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SANTHOSHKUMAR M

SANTHOSHKUMAR M

Network Engg
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced IT professional in Team Management, Cisco AnyConnect VPN configuration, network services setup –Static/DHCP–, and MFA authentication, Proficient in desktop/laptop rebuilding, application upgrades and troubleshooting. Expert in license software provision, OS/Outlook/Office 365 support, and Azure/AD account management. Hardware and software support, DNS, DHCP, Office 365, Windows Server, firewall management, IP management, VDI, SWG Proxy Device, NAC Device, email security, and network routing and switching.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Networking & IT Infrastructure

Cognizant Technologies Solutions India Pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current
  • Project Name: Aditya -ABG chemical M&A opp,
  • Project Period: May 26th, 2025, to June 30th, 2025.
  • Project ID: 1000442930.

Roles and Responsibility:

  • Connected to Jump Server via RDP and Team Viewer for remote management.
  • Performed end to end configuration of laptop and desktop, including installation of licensed software.
  • Joining systems to domain groups and workgroups.
  • Creating local user accounts and assigning admin access.
  • Installing network printers and activating Windows remotely.
  • Accessed Cisco layer L2 Switches (9200, 3300 series; 8-port and 24-port variants) via Jump Server and Team Viewer for Switch configuration.
  • Reconfigured new cisco switches as per network design.
  • Developed SOPs (Standard operating procedures) for switch and end-device configuration.
  • Taking Configuration of Switch Backup.
  • Upgrading firmware as part of lifecycle management.
  • Access and monitor NAC systems to assign and manage Ip's for devices including: Laptops, desktops, servers, network, switches and NAS devices.
  • Created and managed VMs for both Windows and Ubuntu OS environments using virtualization platforms.
  • Monitored Aruba & other wireless devices and access points.
  • Checked VPN Tunneling, MAC blocking and applied security policies using SWAG and PRTG devices.
  • Controlled URL access by enabling or blocking sites using SWAG and PRTG network security devices.
  • Ensuring up time and availability of all network devices through continuous monitoring using PRTG tools.
  • Installed Windows servers and performed firmware upgrades.
  • Configured and managed DNS and DHCP service.
  • Configuring dell rack servers running ESXI for Virtual infrastructure.

IT Technical Support

Duru Corporation Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: A leading IT support company providing services to various clients
  • Installation of All Kinds of Software & Hardware.
  • Managed and provided support for 700 users across 2 client locations & 200 remote users.
  • Rebuilt, configured laptops and PCs, assisting 500 customers with application and peripheral installations.
  • Configured Cisco AnyConnect VPN and verified MFA authentication accounts.
  • Managed the on-boarding process for new employees, including profile configuration and domain integration.
  • Managed Active Directory accounts, including user creation, password resets, group policy updates, and hostname maintenance, ensuring efficient user access and security.
  • Led 10 application upgrades and patches, provided licensed software to 300 users, and configured/troubleshot OS, Outlook, MS Teams, and Office 365 for 400 users.
  • Resolved incidents and work orders with a focus on prioritization and adherence to SLA matrices.
  • Managed IP address allocation and assignment across the network, maintaining accurate records and preventing conflicts.
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity issues related to IP addressing, DNS resolution, and routing.
  • Installed, configured, and troubleshot for network and local printers.

Desktop Support Engg

Iron System India Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: IT support services company specializing in managing desktop operations
  • Installation of all Kinds of Software & Hardware.
  • User profile configuration including onboarding and off boarding.
  • Need to move New Hire or normal user account to correct organization account in object group.
  • Deleting for Existing hostname in AD.
  • Handling Cisco VPN installation and VPN connectivity issues.

Technical Support Engg

IMSI Staffing Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Staffing company focused on providing technical support
  • Installation all type of hardware & software
  • Handled antivirus installation, updating and troubleshooting
  • Configured MS Outlook and handled Office 365 Account Migration
  • Managed asset and license software handling.
  • Cisco VPN and SEP Symantec Access Network related all local service start and restart.
  • Bluecoat agent s/w and Fire Eye S/w installation and troubleshooting.
  • All OS patch non-Compliant issues and Patch installation and troubleshooting.

Desktop Support Engg

Via Hire
11.2017 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Company specializing in staffing for technical roles
  • Handled virus issues and managed antivirus software.
  • Configured MS Outlook and handled backup & restore.
  • Rebuilt and configured laptops and PCs, assisting 200 customers with application and peripheral installations.
  • Installation of All Kinds of Application Software.
  • Disk Management, partitions.
  • Provides technical support and troubleshooting of hardware and software problems to the end-users.
  • Company specializing in staffing for technical roles

Customer Support Engg

Arlene Technologies
08.2013 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: Provider of technology support and software solutions
  • Supplied support to customer programming staff
  • Monitored all assign cases for customer support
  • Managed escalated issues to appropriate departments
  • Prepared reports for all issues and resolutions.
  • Provider of technology support and software solutions

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Anna University
Namakkal
08.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

Active Directory

Hardware & Software AD Migration

Firewall

MS Office

Ens User Support

MAC OS

MS Outlook to IMAP Migration

Outlook

CCNA

Cisco

Cisco AnyConnect

VM Ware

DHCP

Asset Management

DNS

ERP

ITSM

JIRA

Linux

LogMeIn

IT Network Infrastructure

Security Software

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Accomplishments

  • Managed IT Support for 700 Users, Successfully managed IT support for over 700 users, significantly improving operational efficiency
  • Improved Onboarding Processes, Implemented effective onboarding processes that reduced new hire downtime

Timeline

Networking & IT Infrastructure

Cognizant Technologies Solutions India Pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current

IT Technical Support

Duru Corporation Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 05.2025

Desktop Support Engg

Iron System India Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 10.2022

Technical Support Engg

IMSI Staffing Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 01.2021

Desktop Support Engg

Via Hire
11.2017 - 03.2020

Customer Support Engg

Arlene Technologies
08.2013 - 10.2017

B.Tech - Information Technology

Anna University
08.2008 - 05.2012
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