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Prasanthkumar V

Prasanthkumar V

IT Proffessional
Bengaluru

Summary

Total 15 plus years of experience as Network Security engineer. Presently working with Unisys as a Security lead. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sr.Network Security Engineer

Unisys
02.2018 - Current
  • Recently involved project Firewall deployment of 150 locations with zero touch provisioning end to end deployment like stage 1 and production cutover with co-ordination of service provide if deployment involving MPLS sites and coordinating local contact to make it explaining physical connectivity and logical cutover with user access test and make it report to client
  • Another project started with SDWAN migration through FortiGate. Deployment Datacenter Firewall on Azure environment IPSEC tunnel creation HUB to Spoke deployment. Main goal this project to remove MPLS infra and reduce the administrated complicity of environment
  • Design and implementing Network and Firewall infrastructure
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Participating new project discussion and involving the deployment based on the client requirement
  • Regularly participating the stakeholders call to explain and detailing project progress challenges to improve in effective manner
  • Administrating maintaining Firewalls and proxy (Checkpoint, Fortigate, Palo alto and Forcepoint Azure and AWS
  • Managed vendor relationships, evaluating new technologies to enhance organizations security posture continually.
  • Created policies and procedures for emerging security technologies and proposals.
  • Performed regular audits of network devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Upgrading Firmware of Firewalls

Network Security Engineer

Wipro technologies
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • As a security lead am managing 11 resources to ensure team provides 24/7 support.
  • Dealing with SOC environment, administrating Juniper Net screen device, Fort iGate F5 load balancer, FortiGate WLC and web sense proxy
  • VIP persistence profile and SSL certificate configuration in LTM device
  • Providing value add and service improvement to customers on monthly basis with help of SOC team and Practice team.
  • Upgrading IOS in all security device.
  • upgrading F5 load balancer
  • Managing 11 member’s team Handing escalation call Planning and implementing new project.
  • Monthly Tech talk sessions will be arranged and provide knowledge on existing technologies or discussing about new technologies.
  • I will ensure team follows process which is agreed with customer.
  • SPOC for new project implementations, will be working with client and understand requirement and provide best solution.
  • Participate in all internal and external audit, I am responsible for being compliance as per customer and Wipro standards.
  • 4 Eye check will be done on changes which team implements, this will reduce no of change failures and network outage.

Network Engineer

Mind tree (supporting Europe Client)
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Troubleshooting and correcting network problems remotely and on-site
  • Troubleshooting and correcting network problems remotely and on-site.
  • Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  • Configuring and administrating Site- to-Site VPN,
  • Ensure RFO’s are getting properly from service providers for reported outages.
  • Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
  • Administration of FortiGate with help of or FortiGate manager
  • Administration of ASA Modules.
  • ASA Firewall administration is doing with help of CSM.
  • Administration of Server Iron & ACE Load Balancers.

Senior Network Engineer

Avaas InfoTech Bangalore
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • SupportingAdministrating Cisco devices and routing protocols OSPF and BGP
  • Coordination with ISP for WAN (MPLS) link.
  • Coordination with vendor for replacing faulty hardware.
  • Up gradation of Cisco IOS and firmware
  • Adding mac address to Access points
  • Coordinating with seniors to change management.
  • Administrating cisco firewall (Cisco ASA) such as reset in Site-to-site VPN
  • Adding rules and deleting rules for US client for all network areas

Network Engineer

CMC Ltd Bangalore
04.2010 - 04.2013
  • · Implement network security for remote access. Tasks includes configuring site to site and clients to site VPN tunnels through multiple Cisco routers ASA , and maintaining access policies for remote users
  • · Setup and configure network monitoring and management systems, which include CiscoWorks 2000 to manage Cisco devices, Whats Up pingerton and Cacti to monitor network connections.
  • · Monitoring network devices and Link with HP open view product(PI,NNM,NA)
  • · Manage network security policies which includes access control on Cisco ASA and FWSM
  • · Implementing different kinds of NAT on Cisco ASA and IOS
  • · implementing security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, IPS/IDS,
  • · Implementing and managing AAA Authentication for VPN users with RSA
  • · Configuring and troubleshooting Site to site VPN and Remote access VPN on Cisco ASA 8.2
  • · Experience with Catalyst Switch 6509 E series
  • · Installation and configuration Cisco IPS
  • · Experience in change management through smart workflow
  • · Adding firewall rules and modifying inspection rules on ASA
  • · Creating site to site and remote access VPN and dealing issue like account
  • Lock out, password reset and creating new groups according to needs
  • · Co-coordinating with ISP for WAN (MPLS) link issues
  • · RSA VPN and Secude implementation and managing users account
  • Monitoring and maintaining PPP link

Technical consultant

Progressive InfoTech PVT LTD
05.2009 - 02.2010

Working as Field engineer to support various clients

  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions
  • Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems to increase efficiency

Customer Support Engineer

BNFC Consultant (Accel frontline)
04.2008 - 05.2009

Working as Residential engineer different clients

  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods
  • Used remote diagnostic tools to identify sources of certain customer issues
  • Managed critical incidents effectively by coordinating with relevant stakeholders and providing timely updates to affected customers

Customer Support Engineer

CASE-COMPUTERS AND PVT LTD
10.2006 - 09.2007

Working as Residential engineer different clients

Education

Diploma - Computer Engineering Technology

Korrattymatha Polytechnic
Chalakudy Thrissur
06.2003 - 01.2006

Skills

Network Troubleshooting

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Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA), CSCO11383675

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z3327187
  • Passport Date Of Issue: 04/19/16
  • Passport Place Of Issue: Kozhikode
  • Passport Expiry Date: 04/18/26
  • Date of Birth: 10/20/79
  • Nationality: Indian

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.

Timeline

Sr.Network Security Engineer

Unisys
02.2018 - Current

Network Security Engineer

Wipro technologies
09.2015 - 02.2018

Network Engineer

Mind tree (supporting Europe Client)
09.2014 - 09.2015

Senior Network Engineer

Avaas InfoTech Bangalore
09.2013 - 08.2014

Network Engineer

CMC Ltd Bangalore
04.2010 - 04.2013

Technical consultant

Progressive InfoTech PVT LTD
05.2009 - 02.2010

Customer Support Engineer

BNFC Consultant (Accel frontline)
04.2008 - 05.2009

Customer Support Engineer

CASE-COMPUTERS AND PVT LTD
10.2006 - 09.2007

Diploma - Computer Engineering Technology

Korrattymatha Polytechnic
06.2003 - 01.2006
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