Navaneetharaj Mohanraj
Colombo
Summary
4+ Years of experience in enterprise industry in designing managing and implementing secure the network. Have the passion and sense of making the goals by the skills which have to made ultimate outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer Network and Security
Connex Information Technologies
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Manage a team and delegate task to them.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Offer training to customers and partners.
- Coordinate with vendors to provide best-in-class solution.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Routed and integrated technical issues which cannot be handles by us to the vendor so best solution within very minimal time is given to the customer.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
Senior Network and security Engineer
Connex IT
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Design and Configure and install Firewall and network devices.
- Network troubleshooting and fix relevant issues.
- Ability to configure site to site VPN in Sonicwall and Palo Alto Firewall.
- Able to configure and optimize rules in Palo Alto Firewall and Sonicwall Firewall.
- Evaluate the network and identify complex network architecture, re-design the network for high performance.
- Configure PBF, QoS, NAT, SSL Decryption and other required configurations in Palo alto Firewall
- Provide Level 2 support for Network Devices and Firewalls
- Monitor and advise about vulnerabilities and loopholes in the network
- Configure SDWAN between HQ and branches
- Team lead for new installations of Firewall and network devices
- Troubleshooting issues on virtualization environments [Palo Alto firewall, Sonicwall firewall]
- Installation of Palo Alto firewall in the cloud environment such as AWS, Azue and OCI
- Design and implement Network
- Provide recommendations for customer to build their better network.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Network and security Engineer
Connex IT
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Design a new network.
- Design and installation of Access point and network switches
- Installation of firewall Palo Alto and Sonicwall.
- Provide L2 support for network and firewall system
- Implement Wifi-Monetization solution (Ransnet)
- Design and implementation of DDI Solution (Efficient IP)
- Implementation of NAC solution.
- Troubleshoot network related issues and fix them.
- Testing implemented system so, network uptime is ensured with very minimal network impact.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Associate Network and security Engineer
Connex IT
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Installation of firewall Sonicwall.
- Provide L1 support for network and firewall system.
- Work with team to succeed the project.
- Installation of Access point and network switches.
- Work with Wi-Fi monetization (Ransnet).
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Installation of Netgear and Exteme switches.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Designed standardized incident logging system to track historical incursions while helping prevent future breaches.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Network Engineer
Erelinks IT solution
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Provide L1 support for network and firewall system
- Design and implementation of Access point and network switches
- Installation of Cisco and HP switches
- Installation of blade servers
- Design network points, data points and network rack with required things (Keystone, Faceplate, patch panel etc.)
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
- Liaised with stakeholders to keep project goals and deadlines on target.
Network Engineer
Texeon Interconnect
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Installation of Cisco and HP switches and Wireless
- Installation of blade servers
- Design network points, data points and network rack with required things (Keystone, Faceplate, patch panel etc.)
- Design and implementation of Access point and network switches
- Provide L1 and L2 support for network and firewall system Cyberoam.
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
Associate Network Engineer
Texeon Interconnect
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide L1 support for network and firewall system Cyberoam
- Evaluated under-performing areas and developed solutions for improvement.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Design network points, data points and network rack with required things (Keystone, Faceplate, patch panel etc.)
- Creating BOQs for the tenders.
Instructor Con Network Administrator
Great Lake Holdings
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed Cisco switches and routers
- Managed the office network and Windows server system
- Instructor for CCNA
- Trouble-shoot and fix network issues
- Fine tune the network
- Controlled user traffic with the ACLs
- Assign Users to appropriate VLAN and ACLs according to the user requirement.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Education
BSc(Hons) Computer security -
De Montfort University
06.2019
Skills
Design and implement network and security solutions
- Palo Alto
- Sonicwall
- Extreme
- Netgear
- NAC
- A10
- Efficient IP
- Ransnet
- Firemon
- Darktrace
- Versa
Cloud Solution
- AWS
- Azure
Routing concept
- OSPF
- BGP
- RIP
- EIGRP
Leadership and team work skills
Good communication
Provide solutions by analytical methodologies
Adapts and learn new technologies quickly
Technology Enthusiast
SDWAN configuration and management
VPN configuration and management
Vulnerability Assessments
Language Proficiency: Tamil (Native), Sinhala (Spoken and Reading) English (Spoken, Written and Reading)
Certification
- PCNSE (2020)
- CCNA (2015)
- CCNP (R) (2016)
Audits
- INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY
- IT Governance & Control
- Infrastructure Assessments
- Network Security Review
- Information / Data Security Review
- Internal / External Security Assessments
- Cyber Security Drills
- Vulnerability Assessments
References
- Mr.R.Yabinesh, CTO - ICT Infrastructure Services, Erelinks IT Solutions, 00467549267, yabiyabinesh@gmail.com
- Mr. Chathura Dahanayaka Yapa, Senior Network and security Engineer, Connex IT, + 94 71 141 2753, yapa.uom@gmail.com
Timeline
Lead Engineer Network and Security
Connex Information Technologies
06.2022 - Current
Senior Network and security Engineer
Connex IT
09.2020 - 06.2022
Network and security Engineer
Connex IT
09.2019 - 09.2020
Associate Network and security Engineer
Connex IT
06.2019 - 09.2020
Network Engineer
Erelinks IT solution
07.2017 - 05.2019
Network Engineer
Texeon Interconnect
01.2017 - 06.2017
Associate Network Engineer
Texeon Interconnect
09.2016 - 01.2017
Instructor Con Network Administrator
Great Lake Holdings
01.2015 - 08.2016
BSc(Hons) Computer security -
De Montfort University
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