Ankit Gupta
Indirapuram
Summary
Network Security Engineer with 7.8 years of experience in designing and managing network security solutions. Expertise in optimizing IT network architectures to enhance performance and security. Proven ability to configure and maintain security systems to effectively mitigate risks. Strong problem-solving skills dedicated to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of networks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Engineer
Fidelis Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
New Delhi
02.2023 - Current
- Configured and implemented perimeter security devices such as FortiGate, Check Point Firewall, and Trellix Sky-high Proxy, reducing security incidents by 25% and ensuring robust network protection.
- Led the deployment of FortiGate SSL, IPsec VPN, and ZTNA technologies, enabling secure connectivity for 500+ remote users while fostering collaboration across teams.
- Integrated FortiClient EMS (ZTNA Tagging) and Forti Authenticator for SSL VPN user management, working closely with team members to improve authentication efficiency by 20%.
- Executed daily operations for Tipping Point (IPS), Radware, and NetScout Arbor DDoS Mitigation, enhancing threat detection efficiency by 30% through proactive monitoring.
- Strengthened endpoint security using Trellix ePO with ATP and Trellix HX, achieving 99% compliance and reducing endpoint vulnerabilities significantly.
- Hands on experience on Aruba CPPM for Posture, NAC, Radius and TACACS authentication.
- Ensured seamless network operations by installing, configuring, and maintaining security devices, achieving 100% compliance with patch management through teamwork and detailed documentation.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
Senior Network Engineer
I Source Info System Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Zensar Technologies
- Managed the configuration and maintenance of network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Optimized network routing protocols, resulting in reduced latency and improved application performance.
- Managed the configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches, ensuring stable network operations.
- Implemented network monitoring and alerting systems, enabling proactive identification and resolution of network issues.
- Provided technical support to end-users, troubleshooting network connectivity and performance problems.
- Assisted in the implementation of a virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure, ensuring secure remote access for employees.
- Managed a team of network engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure for a global telecommunications company.
- Developed and executed network optimization strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in bandwidth utilization and improved network efficiency.
- Zensar Technologies
Network Administrator
Dynacons Systems & Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Indore
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: MPEB
- Provided Tier 2 support for network issues for the customer.
- Used layer 3 protocols like OSPF and BGP to configure Routers in the Network.
- Implemented redundancy/failover using HSRP.
- Configured VLAN, ACL and NAT in the Cisco ASA Firewall to allow only authorized users to access the servers of the internal network.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- MPEB
Network Engineer
Network Ace
Indore
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Involved in completed LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing and maintenance).
- Troubleshoot & support networking concepts and protocols such as VLAN/PVLAN, IP subnetting, routing.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.
Education
Bachelor’s in Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
BHOPAL06.2016
Skills
- FortiGate and Check Point firewalls
- Cisco ASA and Palo Alto
- Trellix ePO and HX
- Skyhigh web gateway
- Aruba CPPM
- Tipping Point IPS
- FortiClient EMS and Authenticator
- FortiManager
- Network security management
- Firewall administration
- Endpoint protection
- IPsec and SSL VPNs
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Threat detection and mitigation
- Proxy configuration
- Application traffic routing
- Centralized log management
- Vulnerability management
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), 11/01/22, ECC4170269385
- CCNP ENCOR Certified, 06/01/20, CSCO13595880
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
Fidelis Technology Services Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
I Source Info System Pvt Ltd.
11.2021 - 02.2023
Network Administrator
Dynacons Systems & Solutions Pvt Ltd.
12.2020 - 10.2021
Network Engineer
Network Ace
06.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor’s in Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
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