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Alexandra Sos

@alexandrasos

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Network and IP Security Engineer focused on resilient, secure IP networks.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in an international, dynamic company where I can lead IP network implementations, strengthen security operations, resolve complex incidents, and continue professional growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a Network and IP Security Engineer with hands-on experience in IP network implementation, troubleshooting, and security operations across multi-vendor environments.

I have worked on core and service networks using Nokia 7750, Cisco ASR, Juniper, Huawei, Radware DDoS, F5, Fortinet and Netguard solutions, and I hold certifications including CCNA, CompTIA Security+, and Fortinet FortiGate Administrator.

I thrive in international, fast-paced teams, contribute to incident resolution, network rollout and documentation, and seek roles where I can deliver tangible impact while continuing professional growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Network Engineer - Cisco Meraki

Cisco Meraki

Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 (11 months)

Diagnosed and resolved wireless, security, and switching issues for Cisco Meraki customers, collaborating with engineering on escalated outages and complex misconfigurations. Improved customer incident resolution through coordinated troubleshooting and escalation.

Cisco Meraki Network Security Incident Management Switching Routing SD WAN Customer Support

Network Engineer

Unknown

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 (8 months)

Monitored, administered and managed multi-vendor networks (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) including routing, switching and disaster recovery operations, resolving technical issues and maintaining network performance.

Cisco Juniper Routing Switching Nexus SD WAN Disaster Recovery Troubleshooting

Core Network Engineer

Unknown

Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Monitored core network traffic, managed tickets and SLA-driven incident response, provided real-time support for major outages and contributed to technical documentation and procedural compliance.

SLA Management Incident Response Ticketing Technical Documentation Troubleshooting

Network and IP Security Engineer

Self Employed

Deliver IP network implementation, troubleshooting, and security operations across service provider and enterprise environments, improving incident resolution and network availability. Performed integration/configuration of network elements and supported rollout and planned works to meet SLA targets.

BGP MPLS IPSEC IP Troubleshooting Nokia 7750 ServiceNow

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

West University of Timișoara, Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences

Master's Degree, Administrative and Fiscal Litigation

2016 - 2017

Completed a Master's degree in Administrative and Fiscal Litigation with coursework at West University, Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences in Timișoara.