Ramakrishna B R

Experience

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  HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions

  May 2006 - May 2011

  SME
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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  May 2011 - Sept 2012

  Level2

   Configuring Firewall Rules, Objects, Authentication on Checkpoint firewall. Configuring Site-to-site VPN tunnels on checkpoint UTM and on UTM edge boxes. Configuring VPN & NAT in Checkpoint in line with the security policy. Changing rules in dashboard as per project needs. Monitoring Secureplatform Firewall cluster using the Checkpoint Smart Center Server (R71) components. Monitoring network and VPN traffic using smart view Tracker.  Checking customer’s UTM, Firewall and VPN device utilization using smart view monitor. Checking for new vulnerabilities and updating of the patches to be applied on the systems according to the OS running on it. Raising, Implementing and recording Change Requests for any changes or new implementation. Show less

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  AGC Networks Limited (Black Box Limited)

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2014

  Lead - Services

   Administration of Checkpoint Firewalls. Monitoring Network links and Servers. Monitoring the checkpoint through Smart View tracker to find the entire incoming and outgoing connections to the network. Checking for new vulnerabilities and updating of the patches to be applied on the systems according to the OS running on it. Scanning the systems and the servers for vulnerability, services running on it and ports open. Design and Implementation of VPN solution for Site-to-Site and Secure remote access (Client-to-Site VPN) for Dial-up and Broadband DSL /Cable Modem users. Experience in performing security risk assessment and management, security audit reviews, vulnerability assessment etc. Cleaning up and tighten the rule base on Firewalls to allow most restrictive access in response to Security audit and reviews. Show less

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  Inventure IS Private Ltd

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Assistant Manager - Service Delivery

   Conducting Technical Vulnerability Assesments (Servers/Desktops/Network and Security Devices), Vulnerability Assessments for Web Servers/DB Servers/Network Devices etc IS0 27001 ISMS implementation for clients, help in achieving ISO27001 certification Familiar with various security standards CIS, PCI DSS, Common Criteria and Information Risk Analysis Methodology (IRAM). Experience in incident response and architecture review process, should prepare and publish reports using defined templates and prepare and present audit results Conducting POC on all Juniper and cisco devices Installing SRX series(SRX100, 210,220,240 and 550), Ex series switches, Fortinet firewalls(1000C and 1500) and troubleshooting Configuring policies, NAT and VPN and failover/fallback Configured UTM features – URL filtering, spam and AV Show less

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  VIS Networks

  Mar 2015 - now

  Senior Manager - Data Security

   Managing the team of 20 + members Conduct IT Security Audits for VIS clients and help them in achieving compliance. Implement information security policies and procedures for the organization to achieve ISO certifications. Ensure that all the audit findings are closed in timely manner and report findings to the leadership team for action and closure. Plan and direct complete project lifecycles, primarily in areas of network Security technology such as implementation and / or enhancement. Oversee design, installation, configuration, testing. Architect, Design, Implement solutions for customer’s network requirements (Like Networking Security Solutions, DLP solution, SIEM solution). Responsible for providing input for proposals/RFPs by producing network diagrams, responses, etc. to Technical Sections of Customer's standard deliverables and required technical oriented descriptions, thereby demonstrating how client business goals can be met. Supervising, Schedule and ensure the commitment of resources and personnel per project schedule for IT Security projects. Deployment of SRX series(SRX100, 210,220,240 and 550), Fortinet(1000c and 1500 models) Ex series switches and troubleshooting all technical issues Network security auditing for customers network and providing solution, suggestions to improve customer network security architecture. Auditing IT infrastructure devices as per CIS standards and benchmarks along with our experience Ensuring security hardening is followed ISS’s Internet scanner, NMAP and Nessus for network audit. Preparing project plan and handling challenges with OEMs and suppliers/vendors. Supervising, Schedule and ensure the commitment of resources and personnel per project schedule for IT Security projects. Show less