Mahan.M

Motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity and Network Engineering enthusiast seeking an internship or entry-level opportunity to apply lab-based knowledge in real-world operational environments. Skilled in firewall configuration, routing protocols, secure tunnel deployment, and traffic analysis, with practical scenarios built using Fortigate (NSE4), Cisco Packet Tracer, and pNetLab. Passionate about developing analytical and troubleshooting skills through real project exposure and teamwork within security operation environments. Fortigate, Cisco Packet Tracer, pNetLab  Wireshark (traffic capture & protocol analysis)  Nmap (scanning & penetration-testing fundamentals)  Omnipeek (wireless assessment from CWSP coursework) Linux administration and troubleshooting (LPIC-1 level) ompTIA Security+ — Kandoo Training Center — Score: 99/100  CompTIA Network+ — Kandoo Training Center — Score: 99/100  Fortinet NSE4 (Fortigate Pack) — Score: 99/100  LPIC‑1 (Linux) — Coursework completed  CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional) — Coursework completed Programming & Web Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SASS, Bootstrap  Basic understanding of secure web application architecture  Several small projects and prototypes completed (availableupon request) PROJECTS & LAB SCENARIOS (pNetLab / NSE4-Level Hands-On Work: 1-Multi‑Layer Firewall Routing (DCFW / ISFW / NGFW / DEFW) 2-Two‑Arm Policy‑Based Routing with Web Application Firewall (WAF) 3- IPsec + GRE Tunnel over OSPF Routing Mode 4-BGP over IPsec Secure WAN 5-SD-WAN Policy and Performance-Based Routing 6-Final Integrated Enterprise Security Architecture tools: Tools: Putty, pNetLab(Fortinet fws & cisco switches) on vmware ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Open to both on‑site and remote roles Can provide lab documentation, topology diagrams, technical articles, and Wireshark capture samples upon request. Fully equipped with personal BYOD‑compatible laptop for lab or remote work setups