Network Engineer Cybersecurity Analyst

Sathwika Yelamoni

Network Engineer / Cybersecurity Analyst

• ********.*@********.*** • 617-***-**** • Massachusetts • https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathwikayelamoni SUMMARY

Cybersecurity Analyst & Network Engineer with around 4 years of experience in securing enterprise networks, mitigating cyber threats, and optimizing IT infrastructure, leveraging firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust security models to enhance resilience against evolving attacks.

Proficient in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat analysis, utilizing Nessus, Metasploit, and Burp Suite to identify security gaps, remediate vulnerabilities, and strengthen system defenses against cyber intrusions.

Experienced in network architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting, managing Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto firewalls, routers, and switches to ensure secure, high-performance, and scalable enterprise networking solutions.

Skilled in SIEM platforms, log analysis, and threat intelligence, leveraging Splunk, QRadar, and ELK Stack to detect anomalies, investigate incidents, and automate security monitoring for real-time risk mitigation and defense strategies.

Strong expertise in cloud security and compliance, implementing IAM policies, encryption mechanisms, and governance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments to safeguard data, prevent breaches, and ensure regulatory adherence.

Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and security operations, conducting audits, enforcing security policies, leading security awareness training, and developing incident response strategies to enhance cyber resilience and minimize potential attack vectors. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Technology Boston, Massachusetts University of Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering Ibrahimpatan, Telangana Guru Nanak Institute of Technology

SKILLS

Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Shell Scripting Networking & Security Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSL/TLS, Firewall Policies Databases & Data Warehousing: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle Security & Threat Intelligence: SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata), Threat Hunting, Incident Response Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management: Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Wireshark Cloud & Infrastructure Security: AWS (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub), Azure (Defender, Sentinel), GCP Security Identity & Access Management (IAM): Okta, Azure AD, MFA, Privileged Access Management (PAM) Network Administration & Configuration: Cisco Routers & Switches, VLAN, OSPF, BGP, Load Balancing Compliance & Risk Management: NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, Risk Assessment, Security Audits Workflow & Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), ITIL Framework PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Black Rock Jan 2024 – Present Boston, MA

Cybersecurity Analyst

Developed and implemented enterprise-wide security frameworks and data protection strategies, collaborating with risk management, compliance, and IT teams to prevent cyber threats, detect anomalies, and safeguard sensitive financial assets, reducing security incidents by 30%.

Executed comprehensive penetration testing, vulnerability management, and system hardening protocols using Nessus, Metasploit, and Burp Suite, reducing network exposure risks by 35% and fortifying defense mechanisms against evolving cyber attacks.

Engineered and integrated AI-driven threat detection models within SIEM tools like Splunk and QRadar, enhancing real-time monitoring, identifying malicious activities faster, and preventing advanced persistent threats before they could escalate.

Enhanced cloud security resilience by configuring IAM policies, implementing encryption standards, and deploying advanced monitoring controls across AWS and Azure, ensuring full compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

Optimized Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows by automating forensic investigations, improving incident response protocols, and streamlining threat intelligence analysis, reducing detection and containment times by over 40%.

Performed company-wide security awareness programs, developing phishing simulations, conducting employee training sessions, and reinforcing cybersecurity best practices, successfully decreasing human-related security breaches by 50%.

Strengthened Zero Trust security architecture and enforced network segmentation policies, deploying next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and endpoint detection mechanisms to eliminate unauthorized access risks.

Collaborated with DevSecOps teams to integrate security best practices within CI/CD pipelines, deploying automated vulnerability scanning, compliance auditing, and secure coding protocols to enhance application security at every development stage, reducing vulnerabilities by 25%. Global FinCorp Group Jul 2020 – Dec 2022 Hyderabad, India Network Engineer

Designed and deployed enterprise-grade network infrastructures by configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers to optimize data flow, reduce latency, and maintain high availability for business-critical applications, achieving a 35% improvement in network performance.

Implemented secure VPN architectures and network segmentation protocols, reinforcing data protection measures, optimizing bandwidth allocation, and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities across multi-site corporate environments.

Improved LAN/WAN performance by upgrading Cisco and Juniper network components, improving data transmission speeds by 30% while minimizing congestion, packet loss, and service disruptions in high-traffic environments.

Constructed network monitoring and troubleshooting methodologies utilizing Wireshark, Nagios, and SolarWinds, detecting 95% of network performance bottlenecks, mitigating outages by 30%, and ensuring 99.9% uptime for enterprise users.

Configured and maintained firewall security policies, intrusion detection systems, and access control mechanisms, enforcing compliance with corporate cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 40% and improving threat detection efficiency by 35%.

Created cloud network integrations by implementing AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute, facilitating hybrid cloud connectivity, reducing operational costs by 25%, and improving network reliability for business-critical workloads with a 50% decrease in latency issues.

Executed disaster recovery strategies and high-availability configurations, establishing redundant routing paths, failover mechanisms, and backup solutions, decreasing downtime incidents by 60% and ensuring near-instant recovery for critical business operations.

Automated network provisioning, security audits, and compliance monitoring by developing Python-based scripts and deploying Ansible playbooks, reducing manual effort by 70%, cutting security audit times by 50%, and ensuring 100% policy compliance across all network environments. CERTIFICATIONS

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

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