excellent communicator and highly skilled technologist.

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Kevin He

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+12:00
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since April 7, 2023

Kevin is a senior network and security consultant with 18 years of experience in environments ranging from large global vendors and Telco to enterprise sectors like banks and government agencies. Skilled in a wide range of products such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, F5, Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. He has a proven track record of design, delivery, and BAU support for large-scale network and security projects. Kevin is Cisco CCIE, Check Point CCSE, and Fortinet NSE4 certified.

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Saqib Rana

Freelance Cisco Engineer
UTC+12:00
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since April 12, 2023

Saqib is a results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience implementing IT network security solutions. He specializes in firewalls, load balancers, routing and switching, cloud or VPN solutions, web proxies, and automation. Saqib also manages multivendor devices, including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, FortiGate, Cisco—ASA, ISE, WSA, and Firepower Threat Defense or Management Center—Forcepoint, A10 Networks, Aruba, Splunk, FortiAnalyzer, and F5 BIG-IP web application firewalls.

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Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a Cisco engineer with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your Cisco engineer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right Cisco engineer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Cisco engineers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Cisco engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Cisco engineers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire Cisco engineers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our Cisco engineers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your Cisco engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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