Sonu Kumar
Network & Security Engineer | ISC2 CC | Cisco, Fortigate, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SD-Access | IT Audit & Patch Management | Indian Air Force
- Role
- Course Instructor at Indian Air Force
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sonu Kumar
I am a seasoned Network Engineer and Cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience in the Indian Air Force, where I have managed, secured, and audited mission-critical IT infrastructure under high-availability and security-sensitive environments.My core expertise spans enterprise and defense network architecture, including Switching, Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS), MPLS, VRF, SD-Access, and advanced features such as STP, Port Security, 802.1X (EAP), and certificate-based authentication.On the cybersecurity side, I have worked as an IT Auditor and Patch Management Specialist, ensuring compliance, configuration hardening, and secure operations across diverse systems. I also possess hands-on experience with Fortigate firewall configuration and foundational cyber defense practices.With an M.Sc. in Computer Science and years of disciplined service, I bring a blend of technical depth, process-driven execution, and operational reliability. I am passionate about network security modernization, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge to strengthen organizational resilience. Key Skills: Network Design & Operations | Cybersecurity | IT Audit | Firewall Configuration | Patch Management | SD-Access | Routing & Switching | Certificates & 802.1X | MPLS & VRF Open to: Advanced networking roles, cybersecurity consulting, and infrastructure leadership positions that value deep technical insight and mission reliability.
Experience
Course Instructor
Jun 2024 — Present
Education
Kurukshetra University
Master of Computer Science (Software Engineering), System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager/ Network Security
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