Tiisetso Tlotlo
Hlongwane
Dedicated IT professional specialising in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure automation. Building secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
Technologies & Tools
Building Networks, Securing the Future
I am a dedicated and results-driven IT professional completing a Diploma in IT (Network Management) at IIE Rosebank College. My expertise spans enterprise networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure automation and cloud technologies.
I have hands-on experience designing and implementing network architecture, administering multi-platform environments across Windows Server and Linux Ubuntu, and developing automation solutions using Ansible and Terraform.
I am passionate about building systems that are secure by design, scalable by architecture, and reliable in production.
"My mission is to design and defend the digital infrastructure that modern organisations depend on — building networks that are fast, secure and built to last."
Certifications
Designing enterprise network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer and Visio — tested before production deployment.
Configuring pfSense firewalls, VPN servers, OpenVAS vulnerability scanning and Windows Advanced Security rules.
Automating configuration management and patching across Windows & Linux servers using Ansible and Terraform.
Designing schemas, optimising queries and migrating data between MySQL and SQL Server with SSMS.
Projects & Lab Work
School projects, practical lab implementations and upcoming work that defines my approach to networking and infrastructure.
Full-stack hotel reservation platform built for City Lodge Hotel as a Work Integrated Learning project. Collaborated directly with the Information System Manager.
Complete network architecture and system design for a gaming company — topology diagrams, security policies, and infrastructure documentation using Visio and Cisco Packet Tracer.
Configured pfSense as a VPN server to securely connect remote users to an enterprise LAN. Implemented inbound/outbound rules and monitored via Nagios.
The Journey So Far
My academic path, certifications and hands-on training — all pointing in one direction.
Completed a hands-on Diploma in IT (Network Management), achieving distinctions in Advanced Network Management (98%), Database Server Administration (96%), WIL 3 (95%), and Emerging Network Technologies (93%). Earned 360 cumulative credits.
Achieved Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity (Nov 2025) and Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity (Dec 2025) — both valid until 2027.
Completed the full Cisco Network Technician Career Path covering network addressing, troubleshooting, automation, support, security and device configuration.
Completed NSC with subjects including Computer Applications Technology, Mathematical Literacy, Business Studies and Tourism.
Top Module Results — 2025
What Colleagues Have Said
"Tiisetso brought genuine initiative to our Hotel Booking System project. He understood both the technical requirements and the business needs of City Lodge — a rare combination in a student developer."
Let's Connect & Build Together
Open to junior network engineering roles, internships, and freelance infrastructure projects.
Direct Contact
Prefer to reach out directly? Here's where to find me.
Network Engineer · IT Support · Infrastructure Admin