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Ajinkya Sonar
Network And Security Administrator
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Business-minded Network Administrator with 4+ years of experience in supporting server environments. Determined and focused in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Considered expert in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Dynamic team player when interfacing with other staff members, vendors and end-users.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
Network Administrator
Evolent health International Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra
02.2020 - Current
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices, including firewalls, switch and routers.
- Managed and maintained stability of all network and wireless services throughout enterprise.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss in event of network breach or failure.
- Provided all required network documentation to inform management.
- Rewrote and updated group policy with new domain move and domain level raise.
- Technically supported project planning team for development and implementation of proposals and solutions to address hardware and software problems and network emergencies.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented network security measures.
- Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
- Worked with vendors/suppliers for quotation, negotiation, procurement regarding service extension or product procurement.
- Maintained compliance with HIPPA, COSSO, GDPR and SOX 404 through security audits and reviews.
- Saved 84000$ per year per office branch by implementing digital communication strategy to connect a network.
- Responsible to manage, maintain and troubleshooting core data centers in high availability environment.
- Attend CAB meeting, configure the changes, maintain log files of change and prepare the report to present in external Info-Sec audits.
- Outlined and maintained security patching schedule to efficiently address ongoing system issues.
- Offered preventative training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more.
Network Administrator
Quick Heal Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted security assessments and made recommendations for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.
- Performed troubleshooting for Palo-Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco and packet analysis.
- Developed strategies, budgets and deployment plans to inform and influence management and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in dealing with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SEIM, access control and load-balancing.
- Managed application patches, data backup, security changes and network configuration and replaced boards, changed servers and loaded and tested software applications.
- Supported multi-tier architectures, including application of tier isolation best practices.
- Monitored servers and escalated emergency technical issues beyond scope to maintain optimum up-time.
- Contributed to implementation and support of SNMP monitoring software and other network monitoring tools.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Created standardized incident response program to outline immediate and consistent remediation of security breaches.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Performed VAPT and also suggested best customized solution to clients to patch the vulnerabilities in existing architecture.
GNOC Technician Tier I
GTT Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Identified and categorized equipment issues, responding to calls-for-service to maintain NOC effectiveness.
- Monitored and maintained network and software components according to established guidelines and best practices.
- Coordinated installation, testing and implementation of network operation equipment, physical facilities and infrastructure.
- Authored, scheduled and maintained network activities and MOPs to reach optimum operations levels.
- Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multi-datacenter configurations.
- Ensured that outstanding problems are escalated according to jeopardy management procedure and to continue to monitor and own outstanding problems ensuring that resolution is achieved in the shortest time possible.
- Identifying and troubleshooting issues related to the NNI Hand-off.
- Review tickets worked by L1 engineers and troubleshooting escalated ticket and provide training to the juniors.
Education
Bachelor's in Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunication
Pune University
Pune 08.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Network Security Management
undefinedCertification
Certified Ethical Hacking(CEH)
Work Availability
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Interests
AI
Electronic circuits
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Network Administrator
Evolent health International Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - Current
Network Administrator
Quick Heal Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 01.2020
GNOC Technician Tier I
GTT Communications Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor's in Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunication
Pune University
08.2013 - 05.2016
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