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Shawn Mabote

@shawnmabote

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Network Engineer at Frampol Africa deploying FortiGate firewalls and multisite VPNs for distributed organizations.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for networking or infrastructure roles where I can apply my experience in enterprise networking, security, cloud, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, wireless, and infrastructure operations. I’m open to remote roles hiring from Zimbabwe/Africa/EMEA, as well as international opportunities offering visa sponsorship or relocation.

At Frampol Africa, I configured and deployed 50+ FortiGate firewalls across multiple organizations, standardizing security policies to reduce configuration inconsistencies and strengthen perimeter defense.

I also designed and implemented multisite IPsec VPN connectivity for large retail environments, including remote locations connected over Starlink. At Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, I deployed a Sophos XGS firewall and secured MPLS connectivity across 64 branch offices supporting nationwide biometric voter registration.

Earlier, as an ICT Networks Intern at Delta Beverages Pvt Ltd, I supported connectivity across 80+ branches and implemented Cisco AnyConnect VPN for secure organization-wide remote work. I hold CCNP Enterprise and CCNA certifications, along with Azure Administrator Associate and AWS Solutions Architect Associate certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Network Engineer

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Frampol Africa

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Configured and deployed 50+ FortiGate firewalls across multiple organizations, standardizing security policy to reduce configuration inconsistencies. Designed and implemented multisite IPsec VPN connectivity for large retail environments, including remote locations over Starlink.

FortiGate IPsec VPN Routing Switching Wireless Infrastructure Network Security

ICT Technician

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Deployed a Sophos XGS firewall and secured MPLS-based connectivity across 64 branch offices nationwide. Maintained uninterrupted multisite connectivity supporting nationwide biometric voter registration.

Sophos XGS MPLS Network Security multisite networks Virtualization Storage

ICT Networks Intern

Delta Beverages Pvt Ltd

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Supported network connectivity across 80+ branches, configuring Cisco, Unifi, and Ruckus switches, routers, and access points. Implemented Cisco AnyConnect VPN for secure remote work during COVID-19.

Cisco UniFi Ruckus Cisco AnyConnect EIGRP Solarwinds

Telephone Technician

Entire Office Systems Pvt Ltd

Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years)

Installed and configured PABX and VoIP systems with Voice VLAN optimization to organizational requirements. Conducted site surveys and prepared BOQs for network and VoIP infrastructure projects.

PABX VoIP Voice VLAN site surveys BOQ