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Ashish

Ashish

Mohali

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Engineer

Netsmartz
Mohali
01.2022 - 01.2025

NOC Operations:

  • Monitored and troubleshot SDN networks, ISL links, switches, and nodes using Grafana, Kibana, and Alerta.
  • Managed VNF testing on customer portals and handled maintenance for ISL & switch ports.
  • Created & escalated tickets using Jira & Global Service Desk, ensuring timely issue resolution.

SOC Analyst:

  • Monitored security incidents using Wazuh, Trellix, Devo, Observium, Patch Manager Plus, IRIS.
  • Ensured CIS compliance for Linux systems, implementing security hardening measures.
  • Investigated and resolved security threats using SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring tools.

System Administrator & Linux Support:

  • Monitored Windows and Linux servers using Azure, Nagios, and PRTG.
  • Managed server backups, SSL certificates, and website deployments (FTP, DB, DNS, replication).
  • Troubleshot server performance issues (RAM, memory, database access, FTP, DNS cache

Network Engineer

The Knowledge Academy
Jalandhar
08.2020 - 01.2022

Networking and System Administration

  • Managed VLANs, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies for office network infrastructure.
  • Configured and maintained network hardware (Cat6 cables, APs, switches, routers, firewalls, IP cameras).
  • Implemented ACLs, NAT, PAT, VPNs, and Tunnels for secure network access.

IT Support and Desktop Administration

  • Provided hardware/software troubleshooting for PCs, laptops, telecom, and printers (on-site and remote).
  • Set up user accounts, email, and hardware/software installation via Active Directory.
  • Logged and resolved IT issues, escalating complex problems to the IT Manager.

Linux and Virtualization

  • I installed and maintained the Linux OS, deployed websites, and managed SSL renewals.
  • Configured Xrdp and SSH for remote system access.
  • Created and managed virtual machines using Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox, and PowerShell.
  • Built technical training labs for Oracle, SAP, Linux, and Python using NAS storage.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering

01.2019

High School - Non-medical

01.2015

Skills

  • Routing: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
  • Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, EtherChannel
  • Network hardware: Core and PoE switches, distribution switches, access points, and IP cameras
  • Operating Systems: CentOS, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Window Servers
  • AWS: EC2, VPC, S3, IAM
  • Office 365: Security, Policies, Rules, Exchange Server's, and User Management
  • Window Server: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V
  • Security and Compliance: Wazuh, Trellix, Devo, Patch Manager Plus, Atera, IRIS, and Observium

Certificates:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Timeline

Network Engineer

Netsmartz
01.2022 - 01.2025

Network Engineer

The Knowledge Academy
08.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering

High School - Non-medical

Ashish