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Walid KH

@elwalid01

Network Engineer 'Air Algerie', Master's in Network and Telecom, FCA Certified

Algeria
English, French, Arabic
About me
I am a professional Network Engineer currently managing enterprise infrastructure for Air Algérie, a major international airline. I hold a Master's degree in Network & Telecommunications and am a certified FCA, Studied CCNA, CCNP. My daily work involves ensuring 99% uptime for critical systems, managing Cisco/Huawei/Fortinet environments, and implementing security. I bring a "airline-grade" reliability to your project. Whether you need complex firewall configurations, Python network automation, Network diagrams, or expert troubleshooting, I deliver professional, secure, and tested solutions.... Read more

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Work experience

NETWORK ENGINEER

Air Algérie • Full-time

Jun 2024 - Present2 yrs

Designed and implemented robust LAN/WAN topologies—including VLAN segmentation, and high-availability configurations, guaranteeing seamless enterprise connectivity ( 99% uptime, sub 20ms latency ). Configured and maintained multi-vendor network appliances ( Cisco, Huawei, Fortinet ) switches, routers, firewalls—ensuring secure and reliable infrastructure via firewalls/VPNs. Configured advanced SNMP/NetFlow monitoring pipelines (PRTG) and creating automated alert triggers, leveraging analytics to preemptively identify and remediate bottlenecks. Engineered and implemented secure RADIUS‑backed authentication with Windows NPS server for switches, routers, and firewalls, consolidating access control, and achieving centralized authentication. Developed Netmiko—a Python‑based automation tool with an ergonomic GUI—for streamlined config workflows; cut manual task load by over 50%. Provided Tier‑2+ escalation support for complex connectivity incidents and outage resolution.

IT ENGINEER

NESDA • Full-time

Dec 2023 - Jun 20246 mos

Architected and deployed advanced Fortinet network security ecosystems, leveraging FortiGate firewalls and FortiSwitches to fortify enterprise-grade infrastructures. Orchestrated cybersecurity operations, integrating Kaspersky EDR and SIEM analytics to drive proactive threat detection and mitigation. Engineered SD-WAN architectures to deliver resilient, high-performance connectivity across dynamic enterprise environments. Spearheaded strategic network planning, aligning infrastructure optimization with evolving organizational goals. Designed and maintained enterprise-class backup solutions utilizing VMware Dell Networker, ensuring mission critical data integrity and rapid disaster recovery. Provided Tier 2+ technical support to resolve escalated incidents, ensuring seamless operational continuity. Conducted comprehensive log intelligence analysis, identifying potential vulnerabilities to enhance system security posture.