Senior Network Engineer with 12+ years of experience in designing and managing enterprise and global converged networks. Proficient in diverse network technologies and hardware, with strong communication skills. Proven leadership in directing team activities, setting goals, and providing training. Skilled problem-solver with a big-picture focus and ability to articulate vision for success.
Hi, I’m
Ankur Mallik
Team Leader, Senior Network Engineer
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
15
Certifications
Work History
Foundever India Pvt LtdBangalore
Team Leader, Senior Network Engineer-EMEA Networks
07.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Driven successful ISO, ROC, SOC, and PCI audits; remediated security vulnerabilities.
- Developed standard network design templates; presented solutions for DC/Campus architecture changes.
- Driven adoption of next-gen technologies and design changes in EMEA.
- Produced critical engineering documents and designs for client setups; verified network performance and configuration.
- Documented EMEA network topologies and processes; created and tested scenarios for PoCs.
Acted as client liaison for network design, security, and maintenance. - Planned and executed EMEA-wide projects; managed network hardware and applications.
- Handled ISP and hardware vendor relations; managed End of Life device replacements.
- Maintained and enforced Sykes policies across EMEA; assessed and improved DC/Campus Network quality.
- Managed EMEA network team operations; created performance development plans for team.
- Mentored network engineers in DC/Campus LAN/WAN design and implementation.
- Established skill development training programs and objectives for the team.
Avaya India Pvt LtdPune
Senior Global Converged Network Engineer
03.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Served as senior management engineer for level 2 escalation across operational teams.
- Oversaw global converged network management, including LAN/WAN.
- Managed network security, firewall operations, and built VPN, IPsec tunnel with business partners.
- Handled DNS operations such as DHCP, DNS management, security, firewall, Split DNS, and IPAM.
- Conducted load balancer operations including server load balancing, distribution, and SSL certificate renewal.
Dell-Sonicwall Information Security Pvt LtdBangalore
Enterprise Technical Support Analyst
02.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Assisted customers with deployment of SonicWALL network security products including Firewall(UTM), IPS/IDS, and SSL VPN (SRA) solutions.
- Conducted configuration and troubleshooting of NAT Policies, Firewall Access Rules, Port Forwarding,VPN (Site to Site), SSL-VPN, IPS/IDS, Content Filtering,
- Gateway Antivirus, SSL Control, Application Firewall, and other threat management technologies.
- Provided customized technical solutions and workarounds as per client requirements.
- Managed Level 2 escalations and premium partner escalations.
- Created, implemented, and tested lab scenarios for providing Proof of Concepts.
Alcatel-Lucent India Pvt LtdPune
Network Engineer
01.2010 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Managed BSNL MPLS VPN network and global network; conducted analysis and troubleshooting ofnetwork issues; provided service restorations; constructed network designs; managed local DNSserver and SSL certificate signing in ALU LSMS.
Education
SimplilearnVirtual
PGP from Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing
09.2023
University Overview
SimplilearnVirtual
PGP from Post Graduate Program in DevOps
09.2023
University Overview
SimplilearnVirtual
Masters from Cloud Architect
09.2023
University Overview
University of Pune(Now Savitribai Phule Pune Univ)Pune
Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics And Telecommunications
08.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Network Design and Architecture
- Python Network Automation
- Cisco ISE
- SolarWinds
- EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS
- Security Products (Cisco ISE, Palo Alto
Firewalls, Sonicwall, Cisco ASA, Cisco
Firepower, Cisco FTD, FortiGate) - Routing, Switching Technologies
- TCP/IP
- Proficient in Cisco Systems
- Infoblox DDI
- Remote Access, Site to Site VPN
- Leadership and Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Cross Function Collaboration
- Daily Workflow Improvement, Staff
Training - Proof of Concept Development
- Beginner Skillset : AWS, Azure
Certification
Active Certifications
- CCNP ENCOR
- CCNP SCOR
Retired Certifications
- ITIL v3
- CCSA Sonicwall
- CEH v8
- CCDA
- CCNA
- CCNP Enterprise , CCNA R&S , CCNA Security , CCNP R&S , Cisco Certified Specialist -
Enterprise Advanced Infra Implementation, Enterprise Core, Enterprise Design - CCDP
Timeline
Team Leader, Senior Network Engineer-EMEA Networks
Foundever India Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - Current
Senior Global Converged Network Engineer
Avaya India Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 04.2015
Enterprise Technical Support Analyst
Dell-Sonicwall Information Security Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 03.2014
Network Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 02.2012
Simplilearn
PGP from Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing
Simplilearn
PGP from Post Graduate Program in DevOps
Simplilearn
Masters from Cloud Architect
University of Pune(Now Savitribai Phule Pune Univ)
Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics And Telecommunications
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