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NIHAT JAFAROV

NIHAT JAFAROV

Network Engineer
Baku

Summary

Certifications & Courses 1.Cisco CCNP ENTERPRISE(2022) 2.Cisco SD WAN(2022) 3.Cisco Network Professional Encor(2020) 4.Cisco Certified Network Associate(2019)

5.Cisco Certified Specialist- Data Center ACI (2025)

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Network Engineer

Yelo Bank
04.2025 - Current

IP Network Engineer

Baktelecom
09.2024 - 04.2025

Analyze and resolve complex issues related to IP/MPLS working on platforms such as Cisco NCS 540, 55A2, ASR 99XX, Nexus, and Huawei NE8000M14, NE40.
Troubleshoot and fix Layer 3 VPN and Layer 2 VPN issues across Cisco and Huawei routers.
Troubleshoot and fix complex BGP peering and routing issues with customers on both Cisco IOS XR/NX-OS and Huawei VRP platforms.
Drive and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major network incidents.
Review network performance and scalability metrics to propose and implement improvements in network design.
Migration of the Backbone routing protocol to IS-IS, ensuring seamless transition on Cisco and Huawei routers.

Lead Network Engineer

Yelo Bank OJSC
07.2023 - Current
  • Analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting network problems remotely and on-site
  • Manages WAN, WLAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management
  • Managing and optimization routing domains(BGP, OSPF)
  • Install, configure and support routing and switching equipment and firewalls (Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks)
  • Monitor network performance(availability, bandwidth and latency) and check for weaknesses
  • Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
  • Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy
  • Maintain Cisco Wireless LAN controllers and troubleshoot wireless issues
  • Maintaining and administering perimeter security systems such as firewalls, radius (Palo Alto, Cisco ISE, NSX-T(Data Center), WLC-APs, Fortiweb(WAF) ,Cisco ASA )
  • Performing analysis of network security needs and contributes to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software.

Lead Network Engineer

Kapital Bank OJSC
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting network problems remotely and on-site
  • Manages WAN, WLAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management
  • Managing and optimization routing domains(BGP, OSPF)
  • Install, configure and support routing and switching equipment and firewalls (Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks)
  • Monitor network performance(availability, bandwidth and latency) and check for weaknesses
  • Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
  • Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy
  • Maintain Cisco Wireless LAN controllers and troubleshoot wireless issues
  • Maintaining and administering perimeter security systems such as firewalls, radius (Palo Alto, Cisco ISE)
  • Performing analysis of network security needs and contributes to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software.

IP/MPLS Network Engineer

Aztelekom MMC
07.2020 - 03.2023
  • Operating large scale IP/MPLS Transmission network
  • Deployment and operation of Transmission network elements consisting of high-end Cisco (ASR901, ASR9900, NCS504,NCS5504) and Juniper ,Huawei routers
  • Implementation and troubleshooting of single- and multi-homed L2/L3 VPN services
  • Managing IP routing configuration (OSPF, BGP, VRF,redistribution)
  • Deploying configuration for access and distribution switches (Cat 2960, Cat 3850, Zyxel3520,Huawei ATN 910)
  • Monitoring network resource usage
  • Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute- Lists, and Route Maps
  • Configured and troubleshooting with L3 and L2 EtherChannel (PAGP, LACP)
  • Configuring and troubleshooting VLANs, VTP(version 2,3), STP (Enhancements)

Junior Network Engineer

AzEuroTel MMC
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Installing and configuring computer networks and systems
  • Identifying and solving any problems that arise with computer networks and systems
  • Providing network administration and support
  • Configure and troubleshoot operations of a small switched network and small routed network
  • Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and inter-VLAN routing
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
  • Deployment and operation of Local network elements consisting of high-end Cisco (HP switch, Cisco Router & Switch, Aruba Switch,Huawei ,Unifi Acess point)

Education

Electronics, Telecommunications And Radio Engineer

Azerbaijan Technical University

Skills

  • Network Layer Technologies – Static&Dynamic Routing(Eigrp, Ospf, BGP), Route Filtering, NAT/PAT, configuring and securing devices L3 technologies, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, PBR
  • Data-Link Layer Technologies – Vlan, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, Trunking, PPP, configuring, and securing devices L2 technologies
  • Security Technologies – Site-To-Site VPN, Remote Access VPN, DMVPN, IP/Vlan Access-List, DHCP Snooping, ARP Inspections, Storm-Control, STP Security, Dynamic Routing Protocol Authentications, Configuring next-generation firewalls, Knowledge about IPS/IDS, Firewalls -Failover Active-Standby & Active-Active, Transparent Firewall, Virtual Firewalls, Firewall Features based on a vendor like Clustering, Virtual wire,S2SVPN ,NAT, POLICY
  • IP Services – DHCP, DNS, NTP,FTP,TFTP
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Timeline

Senior Network Engineer

Yelo Bank
04.2025 - Current

IP Network Engineer

Baktelecom
09.2024 - 04.2025

Lead Network Engineer

Yelo Bank OJSC
07.2023 - Current

Lead Network Engineer

Kapital Bank OJSC
03.2023 - 07.2023

IP/MPLS Network Engineer

Aztelekom MMC
07.2020 - 03.2023

Junior Network Engineer

AzEuroTel MMC
02.2019 - 08.2020

Electronics, Telecommunications And Radio Engineer

Azerbaijan Technical University
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