Neha Balaji Khandade
Network & Cyber Security Engineer
n Wilson, North Carolina, USA n +1-980-***-**** )n **************@*****.*** Professional Summary
Experienced Network and Cyber Security Engineer with 4.9 years of expertise in network operations, MPLS/VPN troubleshooting, endpoint security, enterprise support, and cloud-based security solutions. Skilled in handling L1/L2 technical support, incident management, malware troubleshooting, and customer support for enterprise clients. Hands-on experience with Seqrite Endpoint Security, Mobile Device Management (MSUITE), MPLS, VPN, and leased line technologies. Passionate about cyber security, networking, and delivering reliable technical solutions. Key Skills
• Cyber Security
• CCNA
• Endpoint Security
• Network Operations
• MPLS / VPN / ILL Troubleshooting
• Wireshark
• Putty
• Ticketing Tools
• Customer Support
• JIRA
• Windows OS
• IDS/IPS
• Firewall Policies
• Malware Analysis
Professional Experience
Tata Communications Limited — Network Engineer
Nov 2022 – Mar 2026
• Provided L1 and L2 troubleshooting support for IP/MPLS clients.
• Monitored network links, utilization, router uptime, LAN health, and packet drops.
• Worked on MPLS, VPN, ILL, RF links including WiMAX, Radwin, and Cambium.
• Coordinated with last-mile providers such as MAN, Sify, Bharti, and TTSL.
• Managed escalations and ensured SLA compliance for enterprise customers.
• Utilized Putty and troubleshooting tools for diagnostics and issue resolution. Quick Heal Technologies — Cyber Security Engineer
Sep 2020 – Jun 2021
• Supported Seqrite Endpoint Security (Cloud & On-Premise) and MSUITE MDM cloud.
• Diagnosed malware, ransomware, trojan, and vulnerability-related issues.
• Worked with tools such as Wireshark, Process Monitor, Process Explorer, and Autoruns.
• Raised JIRA defects and collaborated with QA, Product, and SME teams.
• Assisted in deployment of DLP, Firewall, IDS/IPS, and Web Security policies.
• Created knowledge base articles for repetitive customer issues. Seven Mentor Private Limited — Intern
Internship
Education
M.Tech — Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune B.Tech / B.E. — Pune University
Certifications
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CCNA Certified
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate Junos
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi