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Sajana Abeysekara

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Results-oriented and highly skilled Network Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure. Proven ability to drive efficiency and enhance IT infrastructure performance through innovative solutions. Resourceful loss prevention officer and security management professional with over 4 years of experience maintaining secure environments while providing effective security presence and visible deterrent to crime. Strong expertise in Networking, Datacenter, Cybersecurity, and Endpoint Security. Excellent team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network and Security Engineer

Thakral One International Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • FortiGate firewalls and spam filters implementation project at Island wide Sri Lanka Petroleum Corporation
  • Successfully revamped LAN/WAN network, implemented monitoring, and link load balancing at Sri Lanka Petroleum Corporation and designed, implemented and maintained security systems and controls.
  • Executed FortiGate firewall implementation at Lanka-Tile Sri Lanka
  • Designed and implemented a Local Area Network for Colombo International Container Terminals (China terminal) surveillance project in Sri Lanka (100+ switches)
  • Investigated security breaches, evaluated risk factors, and developed remediation plans.
  • Implemented Aruba switches and FortiGate Firewall at Prime Lands & Bhoomi Realty Holdings in Sri Lanka
  • Spearheaded Radware Load Balancers implementation Project at Sri Lanka Passport office and built firewalls and encrypted data to secure confidential information.
  • Conducted SD-WAN POCs for Cargills Bank, AIA Insurance, and Cargills Food City branches
  • Assisted in developing disaster recovery plans for critical systems, applications and data stores.
  • Configured IPsec VPNs, SSL VPNs, and Firewalls for Future Fibs Group in Sri Lanka and the UK
  • Implemented FortiGate Cloud firewall and Analyzer at Analytical Instrument Sri Lanka
  • Installed BMS Campus network and security devices in Sri Lanka
  • Contributed to task list for maintaining network security across workstations, servers and peripherals.
  • Provided training on solutions and product support to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Analyzed customer needs and recommended solutions to security breaches or vulnerabilities
  • Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.

Associate Network and Security Engineer

Thakral One International Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Implemented Juniper switches at Emerald Garments in Sri Lanka
  • Provided Cisco Meraki AP support for Future Fibs Group in Sri Lanka
  • Gained experience in EDR/XDR implementation
  • Performed regular system audits to identify any potential vulnerabilities or threats.
  • Implemented Network, Wi-Fi, and Firewalls at Sunshine Holdings in Sri Lanka
  • Managed support tickets from customers in Sri Lanka and Maldives
  • Monitored user activities on servers, networks and other IT resources for suspicious activity or policy violations.
  • Documented and reported project progress
  • Created VPNs for clients.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, standards and procedures.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Computer Network -

University of Plymouth

Higher National Diploma in Computer Networks -

University of Plymouth

Skills

  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • Network Security Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Incident Response
  • Managing security breaches
  • Firewall configuration
  • Firewall Installation
  • Fraud Detection
  • Security optimization
  • Monitoring computer viruses

Certification

  • Fortinet NSE 7 (SD-Wan)
  • Fortinet NSE 4 (Network Security Professional)
  • Fortinet NSE 5 (Analyzer, Manager)
  • VCP NSX NV (VMware professional)
  • Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA)
  • Juniper JNCIA (Network Associate Routing & Switching)
  • ICSI Cybersecurity Essentials
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching)
  • Sophos Certified Engineer

References

Hasitha Willarachchi
Consultant at Computershare
Yarra Falls, 452 Abbotsford,
VIC, 3067

+61 432 940 923

Thilina De Mel

System/Security Engineer

 Giesecke and Devrient epayments, Australia Pty Ltd.

 Thilina.demel@gi-de.com

 +61 426 138 392

Timeline

Network and Security Engineer

Thakral One International Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2024

Associate Network and Security Engineer

Thakral One International Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022

BSc (Hons) in Computer Network -

University of Plymouth

Higher National Diploma in Computer Networks -

University of Plymouth

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