Santosh Reddy

Senior Network Engineer, Indian Air Force, Pune – June 2020 to September 2024

• Provided technical support for local area networks, wide area networks, virtual private networks and other data communication systems.
• Configured, monitored, and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Ensured network security by configuring firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Conducted regular security vulnerability assessments and implemented necessary fixes.
• Employed firewalls and VPNs to safeguard network security.
• Developed network security policies to protect against unauthorized access.
• Increased network uptime by 30% through network redundancy and proactive monitoring.
• Designed new solutions for complex networking projects such as routing protocols, VPNs and VoIP systems.
• Conducted network vulnerability scans and remediation efforts to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Troubleshot complex network issues, reducing downtime and improving user satisfaction.
• Administered network policies, procedures, and standards to align with organizational goals and security requirements.
• Managed multiple vendor relationships with service providers and hardware and software vendors.

Senior Network Engineer, Indian Air Force, New Delhi – June 2015 to May 2020

• Led a team of 10, responsible for maintaining secure network communications for military operations.
• Implemented advanced network security protocols to protect sensitive military data.
• Performed preventive maintenance of networking hardware and related software.
• Conducted regular network audits and vulnerability assessments in compliance with defense security standards.
• Provided technical support and guidance to users and junior network engineers, enhancing team knowledge and efficiency.
• Conducted scheduled maintenance during non-peak hours for uninterrupted service.

Senior Network Administrator, Indian Air Force, Singharsi, Jharkhand - June 2013 to May 2015

• Supervised and maintained air and ground communication systems, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness.
• Installed and managed STM-1 radio links and radio relay systems.
• Led the deployment of VoIP (Voice over IP) solutions to enhance communication capabilities while reducing operational costs.

Network Professional, Indian Air Force, Allahabad (Prayagraj) - November 2010 to May 2013

• Assisted in the daily administration of LAN/WAN network infrastructure and ensured seamless voice and video communication.
• Configured network equipment for installations, performed lifecycle refreshes and performed post-installation testing for turnkey services.
• Created detailed documentation of all installed systems and configurations.

Network Specialist, Indian Air Force, Barnala, Punjab - November 2005 to November 2010.

• Led the planning of installation of OFC and configuration of routers, and Layer 2 switches in the campus.
• Designed and implemented satellite communication systems for secure, long-distance data transmission.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting of TROPO communication equipment, including antennas, RF transmitters, and signal processors.