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Chintan Chauhan
Network security analyst with hands-on experience in network monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and IT infrastructure support, including endpoint security solutions. Skilled at troubleshooting across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and network systems, with a strong understanding of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS. Recently completed a Master's degree in Information Systems at Pace University, with a concentration in Security and Information Assurance, focusing on data encryption, network defense, and modern cyber threats. Dedicated to strengthening security protocols, performing risk assessments, and improving operational resilience in fast-paced, security-focused environments.
02skills & certifications
SIEM & Threat Detection
Security Tools
Network Infrastructure
Cloud & Platforms
Endpoint Management
Compliance & Frameworks
Certifications
- Information Privacy and Security (IPS)
- Cryptography Basics
- Program Management for IT Professionals
- IT Help Desk for Beginners
03experience
Jr. Network Security Analyst · IT Tec Solutions Inc.
July 2025 — PresentNew York, United States
- ▸Perform real-time monitoring and analysis of SIEM dashboards, overseeing the security posture of 1,600+ endpoints (Windows, macOS, Windows Server, SQL Server, EDI machines) and executing advanced threat detection, malware analysis, and incident response.
- ▸Troubleshoot and resolve escalated Tier 1/2 network events, supporting 150+ clients across 300+ physical and virtual servers and 48 EDI units, ensuring SLA compliance and infrastructure resilience.
- ▸Administer VPN solutions (licensing, tunnel configuration, RBAC) for a distributed remote workforce; manage cloud-based Office 365 Exchange administration and license provisioning for 5,000+ global users.
- ▸Architect and deploy network topologies, including secure segmentation, virtual/terminal server environments, and remote access configurations aligned to compliance mandates.
- ▸Lead server implementations with UPS redundancy and automated backup strategies, generating audit-ready reports and coordinating with Azure/AWS cloud partners for data retention and business continuity.
Jr. Network Security Specialist · IT Tec Solutions Inc.
July 2024 — May 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
- ▸Installed and configured workstation patching solutions through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to maintain system and security patch compliance.
- ▸Monitored and maintained endpoint security across Comodo, NinjaOne, and SentinelOne platforms for data protection and secure device network access.
- ▸Managed network infrastructure for 80+ servers and firewalls across multiple locations using Windows Server, SQL Server, Linux, SonicWall, Cisco, Ubiquiti EdgeRouter, Fortinet FortiGate, Ubiquiti UniFi AP, Cisco Catalyst, and NETGEAR ProSAFE.
- ▸Performed penetration tests and vulnerability assessments for clients, identifying and eliminating security vulnerabilities through system hardening using Nmap and Wireshark.
- ▸Deployed security solutions based on Windows BitLocker, OpenSSL, VPN, and MFA to ensure data protection across all network infrastructure.
- ▸Developed group policies for patching 1,600+ user machines via Microsoft WSUS, Group Policy Enforcement, Active Directory, and Network Access Control, aligned to CIA Triad, GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA standards.
Information Technology · Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS)
February 2023 — August 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- ▸Configured and maintained network computer systems, including hardware, software, and IP phone setups.
- ▸Provided technical support to end users and collaborated with the technology team to resolve issues.
- ▸Troubleshot printers and networking devices, applied driver and firewall firmware updates, and performed preventive laptop maintenance.
- ▸Monitored bandwidth usage across pan-India locations, producing weekly usage reports for the regional office.
- ▸Managed IT asset inventory and coordinated with vendors on procurement and issue resolution.
Education
Pace University — Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Master's Degree, Information Systems (Security & Information Assurance)
September 2023 — April 2025
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
July 2018 — May 2021
Vidyalankar Polytechnic
Diploma in Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
June 2015 — April 2018
04projects & labs
A mix of real builds and home-lab security projects.
Inbound Firewall Manager (macOS)
repo →Host-based inbound firewall manager for macOS built on Tauri (Rust core) with a static HTML/CSS/JS frontend. Manages macOS's native pf packet filter with rule-based inbound filtering, zone/profile presets (Strict/Standard/Permissive), IP/CIDR blocklists with native rate-limiting, optional GeoIP blocking, and traffic logging — desktop-scale, in the spirit of a SonicWall/FortiGate.
Home SOC Lab — SIEM & Log Monitoring
Self-hosted security operations lab using Wazuh/ELK to centralize log collection from Windows, Linux, and network devices, with custom detection rules for brute-force and lateral-movement patterns.
Segmented Home Network with VLANs & Firewall Rules
Designed a segmented network topology (IoT, trusted, guest, DMZ) using VLANs, inter-VLAN firewall policy, and a pfSense/Ubiquiti stack to reduce lateral attack surface.
Automated Vulnerability Scan & Reporting Script
Python wrapper around Nmap for scheduled internal scans, diffing results between runs and generating a summarized risk report highlighting newly exposed services.
Endpoint Hardening Baseline
Documented and scripted a Windows/macOS hardening baseline covering BitLocker/FileVault enforcement, MFA, patch policy via WSUS/Group Policy, and CIS-benchmark-aligned configuration checks.
05contact
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Open to new opportunities
Based in Jersey City, NJ. Reach out directly, or find me on the platforms below.