Baskar Dontha
Bhiwandi
Summary
Network security professional with extensive experience in firewall management and security infrastructure upgrades at Wipro Ltd. Expertise in Palo Alto and Cisco ASA, complemented by strong troubleshooting skills. Proven ability to enhance system performance and security posture, ensuring optimal network operations and effective incident response. Demonstrated leadership in managing administrative tasks, streamlining operations, and improving team productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Administrator
Wipro Ltd
12.2021 - Current
- Executed configuration and management of firewall rules for Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco ASA devices.
- Upgraded security infrastructure including Radware load balancers for enhanced performance.
- Monitored network operations to maintain high performance levels of security devices.
- Administered tools to monitor system efficiency across the network environment.
- Troubleshot issues involving Symantec Two-Factor Authentication and Bluecoat proxies.
- Applied vulnerability fixes on diverse network devices to strengthen security posture.
- Created SSL VPN user accounts within Fortigate for secure remote access.
- Architected Azure Virtual Network designs with VNet peering and NSG rule implementation.
Senior Network Security Consultant
Nityo Infotech Pvt Ltd(Wipro)
Mumbai
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Created and managed firewall rules for Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco ASA.
- Upgraded firewalls and security devices, including Radware load balancer.
- Monitored network and security devices to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed network monitoring tools to track system health and performance.
- Troubleshot issues with Symantec two-factor authentication, Bluecoat proxy, switches, and routers.
Network Associate
Intec Infonet Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Configuration and Troubleshooting of VLAN's, STP, Port channel & port security and DHCP creation on Cisco catalyst 2900 series, 3500 catalyst series,3750 & 3850 series and SG300
- Configuration and troubleshooting of NAT,URL Filter, application control, IDS,IPS , IPSEC VPN on Fortinet 500E ,300C,100D, Checkpoint 910 and 1530 and Palo alto firewalls like PA-3220 and PA-5280
Network Support Engineer
ITSource Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Remote Monitoring of Network & Client End Connectivity via various NMS Tools such as Flex master, Zone director, Telnet, etc
- Access of Core Routers via telnet installed in operational cities to check the ping response of serving Access Point and client end device in order to determine drop in connectivity as well as speed related issues.
- Remote configuration of Routers and switches Cisco & various other wireless communication devices available with clients.
Education
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunication
Shri Sai College of Engineering
Aurangabad07.2014
H.S.C -
B.N.N.College
Bhiwandi06.2009
S.S.C -
P.T High School
05.2007
Skills
- Palo-Alto
- Checkpoint
- Radware
- Load Balancer
- Cisco ASA
- Azure Firewall
- Azure Networking
- Cisco Switch
- Cisco Router
- Network troubleshooting
- Security monitoring
- Incident response
Projects
LTA-Singapore, From 03/01/21 to Present, Handling P1 issue and preparing the RCA and remediation for P1 issues, Maintaining the uptime of devices and weekly and monthly report of devices, Helping on onboard the new applications with application team to add in load balancers, Managing the team, Creating Vnets and Vnet Peering and NSG
Timeline
Lead Administrator
Wipro Ltd
12.2021 - Current
Senior Network Security Consultant
Nityo Infotech Pvt Ltd(Wipro)
03.2021 - 12.2021
Network Associate
Intec Infonet Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2021
Network Support Engineer
ITSource Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 07.2017
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunication
Shri Sai College of Engineering
H.S.C -
B.N.N.College
S.S.C -
P.T High School