Sikharam Avaneesh Sai

Network Security Engineer with 2+ years of experience in enterprise networking, security operations, and automation. Skilled in TCP/IP, routing, switching, and multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, HPE). Experienced in automation using Zscaler APIs, network transition projects, and enterprise infrastructure troubleshooting. AWS Certified Solutions Architect with hybrid cloud networking exposure.

Administrator – Digital Network at Microland (2023-07 – 2025-10)

• Automated ZIA policy management using APIs on Intelligeni platform, reducing manual effort by ~40%.
• Built automation workflows for URL filtering, SSL bypass, and authentication bypass.
• Supported enterprise network transition across 61 sites with minimal service disruption.
• Configured core services (DNS, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, TACACS) for centralized operations.
• Performed pre/post deployment checks, ensuring network stability and readiness.
• Created implementation and cutover plans to reduce operational risks.
• Troubleshot multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper SRX, Aruba).
• Managed change lifecycle via ServiceNow aligned with ITIL practices.

Cyber Security Intern at AICTE Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (2021-05 – 2021-06)

• Studied and applied fundamental cryptography concepts including encryption, hashing, and secure communication principles.

B.Tech in Computer Science – K L University (2019-06 – 2023-05)