Nilesh Dongare

Network Engineer and Cyber Security specialist with 4+ years of experience designing, supporting and securing enterprise networks and IT infrastructure. Background spans routing and switching, LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls and wireless, combined with a strong focus on vulnerability management and penetration testing practices.

Hands-on experience includes managing Windows and Linux environments, administering Office 365 and Active Directory, and working with enterprise networking and security platforms (including Cisco-based networks and next-generation firewalls). Skilled in troubleshooting complex network issues, hardening systems, and implementing security controls aligned with best practices.

Cyber security work includes analysing network traffic, identifying misconfigurations and weaknesses, and applying penetration testing methodologies to help organisations understand and reduce risk. Academic and project work in applied cyber security and ML-based network anomaly detection further strengthen the ability to secure modern, high-performance environments.

Certified in CEH and ITIL 4, with a structured, process-driven approach to incident handling, documentation and continuous improvement. Particularly interested in roles focused on:

Network Engineering & Secure Network Design Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Network Security Engineering / SOC-aligned roles Open to collaborating with teams that prioritise secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure.