Aditya Mishra
Security Professional
Gurgaon
Summary
Dedicated Network Security Engineer with 2+ years of experience safeguarding companies against disruptive threats. Specializing in Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Next-Generation Firewalls and Prisma Access. Known for expertise in security policy configuration, threat prevention, and VPN implementations. Skilled in monitoring firewall performance, enforcing zero-trust principles, and responding to security incidents. Trusted professional committed to enhancing enterprise security posture through proactive measures and clear communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Network Security Engineer
British Telecom
01.2023 - Current
- Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto NGFW, including security policies, NAT, App-ID, URL filtering, and threat prevention.
- Deployed and managed Prisma Access and GlobalProtect VPN for secure remote connectivity.
- Monitored security events in a SOC environment, supported incident response and log analysis.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments, ensured compliance with internal security standards.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to improve network segmentation, rule optimization, and threat visibility.
Intern
Purplesynapz
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Networking: - Basic Network Concepts, OSI Model, TCP/IP Model, IP Subnetting, Switches, Router, Routing Protocols, Access control, NAT, VLAN.
- Wireshark - Install, Capture and Analysis of Packets by Using Wireshark Tool, Merging Various PCAP Files. Filter usernames and Passwords from captured files.
- Firewall (FortiGate Firewall)- Internet Access, VPN Tunnel, Block URL, Block Application.
- Zscaler Cloud Security- Creating Policies, Blocking URL, Blocking Apps.
- Linux - Installation, Basics, Create VMs.
- Palo Alto - Network Security.
- Windows - Installation, Basics, Create VMs, Run Linux in VM.
Intern
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with technologies like Informatica, SQL, and JavaScript to streamline data management processes.
- Assisted in the integration and quality checks of master data systems, ensuring optimal data flow and accuracy.
- Collaborated with the team to support the implementation of data management solutions.
Education
Electronics And Communications Engineering
ABES Engineering College
04.2018 - 01.2022
Skills
Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Palo Alto Panorama, Prisma Access / Prisma Cloud (basic to intermediate), VPN Configuration (IPSec, GlobalProtect), Security Policy & NAT Rule Configuration, App-ID, URL Filtering, Threat Prevention, SSL Decryption & Certificate Management, Zone-Based Firewalling, High Availability (HA) Configuration, TCP/IP, Subnetting, Routing, Switching, VLANs, ACLs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, Packet Capture and Traffic Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, CEHv10, CTF Challenges, Ethical Hacking, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Basic Metasploit Usage, Linux
Certification
CEHv10
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
British Telecom
01.2023 - Current
Intern
Purplesynapz
01.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2021 - 08.2022
Electronics And Communications Engineering
ABES Engineering College
04.2018 - 01.2022
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