Network Engineer

Rohith
Reddy

4+ Years · Network Engineer · 5G RAN

Network Engineer with 4+ years of experience in enterprise network operations, global infrastructure support, and freelance network design. Skilled in IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN planning, routing & switching, and network security auditing.

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nameRohith Reddy
experience4+ years
currentHitachi Energy (Remote)
educationM.S. CS — UAB
 
targets
Network EngineerSys Admin5G RAN
 
status■ OPEN_TO_WORK
 
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4+Years Experience
3Companies
2Certifications
3+Projects
WORK HISTORY

Experience

Hitachi Energy
Network Infrastructure Engineer
APR 2024 — PRESENT
Remote
Tata Communications
Network Engineer
MAY 2021 — APR 2023
Hyderabad, India
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Fiverr
Network Design & Planning
JAN 2020 — APR 2021
Freelance · Remote
ACADEMIC

Education

UAB
Master of Science — Computer Science
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2023 – 2024
PORTFOLIO

Projects

Network Config Auditor
AI Powered · Security Audit Automation · 2025
0
/ 100 COMPLIANCE
5
Critical
3
High
3
Medium
1
Low
CriticalF001Plaintext Root and Admin Passwords in Configuration
CriticalF002Telnet Service Enabled (Cleartext Management Protocol)
CriticalF003SSH Version 1 Permitted and Root Login Allowed via SSH
CriticalF004Web Management Exposed via Unencrypted HTTP
CriticalF005SNMPv1/v2c with Default Community Strings 'public' and 'private'
HighF006OSPF Running Without Authentication
HighF007No Remote Syslog Server Configured
HighF011No Firewall Filter on Loopback (Management Plane Unprotected)
MediumF008NTP Configured Without Authentication
MediumF009No Login Banner Configured
MediumF010LLDP Enabled Globally on All Interfaces
LowF012No Session Timeout or Login Attempt Limits Configured
Built an AI-powered network configuration security auditor that parses raw device configurations (JunOS/Cisco) and automatically generates detailed compliance reports benchmarked against CIS standards and NIST SP 800-53 controls. Demonstrates applied knowledge of network security, misconfiguration detection, and automated remediation guidance.
ChangeGuard — Network Change Risk Analyzer
Python · Streamlit · AI Powered · ReportLab · Personal Project — 2026
95
/ 100 RISK SCORE
CRITICAL
Risk Level
Cisco · Juniper · Palo Alto
Vendor Support
Pre-Change
Validation Stage
PDF Report
Output Format
CONFLICT BGP neighbor IP address conflict detection — same IP, different AS number resolution
IMPACT Blast radius assessment — identifies affected users, outage risk, and dependency chains
PROTOCOL Vendor-aware protocol analysis — BGP conflicts, OSPF adjacency drops, ACL shadowing, interface dependency mapping
ROLLBACK Auto-generated rollback CLI commands with estimated recovery time and verification steps
COMPLIANCE RFC 4271 BGP-4 and Network Change Management best practice validation
REPORT Downloadable PDF risk assessment reports with findings summary, affected components, and ready-to-use CLI remediation commands
Built an AI-powered pre-change validation tool that analyzes planned network changes against live device configurations for Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto before a change window. Detects config conflicts, routing adjacency impacts, and dependency chains — returning an Overall Risk Score (Critical / High / Medium / Low) with auto-generated rollback commands and downloadable PDF reports.
TECHNICAL

Skills

// Routing Protocols
BGPOSPFEIGRPRIP v2IS-ISStatic RoutingRoute RedistributionPolicy-Based Routing
// Switching & LAN
VLANsSTP / RSTPMSTPEtherChannel802.1Q TrunkingInter-VLAN RoutingPort SecurityDHCP Snooping
// Network Services
DNSDHCPNTPSNMP v2/v3SyslogLLDP / CDPQoSNAT / PAT
// Hardware & OS
Cisco IOS / IOS-XEJunOSCisco CatalystCisco ASACisco NexusMikroTik RouterOSUbiquiti UniFiPalo Alto NGFW
// Security
CIS BenchmarksNIST SP 800-53ACLsFirewall PoliciesNetwork HardeningConfig AuditingSSH v2802.1X / NACIPSec / VPN
// Tools & Monitoring
WiresharkSolarWindsPRTGNagiosNetFlow / IPFIXCisco DNA CenterGNS3 / EVE-NGPacket Tracer
// Automation & Scripting
PythonNetmikoParamikoNAPALMAnsibleBashREST APIsJSON / YAML
// Wireless & Emerging
5G RANWi-Fi 6 / 802.11axMPLSSD-WANNetwork VirtualizationCloud NetworkingIPv6VXLAN
CREDENTIALS

Certifications

🛡️
ISC2 CC – Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2
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Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
Fortinet
EARLY CAREER

Where It All Started

During my bachelor's degree I began writing about technology and working as a freelance tech journalist — which opened my eyes to the blogging and digital media world. That hands-on experience sparked the idea for OFLATEST, a platform I built from the ground up that grew into a community of 450k+ job seekers across Instagram and YouTube.
OFLATEST
Founder & Content Creator
APR 2020 — FEB 2024
Entrepreneurship · 3 yrs 11 mo
  • Built a community of 450k+ job seekers on Instagram and 100k+ YouTube subscribers by sharing verified job openings and career updates
  • Achieved high engagement through consistent, informative, and timely content strategy
  • Positioned the platform as a trusted source for job opportunities in India, helping thousands access relevant openings
  • Developed expertise in digital marketing, social media strategy, content creation, and community management
Community BuildingSocial Media Strategy450k+ FollowersYouTube 100k+Digital Marketing
RightNode Media
Tech Journalist
MAY 2019 — MAY 2023
Contract · 4 yrs 1 mo
  • Authored technology-focused articles with deep dives into networking topics, how-to guides, and industry analysis
  • Broke notable Samsung-related news by analyzing FCC filings, benchmark results, and certification databases
  • Developed proficiency in interpreting technical documentation and delivering structured, accurate content
Technical WritingResearchFCC FilingsNetwork Documentation
GoAndroid
Tech News Writer
JAN 2018 — APR 2019
Contract · 1 yr 4 mo
  • Covered Android device releases, software updates, and technology industry news
  • Researched, verified, and reported timely and accurate information for a broad readership
Content CreationTech ResearchNews Reporting
REACH OUT

Contact

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LinkedIn
Rohith Reddy
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Email
rohithreddy9779@gmail.com
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Target Roles
Network Eng · SysAdmin · 5G RAN
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Status
Open to Work