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Jacob
Rahul
Chand

System Support Officer

IT & Cybersecurity professional based in Suva, Fiji. Specializing in network infrastructure, system administration, and enterprise security solutions.

jacobchand.online ~ terminal
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Jacob Rahul Chand
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System Support Officer
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cybersecurity/ networking/ sysadmin/
active-directory/ vps-hosting/ mysql/
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Suva, Fiji πŸ‡«πŸ‡―
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BCom IS+HRM β†’ University of the South Pacific
Adv.Dip IT & Cybersecurity β†’ ACBI Sydney
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βœ“ All systems operational
βœ“ Available for new opportunities
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Jacob Rahul Chand
Jacob Rahul Chand
IT & Cybersecurity
πŸ” Cybersecurity 🌐 Networking πŸ–₯ System Admin πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Fiji

Securing Systems,
Enabling Business

I'm a dedicated IT and Cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in system administration, network infrastructure, and enterprise IT support. Based in Suva, Fiji, I bring a unique combination of academic excellence and hands-on technical expertise.

My approach merges proactive security practices with efficient system operations β€” ensuring organizations stay protected while their technology investments deliver maximum value. From Active Directory administration to VPS deployments, I thrive on solving complex technical challenges.

Location
πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Suva, Fiji
Current Role
System Support Officer
Website
jacobchand.online
Availability
● Open to Opportunities
BCom β€” Information Systems & Human Resource Management
University of the South Pacific
πŸ“ Suva, Fiji
Advanced Diploma in IT & Cybersecurity
Australian College of Business Intelligence
πŸ“ Sydney, Australia

Core Competencies

A broad skill set spanning infrastructure, security, and development β€” built through real-world application and continuous learning.

πŸ›‘
Cybersecurity
Network Security85%
Threat Analysis78%
Security Hardening80%
🌐
Networking
LAN/WAN Configuration88%
TCP/IP Protocols90%
Troubleshooting92%
πŸ–₯
System Administration
Active Directory87%
Windows Server85%
VPS Hosting83%
πŸ’Ύ
Development & Data
MySQL / PHP75%
Inventory Systems88%
IT Logging Systems85%
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IT Support & Hardware
Hardware Troubleshooting94%
Help Desk Support96%
Asset Management89%

Experience

2022 β€” Present
System Support Officer
πŸ“ Suva, Fiji
Providing comprehensive IT support and system administration across enterprise infrastructure. Managing Active Directory environments, network configurations, and server maintenance. Developing internal tools including inventory management and IT logging systems to streamline operations.
Active Directory Windows Server Network Admin IT Support MySQL
2020 β€” 2022
IT Support Technician
πŸ“ Suva, Fiji
Front-line IT support handling hardware diagnostics, software deployment, and user management. Built foundational expertise in network infrastructure, system troubleshooting, and help desk operations serving 100+ end users.
Hardware Support Help Desk Network Troubleshooting User Management
2018 β€” 2020
Junior Systems Administrator
πŸ“ Suva, Fiji
Assisted senior administrators with server maintenance, backup management, and network monitoring. Gained hands-on experience with VPS hosting configurations and baseline cybersecurity practices including firewall management and access control.
VPS Hosting Server Maintenance Firewall Backup Management

Featured Projects

A selection of real-world systems and solutions built to solve organizational challenges.

