Kimaya Chaudhari
@kimayachaudhari
Network security engineer specializing in vulnerability management and penetration testing.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven network security engineer with over four years of hands-on experience protecting enterprise networks and resolving complex security incidents. I hold CCNA (R&S) and CCNP Security certifications and have delivered consulting and troubleshooting services for global customers.
I specialize in vulnerability management and penetration testing, having identified and reported critical issues such as XSS, SQLi, CSRF, and privilege escalation for banking and enterprise software. I build tools — including a custom vulnerability scanner — and produce actionable reports that improve security posture and compliance.
I am proficient with VPN, AAA (RADIUS/TACACS), Cisco ISE, Firepower, IDS/IPS, Wireshark, Cisco CSPC, and core network protocols, and I work effectively with international clients to drive higher customer satisfaction and stronger network defenses.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Network Engineer
Cisco
Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Provided network security consulting and advanced troubleshooting for global customers, resolving complex incidents and improving security posture through traffic analysis and Cisco CSPC diagnostics.
Intern
Valency Network
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Executed penetration testing and security assessments on enterprise networks, identifying and documenting critical vulnerabilities including XSS, SQLi, and CSRF to strengthen protections.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, Network Security
Completed Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security with Firepower in June 2023.
IIT Jodhpur
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Cybersecurity in February 2022 focusing on advanced security topics and hands-on defensive techniques.
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Networking
Earned Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification in May 2020.
Cummins College of Engineering, Pune
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
Grade: Cummins College of Engineering, Pune
Graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology in May 2020.
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