- Firewall Administration: Create and edit 5–10 Palo Alto firewall policies daily, including security inspection rules, source/destination NAT rules, and access control policies.
- Incident Resolution: Troubleshoot 5–7 complex network issues per day across LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid MTTR.
- Virtualization & Systems: Provision, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines using VMware ESXi and VMware Workstation; perform Windows and Linux OS installations, system configurations, and routine diagnostics.
- Performance & SLA Reporting: Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly network performance reports for executive and management review.
- Team & Remote Escalation: Collaborate seamlessly with NOC colleagues and work independently to resolve escalated tier-2/tier-3 network incidents.
- Infrastructure Observability: Continuously monitor enterprise network health, interface throughput, and latency using Grafana, Zabbix, CheckMk, and Motadata platforms.
Available for Network & Infrastructure Roles
ROHAN-K
Assistant Network Administrator. IT Infrastructure & Security.
2+ years of hands-on enterprise network administration, Palo Alto firewall policy governance, and 24/7 datacenter operations at Silverlining Private Limited. BSc. CSIT graduate from Amrit Science Campus.
2+
Years Hands-on Experience
24/7
Datacenter Uptime Surveillance
Overview
Bridging software security with physical infrastructure reliability.
I am an Assistant Network Administrator based in Kathmandu, Nepal, specializing in enterprise network administration, firewall governance, and datacenter hardware operations.
At Silverlining Private Limited, I manage daily Palo Alto firewall security rules and NAT configurations, diagnose complex LAN/WAN network incidents with minimal downtime, and monitor infrastructure vitals using Grafana, Zabbix, CheckMk, and Motadata.
My background as a Datacenter Technician provided rigorous hands-on expertise in server racking, hardware migrations, cross-connects, and single-mode/multi-mode fiber optic structured cabling. I hold a BSc. in Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) from Amrit Science Campus (ASCOL).
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Analytical Network Troubleshooting
Fast root-cause identification and rapid mitigation of routing, switching, and packet loss incidents.
02
24/7 Shift-Based Datacenter Ops
Experienced in high-availability, mission-critical operations requiring calm, decisive incident escalation.
03
Security & Access Governance
Disciplined creation and audit of Palo Alto security policies, NAT translations, and access control lists.
04
Documentation & Reporting Integrity
Consistent delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly SLA reports, photo audits, and operational change logs.
Career History
Work Experience
- Hardware Lifecycle & Racking: Performed physical hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations including server racking, stacking, and standardized labeling.
- Structured Fiber & Copper Cabling: Executed structured cabling deployments using Cat5e/6/6a (copper) and single-mode / multi-mode fiber optic cables.
- Patch Panels & Cross-Connects: Managed cross-connects and patch panel configurations to maintain clean, serviceable, and organized datacenter cabling infrastructure.
- 24/7 Datacenter Surveillance: Monitored facility and server infrastructure around the clock via Grafana, Zabbix, CheckMk, and Motadata to guarantee 24/7 uptime.
- Ticketing & Incident Documentation: Managed Motadata ticketing system for incident tracking, escalation, photo documentation, and daily/weekly operational logs.
Competencies
Technical Skills
Core infrastructure, security, and operations competencies categorized by domain.
Firewall & Security
SecurityPalo Alto next-generation firewall administration, boundary defense, and rule validation.
Palo Alto Networks
Security Policies
NAT Rules (Source/Dest)
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Traffic Inspection
Basic Security Auditing
Networking & Switching
NetworkL2/L3 switch configuration, subnetting, gateway routing, and packet fault isolation.
HP Switches
LAN / WAN Routing
Network Administration
VLAN Trunking
Subnetting / IP Addressing
Fault Isolation
Virtualization
HypervisorBare-metal and desktop hypervisor management, VM lifecycle provisioning, and virtual networking.
VMware ESXi
VMware Workstation
VM Provisioning
vSwitch & Virtual NICs
Resource Allocation
Snapshot Management
Datacenter Operations
OperationsPhysical hardware lifecycle, rack capacity planning, migrations, and remote NOC dispatch.
Server Racking & Stacking
Hardware Installation
Decommissioning
Hardware Migration
24/7 Operations
NOC Coordination
Structured Cabling
Physical LayerPhysical layer deployments, cable testing, patch panel labeling, and tidy cable routing.
Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6a (Copper)
Single-Mode Fiber Optic
Multi-Mode Fiber Optic
Cross-Connects
Patch Panels
Cable Dressing & Labeling
Observability & Monitoring
TelemetryTelemetry stacks for real-time latency, bandwidth, server vitals, and proactive alerts.
Grafana
Zabbix
CheckMk
Motadata Platform
Threshold Triggers
Host Surveillance
Reporting & Incidents
ITIL GovernanceITIL-aligned ticketing workflows, documentation discipline, and executive performance reporting.
Motadata Ticketing
Daily / Weekly / Monthly Reports
Photo Documentation
Incident Escalation
Team Collaboration
Remote Coordination
Education
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology (BSc. CSIT)
Amrit Science Campus (ASCOL) • Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
2021 – 2025 (Completed)
Four-year rigorous computer science curriculum covering computer networks, operating systems, network security, database management, and distributed systems.
+2 Science (Science Stream)
Rehdon College • Kathmandu, Nepal
2019 – 2021
Higher secondary education focusing on physics, mathematics, and computer fundamentals, fostering analytical problem-solving skills.
Get in Touch
Let’s connect regarding network engineering & infrastructure opportunities.
Available for full-time Network Administrator, Infrastructure Specialist, and NOC roles in Kathmandu or remote setups.
Phone
Email
Location
Lolang Height, Kathmandu, Nepal