Bayt.com
Tharaka Dissanayaka, Senior System and Security Engineer

Tharaka Dissanayaka

Senior System and Security Engineer

Chesmi Consolidated (Pvt) Ltd

Location
Sri Lanka
Education
Master's degree, Executive Master of Science in Information Security (EMSc IS)
Experience
5 years, 7 Months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 7 Months

Senior System and Security Engineer at Chesmi Consolidated (Pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 5
  • My current job since February 2020

Manages and implements Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP, QuickBooks Premier 2021 (Cloud), and MS SQL 2019 in a hybrid environment. Proactively enhance cybersecurity by managing and monitoring SentinelOne EDR for advanced threat detection and response, while also overseeing the implementation and administration of advanced endpoint security measures; leverage network monitoring tools like PRTG, Wireshark, and Aliavult OSSIM to monitor events and vulnerabilities, and concurrently manage Google Workspace operations and security services.

Manages Windows Servers 2019, 2022, and 2016, as well as VMware ESXi v7, establish backup, Network Attached Storage (QSAN), and disaster recovery procedures.

Introduces, implements, and administers Microsoft Active Directory, AD users, and groups using Identity and Access Management, and implemented Group policies.


Manages and analyzes chesmi.cm, chelcey.com, montlush.com, etc..

Projects - Smart Home project at Colombo 07

Responsibilities - As the project coordinator for the IT aspects, communicated with vendors, technicians, and architects, planned requirements, and adjustments, checked installations, and configurations, and troubleshoot problems with specific support teams.

Tools and Technologies - Rucks Switches, Rucks AP, Avaya PABX, CommScope, Cisco Meraki, Hikvision CCTV, Molex Fiber.

Information Technology Technical Support at Tap House by RnR
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • February 2020 to March 2022

Taphouse by RnR opened its doors in 2013 as a Bar and Restaurant in Colombo and spread its wings to Galle, the next best city on the island.

• Introducing, implementing, and administering the ZinCat Point of sales system for the operation and management from the Taphouse by RnR side.

• Management of Printers, Desktops, LAN Networks, and CCTV for the organization and Troubleshooting issues related to Hardware and Applications.

Skills: Network Administration · SonicWALL · Point of Sale (POS) Systems · Laser Printers · MySQL · IP CCTV · Troubleshooting · Networking · MS Office · Technical Support · Windows Server

Information Technology Assistant at Nation Lanka Finance PLC
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 4
  • November 2018 to February 2020

Managed and administered ESET Endpoint Server and Management Console. Provided support for Printers, Desktops, LAN networks, CCTV, IT supplies, and maintenance. Troubleshooted hardware and application issues. Supported end-users for daily PC and IT-related problems.

Education

Master's degree, Executive Master of Science in Information Security (EMSc IS)
  • at Asia-e-University (Malaysia)
  • January 2025
Diploma, Certificate Course of Cisco Certified Network Associate & Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • at Cisco Network Engineering at Great lake Institute, Sri Lanka ( Affiliated by Cisco Network Academy)
  • August 2024
Diploma, Network Engineering
  • at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)
  • March 2024

System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Specialties & Skills

Network Troubleshooting
+Endorse 0
IT Project Management
+Endorse 0
Firewalls
+Endorse 0
Cloud Computing
+Endorse 0
Networking Concepts
+Endorse 0
CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEMS (CCTV)
+Endorse 0
MANAGEMENT
+Endorse 0
CISCO MERAKI
+Endorse 0
DISASTER RECOVERY
+Endorse 0
AVAYA (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
+Endorse 0
ENDPOINT SECURITY
+Endorse 0
SQL (PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE)
+Endorse 0
MFG/PRO (ERP)
+Endorse 0
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
+Endorse 0
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS NAV
+Endorse 0
Team Lead
+Endorse 0
Troubleshooting
+Endorse 0
Communication
+Endorse 0

Social Profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

URL removed due to policy violation. Please contact support for further information.

Languages

English
Expert
Finnish
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

(ISC)²
  • (ISC)² Member
  • October 2023

Training and Certifications

Comptia Security+ (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2024
Valid Until:
May 2027
Certificated in Cybersecurity ISC2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
Valid Until:
October 2026
ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
Prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) (FC0-U61) Exam (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2023
NSE 1 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2023
Valid Until:
February 2025
NSE 2 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2023
Valid Until:
February 2025
NSE 1 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Valid Until:
November 2024
Introduction to Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
CCNA: Introduction to Networks (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2021
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2021
Certificate of cyber security essential (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2021

Hobbies

  • Ethical Hacking
  • Video Gaming