SELECT * FROM inventory WHERE status='active'; UPDATE items SET qty=qty-1 WHERE id=3; INSERT INTO logs VALUES...
πŸ“¦ Development
Inventory Management System
Full-stack inventory tracking solution built with PHP and MySQL. Features real-time stock updates, low-stock alerts, barcode scanning integration, and comprehensive reporting dashboards for asset management.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS JavaScript
[2024-01-15 09:23:41] LOGIN user:jchand ip:192.168.1.50 [SUCCESS] [2024-01-15 09:45:12] TICKET #1042 created priority:HIGH...
πŸ“‹ SysAdmin
IT Logging & Ticketing System
Custom helpdesk and audit trail solution that captures all IT events, user actions, and support tickets with priority classification, assignment workflow, and searchable log archives.
PHP MySQL Apache Bootstrap
SCAN target:192.168.1.0/24 OPEN:22,80,443 VULN:CVE-2023-... PATCH:recommended...
πŸ” Security
Network Vulnerability Assessment
Internal network security audit using industry tools (Nmap, Wireshark, OpenVAS). Produced comprehensive risk reports with remediation steps, resulting in significant hardening of organizational network posture.
Nmap Wireshark OpenVAS Kali Linux
New-ADUser -Name "jchand" -GivenName "Jacob" -Surname "Chand" -SamAccountName "jchand" -UserPrincipalName "jchand@domain.local"...
πŸ—‚ SysAdmin
Active Directory Infrastructure
Enterprise AD environment setup including domain controller configuration, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), user/group management automation via PowerShell, and LDAP integration for centralized authentication.
Windows Server PowerShell GPO LDAP
root@vps:~# nginx -t systemctl status nginx ufw allow 443/tcp certbot --nginx -d domain.com...
☁ VPS Hosting
VPS Hosting & Web Infrastructure
Full VPS deployment and management including LAMP/LEMP stack configuration, SSL certificate automation, Nginx reverse proxying, automated backups, and performance tuning for production web applications.
Ubuntu Server Nginx Let's Encrypt Bash
traceroute 8.8.8.8 ping -c 4 192.168.0.1 arp -a netstat -an | grep LISTEN...
🌐 Networking
Enterprise Network Redesign
Led network infrastructure overhaul including VLAN segmentation, switch reconfiguration, WiFi 6 access point deployment, and QoS implementation. Improved uptime by 40% and reduced latency across all departments.
Cisco VLANs WiFi 6 QoS

Resume

πŸ’Ό Work Experience
System Support Officer
2022 β€” Present
Government / Enterprise Organization Β· Suva, Fiji
Managing end-to-end IT operations including Active Directory administration, network infrastructure maintenance, hardware procurement and troubleshooting, and custom software development for internal business processes.
IT Support Technician
2020 β€” 2022
Organization Β· Suva, Fiji
Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for 100+ end users. Managed hardware lifecycle, software deployments, and user account administration.
Junior Systems Administrator
2018 β€” 2020
Organization Β· Suva, Fiji
Assisted with server maintenance, backup procedures, and network monitoring under senior guidance.
πŸŽ“ Education
BCom β€” Information Systems & Human Resource Management
Completed
University of the South Pacific Β· Suva, Fiji
Double major combining technical IS knowledge with organizational HR management principles. Developed strong analytical and systems thinking capabilities.
Advanced Diploma in IT & Cybersecurity
Completed
Australian College of Business Intelligence Β· Sydney, Australia
Specialized training in ethical hacking, network defense, penetration testing methodologies, and enterprise security frameworks.
⚑ Technical Skills
IT Support
Networking
Active Directory
Cybersecurity
Windows Server
VPS Hosting
MySQL / PHP
Hardware Support
πŸ† Certifications
βœ…
Advanced Diploma β€” IT & Cybersecurity
ACBI, Sydney
βœ…
BCom Double Major β€” IS & HRM
University of the South Pacific
🎯
CompTIA Security+ (Pursuing)
CompTIA
🎯
Microsoft AZ-900 (Pursuing)
Microsoft Azure
🌐 Languages
English
Fijian
Hindi

Download Full RESUME

PDF format Β· Last updated 2026

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Latest Articles

Sharing knowledge on cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and technology trends from the Pacific.

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Cybersecurity Jan 2024
Setting Up a Home Lab for Cybersecurity Practice
A practical guide to building a virtual lab environment for ethical hacking practice using free tools like VirtualBox and Kali Linux.
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Networking Dec 2023
VLAN Segmentation: Securing Your Network the Smart Way
How proper VLAN configuration can dramatically improve security posture and network performance in enterprise environments.
Read Article β†’
πŸ–₯
SysAdmin Nov 2023
Active Directory Best Practices for Small Teams
Lessons learned from deploying and managing AD in resource-constrained environments β€” practical tips for IT admins in the Pacific.
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Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for an IT professional, have a project in mind, or just want to connect β€” my inbox is always open.

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Location
Suva, Fiji πŸ‡«πŸ‡―
🌐
Website
jacobchand.online
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Email
jacob@jacobchand.online
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Status
Open to Opportunities
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