NAZRIN SHIKHALIYEVA
Baku,BA
Summary
Professional with strong background in network engineering, bringing practical experience and ability to deliver impactful solutions. Skilled in configuring, managing, and optimizing network systems with focus on security and efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing demands. Reliable and results-driven with keen understanding of network protocols, troubleshooting, and infrastructure design.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Ziraat Bank Azerbaijan OJSC
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Performed troubleshooting for Cisco and packet analysis.
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls across enterprise environments.
- Manage security policies, NAT, VPN (IPSec, SSL), and threat prevention features.
- Perform regular firmware upgrades, patches, and system optimizations.
- Design and implement network architectures, VLANs, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
- Configuring and maintaining Cisco DMVPN for secure remote connectivity with new branches.
- Planned and executed the replacement of legacy Core, Border, and DMZ switches with modern network infrastructure.
- Ensure redundancy, failover mechanisms, and high availability.
- Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.).
- Deploy, configure, and maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancers in enterprise environments.
- Work with Application Security Manager (ASM) to enforce security controls.
- Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies for F5 BIG-IP devices.
- Experience with telephony integrations, call center (UCCX/UCCE).
- configurations and administration of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
- Installation, configuration, and maintenance of WLAN infrastructure.
- Support wireless access points (APs), controllers, and network devices.
- Network support for end-users experiencing Wi-Fi issues.
- Support 802.1X authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+, and identity-based policies.
- Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.
- Designed secure network architectures, incorporating best practices and latest industry standards.
Network Engineer Intern
R.I.S.K
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Advanced knowledge of large-scale global enterprise network operations and security.
- Provided firewall and VPN management, security and incident response.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Enhanced security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, and access control systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Azerbaijan State Oil And Industry University
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2023
Skills
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Network Troubleshooting Abilities
- SNMP monitoring
- 8021x experience
- Firewall functionality
- Cisco switching expertise
- Routing protocol expertise
- Load balancing techniques
- Firewall configuration expertise
- Project management experience
- Disaster recovery operations
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems.
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) - Palo Alto Networks.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Intermediate
B1
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Network Engineer
Ziraat Bank Azerbaijan OJSC
10.2022 - Current
Network Engineer Intern
R.I.S.K
10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Azerbaijan State Oil And Industry University
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