Prem Kumar

Experience

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  CommTel

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2012

  Network Support Engineer

   Designed enterprise network for clients, & implemented network and security products, enhancing network reliability. Managed projects & continuous operations for clients, ensuring client satisfaction and on-time project delivery. Provided on-call and onsite support, reducing downtime and improving client response time.

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  Axact

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Engineer-Network Management

   Achieved 99.5%+ network uptime by implementing advanced network monitoring tools and conducting comprehensive training sessions for support and core teams. Led major network optimization projects, including SD-WAN and Firewall migrations, reengineering passive networks, and enhancing network performance. Identified and implemented security products/tools, collaborating with IS teams, hardening infrastructure andapplications, and reducing security incidents. Coordinated and tracked all IT and security-related audits, ensuring timely completion and successful compliance with regulatory standards. Show less

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  HBL - Habib Bank Limited

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2020

   Engineered and implemented resilient, highly available, secure network infrastructure, achieving maximum uptime and reducing network-related incidents. Implemented Network & System Security controls using IDS/IPS, restricted malicious websites, spyware, and content/URL filtering on firewalls thus reducing security threats. Assisted in network security assessments, audits, and vulnerability programs, and implemented system & network-level security controls for mitigating critical vulnerabilities. Managed multivendor security products (networking, DLP, Endpoint security) as per best practices to improve security efficiency. Ensured a secured network through a policy-driven approach, maintaining strict access controls, and achieved a significant reduction in unauthorized access incidents. Implemented secure network practices based on critical control recommendations and regulatory guidelines, enhancing network security compliance. Collaborated with IT, Business, Procurement, and HR teams to implement best practices in security and privacy, resulting in an improvement in cross-functional security awareness. Show less  Engineered and implemented resilient, highly available, secure network infrastructure, achieving maximum uptime and reducing network-related incidents. Implemented Network & System Security controls using IDS/IPS, restricted malicious websites, spyware, and content/URL filtering on firewalls thus reducing security threats. Assisted in network security assessments, audits, and vulnerability programs, and implemented system & network-level security controls for mitigating critical vulnerabilities. Managed multivendor security products (networking, DLP, Endpoint security) as per best practices to improve security efficiency. Ensured a secured network through a policy-driven approach, maintaining strict access controls, and achieved a significant reduction in unauthorized access incidents. Implemented secure network practices based on critical control recommendations and regulatory guidelines, enhancing network security compliance. Collaborated with IT, Business, Procurement, and HR teams to implement best practices in security and privacy, resulting in an improvement in cross-functional security awareness. Show less

  • Assistant Manager Network & Security

    Feb 2017 - Dec 2020

  • Network Engineer (Contractual)

    Oct 2015 - Feb 2017
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  National Bank of Pakistan

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Officer Grade I- Technology & Infrastructure Division

   Manage the operation of enterprise-level resilient, highly available, and secured IT network & system Infrastructure.  Designed internal security policies, managed resources, improved continuous service, IT security, and risk management, and coordinated with vendors ensuring SLA adherence. Assisted in Network audits, assessments, controls testing, and vulnerability assessments, identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities. Management of multivendor Network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei), routing protocols, VPN, ACLS, and best security practices. Maximize the Network uptime by connecting the DR network devices with the Primary data centre devices to minimize downtime. Monitoring the network performances through Solarwind, and Wireshark tools and optimizing the performance. Provided support to other IT regional units, business users, and c-executives and mentored new joiners as well Show less

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  JS Bank

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Infrastructure Security Architect

   Enhanced and enforced comprehensive Information Security Policies & Procedures aligning with the organization's business objectives.  Managed the compliance security frameworks & best practices PCI DSS, ISMS, and regulatory framework, aligning with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Managed security assessments, network configuration reviews, vulnerability assessments, IT Audits, and Identity and Access review exercises across the organization’s IT infrastructure, and applications.  Enhanced and enforced robust security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with international standards and performing regular business and thematic reviews. Strengthened infrastructure security by overseeing & reviewing security solutions including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, EDR, DLP, and PAM according to best practices. Management of risk register and continuous risk remediation follow-up with stakeholders. Work on incident management plans, coordinating response efforts between CSIRT, IT teams, and stakeholders to manage security incidents and breaches. Promoted a security culture through awareness and training programs, educating employees on best practices and compliance requirements. Show less

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  Birkbeck, University of London

  Dec 2024 - now

  Senior Information Security Analyst