Debasis Panda
Network Security Manager
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Dedicated Security professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
17
17
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Network Security Manager
Cognizant Technology Solution
Bangalore
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient network infrastructure for business operations.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing networks, keeping clients at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Improved network performance by conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing optimization strategies.
- Mentored junior team members to improve their technical skills and understanding of networking concepts through hands-on training sessions.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely technical support and addressing their specific needs.
- Reduced downtime for clients by proactively identifying potential issues and providing preventive maintenance solutions.
- Conducted thorough network audits to identify vulnerabilities,risks and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on an in-depth understanding of their business requirements and goals.
- Provided configuration recommendations and assistance in customer deployment.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities
Network Security Advisor
NTTDATA Services (Formerly Dell International Services)
Bangalore
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Provide Security Solutions for 15 Global Clients.
- Setup and manage multiple vendor Firewalls (around 100) like Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto.
- Setup and manage multiple content filtering solutions Bluecoat Proxies, Websense, Zscaler
- Configuring and managing Site to Site & Client to Site IPsec VPN tunnels
- Managing Zscaler Private access for multiple clients which is used for remote access
- Managing Zscaler internet Access for multiple clients which is used for Content filtering, DLP, Advance threat protection and much more
- Setup and manage intrusion detection system /Intrusion detection and preventions IDS/IPS devices like McAfee, Cisco Sourcefire and Zscaler
- Handling Incident, Problem and Change Managements ticket on Remedy, OPAS V3 and Service now
- Responsible for taking support level of escalation for any network security related issue and ensure implementation team achieves SLA’s
- Responsible for upgrading the software and new releases for firewalls and proxies
- Responsible for having all equipment’s / configurations built in line with given project timescales
- Acting as an SME for the implementation engineers to help them on critical issues
- Monitor systems health and performance and carry out performance evaluation
- Disaster recovery procedure, planning and implementation, Establishing relationship with change managers,account managers, service managers across the projects.
Network Security Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2012 - 05.2016
- Design Data Networks for projects connecting to client networks over secured channel with the best feasible options (LAN and WAN)
- Handled External and internal Audits from network perspectives
- Generating monthly Tech billing for the projects
- Creating Policy/ACL’s based on Project requirements in Juniper SRX and ASA
- Setup Internal and External DMZ on Firewalls for placing the Internet facing servers
- Configuring and managing Site to Site & Client to Site IPsec VPN tunnels
- Configuring VLAN’s on a switch for inter-VLAN communication, Periodically reviewing Syslog’s
- Responsible to troubleshoot any issues that arise during the installation whether it be part of the testing or reported by the customer If needed, liaise with the solution architect to resolve issue
- Installed the intrusion detection system in the facility
- SPOC for maintaining the local asset database for the facility and help team lead for communicating the same to management
- Implementing changes (switching and routing) on network devices for client related accesses for projects after getting approvals from Change Advisory Board (CAB)
- Creating Technical document to Problem management team
- Handling Incident, Problem and Change Managements ticket on Remedy
- Disaster recovery procedure, planning and implementation, Responsible for managing and monitor all WAN links,
- Participated in BCP-DR drills for projects from network perspectives,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
BPUT, Odisha
Bhubaneswar 08.2007 - 04.2011
XII - Science
CHSE, Odisha
Bhubaneswar 05.2005 - 04.2007
X -
CBSE, Odisha
Bhubaneswar 04.2004 - 04.2005
Skills
Problem-solving abilities
SASE/Content Filtering/Proxies: Zscaler, Bluecoat, Forcepoint
Cloud Technologies: Microsoft Azure, AWS
CNAPP: Prisma Cloud and Compute
Routing: Basics of RIP V1 / V2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
Switches : Cisco 4500, 3750, 3550, 3560, 2950, Juniper –Ex4500, EX4300, EX2200
Bandwidth Management: Bluecoat 7500, 10000, 12000, Zscaler
Secure Remote Access: Juniper MAG SSL VPN, SA6600, Cisco AnyConnect, Zscaler Private Access
Wireless: Aruba Wireless controller 7210
AAA: Cisco ACS, Aruba Clear Pass
IDS/IPS: Juniper SRX 1400, McAfee, Sourcefire, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Zscaler
Network monitoring tools: Ping Plotter, Zscaler Analyzer, Net Mon, Wireshark
Security Scanners: Nessus/Tenable
Firewall Analyzer: Algosec, Firemon
IT Service Management tools: BMC Remedy, Service Now, OPAS V3
Network Designing Tools: MS-Visio 2013, 2016
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
ZCCA-IA (Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator – Internet Access)
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Rabi Narayan Panda
- Date of Birth: 01/20/90
Timeline
Network Security Manager
Cognizant Technology Solution
03.2021 - Current
Network Security Advisor
NTTDATA Services (Formerly Dell International Services)
05.2016 - 03.2021
Network Security Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
BPUT, Odisha
08.2007 - 04.2011
XII - Science
CHSE, Odisha
05.2005 - 04.2007
X -
CBSE, Odisha
04.2004 - 04.2005