Sunilkumar Dandamudi
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
A results-oriented System Administrator and Security Engineer with over 3 years of experience in optimizing IT infrastructures and securing systems against cyber threats. Skilled in network security, cloud management, system administration, and troubleshooting, with a proven track record in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. Expertise in automating routine tasks, improving system performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong communicator, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement secure, efficient IT solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systm Admnistartor and Security Engineer
Raise Networks
04.2024 - Current
- Lead the management and security of company IT infrastructure, including servers, workstations, and network devices, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
- Implemented and maintained critical security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems, protecting against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure), ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and security.
- Collaborate with other departments to design and implement customized IT solutions, driving improvements in both security and performance.
- Lead incident response initiatives, reducing security breach response time by 25%.
- Automate repetitive tasks using Python and PowerShell, saving an average of 15 hours per week on administrative tasks.
Junior System Administrator
Elegant Global IT Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted regular audits of IT assets, ensuring proper inventory management and license compliance.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues, minimizing disruption to endusers.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to support system administration tasks, enhancing team knowledge sharing.
- Analyzed system logs for identifying potential issues before they escalated into larger problems.
- Improved system performance by proactively monitoring and maintaining hardware, software, and network components.
- Optimized server capacity through regular maintenance and resource allocation adjustments.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades by carefully planning and executing migration projects.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY12-2023
Skills
- System Administration: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Unix
- Network Security: Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), VPNs (IPSec, SSL), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata)
- Cloud Computing: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
- Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes
- Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Splunk
- Security Tools: Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap
- Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
- Compliance & Standards: ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR
- Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Agile
Technical Proficiencies
- Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012-2019, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, macOS
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs (PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, SSL), NAT, Routing & Switching
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes
- Security Tools: Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Snort, Suricata
- Cloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps
- Backup Solutions: Veeam, Acronis, RSYNC
- Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) – (In progress)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – (In progress)
Additional Information
- Work Authorization: STEM-OPT EAD
- Willing to Relocate: Yes
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Systm Admnistartor and Security Engineer
Raise Networks
04.2024 - Current
Junior System Administrator
Elegant Global IT Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) – (In progress)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – (In progress)
Master of Science - Information Technology
Lindsey Wilson College
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