AKSHAY MIRAPURKAR
Senior Consultant- Network Security Engineering
Pune
Summary
Result-driven Network Infrastructure Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing secure enterprise networks. Proven expertise in Cisco environments, cloud migrations (Azure/AWS), SD-WAN, and network security. Skilled in managing complex infrastructure projects and mentoring cross-functional teams. Experienced in resolving network issues and supporting enterprise-level networks, with a strong focus on security best practices.Known for excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant-Network Security
Infosys Ltd
Pune, India
11.2021 - Current
- Managed and optimized the Global Network Infrastructure across 150+ offices and 3 global data centers.
- Migrated on-prem infrastructure to Microsoft Azure for a European insurance client, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
- Developed High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) for secure cloud migration.
- Implemented role-based access control(RBAC), private endpoints, and encryption-in-transit for secure service access.
- Developed operational run books and aligned migration with business needs in collaboration with architect and client stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align Azure architecture with enterprise security and compliance goals to align architecture with business needs.
- Led network devices configuration and troubleshooting for switches, routers, IP MPLS, VPNs, and Firewall.
- Implemented and managed Palo Alto firewall policies, ACLs, and B2B routing for secure connectivity.
- Configure and install DNS servers, and work with ISPs to ensure proper IP address allocation within DNS domains.
- Manage IP whitelisting and routing in cloud instances on AWS and Azure to ensure seamless connectivity across data centers.
- Oversee the management of EC2 instances, VPC peering, transit gateway (TGW), and creation of application load balancers (ALB) and elastic load balancers (ELB), as well as the necessary routing configurations.
- Manage Return Material Authorization(RMA) process, ensuring timely replacement and integration of faulty hardware.
- Proficient in handling user-triggered trouble tickets within Service Now, ensuring adherence to SLAs (P1, P2, P3, and P4), and actively participating in major incident resolutions (P1/P2) and post-CAB approval change request executions.
- Contribute to knowledge management by converting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) into Service Now Knowledge Base articles for future reference and process standardization.
Senior Network Engineer
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
Navi Mumbai, India
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Extensive experience in configuring and managing Site-to-Site VPNs and a deep understanding of IP Routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, GRE, WAN, IP/MPLS, QoS, MPLS Traffic Engineering, and IPv4/IPv6 technologies.
- Led and coordinated hardware replacements and technical dispatches as needed to ensure network continuity and performance.
- Involved in troubleshooting network traffic and its diagnosis using tools like ping, trace-route, Wireshark.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SD-WAN (CISCO Viptela) and WAN optimization technology to enhance application delivery across LAN and WAN environments.
- Planned and implemented SA/NSA activities on live network nodes, including bandwidth upgrades (1G to 10G), port swaps, and media migrations to support evolving business needs.
- Led the Network Utilization and De-choking Plan for NLD core & access links, ensuring efficient use of resources and preventing congestion.
- Managed a large-scale network of 4000+ Cisco routers (920i/920o/903/9006/9010 models), ensuring high availability and resilience by monitoring performance, troubleshooting escalated network issues, and minimizing downtime through swift resolutions.
- Actively contributed to the Link Engineering Automation project on the CNAAP portal.
- Designed scalable WAN architectures to accommodate growing bandwidth requirements while minimizing costs.
Network Engineer
Bechtel India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, India
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Designed WAN/LAN typologies considering physical security zones and network segmentation.
- Participated in discussion around encrypted transport over fiber and physical path redundancy for resilience.
- Ensured secure planning of Google fiber network using 3-GIS to avoid signal leakage and unauthorized access.
- Strategically plan and determine the optimal number of distribution points and locations to efficiently distribute connections from the main cable to end users.
- Finalize design plans by assessing cabinet size, network device, required fiber quantities, and other critical parameters.
- Update network designs and network elements in the live system using CITRIX Server to maintain accurate and up-to-date infrastructure.
- Advanced Tech Skills & Tools - 3-GIS & SPIDA@Calc
ISP Engineer
Kutumbh Care Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, India
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for IP planning and link engineering for the NLD Core and Collector network, optimizing based on e-node counts.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity issues using diagnostic tools such as Ping and Trace Route to ensure stable performance.
- Worked on Cisco switches and routers including physical cabling, IP addressing and WAN configuration.
- Prepare NIP and Delta configurations for new Access& Core facilities, contributing to enhanced network stability and reliability.
- Performed troubleshooting and resolved layer 2 and layer 3 issues.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and interconnecting hardware media, including both fiber optic and copper network systems, to ensure seamless connectivity.
- Provide engineering, design, and technical support for both internal and external network infrastructure, ensuring high performance and availability.
- Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
Education
Postgraduate Certification program - Cyber Security Management and Data Science
Indian Institutes of Management
Nagpur 01.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
University of Pune
Pune 01.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- IS-IS
- MPLS
- L2/L3 VPN
- SD-WAN
- VLAN
- RSTP
- EtherChannel
- Cisco WLC 3800/9800
- Palo Alto
- CISCO ISE
- FortiGate
- Cisco WLC 3800/9800
- Palo Alto
- CISCO ISE
- FortiGate
Certification
CISCO Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core (CCNP), CSC014676067
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Postgraduate Certification program - Cyber Security Management and Data Science
Indian Institutes of Management
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Consultant-Network Security
Infosys Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2021
Network Engineer
Bechtel India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - 01.2017
ISP Engineer
Kutumbh Care Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
University of Pune
01.2010 - 01.2013