Kannan Sudalai

Cybersecurity & Network Security Engineer with around 3 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, firewall administration, and endpoint security. Skilled in Cisco ASA, Check Point, and ethical hacking tools. Completed virtual internships with Goldman Sachs and Deloitte Australia, gaining hands-on exposure to breach response and threat analysis.

Currently pursuing CCNP Security, CCIE Security, and advanced Cisco threat detection technologies. Known for precision, adaptability, and a proactive approach to securing digital environments.

IT Executive - Coldstar logistics pvt ltd - Multiple locations

(2025-08)

• Managing Fortinet firewall setup and overall IT infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Leading the IT infrastructure team, ensuring seamless network operations and uptime.
• Designed and implemented a new site setup from scratch for an Amazon client.
• Configuring and maintaining Fortinet security appliances including VPNs, NAT, and policy-based routing.
• Overseeing LAN/WAN management, server administration, and endpoint security compliance.
• Coordinating vendor relationships and supporting business continuity initiatives.

IT Engineer - Toll Plaza

(2023-08 - 2025-08)

• Managed Cisco & Check Point firewalls: ACLs, NAT, and traffic control
• Configured VLANs, routing protocols, and Layer 2/3 switching
• Conducted endpoint audits and enforced access policies
• Monitored network health and resolved latency, packet loss, and connectivity issues
• Responded to network incidents and maintained infrastructure documentation
• Supported routers, switches, firewalls, and endpoint devices
• Assisted in ACL updates, NAT setup, and VLAN segmentation
• Supported Active Directory integration with network authentication policies

Bachelor of Computer Applications - BCA - Sailee International College, Borivali / Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) (2022-12)