Freelance network security engineer and web developer in Dubai
Two lanes, one engineer: the networks your business runs on, and the websites and apps your customers see.
I'm Mohammed Nasif, a network security engineer based in Dubai. I design and deploy SD-WAN, SASE and Zero Trust networks for organisations across the GCC, with rollouts covering 400+ sites, and I build fast, SEO-ready websites, web apps and automations for UAE businesses. Hire me for one project or ongoing support.
Network & security
Enterprise-grade networking for companies of any size: SD-WAN, Zero Trust access, Wi-Fi, firewalls, audits and monitoring.
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SD-WAN design & migration
Aruba EdgeConnect (Silver Peak) SD-WAN design, rollout and migration from legacy firewalls and routers, including Azure.
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SASE & Zero Trust access
Replace remote-access VPN with SSE and Zero Trust (ZTNA): role-based access to internal apps for a hybrid workforce.
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Wi-Fi surveys & audits
Wi-Fi site surveys and audits with NetAlly tools for schools, offices and warehouses, with a redesign plan you can act on.
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Network audit & documentation
A health check of your network, with HLD/LLD documentation and diagrams that match what is actually running.
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Firewall setup & VPN
Fortinet and Sophos firewall setup and policy review, plus site-to-site IPSec VPN between offices and cloud.
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Network monitoring
SNMP and syslog monitoring in SolarWinds, or a lightweight custom dashboard, so you hear about outages before users do.
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DNS & email deliverability
SPF, DKIM and DMARC fixes and Google Workspace setup, so company email stops landing in spam.
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Web development
Websites, internal apps and automation for UAE businesses, built to load fast, rank in search and save your team time.
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Freelance web development
Fast, SEO-ready business websites and landing pages built with Astro or Next.js and hosted on Cloudflare Pages or Vercel.
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Web apps & dashboards
Internal business apps and dashboards on React or vanilla JS with Supabase: approvals, exports and installable PWAs.
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Automation, Zoho & AI
Zoho and WhatsApp integrations, workflow automation and practical AI for businesses without an in-house tech team.
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Track record
- SD-WAN sites rolled out across seven countries
- 400+ SD-WAN sites rolled out across seven countries
- countries: UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan
- 7 countries: UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan
- vendor certifications earned from HPE Aruba, Cato, Sophos and Semperis
- 6 vendor certifications earned from HPE Aruba, Cato, Sophos and Semperis
- websites and web apps with published case studies
- 9 websites and web apps with published case studies
Details on the work page and in the case studies.
Ways to work together
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One-off assessment
An audit, survey or review with a written report and a prioritised plan.
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Project
Design and implementation with a fixed scope, dates and handover.
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Remote support retainer
Ongoing help for changes, troubleshooting and questions.
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On-site in the UAE
Surveys, cutovers and installs at your sites across the Emirates.
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Remote across the GCC
Design, configuration and support for sites in KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
Questions
Are you a freelancer or an agency?
I am an individual engineer based in Dubai. You work with me directly, from the first call to handover. For larger web projects I also run Forzateks, a small UAE technology studio.
Which areas do you cover?
On-site work anywhere in the UAE, and remote work across the GCC: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Website and app projects can be fully remote.
How do I start?
Send a project enquiry or message me on WhatsApp with a few lines about what you need. We book a free 30-minute call, and you get a written plan with scope and dates before any work starts.
Page updated November 2026.
Tell me about your project
Book a free 30-minute call on WhatsApp, or send the details and I will reply with next steps.
WhatsApp +971 54 782 9816 · Based in Dubai, working across the UAE and GCC