Ashish Balkrishna Bhambid
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic IT Security Manager with extensive experience at National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited, specializing in Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls. Proven ability to enhance security operations and incident response, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence in cybersecurity management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - IT Security Operations
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited
Mumbai
10.2022 - Current
- Managing & maintaining all IT Security operations and tools.
- Hands-on experience on Next Generation Firewall technologies specifically with Checkpoint, Palo Alto & FortiGate firewalls.
- Working Knowledge on other Cybersecurity tools like EDR, PAM, DLP, Anti-APT, Data encryption technologies etc.
- Managing and administrating Falcon's security policies, including prevention, detection, and response rules, to align with the organization's security requirements.
- Maintaining & implementation of the SOP for Network security.
- Respond promptly to SOC & EDR incidents and perform thorough analysis to identify root causes and implement necessary measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Ensure all IT security policies and procedures are followed.
- Good understanding and experience on IPsec, SSLVPN, Sandboxing, Forward and reverse proxy, NAT, DNS and cloud computing (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work well in a pressurized environment and put in long hours when it is necessary.
- Capabilities to adapt new technologies like SASE and Cloud solutions.
Executive - IT Security Operations
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.
Mumbai-Andheri
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Primarily responsible for handling various aspects of IT security operations.
- Technically sound and hands-on knowledge to manage and maintain various security products, like Proxy, anti-virus, SSL VPN, DLP, anti-DDoS, PIM/PAM Proxy, and RSA Secure ID.
- Monitor firewall logs and reports to identify and address security issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Actively involved in quarterly end-to-end vulnerability management, i.e. Scanning, analysis, generating reports, and closure of observations.
- Troubleshoot and perform a detailed investigation of logs, and conduct the RCA along with the solution OEMs/support teams.
- Developed and implemented policies to streamline trading processes and risk management.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results within tight timelines.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
Team Leader - Technical Support
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: on payroll of IT-Source Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Primarily monitoring the console of Security tools like Kaspersky Anti-Virus & Endpoint DLP etc. to identify the security events and health status on need basis.
- Worked on EGO secure hardware DLP.
- Knowledge on Content Keeper proxy server to create policies and troubleshoot issues.
- Hands on experience on Pulse Secure SSL VPN.
- Using ticketing tool such as Sapphire to maintain & track daily customer calls.
- Managing the team and making sure the customer gets the technical issue resolve and a permanent solution.
- Responsible to handle top management technical issues and fulfilling the request raised making sure that none of the calls get escalated to hire management.
- Working on SLA to made use of Helpdesk systems to make work-load prioritization, to update calls.
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies.
- On payroll of IT-Source Technologies Pvt Ltd
System Administrator
Geekay InfoTech
Mumbai
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
- Performed system backups and restorations to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Conducted regular software updates to maintain system security and functionality.
- Troubleshot application errors and provided technical support to end-users.
System Administrator
Centum Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Vile Parle-West
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed server installations and configurations for diverse client environments.
- Monitored system performance and implemented optimizations as needed.
- Assisted users in resolving technical problems through effective communication.
Senior Tech. Support Engineer
IT Source Technologies Pvt Ltd
Powai, Mumbai
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Maersk Global Service Centre Pvt. Ltd
- Maersk Global Service Centre Pvt. Ltd
Technical Support Engineer
General Technologies Pvt.Ltd.
11.2010 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd.
- Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
YCMOU
Maharashtra India01.2014
Diploma in Computer Hardware & Networking -
Jetking Vile Parle - West
Vile Parle01.2009
Diploma in Electronics - Electronic Engineering
REiNET
Mumbai01.2007
Skills
- Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls
- Cisco ASA and FortiGate firewalls
- CrowdStrike Falcon and Check Point EDR
- Zscaler and Forcepoint solutions
- Haltdos WAF and Ivanti Pulse Secure SSL VPN
- McAfee Trellix and Kaspersky antivirus
- Forcepoint DLP solutions
- EGO Secure and Safend endpoint DLP
- RSA NetWitness and QRadar SIEM
- Tenable Nessus Professional vulnerability management
- ManageEngine IT management tools
- Windows client OS (7, 8, 10, 11)
- Windows Server OS (2008, 2012, 2016, 2022)
- RHEL (7, 8, 9), CentOS & Ubuntu Linux operating system
Certification
- RHCSA, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, 11/01/19
- Microsoft certified paper 70-640, Windows Server 2008 Active Directory installation and configuration
Technical Skills - Security Tools
Checkpoint Firewall - SG-26000/5800, QUANTUM 6200/6900, Palo Alto firewall - 3220, 3020, Cisco ASA 5525-X, FortiGate 60F/100F/FG-120G Series, CrowdStrike Falcon, Checkpoint, Zscaler, Forcepoint, ContentKeeper, Haltdos, BIG IP-F5, Ivanti Pulse Secure, Open VPN, Arcon, Iraje, McAfee Trellix, Kaspersky, Symantec, Forcepoint DLP for Email and Endpoint security, EGO Secure, Safend, McAfee Trellix for device control security, RSA NetWitness, QRadar, Tenable Nessus Professional, Manage Engine, Sapphire, Windows Client OS - 7/8/10/11, Server OS - 2008, 2K12/2K16/2K22, RHEL - 7-8-9, CentOS, Ubuntu
Accomplishments
- Recognized and Appreciated by MD of company for my hard work.
Custom
I hereby declared that the above written true to the best of my knowledge & belief.
Timeline
Manager - IT Security Operations
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited
10.2022 - Current
Executive - IT Security Operations
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.
02.2021 - 10.2022
Team Leader - Technical Support
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.
06.2017 - 02.2020
System Administrator
Geekay InfoTech
06.2015 - 06.2017
System Administrator
Centum Technologies Pvt Ltd.
07.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Tech. Support Engineer
IT Source Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 06.2014
Technical Support Engineer
General Technologies Pvt.Ltd.
11.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
YCMOU
Diploma in Computer Hardware & Networking -
Jetking Vile Parle - West
Diploma in Electronics - Electronic Engineering
REiNET
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