Experience

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  Infinity labs india

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Network telecommunications engineer

  • Assisted in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of networking equipment (i.e. Cisco Router- cisco-920 series and Nexus 9k- Switches)• Supported network connectivity for LAN and WAN.• Provided on-site support to clients for network installations and upgrades.• Implemented physical cabling, rack installations, and patch panel setups as required.• Ensured proper integration of network devices with existing infrastructure.• Conducted basic troubleshooting of network devices using tools like ping, traceroute, and telnet/SSH. Show less

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  Javisystems india pvt. ltd

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Network implementation engineer

  • Designed, Configured, and deployed network solutions based on business requirements.• Planned and executed the implementations of Cisco routers, Switches, and other network devices.• Conducted routine network upgrades, patches and preventive maintenance.• Configured routing protocol with OSPF/ISIS/BGP/MPLS-LDP/ HSRP & VRRP /Port channel, new link Augmentations on router and switches.• Implementing the VRF services and L2 & L3 VPN services according to demands • Configuration and Troubleshooting of BGP protocol and Evolution of BGP path neighbor for ingress/ egress traffic.• Configured & troubleshooted tagging and un-tagging of VLAN, WAN, LACP sharing, STP, RSTP, VTP & Trunk Port. • IOS up-gradation and add license (for 10/100 GB) in ASR Cisco, juniper, and extreme switches Show less

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  Acute informatics pvt. ltd.

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  L2 noc engineer

  • Monitoring network infrastructure, servers, and applications using NMS tools to ensure optimal performance and uptime.• Perform proactive issue detection, troubleshooting, and resolution to maintain SLAs.• Configured and managed network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.• Performed routine maintenance, firmware upgradation (i.e. FortiGate, Palo Alto), IOS upgradation of Cisco router and switches, and backup.• Configured and managed firewalls, including setting up security rules, policies, and VPNs.• Respond promptly to escalated tickets, diagnose the root cause, and resolve complex technical issues related to networks, systems, and applications.• Coordinated with L1 teams and escalate issues to L3 or vendors if required.• Documents incidents, root cause analysis, and corrective actions taken.• Work closely with cross-functional teams, ISPs, and third-party vendors to resolve issues.• Provide technical guidance to L1 engineers and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Show less

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  Checksum infosoft pvt. limited.

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Senior network security engineer

  • Proven experience configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., FortiGate, Palo Alto & Checkpoints).• Proficient in designing secure network architectures, implementing segmentations, and maintaining high-availability systems.• Adept at managing security incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.• Created firewall rules, NAT, Whitelist & blacklist the application, VPN on firewalls & also troubleshoot.• Configured routing protocol on firewalls such as default routing, OSPF & BGP, and troubleshooting.• Firmware Upgrade of All Cisco routers/Switches and firewalls (such as Juniper SRX, FortiGate, and Palo Alto).• Capable of leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve organizational security goals.• Troubleshooting & resolving complex security incidents with minimal downtime. Show less

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  Wipro

  Jan 2023 - now

  Network security architect

  • Hands-on experience with leading firewall platforms, Including FortiGate, Palo Alto & Check Point.• Proficient in configuring firewall rules, policies, NAT, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems.• Expertise in network architecture, Firewall Migrations, segmentation, and zoning to meet compliance and security standards.• Skilled in managing and troubleshooting complex network environments, including high availability and disaster recovery setups.• Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, and cloud security architectures (AWS and AZURE).• Designing and implementing secure, scalable firewall solutions aligned with organizational needs.• Collaborating with stakeholders to define security requirements and develop architecture strategies.• Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and ensuring firewall configurations adhere to best practices.• Monitoring firewall performance, logs, and threat activity to mitigate risks proactively.• Providing technical support and training to junior engineers and other staff on firewall operations and best practices.• Firmware Up-gradation of firewalls.• Excellent documentation and reporting skills Show less