Bouh Houssein
@bouhhoussein
CCNA-certified Systems & Network Engineer specializing in virtualization, Cisco networking, and secure POS infrastructures.
DjiboutiWhat I'm looking for
I am a CCNA-certified Systems and Network Engineer with over five years of experience in virtualization, Cisco networking, and IT security, delivering high-availability multi-site networks and mission-critical services.
At TequilaPos I designed multi-location restaurant networks achieving 99.5%+ uptime, implemented VLAN segmentation, QoS, site-to-site VPNs, and PCI-DSS aligned firewall policies; at Djibouti Telecom I operated VMware environments, led zero-downtime ESXi upgrades, and automated provisioning with PowerShell and Bash.
I have 700+ Upwork hours across 27 successful projects in network troubleshooting, virtualization, and security hardening, and I am preparing for CCNP while seeking remote or hybrid roles with opportunities for technical growth and operational impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System & Virtualization Engineer
Djibouti Telecom
Mar 2021 - Oct 2025 (4 years 7 months)
Operated VMware (ESXi, vCenter, Horizon) and Veeam backups for mission-critical services, led zero-downtime ESXi upgrades and capacity expansions, and automated provisioning to accelerate delivery.
Network Engineer
TequilaPos
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Designed and maintained multi-location restaurant networks delivering 99.5%+ uptime; implemented VLAN segmentation, QoS, site-to-site VPNs, and PCI-DSS-aligned firewall policies to secure POS transactions.
Delivered 27 remote projects (700+ hours) in network troubleshooting, virtualization, and security hardening for global clients, achieving strong client satisfaction.
Help Desk Associate
ITT Experts
Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (2 months)
Provided 24/7 support for logistics systems (WMS/TMS), resolved incidents on vehicle-mounted devices and integrations, ensuring continuity of logistics operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUPMTI Meknes
Master's in Information Systems Engineering, Information Systems Engineering
2017 - 2020
Completed a Master's in Information Systems Engineering with focus on systems, virtualization, and network engineering.
Aix-Marseille University
Professional Degree (Co-diploma) in Computer Systems, Computer Systems
2016 - 2017
Completed a professional co-diploma in Computer Systems covering systems administration and networking fundamentals.
French Technical School of Meknes
Technician Diploma in Computer Systems & Networks, Computer Systems & Networks
2014 - 2016
Earned a Technician Diploma in Computer Systems & Networks focused on networking, hardware, and systems support.
State High School of Djibouti
Scientific Baccalaureate, Science
2013 - 2013
Obtained a Scientific Baccalaureate with emphasis on science and technical subjects.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
DjiboutiAuthorized to work in
Website
waliehtech.orgSocial media
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