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Ankit Anand

Ankit Anand

Network & Security Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra
85
Profile Score

About

Network & Security Engineer with overall 3 years of IT experience, Experienced in switching, routing, VLANs, OSPF/static routing, and FortiGate firewall configuration, with hands-on exposure to network troubleshooting, field implementation, and vendor coordination.

Skills & Expertise (19)

VLAN Configuration Advanced
7.8/10
3
Years Exp
Network Security Monitoring subnetting IP Addressing Network Troubleshooting SSL CDN DNS Cisco Meraki Incident Response Log Analysis Threat Prevention Web Filtering Application Control VPN Configuration Access Control Management NAT Rules Static routing Inter-VLAN routing

Work Experience

Junior Consultant - Network & Security

Niveshan Technologies

Nov 2025 - Present

Configured and managed FortiGate firewalls, including firewall policy creation, NAT rules, and security profile implementation. Applied application control, web filtering, and threat protection policies to strengthen network security posture. Monitored firewall logs, security alerts, and traffic patterns to identify and mitigate potential threats. Configured and managed Layer 2 & Layer 3 switching, including VLAN creation, trunking, and access port configuration. Implemented routing configurations using static routing and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and Static. Performed VLAN planning and inter-VLAN routing to improve network segmentation and traffic flow. Configured and maintained FortiGate firewalls, including firewall policies, NAT, security rules, and basic VPN setup. Monitored and troubleshot network connectivity issues related to switching, routing, and firewall configurations.

IT Engineer

Multimind Creations

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

Worked as an IT Engineer on an in-house network infrastructure project, supporting internal LAN operations and user connectivity. Independently handled active network configuration, including switch VLANs, access/trunk ports, and basic firewall rule and NAT changes under senior supervision. Performed end-to-end network testing and troubleshooting after vendor handover, resolving LAN, IP, DHCP, and connectivity issues. Performed basic vulnerability checks and supported patching and security updates on network devices. Managed user access controls, including VPN access, authentication, and role-based permissions.

Senior Executive - Digital Operations

Techmagnate

May 2024 - Feb 2025

Optimized server response times (TTFB) by analyzing server logs, implementing caching mechanisms, and reducing latency through CDN configuration. Led advanced technical SEO and application optimization initiatives, working closely with development, hosting, and security teams. Managed DNS, CDN, and SSL lifecycle (migrations, renewals, HTTPS enforcement) ensuring secure and uninterrupted application access. Identified and mitigated application security risks affecting SEO, including index bloat, malicious crawling, bot abuse, and misconfigured access rules.

Executive - Digital Operations

Webkul

Feb 2025 - Jul 2025

Managed day-to-day digital operations for in-house Project, ensuring uptime, performance, and accessibility. Handled DNS, hosting, CDN, and SSL/TLS coordination, supporting secure and reliable application delivery. Monitored application-level issues including HTTP errors, server response time, crawl behavior, and deployment-related incidents. Supported basic application security practices, including HTTPS enforcement, bot access control, and misconfiguration identification.

Education

MCA - GL BAJAJ Institute of Management Technology

2020 - 2022 · Afghanistan

BCA - KCC Jamshedpur

2016 - 2019 · Afghanistan

Certifications

CCNA TRAINING

NTPL Digital – Training Center of Niveshan Technology · 2025

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 5/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 85/100

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