Kabul Polytechnic University
Bachelor in Computer Science (Network Engineering)
Sep 2022 – Aug 2026
Key Coursework: Advanced Computer Networks, Web Development (HTML, CSS), Programming (C++, Java), and MS Office Suite.
Personal profile
Rohullah Ahmadi
Information Technology Security Specialist
Highly motivated Network and Security Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and advanced Cisco training (CCNA and CCNP). Proven expertise in Defense-in-Depth architecture, OPNsense firewalls, and Suricata IDS/IPS threat mitigation. Experienced in IT support, system administration, web design, and programming through hands-on projects and MCIT internship. Adept at network troubleshooting and building secure, scalable systems.
Career
Experience
Network Security Intern · Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MCIT)
Kabul, Afghanistan
- Designed a Cisco lab architecture and deployed a multi-layer Defense-in-Depth security model using OPNsense and Suricata IDS/IPS.
- Simulated L3–L7 cyber threats to evaluate and execute practical mitigation techniques for enterprise networks.
- Managed core IT operations, including daily network administration, infrastructure monitoring, and connectivity troubleshooting.
Network Security Project Lead · Kabul Polytechnic University
Kabul, Afghanistan
- Designed and deployed a multi-layer (Defense-in-Depth) network security architecture using OPNsense Firewall and Suricata IDS/IPS in EVE-NG.
- Wrote custom User-Defined Suricata rules to detect and automatically mitigate SYN Flood, IP Spoofing, Slowloris, Skipfish, DirBuster, and Rogue SSH attacks.
- Evaluated network defense performance across Baseline, IDS (Alert), and IPS (Drop) modes, achieving 100% attack blocking efficiency.
Learning
Education
Top In Town Target Training Center
Professional Training in Network Engineering (CCNA & CCNP)
Jul 2024 – May 2025
• Completed comprehensive hands-on training covering CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching, and CCNP Enterprise curriculum. • Practical experience in configuring Cisco routers/switches, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, and troubleshooting enterprise network topologies.
Kateb University (2024)
Diploma in English Language (DEL)
Habibia High School
High School Diploma, General Science
Mar 2009 – Sep 2021
Toolkit
Skills
- • Network Infrastructure (Advanced): CCNA, CCNP, Network+, OSPF, BGP, VLAN, STP, IPv4/IPv6
- • Cybersecurity & SOC (Advanced): OPNsense, Suricata IDS/IPS, IPsec VPN, Defense-in-Depth
- • System Administration (Intermediate/Advanced): Windows Server 2016 (AD, DNS, DHCP), Linux (Kali, Ubuntu)
- • Virtualization & Simulation (Advanced): EVE-NG, VMware Workstation, Network Topology Design
- • Software & Web Dev (Intermediate): HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, Java, Database (SQL)
- • IT Tech Support (Advanced): Hardware/Software Maintenance, Network Troubleshooting, Wireshark
- • Productivity Tools (Proficient): Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Tech Reporting
Languages
Languages
- PashtoNative or bilingual proficiency
- DariNative or bilingual proficiency
- EnglishProfessional working proficiency
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