AKHIL O K
Thrissur
Summary
Network Security Engineer with experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure network infrastructures. Specialized skills include vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection systems, and firewall configurations Web Application Security Support. Demonstrated success in enhancing network security postures and minimizing potential threats across various organizations. Strong problem-solving abilities coupled with clear communication of complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Technical Associates
Novamesh Limited (TATA Enterprise)
Chennai
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented and provided operational support for firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, web application firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, DNAC, WLC, and various technologies to protect organizational assets and customer data.
- SSL and Site-to-Site VPN Implementation and Operational Support: Juniper, Cisco, Fortigate, Cisco ISR, Viptela Devices.
- Vulnerability Mitigation in Customer and Infra Network and Security Devices as per VAPT Report.
- Managing and troubleshooting the VMware NSX virtualized software-defined platform for customer onboarding and migration.
- Implementation and operational support for TATA Communications IZO Private Cloud data centers for new engineering projects and fabric-level operational support.
- Gained knowledge in PAM, DLP, and NAC solutions by project coordination.
Network Engineer
Netconnect Global Pvt Ltd
Thrissur
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Implementation and operational support for firewall, load balancer, and data center Nexus environment.
- Managing and monitoring more than 3,500 branch office network switches and SD-WAN boxes, including Cisco ISR routers.
- BGP and IPsec troubleshooting.
- Device and MPLS link monitoring and onboarding in SolarWinds.
Technical Support Engineer
Indinnovations Pvt ltd
Thrissur
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Troubleshot technical issues related to servers, networks, end-user devices, and other IT infrastructure components.
- Symantec antivirus support for end users.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Increased system security and performance with proactive changes.
- Installed, configured, maintained, and administered multiple operating systems, including Windows Server 2008, 2016, and Win10.
Education
Diploma - Computer Hardware Engineering
Government Polytechnic College Kerala
Kerala,India03-2018
Higher Secondary Education - Computer Science
Higher Secondary Education Government of Kerala
Kerala,india01-2015
High School - Gender Studies
General Education Government of Kerala
Kerala,India01-2013
Skills
Web Application Firewall,
Load Balancer,F5 LTM,ASM Firewall
Vulnerability mitigation
OWASP Top 10 Mitigations
SD-WAN deployment, VPN implementation
FortiGate, VMware NSX,SD-WAN, Cisco ACI
Software-Defined Networks,Routing and switching
Cisco WLC2,IPS/IDS,IPSec,SSL VPN,DLP,DNAC
BGP, OSPF,Array APV,A10, Radware,
VMware AVI,Nexus Platform, VxLAN
Certification
- VMWare Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2024 [v2] (09/2024 - Present)
VCP-NV - Azure AZ900 -991397592
Microsoft - Cybersecurity Fundamentals IBM (Badge)
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Sr Technical Associates
Novamesh Limited (TATA Enterprise)
06.2022 - Current
Network Engineer
Netconnect Global Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 06.2022
Technical Support Engineer
Indinnovations Pvt ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Diploma - Computer Hardware Engineering
Government Polytechnic College Kerala
Higher Secondary Education - Computer Science
Higher Secondary Education Government of Kerala
High School - Gender Studies
General Education Government of Kerala
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