abebaw Belachew
@abebawbelachew
Senior Network Engineer with 18+ years designing, implementing, and securing enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a seasoned Senior Network Engineer with over 18 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-level network infrastructure. I oversee LAN and WAN environments and apply networking expertise across TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN to keep networks reliable and performant.
At Ethio Telecom, I manage LAN and WAN infrastructure across multiple remote sites and data centers, strengthen security by managing VPN gateways, proxies, and traffic managers, and drive network evolution through new technology implementations. I also deliver advanced technical support by resolving complex incidents and problems using ITIL best practices, partnering with stakeholders to plan and execute network-related projects while leveraging network hardware experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Network Engineer
Ethio Telecom
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Oversee and manage LAN and WAN infrastructure across multiple remote sites and data centers. Administer VPN gateways, proxies, and traffic managers, perform security assessments, and resolve complex network incidents using ITIL best practices.
Network Technician
Ethio Telecom
Nov 2006 - Oct 2020 (13 years 11 months)
Installed and maintained optical fiber, LAN, and WAN networks. Applied TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs for design and troubleshooting, and implemented security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection, and VPNs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering
2013 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor of Computer Engineering degree at Addis Abeba Science and Technology University from 2013 to 2019.
Availability
Location
EthiopiaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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