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Security Researcher & Network Engineer

Hello, I'm Md. Samsel Arifin Chowdhury

4+ years securing enterprise infrastructures — FortiGate, Sophos, Cisco, BGP/OSPF, VPN, ISMS. Currently Sr. IT Engineer at Kolpolok Limited.

4+
Years Exp
1200+
Cases Resolved
5
Certifications
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$ show firewall policy status FortiGate 300E — Policy Active FortiGate 500E — IPSec Tunnel UP Sophos UTM — WAF Rules: 247   $ show bgp summary Neighbor: 10.0.0.1 — ESTABLISHED Prefixes: 142 / Up/Down: 2d 14h   $ verify nse4 certification [✓] NSE 4 — FortiOS 7.2 — Oct 2023 $

Meet Samsel

A short introduction to my background, expertise, and the kind of work I love doing.

Video Introduction

Network Security Engineer
Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh

In this short video I walk through my background in enterprise network security, the tools I use daily, and how I approach complex infrastructure challenges — from FortiGate firewall migrations to ISP-level BGP routing.

FortiGate & Sophos Firewall Expert
BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP Routing
ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS Policy
1,200+ Technical Cases Resolved
CCNA + NSE4 + MCSA Certified
My Certifications Work History
StatusOpen to Opportunities
NSE 4Fortinet Certified

Md. Samsel Arifin Chowdhury

With over 4 years in network and security, I specialize in designing and securing complex infrastructures. My expertise includes network design, VPN implementation, and managing devices like Fortinet FortiGate, Sophos UTM, and Cisco firewalls. I excel in LAN/WAN design, data center networking, and system administration across Windows Server, Linux, and Unix platforms. Having resolved over 1,200 technical cases, I'm committed to enhancing security and efficiency.

Emailsamselarifinchowdhury@gmail.com
LocationBanasree, Dhaka - 1219
Phone+01521428553
EducationBSc CSE, BIST (CGPA 3.23)

Core Competencies

Firewall Config — FortiGate, Sophos, Cisco95%
Routing Protocols — BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP90%
VPN — IPSec, SSL, Site-to-Site92%
VLAN / STP / Layer 2-3 Architecture88%
ISMS / ISO 27001 / Security Policy80%
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Work Experience

From network administration to enterprise security engineering — a 4-year progression through Bangladesh's leading technology firms.

Kolpolok Limited

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Current
Sr. IT Engineer March 2025 — Present
  • Maintain IT infrastructure including networks, servers, and cloud systems ensuring reliability and security
  • Lead IT projects — network upgrades, system implementations, and software rollouts
  • Ensure data security, regulatory compliance, and mitigate cybersecurity threats
  • Provide technical support, manage IT teams, and guide user training
  • Oversee vendor relationships and optimize IT budgets
InfrastructureCloudIT LeadershipSecurity ComplianceTeam Management

BacBon Limited

Dhaka, Bangladesh
1 yr 4 mo
Network Security Engineer November 2023 — February 2025
  • Install, configure, and maintain server OS — Windows Server, Linux, Unix
  • Draft, review, and update ISMS policies aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 standards
  • Configure and manage FortiGate, Sophos, and Cisco firewalls and enterprise switches
  • Implement and maintain SSL VPN, IPSec tunnels, and certificate-based auth
  • Monitor SIEM tools (Splunk), respond to security alerts, and document incidents
FortiGateSophos UTMISO 27001IPSecSSL VPNSplunkLinux

Aamra Networks Limited

Dhaka, Bangladesh
11 mo
Network Engineer — Technical Support November 2022 — October 2023
  • Maintained enterprise LAN/WAN networks for ISP-level infrastructure
  • Configured advanced routing — OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EIGRP on Cisco routers
  • Managed Layer 2/Layer 3 — VLANs, STP, trunking, subnetting
  • High availability and redundant network architecture design
  • Resolved 1,200+ technical support cases across network and security domains
BGPOSPFMPLSEIGRPVLANISPHigh Availability

Business Network — Bnet

Dhaka, Bangladesh
11 mo
Executive Engineer, Network Administration June 2021 — May 2022
  • Administered enterprise routers, switches, and firewall configurations for business clients
  • Implemented VPN solutions and managed access control lists
  • Network performance monitoring, patch management, and incident response
  • Layer 2/Layer 3 topology management and troubleshooting
CiscoVPNACLNetwork AdminMonitoring

Virtually Testing Foundation

Remote / International
2 mo
Virtual Intern January 2021 — March 2021
  • Completed virtual internship focused on security testing fundamentals
  • Gained hands-on exposure to real-world security workflows and professional documentation
Security TestingInternship

Certifications & Courses

Industry-recognized credentials in firewall engineering, network security, and system administration.

Security Projects

Real-world firewall deployments, ISP network configs, VPN setups, and homelab security builds.

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Security Blog

Firewall configs, network writeups, lab builds, and field notes from enterprise security work.

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Contact Me

Available for security consulting, network architecture projects, and full-time opportunities.

Let's Work Together

Whether you need a firewall migration, network security audit, or want to discuss a new role — I'm ready to talk.

Emailsamselarifinchowdhury@gmail.com
Phone+01521428553
LocationBanasree, Dhaka - 1219, Bangladesh