kaushik monde
Network Engineer
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Results-driven Network Engineer with hands-on production experience in enterprise wireless infrastructure, network access control, and network security operations. Proven ability to configure and manage Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in live enterprise environments. Skilled in 802.1X authentication, MAC-based access control, SSID management, RF optimization, and incident response. Holds working knowledge of FortiGate firewalls with practical experience in firewall rule creation and modification in production environments. Strong foundation in CISSP security domains. Highly adaptable and effective under pressure, with a fast-learning approach to new technologies and environments.
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Work Experience
Network Engineer — Level 1
Insight Business Machine
May 2025 - Present
Manage and support enterprise wireless infrastructure using Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) across multi-site production environments. Configure and maintain SSIDs, access points, RF profiles, roaming policies, and performance tuning to ensure high-availability wireless connectivity. Implement and enforce secure Wi-Fi authentication and network access control using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Support 802.1X EAP-based authentication, MAC-based access control, and role-based access policies for employees, guests, and corporate devices. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve wireless connectivity, authentication, and access issues in real-time production environments. Actively monitor network access events, authentication logs, and ISE policy violations to detect anomalies and potential security incidents in real time. Respond to and investigate security incidents including authentication failures, unauthorized access attempts, and wireless connectivity breaches. Execute structured incident response workflows — triage, containment, escalation, and service restoration — in line with enterprise SLA requirements. Coordinate with IT and security teams during incident escalation, performing root cause analysis and documenting findings for post-incident review. Working knowledge of FortiGate firewall with hands-on experience in firewall rule creation and modification in production environments, including adding, editing, and validating security policies to meet access control requirements.
Network Engineer — Level 1
Future Focus Infotech
Jul 2024 - May 2025
Provided day-to-day monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls. Diagnosed and resolved LAN, WAN, and connectivity issues using CLI-based network tools and structured troubleshooting methodology. Monitored network health, traffic flow, and link stability; proactively identified and escalated anomalies. Performed firewall access verification, basic rule checks, and device monitoring to maintain network security posture. Supported ticket handling, issue escalation, and root cause analysis in a high-volume operations environment.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth – Shailendra College (Sescom)
- · Afghanistan
Higher Secondary (12th Grade) - B.K. Shroff KES College
- · Afghanistan
Secondary School (10th Grade) - St. Xavier's High School
- · Afghanistan
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