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Pamod Bulugammana

@pamodbulugammana

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Cybersecurity-focused network security engineer with proven expertise.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my cybersecurity skills and fosters professional growth.

I am a cybersecurity-focused professional with two years of proven experience in network engineering and firewall security. My journey began with an internship at Lanka Communications, where I gained hands-on experience in deploying secure networks and troubleshooting complex security issues. Currently, I work as a Network Security Engineer at NextEn (Pvt) Ltd., where I have successfully implemented multi-site SD-WAN solutions and managed firewall configurations.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to integrate advanced security measures, such as Azure Active Directory with SAML-based user authentication and Windows Active Directory integration with FortiGate and Sophos firewalls. My technical expertise extends to deploying and managing network monitoring tools, ensuring high availability, and optimizing network performance. I am passionate about continuing to grow in a challenging, security-focused environment where I can apply my skills and contribute to the safety of digital infrastructures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Network Security Engineer

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NextEn (Pvt) Ltd.

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Currently serving as a Network Security Engineer, deploying multi-site SD-WAN solutions with enterprise-grade security appliances. Responsible for integrating IPsec VPNs and OSPF routing for secure and dynamic connectivity, and validating end-to-end forwarding behavior.

SD WAN IPSEC OSPF Sophos Azure Active Directory Aruba

Trainee Associate Network Security Engineer

Lanka Communications (Pvt) Ltd.

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Worked as a Trainee Associate Network Security Engineer, focusing on firewall configurations and troubleshooting for FortiGate, Sophos, and Palo Alto. Gained experience in network configuration, SD-WAN, traffic filters, traffic shapers, IPSec tunnels, and SSL VPN configurations.

Sophos Palo Alto Networks SD WAN IPSEC VPN

Internship - Cyber Security

Lanka Communications (Pvt) Ltd.

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Completed a Cyber Security Internship, where I deployed and managed network monitoring tools like Observium and Pandora FMS. Integrated Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) with SAML-based user authentication for secure access to firewalls and implemented Windows Active Directory integration with FortiGate and Sophos Firewalls using LDAPS.

Observium Pandora FMS Azure Active Directory SAML Active Directory LDAP)Sophos

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DS Senanayake College

GCE Advanced Level, Economics, Accounting, Business Statistics

Grade: Economics – A, Accounting – A, Business Statistics – A

Completed GCE Advanced Level with a focus on Economics, Accounting, and Business Statistics. Achieved high grades in all subjects.

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology, Information Technology

Activities and societies: Completed projects including a WordPress E-commerce website (WooCommerce), a Spam Mail Detection System Using Machine Learning, a Web Application Security Audit on Coda – Bug Bounty, and an Online Recipe Management Web Application (HTML, PHP, JS, CSS).

Specialized in Cyber Security, gaining expertise in network security, firewall configurations, and cybersecurity principles. Engaged in projects such as a WordPress E-commerce website and a Spam Mail Detection System using Machine Learning.