11+ Years · IT Security & Systems Specialist

Tauhidul Khandaker

Utica, NY +1 (347) 784-0847 tauhidulkd@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/tauhidulkh/

Driving operational efficiency & robust cybersecurity. Blending Master's in Cybersecurity, hands-on Intune, network defense, and strategic vision.

Experience Deep Dive Secure Contact

11+ Years

DevOps · Network · Security

M.S. Cybersecurity (3.67 GPA)
Intune · Autopilot · Infoblox

Professional Summary

With 11+ years of versatile experience spanning Software Development, System & Network Administration, IT Help Desk, and Security Research — backed by a Bachelor’s in CSE and a Master’s in Cybersecurity — I am well-equipped for big IT roles requiring a blend of technical expertise. My expertise lies in maintaining network security and backup systems, providing seamless network support across diverse operating systems, orchestrating equipment installs, upgrades, and configurations, ensuring stringent security access and compliance, and nurturing robust relationships with external IT vendors. My commitment to excellence and strategic approach drives operational efficiency and bolsters cybersecurity initiatives.

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Experience Timeline

Tech II IT Support Specialist (Network)May 2024 – Present
ConMed Corporation, Utica, NY
  • 📱 Microsoft Intune: Implement MDM/MAM for secure device lifecycle management.
  • ⚙️ Autopilot & Mac Deployment: Deploy zero-touch Windows Autopilot and lead Mac enrollment with training.
  • 🎓 In-House Trainer: Educate new IT staff on Intune, ServiceNow, O365 Admin.
  • 🔐 Active Directory & ServiceNow: Account governance and incident management.
  • 📡 Infoblox & Soti: Network protection, handheld scanner management.
  • 💾 LTO Tape Rotation (NetBackup): Ensure reliable backup & restoration.
Security Support SpecialistJul 2023 – Jan 2024
OMNI Surgery Center, Utica, NY
  • 🌐 Ubiquiti infrastructure revamp (APs, PoE switches, controller).
  • 🖥️ Server migration to Dell hardware, Windows Server 2022, RAID optimization.
  • 🛡️ FortiGate firewall, Active Directory/O365, website management (4 sites).
Graduate Research AssistantSep 2022 – Jun 2023
The Research Foundation for SUNY, Utica, NY
  • 🐍 Python malware detection, reconnaissance with Kali, Nmap, OpenVAS.
  • 🔎 Suricata deployment, NS-3 simulations, SEED Labs instruction.
Associate Software EngineerJul 2021 – Jul 2022
IT Medicus, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • ⚛️ React.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS frontend leadership.
  • 📱 DIMS Web 1.1 — Bangladesh's top offline drug index.
Concept Development ManagerJun 2015 – Jun 2021
Flick Max Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • ☁️ Cloud provisioning (Bluehost, GoDaddy), vendor negotiations.
  • 📌 Major projects: Shuru Campus, HRBD Jobs, Visitor Shield, Hotel Management System.

Technical Arsenal

OS & Virtualization

Windows (Advanced)Windows Server 2019/2022Linux/KaliVMware/Citrix

Security & Networking

FortiGateInfobloxVPN/SIEMIDS/IPSActive DirectoryNetwork Analysis

Modern IT Ops

Microsoft IntuneAutopilotSoti MobiControlServiceNowNetBackupO365 Admin

Certifications

✔ Intune (MDM/MAM) Microsoft Certified – Hands-on
✔ Application Packaging Certified
✔ IP Subnetting & Computer Security: Hands-On
🔹 Enrolled: Google Cybersecurity, Microsoft IT Support, Python Zero to Mastery

Education

🎓 M.S. Network & Computer Security (Cybersecurity)
SUNY Polytechnic Institute | GPA 3.67 | Aug 2022 – Apr 2024
Relevant: Intrusion Detection, Pen Testing, Secure Protocols
🎓 B.Sc. Computer Science & Engineering
United International University, Bangladesh (2011–2016)

Workshops & Research

TOR Project Workshop – George Kargiotakis (Greece): Advanced network privacy, anonymity strategies.
Project Management Workshop – Gerard Smits (Quintiq): Stakeholder management, agile planning.
Paper Presentation – ASEE 2024 “Leveraging Online Games and Apps in Geotechnical Engineering Pedagogy” – Fairfield University, CT.

Secure Collaboration

+1 (347) 784-0847

tauhidulkd@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/tauhidulkh/

PGP available on request