Anandha Shanmugiah
Chennai,India
Summary
Experienced IT security professional with extensive expertise in managing and configuring Checkpoint (R60, R65, R71, R75.20), Fortinet firewalls (600C, 800C, 1500D, 3700), and Cisco ASA 5545. Proficient in deploying and maintaining Trend Micro Office Scan, McAfee ePO 4.0, and Trend Micro IWSS. Skilled in utilising ServiceNow, Infoman, Skybox Security Change Manager, and Bigfix to enhance security operations. Adept at implementing robust security measures to protect organisational assets and ensure compliance with industry standards. Committed to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest advancements in cybersecurity technology.
Computer security professional with [Number] years of progressive experience in the [Name of industry] industry. Demonstrated ability to identify business risks and compliance issues and design proactive solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Infrastructure Sr Security Analyst
Accenture
Bangalore
2016.05 - 2024.11
- Configured, troubleshoot, and upgraded Fortigate (600c, 800c, 1500D, 3700D), Checkpoint Firewalls for Manage clients, which included network and/or resource access, software, or hardware problems
- Implemented the firewall Policy, DMZ and Multiple VDOM's for Multiple Clients of the State on the Fortigate, Checkpoint Firewalls
- Using the skybox change manager to raise rule base request deploy
- Implemented the Inter VDOM Routing through the Fortigate Firewalls & vpn
- Checking Health checkup with security devices per checklist
- Configuring NAT (Static and Dynamic and Manual)
- Monitoring the firewall inbound and outbound traffics
- Analysis of change request & approve as per the client standard process with business requirements and implementation of new technology
- Raise required change control records
- Liaison with the Design Engineer (DE) assigned to the project to establish the exact technical nature of the project
- Manages all technical interfaces within the agreed stage gate model and acts as a technical consultant to all parties
- Coordinates and oversees technical activities with Vendors, Customer, onsite support, other bundle supplier, Telco providers, etc
- Arrange Equipment Order List along with the Design Engineer
- Produces the Firewall Design Implementation Documentation
- Regular reviews of the change process and procedures with management & support producing service improvement plans etc…
- Authorizes acceptable changes, either alone or after a CAB or ECAB has taken place
- Liaises with the individual change manger to ensure that they liaise with all necessary parties to coordinate change building, testing and implementation, in accordance with schedules
- Develop a change management strategy based on a situational awareness of the details of the change and the groups being impacted by the change
- Schedule a training for the new joiners who are identified to manage changes from their teams and ensure all are adhere to the process
- Quality checks for the all the production release / changes and be an active and visible coach to executive leaders who are change sponsors
- Ensure changes are timely approved from all the teams including customer and their partner teams
Infrastructure Sr Security Analyst
Accenture
London
2014.12 - 2016.05
Infrastructure Sr Security Analyst
Accenture
Bangalore
2012.11 - 2014.12
Security Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Noida
2011.07 - 2012.11
- Providing enhanced support to Customers for checkpoint firewalls
- Installation & configuration Checkpoint Firewall in standalone and distribution mode on different platforms
- Implementation & Configuration of Checkpoint firewall
- Configuring Site to Site VPN
- Checking Health checkup with security devices per checklist
- Configuring NAT (Static and Dynamic and Manual)
- Handling the checkpoint firewall backup and restore operations
- Troubleshooting of checkpoint firewalls
- Monitoring the firewall inbound and outbound traffics
- Define the firewall policy as per change request
- Analysis of changing the business requirements and implementation of new technology
Engineer
HCL Comnet Ltd.
Chennai
2009.01 - 2011.07
- Installation & configuration Checkpoint Firewall in standalone and distribution mode on different platforms
- Implementation f Checkpoint firewall on SPLAT, Nokia IP 390
- Checking Health checkup with security devices per checklist
- Configuring the NAT
- Handling the checkpoint firewall backup and restore operations
- Troubleshooting of checkpoint firewalls
- Monitoring the firewall inbound and outbound traffics
- Define the firewall policy as per change request
- Preparing daily reports as per customer requests
- Applying windows patches after appropriate testing test group machines
- Installation & configuration of Trend Micro Office Scan Servers
- Installation & configuration of Internet Web Security Suite(IWSS) 3.1
- Installation & configuration of Cisco Iron port for mail security
- Handling day to day operation calls & escalating to product vendor for support
Technical Support Engineer (L2)
Wipro InfoTech Ltd
2006.02 - 2008.08
- Internet Network Link Monitoring
- Installation software’s Like SAP, VPN, MS office, E-trust threat management (Antivirus) agent etc….
- Maintenance of Desktop Systems and laptops and troubleshooting of desktop laptop and networks and LAN
- Installation and troubleshooting of operating systems
- Maintenance for desktops, laptops & printers
- Installation and Configuration of Outlook 2002 and 2003 & 2007 through VPN
- Installation and Configuration of SAP through VPN
- Installation & Configurations of Network printer and local printer
Technical Support Engineer
Wireworkz System & Solution Ltd
Mumbai
2005.07 - 2006.02
- Test lab Operations like testing of Materials like PCs, Laptops, Memory, etc., keeping inventory & warranty information of materials
- Maintenance of Desktop Systems and laptops
- Installation and troubleshooting of software’s including operating systems (Win 2000, XP)
- Installation printer installation, installation & assembling of PC, trouble-shooting and up gradation of PC
- Trouble shooting in network
- Network cabling designing
Education
Diploma in Computer Engineering -
VSVN Polytechnic College
Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu 2002.06 - 2005.04
HSC - undefined
AV Hr.Sec.School
Sattur, Tamilnadu 1999.06 - 2001.03
SSC - undefined
SHN Edward Hr.Sec.School
Sattur, Tamilnadu 1999.01 - 1999.12
Skills
- Checkpoint (R60,R65,R71,R7520)
- Fortinet firewalls (600C, 800C, 1500D, 3700)
- Cisco ASA 5545
- Trend Micro Office Scan
- McAfee ePO 40
- Service now
- Infoman
- Skybox Security Change Manager
- Trend Micro IWSS
- Bigfix
Certification
- Fortinet NSE4
- CCSA – Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator
- CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
- TCSE - Trend Micro Certified Security Expert
- Big fix Trained
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z4047271
- Passport Place Of Issue: Madurai, India
- Father's Name: Mr. A S Shanmugiah
- Date of birth: 05/12/84
- Marital status: Married
Custom
Expertise & Good working experience in Checkpoint (R60, R65, R71, R75.20), Fortinet firewalls (600C, 800C, 1500D, 3700), Cisco ASA 5545 Expertise, Trend Micro Office Scan, McAfee ePO 4.0, Service now and Infoman, True, Trend Micro IWSS, Bigfix
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Timeline
Infrastructure Sr Security Analyst
Accenture
2016.05 - 2024.11
Infrastructure Sr Security Analyst
Accenture
2014.12 - 2016.05
Infrastructure Sr Security Analyst
Accenture
2012.11 - 2014.12
Security Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
2011.07 - 2012.11
Engineer
HCL Comnet Ltd.
2009.01 - 2011.07
Technical Support Engineer (L2)
Wipro InfoTech Ltd
2006.02 - 2008.08
Technical Support Engineer
Wireworkz System & Solution Ltd
2005.07 - 2006.02
Diploma in Computer Engineering -
VSVN Polytechnic College
2002.06 - 2005.04
HSC - undefined
AV Hr.Sec.School
1999.06 - 2001.03
SSC - undefined
SHN Edward Hr.Sec.School
1999.01 - 1999.12