Nikhil Srikar Mangalampalli
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Certified Network Engineer (CCNA) with a Master’s degree in Information Technology and strong hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and securing enterprise networks. Skilled in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and troubleshooting network issues. Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), automation tools (Python, Ansible), and network monitoring solutions. Seeking a challenging role in Network Engineering, IT Support, or Network Administration to leverage technical and problem-solving skills.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Intrusion Detection & Network Security Lab
University of Cincinnati
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Simulated DDoS, phishing, and malware attacks in a virtual network
- Used Snort and Suricata for IDS and integrated Splunk for centralized log analysis
- Developed playbooks for mitigation of common network threats
Cybersecurity with OSINT Framework
University of Cincinnati
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Built an automated Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) system for threat detection and data collection
- Integrated real-world tools to enhance incident response and early-warning systems
- Assessed the impact of OSINT in proactive cybersecurity strategies
Network Analysis & Optimization using Wireshark
University of Cincinnati
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed packet-level analysis of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and ICMP traffic using Wireshark
- Diagnosed congestion issues and optimized configurations, reducing packet loss by 20% and latency by 15%
- Delivered a technical report with actionable insights for network performance improvement
Secure AWS Deployment & Monitoring
University of Cincinnati
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and deployed a secure cloud environment using AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3)
- Implemented RBAC, encryption policies, and network security groups
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and configured CloudWatch for monitoring and alerting
Education
M.S. - Information Technology
University of Cincinnati
01.2024
B.T. - Computer Science & Engineering
GITAM University
01.2022
Skills
- Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing (BGP, OSPF), Switching, DNS, DHCP, MPLS
- Security: Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), VPNs, IDS/IPS, Threat Detection
- Cloud: AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3), Azure
- Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk, Nagios, PRTG
- Automation: Python, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell
- Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS)
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Timeline
Intrusion Detection & Network Security Lab
University of Cincinnati
12.2023 - 12.2023
Cybersecurity with OSINT Framework
University of Cincinnati
11.2023 - 11.2023
Network Analysis & Optimization using Wireshark
University of Cincinnati
09.2023 - 09.2023
Secure AWS Deployment & Monitoring
University of Cincinnati
08.2023 - 08.2023
M.S. - Information Technology
University of Cincinnati
B.T. - Computer Science & Engineering
GITAM University
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