Network Security Engineer

Architecting
Secure Networks

I design, deploy, and maintain high-performance enterprise infrastructures with a focus on reliability, automation, and security.

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Raghdan Riyadh

About Me

Driven by Logic.
Built on Experience.

A detail-oriented and analytical IT professional with a strong foundation in logic and computer science, cultivated since childhood and refined through academic and hands-on experience.

With 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer, I specialize in designing and managing large-scale, complex network infrastructures. Adept at troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and delivering robust solutions in high-pressure environments.

Tech Stack & Expertise

F5 BIG-IP Fortigate Cisco AWS Palo Alto Aruba Juniper

Portfolio

Featured Projects

Real-world implementations, cloud architectures, and enterprise lab builds.

Enterprise Architecture
Architecture

Enterprise-Grade Design and configruation

A high-end, multi-technology environment designed to mirror real-world enterprise infrastructure. Designed a Split-Core separating Campus and DC, featuring F5 WAF, FortiGate SD-WAN, and Cisco Nexus VXLAN fabric.

F5 BIG-IP FortiGate Nexus EVPN
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Architecture

SD-WAN + ADVPN architect

Implemented IdP-Initiated Single Sign-On (SSO) for AWS using Microsoft Entra ID. Streamlined access to AWS resources while maintaining robust security through centralized identity management.

IAM SAML 2.0 Entra ID
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Cloud / Identity

AWS SSO with Azure AD

Implemented IdP-Initiated Single Sign-On (SSO) for AWS using Microsoft Entra ID. Streamlined access to AWS resources while maintaining robust security through centralized identity management.

IAM SAML 2.0 Entra ID
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Serverless

AWS Static Website

Architected a global CDN distribution via CloudFront+S3, automating zero-touch HTTPS encryption with ACM, and implementing bulletproof DNS routing through Route 53.

CloudFront Route53 S3
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Routing & VPN

DMVPN Dual Cloud Phase 3

Engineered a multi-cloud DMVPN environment replicating mission-critical enterprise networks. Deployed IPsec + mGRE, optimized EIGRP/OSPF, and hardened Fortigate policies.

DMVPN IPsec OSPF/EIGRP
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Service Provider

ISP MPLS + BGP Architecture

An MPLS L3VPN lab designed to replicate carrier-grade service provider infrastructure. This deep dive involved heavy configuration of MPLS, VRF segmentation, and BGP VPNv4 routing, focusing heavily on isolating VRF leaks and optimizing OSPF underlay stability.

MPLS L3VPN VRF BGP VPNv4 ISP Core
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Qualifications

Industry Certifications

Cisco
Fortigate
F5 CTS
F5 Admin
AWS Architect
Azure
Linux
Google Cyber

Let's Build Something Secure

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something amazing. Feel free to reach out!

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